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PREFACE.
The papers comprised ia the present volume carry on
the Calendar History of the reign of Charles I. during the
latter part of the year 1638 and beginning of 1639.
Among the more noticeable papers are those detailing
the proceedings of the English government in its endea-
vours to force the Scots into submission. They contain
much valuable historical information, illustrating the
motives vphich actuated the King and his chief adviser
Archbishop Laud in resisting the Scottish demands. The
Provost and Bailies of Edinburgh remonstrated against the
garrisoning of Scottish fortresses with English troops, as a
thing abhorrent " not only to the national statutes but to
the common law of nature and nations " (see p. 477,
No. 19). These papers also throw much light on the
course adopted by Scotland in the organisation of her
forces, and the military weakness of England. The master
gunner of England, in a petition addressed to the King,
and dated 12th Eeb. (see p. 448), only a month before the
departure of the English army for the north, " dares, to
" his great regret, to say that there are few gunners in
" your kingdom at this time who understand the several
" ranges of ordnance, or the use of the mortar, which in
" effect are the special points belonging to a gimner, and
" impossible to attain unto without a great and continual
" practice." Scattered through the volume are numerous
papers relating to the accumulation of magazines of
vili PREFACE.
powder, the monopoly of which the King held ia his own
hands, and the storing of arms in convenient places in. the
northern counties ; the measures taken for the levying and
disciplining of the trained bands, which were equipped and
transported at the charge of the several counties, but were
to enter into the Eiag's pay upon reaching their rendez-
vous. The letters of Sir Jacob Astley, the military com-
missioner, reporting the state of the northern counties, their
capacity for defence, the points most threatened, and the
routes most eligible for the marching and maintenance of
an army, are also replete with interest for the topographer
and historian. On the 24th of Jan. (see p. 361, No. 8.)
Tho. Smith, the Lord Admiral's secretary, wrote to Sir
John Pennington, " The Council of "War sits daUy, and the
" former intentions do go on, but they are much troubled
" to find out the way how to levy and maintain this army
" of 30,000 men. The last great lightning has done a
" world of mischief aU over England, and the people are
" generally so molested with predictions and rumours of
" supposed visions, as if they were all struck with a panic
" fear. Por my part, I never regard any of those things.
" The truth is we do already see the beginnings of much
" evU, and have cause to fear much more, the discourse
" whereof I must, of necessity, leave tUl our meeting,
" which I hope wiU be about six weeks hence."
It was not that the King or his councillors were blind to
the significance of the ominous tokens which every day
thickened on the political horizon, but the storm approached
probably sooner than any of them expected, and from a
quarter whence it was not anticipated. The Scottish
difficulty, which ever since the vain attempt of Arch-
bishop Laud, on the 23rd July 1637, to impose on the
people of Scotland his new Scottish Liturgy, had become
PREFACE. ix
more and more pressing, at length developed itself into a
national question. The Scots, shielding themselves behind
the constitutional safeguards of legal forms, proceeded to
elaborate an organised resistance, and without at once
rejecting the royal authority, they disputed its mandates,
as not sanctioned by the Assembly and the national
Parliament. (See pp. 406 and 519.)
In order to thwart the reactionary policy of Laud, who
stiU continued the King's chief adviser on Scottish matters,
the Scots inaugurated a national convention, which might
act in the absence of a regular Parliament. (See p. 406.)
The four tables into which the convention was divided
sat permanently in Edinburgh, one consisting of nobility,
another of gentry, a third of ministers, and a fourth of
burgesses, and their orders were universally and implicitly
obeyed. Amongst the first acts of this new body was the
promulgation of the celebrated Covenant, which produced
such consternation in England that the King despatched
the Marquis Hamilton back to Scotland as his commis-
sioner, with power to grant more ample concessions, and
authorised biTn to sanction the withdrawal of the Service
Book, Book of Canons, High Commission, and Pive
Articles of Perth, and to admit the setting up the
Confession of Paith of 1580 as a substitute for the Cove-
nant recently entered into ; and to pubKsh the proclama-
tion of a General Assembly to meet at Glasgow on the
20th November next, and a Parliament at Edinburgh on
the 15th May 1639 (see p. 31, No. 18); but these
measures came so late that they were regarded in Scot-
land rather as symptoms of weakness than as evidences
of the royal clemency. At first the Covenanters protested
against the royal proclamation, and before it was
published " sent a compendium of their protestation to
X PREFACE.
" each borough," at the same time "taking course to go
" through the whole kingdom to impede the people from
" subscribing that their Confession, lest, unawares, they
" should fall, with them, into the like danger." A copy
of this protestation the writer of the news-letter from
Scotland forwards, together with " certain reasons why
" none that have subscribed the late Covenant ought to
" subscribe this politic Confession, whereia it is to be
" feared (though not as yet) many of the Council have
" played with religion to please the King." (See pp. 31,
32.) The Covenanters, however, having ascertained that
they were sure of an overwhelming majority in both
assemblies, notwithstanding any exertion of the royal
prerogative, offered no strenuous opposition to the meeting
of the Assembly, which met at Glasgow, but had scarcely
commenced its deliberations when the Marquis Hamilton
vainly endeavoured to dissolve it, on the pretext of its
having been illegally constituted and elected.
All the Acts of the Assembly since the accession of
James VI. to the Crown of England were declared null
and void. The Acts of Parliament which affected ecclesi-
astical affairs were repudiated as having no authority.
And thus the whole fabric which James I. and Charles I.,
in a long course of years, had been rearing with much
care and policy, fell at once to the ground. The Cove-
nant, renouncing popery and prelacy, was ordered to be
signed by every one, under pain of excommunication, and
the press was set to work to promulgate the Acts of the
General Assembly. (See p. 453, No. 103.)
Matters having now come to a crisis, the Covenanters
prepared in earnest for war. " We are busy here,"
on the 12th Eeb., writes Mr. Craig from Edinburgh to
Erancis Lord Stewart, (see p. 453, No. 103,) "preaching,
PREFACE. XI
" praying, and drilling ; and if his Majesty and his subjects
" of England come hither they will find a harder welcome
" than before, unless we be made quit of the Bishops." A
plan for the combiued resistance of the whole kingdom
will be found at p. 407 ; and at p. 507, Peb. 27, a pro-
clamation of the King to his loving subjects of England,
setting forth the immediate grounds of his quarrel with
the Scots. " We cannot but hold it requisite to give our
" good subjects (of England) timely notice of their (the
*' Scots) traitorous intentions, which very many ways
" appear to us. As, first, by the multitude of their
" printed pamphlets, or rather indeed infamous libels,
" stuffed full of calumnies against our regal authority
" and our most just proceedings, and spreading of them
" in divers parts of this our kingdom ; secondly, by
" their sending of letters to private persons to incite
" them against us, and sending of some of their fellow
" Covenanters to be at private meetings in London
" and elsewhere to pervert our good people from their
" duty ,^ and some of these meetings we know, and some
" of those letters, lewd enough, we have seen ; thirdly, by
" their public contemning of all our just commands, and
" their mutiuous protesting against them, a course not
" fit to be endured in any well-ordered kingdom ; fourthly,
" by their rejecting of the Covenant commanded by our
" authority, because it was commanded by us ; * * * *
" and, lastly, by their most hostile preparations in all
" kinds, as if we were not their King but their sworn
" enemy."
The whole south of Scotland soon fell into the hands of
the Covenanters, except a small district under the Marquis
of Huntly, who still adhered to the King, and vainly
endeavoured to stay the tide of revolt. " I hear," writes
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Edw. Eeed to Viscount Conway, on the 26th Feb. (see
p. 556j No, 92), " the Scottish Covenanters have prepared
" an army to go into Aberdeen and the north parts of
" Scotland, and press a submission unto the Covenant,
" and are like to be resisted by the Marquis of Huntly,
" who, as the report is here (London), has an army of
" 10,000 men, and if that difiference will be able to
" continue the King will have the less to do with his
" army."
The few castles which belonged to the King, being in-
adequately provisioned and garrisoned, were either seized or
voluntarily surrendered, and on the Tuesday before the Xing
started from London to take the command of the army
in the north, " news came from Scotland (see March 28,
" p. 623) that Edinburgh Castle was taken by the Cove-
" nanters, though not above three days before the governor
" of that castle writ to Marquis Hamilton, that he was
" victualled for six weeks, and would hold out against aU
" opposition, so that 'tis thought," adds Garrard, "he
treacherously gave it up." Two days after this letter
of Garrard's to Viscount Conway, Chief Secretary Sir John
Coke, writing to his fellow Secretary of State, Windebank,
(see 31 March, p. 628, No. 78,) says, " Erom Scotland we
" hear little tending to peaceable counsels, and [have]
" confixmation also of those reports which you have
" formerly taken notice of concerning the surprise of
" Edinburgh Castle and of the King's house at Dalkeith,
" where, besides the arms and ammunition, the rebels
" have seized the chief ensigns (insignia) of the Crown,
" and what is become of the Lord Treasurer Traquair
" we do not yet understand. Rumours are also spread
" of the taking of other forts and more arms, and
" that Aberdeen should be [sur]rendered." But perhaps
PREFACE, XUl
the most graphic account of the national feeling in Scot-
land is that contained in a letter of Mr. Craig from
Edinhurgh to his brother (see p. 453, No. 104). " I was
" sorry to hear that you have vented yourself in public
" discourse, disallowing our most just cause, and taxing
" us of so great foUy [as] to contest without power. I
" think there be not many Scotchmen born more ignorant
" of our country than you are ; and I hope that the same
" God that strengthened the arm of the land of Sweden
" against Germany will strengthen us against England, at
" least that part of it that wUl contest without offence
" given them, for a number of scurvy priests. They may
" consider that war may well begia here, but hke a
" pestilence it will spread over aU this isle. Soldiers will
" get nothing here but strokes, and many of them ; but
" they will be desirous to fight where they may get
" plundering without blows. Both the King and England
" are rending that they will never knit again, and it shall
" be seen hereafter that it is to their great prejudice.
" Knox, Welch, and your old master, Dr. Liddell, and
" many others, foretold this storm."
Erancis Botwright, writing from Edinburgh on the 11th
Eeb. (see p. 447, No. 89), to his friend Patrick Batey, says,
" I know your desire is to know the news here in Scotland.
" It is this, that the Lords here have made a book of
" divine services, as it was in the old time before, which
*' they have all taken their oaths for to maintain with their
" lives and estates, with the King's leave, wherein they
" show that there was never any bishops in the old time
" before, neither wiU they have any now, for they have
" banished them all out of Scotland, and swear that they
" shall never come in more, for if they do the women
" will beat out their brains with stones ; indeed, if it had
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" not been for the Lords, they had pulled them all to
" pieces. They were driven to take all the soldiers in the
" town to guard them out of the ports, for there was a
" whole army of women about them. If the King would
" be pleased to let them have this service book to be read
" in their churches, they would look for no more. And
" for any preparation of wars here is no more than you
" have in England, and they do pray as heartily that there
" may never be any wars betwixt us, as they do for their
" own souls' health, for they think verily that you will
" come agaiast them, for the speech is here that you are
" making aU preparation that may be, which makes them
" very much afraid of you," &c.
The Earl of Argyle, after long temporising, embraced
the Covenant, and became the chief leader of the party,
which also numbered among its distinguished adherents
the Earls of Rothes, Casselis, Montrose, Lindsey, Dal-
housie, and Lothian, and the Lords Sinclair and Balmerino.
(See pp. 504, 519, Nos. 89, 124.)
Perceivrag that the storm was fast approaching, the
leaders of the Scottish movement availed themselves of
every means at their disposal to make a sturdy fight.
With this object they invited over the Scottish oflB.cers
who had acquired reputation in the German "Wars, par-
ticularly under the great Gustavus, and committed to
them the chief commands in the army.
Colonel Leslie, a soldier of experience and ability,
was made General-in-chief (see p. 361, No. 8, Jan. 24).
Eorces were regularly enlisted and disciplined (see pp. 336,
407, 506, 513). The Scottish Borders were put in a
state of defence agaiast England (see p. 437), and letters
missive (as we learn from Spalding's History of the
Troubles, printed for the Bannatyne Club) were sent from
PREFACE. XV
tlie Provisional GoverBment installed at Edinburgh,
through all Scotland, to the Covenanters, " willing them
" to take np the haiU rentalls of Scotland, alse well of
" freind as foe, and to raise IBs. M. out of ilk chalder
" of victuall or silver rent for raising of men ; and that
" ilk sheriflfdome should try the numher of their men
" and armes; and to have all in readiness as occasion
" should ofifer, and to levie coloneUs, captains, ensignes,
" seqands, and other officers to dreiU and trayne up
" their souldiers. And they order how commissioners
" should be chosen to sitt three months at the Council
" Table at Edinburgh their time about ; and likewayes
" how commissioners should be chosen for releing of
" ilk presbyterie and parochine of the land ; and set
" down instructions in write anent all their bussienesses ;
" whilk bred great trouble in the uptakeing of the rentall
" within ilk sherrifdome and number of men and armes,
" and others above written,"
To counteract these measures the King "sent all or
" most of the Scottish nobility speedily into Scotland,
" which is conceived will not only encourage but enable
" his party, and the King is so confident in his good
" success, that he mtends, God willing, to be in short
" time in Edinburgh, to settle that disordered govern-
" ment, which," continues Eeed in his letter of the
26th Eebruary to Viscount Conway (see p. 506, No. 92.),
" I wish he may do, for that Scottish affair doth make
" such a stand of money, which is called in and kept in
" the hands of the Dutch, who are the greatest lenders
« and trusters, and the like by the EngKsh money-men,
" that some extremity appears in this city [London]
" already, and many cannot receive their own, nor borrow
" to supply their wants, who were held rich within these
b
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" two month-S." An order was likewise issued by the
King in Council, directing tlie Attorney General to send
writs to Lord William. Howard, Lord Clifford, Lord Whar-
ton, Lord Grey of Wark, and to Sir Richard Lumley,
Viscount Waterford in Ireland, notifying to them that the
King had ordered all lords holding lands in Northumber-
land to dwell upon them with their families, for defence of
the same. " The better to resist the malice of our enemies
" and rebels, if they should presume to enter therein. We
" command you, therefore, that, all excuses set apart, you
" repair to your lands in the said county, so that you be
" there on the 1st March next at the latest, with your
" family and retainers well arrayed, and with competent
" arms, and that you continue there until you hear the'
" contrary from us. In default whereof we shall take the
" said lands into our hands, and shall cause to be found'
" out of the profits thereof persons sufficient for their safe
" custody." (See p. 372, No. 49 I.)
It is a curious fact that the Scots were armed with
more effective weapons and of more recent pattern than
those in use in England. We find the Government com-
missioner. Sir Jacob Astley, who had been sent into
the north to prepare the country for the opening cam-
paign, thus writing to Secretary Windebank (see Peb. 7,
p. 437.), "I have enquired what arms the Scotch
" Borderers are armed withal. They have all muskets
" and pikes, so as our Bordering men must be so like-
" wise, and think no more of bows, spears, jacks, and
" skul caps." The character of the Scots' resistance was^
"thorough;" not content with securing their own fort-
resses, they determined to station 6,000 men on the
English frontier, in order, as Sir Jacob informs the English
Government, "to prevent His Majesty in possessing of
PREFACE. xvii
" Berwick and Carlisle, or at least to make both those
" places theirs." These vigorous measures, initiated by
the Scots, inspired a wholesome fear in their neighbours
across the Border, for, notwithstanding the disproportion
between the population and wealth of the two king-
doms, we are told by Astley (see p. 438), that all the
gentlemen ia the northern parts were doubtful of their
estates, seeing the Scots armed themselves ; but when Sir
Jacob assured them that his Majesty intended to raise a
royal army to defend them as need should require, they
resolved, being many puissant families of brave races, and
less in fear than others further from the danger, to stand
firm in their allegiance. The Military Commissioner
naively suggests that an army might be more cheaply
raised in the north than in the south of England, " and
here will be found good hardy men."
The Government, however, was at first so disconcerted
by the energetic action of the Scots, that it was at a loss
to know how to proceed. " We daily meet in Council,"
says the Lord Admiral Northumberland (see p. 377,
No. 80.), " but to little purpose, for in my opinion we
" are but just where you (Viscount Conway) left us.
'• Divers trivial things have been argued amongst us,
" but yet the King declares not where he expects to
" have the money that must defray the expense of his
" army, consisting of 24,000 foot and 6,000 horse."
Beguiled by the easy triumph they had gained in the
case of ship-money, which only last year had been decided
in the interest of the Crown by the Bench of Judges, the
reactionary party now persuaded the King to try the
expedient of reviving the feudal claim to military service,
as a ready means at once of recruiting his army and
replenishing his exchequer. "Letters are going to all
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XViii PREFACE.
the noblemen from His Majesty," writes the Earl of
Northumberland (see p. 377), " signifying to them his
" resolution to go northwards with an army, and re-
" quiring them in person to attend him with their
" retinues. * * * The King is told that by this
" course he wlU have at least 1,200 horse raised and
" maintained without any charge at aU unto his Majesty."
Similar letters were sent to the " Judges, Inns of Court,
and Inns of Chancery," but, instead of military service,
requiring them to lend his Majesty such sums as they
think fit.
The experiment did not succeed as satisfactorily as its
designers had hoped, for we are further informed by the
Earl's secretary, Mr. Smith, in a letter to Sir J. Penning-
ton (see p. 465, No. 134.), "that many of the Lords
" have absolutely refused either person or purse. My Lord
" Say, my Lord Bolingbroke and others have returned
" in their letters to the Eong, that they find no law for
" it, and that therefore they cannot in conscience do it,
" and advise the King to take a Parliamentary way.
" The clergy are assessed high, every dean and chapter
" at 200 marks, and the rest of the clergy at 3*. 6d. in
" the pound. The bishops are left to a voluntary con-
" tribution." Another of the recalcitrant lords was
Eobert Lord Brook, who "doth not apprehend himself
" obliged to any aid of that nature but by Parliament."
Upon fuller reflection, however, and probably after con-
sultation with their legal advisers, both Lords Say and
Brook signified themselves " ready to attend his Majesty's
" person within any part of the kingdom of England"
(see p. 516, No. 117,) thus saving themselves from
the danger of confiscation of lands for non-compliance
with the feudal summons to arms, but restricting their
PREFACE. xix
service within tlie strict limits of national defence, and
tlius virtually refusing to follow tlie King into Scotland.
A stUl more formidable difficulty to the equipment of
an efficient army was presented by the rivalry of the
nobility themselves, who, only half approving of the war,
were jealous of the favour shown to each by the sovereign
in the distribution of the military commands. Thus we
find the Earl of Northumberland informing Viscount
Conway (see p. 378.), " The Earl Marshal and Essex
" are extremely discontented at Holland's being made
" General of the horse, though Essex, when it was first
" proposed to him, consented that Holland should com-
" mand the horse, and chose for himself to be Lieutenant-
" General of the army. The gentlemen of the Privy
" Chamber both ordinary and extraordinary are to serve
" on horseback, for a guard to be near the King's person,
" and my Lord Chamberlain is to be their captain. How
" my Lord of Salisbury will endure this I know [not.
" God send it be not an occasion of much bloodshed
*' between the commanders of these bands."
A command in the army for Scotland would appear,
however, from Sir William Pelham's letter to Viscount
Conway (see p. 322, No. 104, Jan. 16), not to have had
like charms for all. " I have seen," says the former, " a
" list of many officers more than you pleased to write
" of, and I cannot say that I am sorry I find not your
" name ; I hope your Lordship is reserved for a better
" and more pleasing employment."
The ill effect produced in Scotland by the evident reluc-
tance of the English nobihty to contribute to the war
expenses is evidenced by a letter forwarded by Sir Jacob
Astley to Sec. Windebank out of Scotland.
" As for news, truely, Sir, we have very few at this
" present, but we hear out of Edinburgh that his Majesty
XX PREFACE.
" should be delayed his corning to York till the beginning
" of June, and likewise we hear that there are sixteen
" of your Lords in England who haye refused to give His
" Majesty any soldiers to come to Scotland, and so many
" shires, nineteen, have refused to contribute any money
" for the sustainiag soldiers." (See p. 694, No. 11, I.)
Although this statement was no doubt an exaggeration
in its literal expression, it conveyed the true significance
of the feeling in England. " Many of our nobility,"
writes Garrard to Viscount Conway (Mar. 28, p. 621,
No. 65), " who should have gone with the Eling to York,
" are excused, payiag money. My Lord of Hertford gave
" 1,000?. ; Lords Bedford, Kent, and Bristol, [with] many
" others, have sent in their money, and are excused ;
" they neither go themselves nor send horses." The
same correspondent also tells us, that "The citizens of
" London gave but 5,200?. ; they could not be brought
" to give this way, so his Majesty refused their gift."
The minutes of Nicholas, to which we have above
referred, supply us with the answers of 75 other peers, ia
general promising compliance with the royal demands,
but frequently pleading poverty and age in excuse of
their personal attendance. It is observable that certain
of the answers contained ia these minutes are from
persons not mentioned in the list of nobility to whom
letters were sent according to the roU calendared at
p. 516, No. 117. Scattered throughout the present volume
will be found many of the original letters received from
the nobility and other persons summoned to attend the
King, or to contribute in money, of which these minutes
are merely notes. Amongst others, that of William Lord
Maynard of the 11th Eebruary (see p. 446, No. 88), in
which he says, " I will not allege how that his Majesty
«« has had of me within these three years near 900/. in
PREFACE. XXI
" extraordinary ways, which few others of his subjects
" have felt besides myself, for aU which I pay interest
" to this day ; much less wiU I pretend 28 years' service
" at a continual yearly charge, without any other expec-
" tation of reward than the discharge of my own con-
" science and his Majesty's gracious acceptation." In
many instances the King was pleased to accept a fixed
sum of money instead of the personal attendance of the
nobility, and this probably was the real iaducement to
the experiment. Thus we find Nicholas endorsing his
minutes above referred to as "A list of all the Lords'
" answers, whereby there are here but 254 horse certain,
" = 7,400^."
Por the cause of the great unpopularity of the Scotch
campaign (see p. 322, No. 104,) we have not far to seek.
It was regarded by the people of England as impolitic
and unconstitutional ; and although they did not entertain
the same hatred of episcopacy as the Scots, they regarded
the attempt of Archbishop Laud to impose an ecclesias-
tical polity on the northern nation as a threat upon their
own civil and religious liberties. In this light we find
the Roman Catholics (see p. 623.) supporting the re-
actionary party. " The Queen has commanded a fast to
" be kept amongst the Catholics who frequent her chapel
" at Somenget House every Saturday during the King's
" absence ; and here is a prayer penned and read in our
" churches for the King's good success in this journey ;"
while the ultra- Protestant party openly sympathized with
the Scots. Thus we find Robert Reade, secretary to
Secretary Windebank, reporting (see p. 518) :—
" I attended his Majesty, by Mr. Secretary [Windebaiik's] com-
mand, with some Scottish letters, that had been formerly inter-
cepted, concerning my Lord B[rooke], Livingston the tailor, and
XXii PREFACE.
KnoUys the messenger, and I desired lii,s Majesty's resolution in
them, and proposed whether it were not fit to have my Lord
B[rooke] and the others restrained before his Majesty's going into
the north. His Majesty consulted with the Lord Archbishop [Laud]
and the Lord Marquis Hamilton, who only were then present,
and they were of opinion that they ought all to be restrained,
but thought it better to respite the restraint of Lord B[rooke],
because of his quality, and in regard that he that had written
the letter which fell most flat upon him was in Scotland. I
answered, that there was ground enough in those letters to question
him presently, and the greater his quality was the greater blow it
would give the Puritan party, and the better declare to the world
his Majesty's resolution in the business of Scotland, But upon
further argument his Majesty thought fit that the Lord B[rooke]
should be let alone, and that Livingston and Knollys should be
apprehended, and their houses searched ; and his Majesty com-
manded me to see that done. I presently prepared warrants to
authorize me to do it, which his Majesty signed."
As the gravity of the religious question in England as
well as in Scotland hecame more perceptible, the King's
responsible advisers in the matter became alarmed, and
we are told by Garrard (March 28, p. 621, No. 65,) that
the Archbishop "had not been well of late, feverish
" and ill disposed, but God be thanked he is now well
" again;" also that "All my Lord of Canterbury's men
" wear swords," but whether for the personal protection
of the Archbishop in the event of any popular outburst
of passion does not directly appear. The King himself
would appear to have had no misgivings as to the wis-
dom of the policy he was pursuing, for when Archbishop
Neile of York, in his annual report of the state of his
province, notices that " too many of your Majesty's sub-
" jects inhabiting in these East parts of Yorkshire are
" gone into New England, among which there is one
" Eogers, that had a benefice well worth 240?. per
" annum, gone, whom I have laboured by the space of
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" two years in sundry conferences to reclaim, and re-
" fused to suffer him. to resign ; but at the last lie, going
" on shipboard for New England, wrote his letter to me,
" acknowledged that I had given him good counsel, but
" ia vain, and prayed me to accept of his resignation,
*' for gone he was for New England," the King wrote in
the margia with his own hand, "An honester man must
be put in [his] place." (See p. 430, Eeb. 6.)
The treatment to which the Puritans in the north of
England were at this time subjected is further illustrated
by a letter of Sir Jacob Astley from Newcastle. (See
p. 437, No. 62, Eeb. 7.) " With these their Lordships will
" receive the account what we have done about the Puri-
" tans of this place (Newcastle), which now their private
" meetiugs will be excluded them, for their combination is
" dissolved, and we shall have an eye upon them all, who
" I find to be poor in estate, and but simple in judgment,
" their consciences serving to borrow and not pay, being
" most bancroftes ; and if a fat Puritant could be laid hold
" of it were good to punish him, but [for] these lean ones,
" to punish any of them in an extreme way wUl but
" cause them to clamour against persecution, which is
" their common course, to gain popularity in their ' sex.' "
Notwithstandiug the expectation of the Scots that the
King's coming against them would be deferred tUl June
(see p. 594, No. 11. I.), the army was ready to take the
field by the end of March, and his Majesty made the
necessary arrangements for carrying on the government
in his absence, the preparations for which are detailed at
pp. 339 and 340, No. 162, under date of the 21st January.
The defence of the southern provinces of England was
entrusted to the Lord Admiral (Algernon Percy, Earl of
Northumberland), who " was made Lord General of all
XXiv PEEFACE,
" the King's forces on this side Trent, in as ample
" manner as the Earl Marshal (Thos. Earl of Aiundel)
" was on the other side Trent." (See p. 608, No. 45.)
" The morning the King went away [from London],
" which was the 27th March," we are informed by Gar-
rard, (see p. 622, March 28), " he brought the Queen
" to my Lord Admiral ; said she was his jewel, and
" committed her to his protection, so that London and
" Sion will be the habitation of my Lord Admiral I
" hope all this sunrmer, neither do I fear tumults at
" home which may withdraw him. Therefore my Lord
" Conway I charge you quickly to leave L-eland, and
" come to us, for where can you be better. My Lord
" Deputy wUl not hinder you, for you have all peace
" there." The King's journey to York, according to a
programme printed at p. 5M, No. 57, was to have ex-
tended over a fortnight, but was performed by the King
with much greater speed, for we find him in London on
the 27th, conducting the Queen to the Lord Admiral, and
by the 30th at night he was in York, so that he must
have accomplished the whole 199 miles in little more than
three days. On his arrival at York " he was received by
" the deputy lieutenants and chief of the gentry in a
" noble equipage, and with much demonstration of their
" forwardness for his service. And which gives us no
" small content, we see yet no cause to doubt that
" sufl&cient provisions for the army may be had in. these
" parts." (See p. 628, No. 78, March 31.) In the south,
matters wore a more gloomy aspect ; the opposition to the
payment of ship-money, notwithstanding the decision of
the judges in the case of Hampden, was more perse-
veringly persisted ia than at any preceding period. Sir
John Hanbury, late sheriff of co. Northampton, reports
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to Nicholas (see p. 342, Jan. 21), " I have paid, and
" which presently will be paid to Sir WUliam Eussell,
" above 4,000^. which I have received with great oppo-
" sition and danger and many menaces of suits for dis-
" tresses ;" and, further, that " the corporation of Brackley
" have paid in no part of the 501. [ship-money] their writ
" was for. I have often," says he, " called for and sent
" to the mayor for it, but cannot get him to pay any. I
" sent to him. to make speedy distress. * * He then
" demanded of m.y man, who should save Tn'm harmless
" from, suits. So that unless he will pay it upon a letter
" from the Lords, it is not like to be paid. The writ sent
" to the town of Northampton is for 200^., which by
" reason of the Plague wherewith it has been visited
" near a year, I could not get any part thereof; neither
" can I get little money in any towns without distraining,
" and into many towns my men dare not enter to distraia
" for fear of being killed ; some of my best bailiffs have
" forsaken me, and will not meddle any more in that
" service. If you think fit, I pray you acquaint his
" Majesty and the Board with these impediments." A
like resistance was offered to the tax in Buckingham
(see p. 392, Jan. 31,) and other counties, although perhaps
not quite so vehemently as in Northampton, where the
popular party was exceptionally strong, and deeply em-
bued with Puritanism, as the Eev. Humphry Bamsden
appears to have found to his discomfort, for, writing to
the Dean of the Arches, Sir John Lambe, to defend him-
self from the imputation of drunkenness, he thus speaks
(see p. 586, No. 163.) of his late flock :—
" I pray you have a ' special ' care of your choice if you
" employ any in Northampton herein, for they are so
" feathered on a wing that such are difi&cult to be found
XXvi PREFACE.
" who will truly inform without partiality. * * * I
" only show you a nest of Puritans ; if you can haply
" catch them before they fly, and I hope well, if you light
" rightly on them, you will not be backward to reduce
" them to some better conformity, since it is in your
" power to do it, which is the utmost of my desire. Thus
" beseeching your worship to pardon abundantly my pre-
" sumptuous boldness, praying God Almighty to continue
" you long and all other powerful instruments of his
" glory in his church, to defend it from malignant re-
" fractory spirits who disturb the peace thereof."
But perhaps the most marked symptom of the influence
which the Scottish dispute was exercising in England was
the greater freedom with which the measures of govern-
ment began to be discussed ; and unfortunately the King
appears to have given at this time only too well-founded
grounds of complaint. Even those in high place spoke in
no dubious terms of the new legal appointments, which
since the decision of the judges against Hampden began
to be watched with much stricter attention. On the 27th
of March we find the Lord Admiral's private secretary
thus writing (see p. 619, No. 61,) to Sk John Pennington,
then in command of the Channel Eleet : —
" Since my last unto you his Majesty has made a Lord
" Chief Justice at Chester, to wit, one Sergeant Millard,
" a man of whom the world took little notice before, and
" they say he came in gratis, which I should much
" wonder at in this age, the rather because I am credibly
" informed there was 5,000/. offered for the place by one
" who it seems intended to be an upright judge."
On the very next day, March 28, (see p. 622,) a still
more cutting satire is levelled against the legal appoint-
ments, by George Garrard, who informs Viscount Conway,
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that « The Master of the EoUs [Sir Dudley Digges] is
" dead, a man unthought of, and a very ass is [now]
" Master of the Eolls, Sir Charles Csesar, a doctor of the
" civil law, son of Sir Julius. He was the very anvil on
" which doctors of law of his society played, and was
" jeered by them all, and I believe the common lawyers
" wiU quickly find him, and not spare him one whit. Sir
" Edward Leech was to give 13,000^. for the place,
" 1,0001. presently, and 6,0001. in May. It passed the
" King's hand for him, and was left with the Lord
" Treasurer until he paid in the money, which stop raised
" new competitors; Su' Thos. Hatton, from my Lady
" Hatton, offered her house presently to the King, and
" money to boot, so he might be Master of the Rolls ; my
" Lord Pinch would have had it, and would have brought
" in a sergeant, one Reeves, who should have given
" 14,000^. for his place in the Common Pleas, that would.
" not take neither, yet that Reeves is made judge in that
" Court in [Sir Richard] Hutton's place, who is dead ; Sir
" Ralph Freeman also offered fair ; but this woodcock,
" Sir Charles Caesar, has outbid them all, 15,000?., whereof
" 10,000/. presently to go along to York, so God give him
" joy of his place." We learn from a news letter of the
1st April, which will be calendared in the next volume,
that " Sir Charles Csesar borrowed that 10,000Z. on Tues-
" day the last week out of the stock of money which is
" to repair St. Paul's, which he paid in that day, and is
" to repay it back to St.. Paul's within ten days after."
An illustration of life in London is supplied us by Vis-
count Conway's faithful correspondent Garrard (see p. 621,
No. 65, March 28). " Charles Cotton being drunk, would
" one evening in Elect Street have taken a gentlewoman
" from Sir John Hunt, » * * and pushed her to go
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" into the Mitre Tavern, upon which grew a present
" quarrel; they both drew, Sir John Hunt was hurt in
" the belly, but it missed his guts, so that he escaped
" death. Mr. Cotton fled for a time, but Hunt recover-
" ing he came back, and all is well betwixt them."
In a presumed letter from a fashionable lady. Madam
Ann Merrick, to fair Mrs. LydaU, we have (see p. 342,
No. 167,) further sketches of London hfe. The writer
prays Mrs. Lydall to entreat her ladyship to come up to
town " in Hyde Park time." The fear of war with the
Scots does not a little trouble her, lest all the young
gallants should go for soldiers, and the ladies should want
servants to accompany them " to that place of pleasure,
which both of us so zealously affect." The writer also
longs to see " those Prench ladies, Madame Mornay and
" Madame Darcy," and "those new stars of our English
" Court, Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Vaughan." Among
the numerous interesting biographical notices contaiaed
in this volume is the foUowitig mention of the accouche-
ment of the Queen Henrietta Maria. " On Sunday morn-
" ing last [Jan. 20] (see p. 362) her Majesty was brought
" in bed of a daughter, who Mved to be christened
" Princess Katheriae, and then died. This child is said
„ to have gone nearer to the Queen than ever any yet
" did ; but she is indifferently well."
The King's appreciation of art is universally acknow-
ledged; and scattered through the present volume are
several instances of his munificence towards its professors,
one of which attracts particular notice (see p. 603), the
receipt of Lionel Wake for a chain of gold weighing
82| ounces, delivered by Endymion Porter, on his
Majesty's behalf, to be conveyed to Sir Peter Paul
Rubens, as bestowed by his Majesty; but it is not
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SO generally known that Queen Henrietta Maria paid
for many of those admirable masterpieces wMch still
adorn our galleries. At page 196, No. 4, will be found
a notice of a list of pictures painted by Sir Antonio
Vandyke, which would appear to be in the handwriting
of the great paiater himself. There are 24 entries in
all, principally portraits of the King, Queen, and royal
children, with the value set on each by the artist himself.
By the underwritten memorandum of Endymion Porter,
we are ioformed that the account was "rated" by the
King, and that he marked with a cross those pictures
which the Queen was to pay for. The unsparing reduc-
tions made in the charges of the artist by the hand of the
King " are more stringent than could have been antici-
pated," says Dr. Carpenter,* " from a monarch so liberal
in his encouragement of the arts." In the first payment
made to Vandyke, by the crown, in 1632, the charge
was 201. for a half length, and 251. for a whole length
portrait, which is about equivalent to 80^. and 100/. at
this time. In the present account his charge is increased
to SOI. for a haK length and to 601. for a whole length.
These the King reduces to 261. and 40Z. A stUl larger
reduction is made in the price of the picture described as
" Le Eoi a la ciasse," which was valued by the painter at
200?., and reduced by the'King one half. Dr. Carpenter
imagines this to be the portrait of Charles I., now in the
Louvre, a duplicate of which is in the possession of the
Duke of Grafton, where Charles is represented standing be-
side his horse, leaning on his cane, attended by an equerry
and a page. If the conjecture be correct, Dr. Carpenter
* "Pictorial Notices of Vandyke," p. 66, where the document is
printed in full.
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thinks the price placed against it by the King, 100^,, is
somewhat unequal to the merit of the picture, which is
one of the finest by the hand of the artist. It was pur-
chased for Madame du Barri in 1770 for 24,000 francs,
960Z., and was valued by the experts of the Musee in 1816
at 100,000 francs, 4,000Z. Vandyke was paid 100^. in
1632 for the group of Charles and his Queen, together
with Prince Charles and the Princess Mary, when infants,
and in this account we find a similar group of the royal
children, including Prince Charles, the Princesses Mary,
Elizabeth, and Ann, valued by the artist at 200^., reduced
by the King to 1001. This picture is now in the Vandyke
room in Windsor Castle. It has the painter's name on
it, and the date, 1637. In this list is another picture
of distinctive character, described as " tine piece pour la
maison a Green-Witz," priced by the King at 100^. Also
one described as " Le dessein de Roy et tous les Chevaliers,"
unpriced, but now in the collection of the Duke of Rutland
at Belvoir Castle.
One of the pictures to be paid for by the Queen was a
portrait of her Majesty dressed in blue, and valued by Van-
dyke at 601., given to the Earl of Holland, who is written
" Conte d'Ollande," a curious example of cockneyism for
a native of Antwerp. The total sum payable by the King
for 16 pictures was 608?. ; equivalent to 2,412?. at present.
This account appears to have been delivered in towards
the end of 1638, and is therefore placed amongst the un-
dated papers of that year, although its exact date must
have been sometime previous to the 13th of December,
for at p. 165 occurs a docquet of a warrant to pay to
Vandyke 603?. for pictures, and also 1,000?., arrears of
his pension of 200?. per annum. By the order books of
the Pell Office of the Receipt of Exchequer, we have
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evidence that the 603^. was paid on the 12th March 1638-9,
but there is no entry made ia those books prior to the
death of Vandyke of the payment of the arrears of his
pension, which must therefore be supposed to have been
ultimately lost. The nine pictures to be paid for by the
Queen, and valued by the artist at 380^., her Majesty
appears to have " rated " at 305^. ; that is, if we suppose,
with Dr. Carpenter, that the docquet of a warrant to
the Exchequer for payment of S051. to Sir Anthony
Vandyke for pictures " for his Majesty's use " has
reference to the above. It should be noted, however,
that the pictures ia this warrant are described as "for
his Majesty's use ;" whereas it is to be supposed that the
Queen paid for those ordered by her out of her separate
revenue. And we accordingly find another entry, at p. 196,
No. 5, of 3,000Z. to be paid by the Treasurer of the Chamber,
including sums " due to players to her Majesty, for making
pictures for her Majesty, to apothecaries and others,"
which it would seem more likely included the sums to be
paid to Vandyke. By the docquet of a warrant, of the
date 25th February 1638-9, we are made acquainted with
the fact that the large sum of 2,158/. 13s., equivalent to
8,634^. 10*., was paid to John de Oritz, his Majesty's
Serjeant paiater, without accompt, but for what service
does not appear. The mention of players naturally
introduces the subject of theatres. There were already
several theatres in London, but these apparently were
not adequate to the increasing love of dramatic enter-
tainment, for at p. 604 we find mention of a licence
granted to WUHam Davenant, afterwards the famous
Sir WUliam, for the erection of a playhouse in a place
near Fleet Street, to be assigned by the Commissioners
for Buildings. It wiU be remembered that Davenant
XXxii PREFACE.
was born in 1605 at Oxford, where Ms father kept an inn,
occasionally frequented by Shakespeare, who according to
tradition used to take young " "William " on his knee when
he came in from attending his class at the grammar school
in Oxford. Prom school he went to Lincoln College, and
on leaving the university became page to the Duchess of
Richmond. He subsequently served Sir Eulke Greville,
Lord Brooke, on whose murder, in 1628, he had recourse
to the stage, his first play being the tragedy of Albovine,
King of the Lombards. On the death of Ben Jonson he
was appoiated Poet Laureate, but in 1638, as would
appear from a document calendared in the preceding
volume of Domestic Correspondence (see p. 359), he was
in danger of his life for the manslaughter of a man named
Warren, a tapster or ostler. This man having offered " a
sudden, causeless, and intolerable provocation," received
" a small hurt by Davenant," which would have been of
no damage had he not neglected the wound, " and so was
the cause of his own death." " By the importunity of
" friends, in the absence of the said Davenant, and with-
" out having any testimony on his part," as stated by his
wife, Mary Davenant, in her petition to the King, " the
" coroner's inquest found the said offence within the
" statute of the late Kiag. Afterwards, King Charles, at
" the instance of his nephew. Prince Charles, Elector
" Palatine, granted letters of transportation on behalf of
" the said Davenant, which letters extend only to the
" safety of Davenant's life, his lands being held of some
*' mesne lords, who endeavour to prosecute him to out-
" lawry, to the ruin of petitioner and posterity. She
" prays the King, her husband being still absent, to give
" a warrant for his pardon." By an underwritten minute,
dated Whitehall, 12th April 1638, the King signifies his
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pleasTire to pardon Darenant for Ms life, lands, and goods,
and the Attorney General is ordered to prepare a bill for
signature. In the following year, 1639, Davenant became
governor of the royal company acting at the Cockpit ia
Drury Lane, and ia the same year obtaiaed licence to build
his new theatre in a place near Meet Street (see p. 604).
The Civil War soon blighted his prospects, by putting
down all theatres, and he went over to the Continent, but
soon after returned, and was made a lieutenant general,
under the Duke of Newcastle, when he also received the
honour of knighthood. It is not requisite for our purpose
to follow his fortunes further during the Civil War, but it
shows how deeply his early dramatic impressions must
have been rooted, when we find him, after the Restoration,
obtaining from King Charles II. a patent for a theatre
in LincoLa's-Inn-Pields, and another for one in Dorset
Gardens. (See Dom. Cal. Oar. II., 1660, July 19.)
Viscount Conway's correspondent, Garrard (see p. 622),
furnishes us with some gossippiag news of the upper ten
thousand. " The devil and all of marriages we have
" going on here. This Thursday, Lord Herbert marries
" the widow Banning [Viscountess Bayning] ; nay he, his
" father, and the brokers for the marriage, visited her four
" days before my Lady Katherine Percy died ; though
" both the Lord Chamberlain and Powis damned himself
" to the pit of hell there was no intention, much less a
" treaty of marriage betwixt them, even to my Lord
" Admiral himself. But my Lord Admiral hearing of it,
" to show how little he believed their words, sent Smith
" with my Lord Philip's picture and a small diamond ring
" he had formerly given her to the Chamberlain, who was
" much surprised with the bringing of them, but there
" he left them. His son doth not only marry the widow,
c 2
XXxiv PREFACE.
" but they will swallow the whole Banning estate, for
" Lord Carnarvon's son shall marry one of the daughters,
" and one of the Chamberlain's younger sons have the
" other. My Lord of Cranborne is also within this
" week to be married, but not to my Lady Dorothy,
" but to one who is not worthy to wipe her shoes, a
" younger daughter of James Maxwell, with whom he
" gives presently 18,000Z., 4,000Z. in jewels, 800Z. a year
" in land ia England, and half his Scottish land, [or]
" the whole if my Lord William Hamilton's lady dies
" without issue ; a great portion ! But I hate marriages
" made for money," continues our correspondent, "and
" they have lost their reputation, both son and father,
" for this high avariciousness."
Edmund Rossingham, writing to Viscount Conway (see
p. 453, No. 101, Eeh. 12), thus relates the particulars of
another courtship : — " Lady Salisbury jeers all of us who
" wished Lady Dorothy to be Countess of Devonshire, for
" last Thursday, with much adoe, God wots, the Lord of
" Devonshire declared himself a suitor to Lady Elizabeth.
" The old Countess, his mother, weeps, and takes on
" that the world might believe she was against it, but
" she may weep her eyes out before any reasonable
" creature will believe so much HI of her son as his
" undutifuhaess to his mother m. the business of liis
" matrimony which she has so much laid to heart. I
" do not hear he has been yet at Salisbury House; his
" wooing hitherto has been like himself, a great priace, by
" proxy. God give them much joy."
The marriage of the Lady Dorothy Sidney, daughter of
the Earl of Leicester, with Lord Spencer introduces us
to a rare literary gem, namely, an unpublished poem by
the poet Waller, in his own handwriting. This Lady
PREFACE. XXXV
Dorotliy was the Saccharissa and Dorothea to whom so
many charming stanzas were addressed by the same poet
while pressing his unrequited suit. The poem consists
of 42 lines, and is calendared under date March 2, 1638-9,
(see p. 530, No. 19,) but as no calendar notice can
faithfully embody the context of a love sonnet, the reader
will natm'ally expect to find it here.
" Whatt's shee ? So late from Penshursfc come,
More gorgeous then the mid- day sunne,
That all the world amazes.*
Sure, 'tis some angell [fr]om aboue,
Or 'tis the Cyprian Queene ofl" Loue,
Attended by the [gra]ces.
Or is't nott Juno, H[ea]ven's great Dame,
Or Pallas arm'd, as [whe]n shee came
To assist the G[r]eekes in fight,
Or Cinthia, that Huntresse bold,
Or from old Tithon's bedd so cold,
Aurora chasing night.
No : none of those, yett one that shall
Compare, perhapps exceed them all
For beuty, witt, and birth :
As good, as great, and chast as faire,
A brighter nymph none breath's the aire
Or tredds uppon y^ Earth.
'Tis Doroth^e, a maid high borne.
And louely as y'' blu[shin]g morne.
Off noble Sidne[y's] race.
Oh ! could you see into [her] mind.
The beutiesf theref ■wo[uld far] out-shine
The beuties off h[er] face.
Faire Dorothea s[en]t from Heauen
To add more wonders§ [to] the Seeven
* Originally " amases."
I Originally " graces."
J Originally " there shutt up."
§ Commenced to be written " glo[rie9j."
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And glad each ey and ea[re].
Crowne off her sex, the Muses' port.
The glory off our English Court,
, The brightnesse off our speere*
To weUcome her, the Spring breath's forth
Elisian sweets ; March strews the Earth
"\\rth violetts and posies,
The Sunne renews his [fa]inting fires,
Aprill putts on her be[st] attires.
And May her crown off Koses.
Go happie maide, increase the store
Of Graces borne wtl» you [the] more.
Add to their nomber [st]ill ;
So neither all-consuming age.
Nor envies blast nor fortunes rage,
Shall ever work you iU.
" Intended to her Lapf att her coming to London. March ye 2,
1638[-9]."
The above may be. accepted as the literal text, but it
does not supply the place of tbe original document,
wMcb wlII well repay a perusal. Altliougb not signed
by "Waller, tbere can scarcely be a doubt as to tbe writing,
wbicb the internal evidence of the document proves to be
that of the author, from the nature and manner of the
corrections, not less than from a comparison of the hand
with the few other fragments extant, consisting only
of a few words. In an old black-letter copy of Chaucer
(ed. 1561), sold by Mr. Pickering in 1836, and engraved in
the annotated edition of the English poets by Robert Bell,
1854, are the signature of the poet, and of his wife or
mother, Ann Waller, with the date 1649, and inside the
second cover of the book are several inscriptions in prose
and verse, almost illegibly scrawled, but amongst them
* For " spheere."
t Ladyship.
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may be deciphered the following notice, with the signature
obliterated : " The noble Chaucer writt in praies of women,
" and to set forth his witt, it is a pattern of poetrie for
" all men to learn bye, and shall be kept for eternitie."
The hand in which the poem on the marriage of the
Lady Dorothy is written in its general style closely ap-
proaches to the fine Italian hand of the time, and is
the same as that in the copy of Chaucer ; although the
latter much more deserved the censure of Aubrey, who
compares the poet's hand " to the scratching of a hen."
How this poem came into the Public Record OflS.ce is
readily explained, by the fact that it was one of the
Conway papers restored in August 1857 by the late
Et. Honble. J. W. Croker to the custody of the Master
of the Rolls. But whether it were originally one of the
papers left by will of Sir Henry Wotton to Charles I.,
to be preserved in " his paper ofiice," or were preserved
amongst the private papers of the Conway family, there is
now no means of determining, for "Waller was a poet in his
own day not "unknown to fame."
It is more than probable, however, that this rough draft
of his poem on the marriage of the Lady Dorothy may
have been seized amongst his private papers on the occasion
of his arraignment for " "Waller's Plot " against the Parha-
ment, and so may have come into the possession of the
Government, and been preserved amongst the Conway
papers.
A few brief particulars of the eventful and chequered
life of the poet may help to illustrate the history of this
document. "We are told by his biographers that he was
bom the 3rd of March 1605, at Coleshill House, in
Buckinghamshire, where still stands the old oak, now
35 feet round, under which he is said to have written
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some of his earlier poems. He was tlie son of E-ohert
Waller, and a nephew of John Hampden, the. stannch
opponent of ship-money, Waller's father having married a
sister of Hampden. He received a liberal education at
Eton, from whence he went to Kiag's College, Cambridge.
At the age of 23 he married a rich heiress, who died soon
after, and left him an iafant daughter. Prom his epitaph,
printed iu Sir Thos. Hardy's preface to the Syllabus
of Rymer's Foedera {see p. cxv.), we further learn that
this lady was Anne, only daughter and heiress of Edward
Banks, and that Waller had two children by her. After
her death, Waller paid his addresses to Lady Dorothea
Sidney, the subject of this poem, who, marrying Henry
Lord Spencer, third Baron Spencer of Wormleighton,
subsequently became the Countess of Sunderland.
On the occasion of this happy event,* Waller penned
the following pithy epistle to her ladyhip's sister. Lady
Lucy Sidney, who seems to have lost a bedfellow at the
same time that Lord Spencer gained a wife.
" Madam,
" In this common joy at Penshurst I know none to whom
complaints may come less unseasonable than to your Ladyship, the
loss of a bedfellow being almost equal to that of a mistress ; and
therefore you ought at least to pardon, if you consent not to, the
imprecations of the deserted, which just heaven, no doubt, will
hear !
" May my Lady Dorothy (if we may yet call her so) suffer as
much and have the like passion for this young Lord whom she .
has preferred to the rest of mankind as others have had for her !
And may this love, before the year go about, make her taste of the
first curse impos'd on womankind — the pains of becoming a
mother ! May her first-born be none of her own sex ! nor so like
her, but that he may resemble her lord as much as herself I May
They were married at Penshurst, July IJ, 1639.
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she, that always affected silence and retiredness, have the house
filled with the noise and number of her children, and hereafter of
her grandchildren ! and then, may she arrive at that great curse so
much declined by fair ladies — old age ! May she live to be very
old, and yet seem young ; be told so by her glass, and have no
aches to inform her of the truth I And when she shall appear to
be mortal, may her lord not mourn for her, but go hand in hand
with her to that place where we are told there is neither marrying
nor giving in marriage ; that being there divorced, we may all have
an equal interest in her again! My revenge being immortal, I
wish all this may also befall their posterity to the world's end and
afterwards !
" To you, Madam, I wish all good things ; that this loss may in
good time be happily supplied with a more constant bedfellow
of the other sex. Madam, I humbly kiss your hands, and beg
pardon for this trouble.
" From your Ladyship's most humble servant,
" Edm. Waller."
Thwarted in his matrimonial amhition. Waller espoused
a lady of the name of Mary Bresse (Maria ex Bressyorum
familia), by whom he had 13 children, five sons and
eight daughters. He was, at an early age, chosen to
represent Amersham, his native place, and sat in several
Parliaments of James I. and Charles I., and in the Short
and Long Parliaments of 1640. He was one of the
Parliamentary Commissioners in the Treaty of Oxford,
1643, and in May of the same year was engaged in
" Waller's Plot " against the Parliament, for which he was
sent to the Tower and condemned to death, but sub-
sequently reprieved, and fined 10,000^ After his release
he retired into Prance, but returned in 1653, and resumed
his political career, sitting as Member in several Parlia-
ments under Charles II. and James II. He died on the
21st October 1687, at the ripe age of 82. A good portrait
of him on canvas, 29 X 24 inches, is in the possession of
d
xl PREFACE.
Mr. Andrew Pountaine, and his epitaph thus records his
merits as a poet : —
" Edmundi Waller hie jacet id quantum morti cessit ;
Qui inter Poetas sui temporis facile princeps,
Lauream quam meruit adolescens,
Octogenarius baud abdicavit,
Huic debet patria lingua, quod credas.
Si Gr^ce, Latinfeque, intermitterent Musse
Loqui, amarent Anglicfe."
In a previous Tolume of the Domestic Calendar {see
Aug. 1637, p. 398, No. 79) occurs a notice relative to
Beaconsfleld Church, taken during an ecclesiastical visi-
tation of the churches of Buckinghamshire, made in July
of that year. Erom this it would appear that there were
two gentlemen bearing the name of Edmund Waller then
resident in that parish, one distinguished as Mr. Edmtmd
Waller of the town, and the other of Gregories.
The report goes on to state, that " four seats on the
" north' side of the middle aisle of Beaconsfleld Church
" were too high, viz., Mr. George GosneU's, Mr. Edmund
" Waller's of the town, and his wife's seats. The four
" seats on the north side of the chancel, viz., the parson's
" wife's seat and their servants' two seats, Mr. Edmund
" Waller's of Gregories, all of them to be taken down to
" the notch; and the three seats on the north side of
" them, wherein. Mr. Waller, with other of his friends, to
" be made equal with the rest. « * * Also the back
" of Mrs. Waller's seat, on the north side aforesaid, to be
" taken a handful lower." Erom the same notes we learn
that similar alterations were ordered to bo made in the
parish church of Horton, also in Buckinghamshire, to
which village it will be remembered the poet Milton's
father retired from his business in Bread Street, so that
the two great contemporary poets, Milton and Waller,
were then neighbours, and Milton's seat, like Waller's, fell
PREFACE. xli
under the condemnation of the archdeacon or other
visitor, as being probably an inch or two above the
regulation height. Of the lady who forms the heroine
of the poem we have no further particulars in this
volume, nor is it needful to sketch her biography at
length; suffice it to observe that her first husband
was created Earl of Sunderland in 1643, and was
killed the same year at the battle of Newbury. She
afterwards married E-ichard Smythe of Bounds, Kent,
whom she survived, and was buried at Brington, in
Northamptonshire, 1684. A half-length portrait of her
by Vandyck, which she is said to have presented herself
to Waller, is preserved at Hall Barn, in the possession of
the Earl of Bradford, and another portrait in that of the
Earl Spencer. The portrait at Windsor, popularly sup-
posed to be that of Saccharissa, is of another Countess
of Sunderland, daughter of George Lord Digby, and
daughter-in-law to Lady Dorothea.
These prefatory notes do not by any means exhaust the
fund of biographical information in this volume, which is
is replete with the most stixriag incidents of men and
manners, to which a clue will be readily discovered by
reference to the Index. I have, in that and throughout
the work, endeavoured to adhere closely to the model set
by my able predecessor, the late Mr. John Bruce, whose
loss is by no one more deeply felt and lamented than by
the continuator of his labours.
In conclusion, it is my pleasing duty to acknowledge
the valued services of Mr. Lowson, who, throughout the
preceding volumes, had assisted Mr. Bruce and myself.
Wm. Douglas Hamilton.
25th March 1871.
DOMESTIC PAPERS.
CHAELES I.
1638.
Sept. 1.
Sept. 1.
Sept. 2.
Oatlands.
Sept. 2.
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Sept. 2.
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1. Sir William Russell's account of sliip-money for 1G37. Total
received 125,165^. 9s. Id. ; in arrear 71,248^. 18s. 7d. [1 p.]
2. Account of ship-money for 1037 levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs ; total 4,844^., making, with the 12o,lQol. paid
to Sir William Russell, 130,009Z. collected. [I p.]
3. Order of the King in Council. Upon reading petition of Sir
Popham Southcot concerning making hard soap in the western
counties, and touching a proclamation which he desired for well
ordering the same, it wa« ordered, that Sir Popham should attend
the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington with his petition and the
draft of the proclamation, which they were to consider, and make
report to the Board. [Draft. \ _p.]
4. The like. Return having been made by the mayor of Windsor
that certain persons refuse to pay ship-money, and that they living
within the Castle of Windsor the collectors have no power to distrain,
it was ordered, that the Earl of Holland, constable of the castle,
should cause assistance to be given in distraining. The persons
named were Mr. Elraes, Mrs. Home, Mrs. Osborne, and Mr. Newberry,
each assessed at IZ., and Mr. Eveley at 10s. [Draft, f^.]
5. The Council to the Lords Lieutenants and Justices of Peace
for Surrey and to tlie Commissioners of Sewers near Richmond. His
Majesty having taken notice of the great nuisance received from the
water falling down from the hill and part of the streets at Richmond,
and settling upon the green before the Prince's house, to the great
danger to the health of the royal children and inhabitants, we
require you to cause the same nuisance to be amended by causing
the drains to be scoured, or new drains cut towards the Thames or
other way, as likewise to take order for the pitching or pavage of
the streets there, usually lying foul. [Draft. 1 ^.]
6. Order of Council. His Majesty and the Lords taking into con-
sideration the great annoyance given to his Majesty's house at
13.
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Whitehall, by reason of the sewers running down to the same, it
was ordered that Mr. Meautys, clerk of the Council, shall call on
the Commissioners of Sewers forthwith to take effectual order for
removing the said annoyance, and that he shall likewise call on the
Commissioners appointed for removing the like annoyance given to
the Prince's house at Richmond, and from time to time til] the
several annoyances be amended. \_Draft. \ 'p.\
7. Order of the King in Council. The names of certain persons
underwritten being returned by the sheriff of Surrey as refractory
or neglectful in paying ship-money, and having no goods to distrain,
it is ordered, that Matthew Butler, messenger of the chamber, shall
give them warning to pay, or in default thereof in person to attend
the Council on the 22nd instant, whereof no one to fail upon pain
of being committed to the custody of a messenger, or suffering other
punishment for their contempt as to the Lords shall seem meet.
{^Underwritten are the naines of li persons, among whom is Paul
Glapham, vicar of Farnham,, assessed at 11. 5s. Draft. 1^ p.]
8. The Council to Henry Kyme, messenger. To bring Nathaniel
Fox, starchmaker, and Edward Eales [Ellis], constable of- Hogsden
[Hoxton], Middlesex, before the Lords. [Minute. J p.]
The like to Thomas "Water worth. To bring William Taylor, of
Windsor. [ Written upon the same paper as the preceding. Minute.
2 lines^
The like to Robert Taverner. To fetch up Henry Aylope [Aylet ?]
of Aythorp Roothing, and Thomas Wood, of Abbey [Abbots] Rooth-
ing, Essex. \_Ibid. Mi/nute. 4 linesi]
The like to Edmund Barker. To bring before the Lords John
Girlington, of Girlington, co. York. \Ihid. Minute. 3 lines.]
Close warrant for John Marley, mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
Thomas Gray, vicar of Ponteland, Ralph Errington, of Bingfield,
and Randolph Wallinger, of London. [Ibid. Minute afterwards
cancelled. J p.]
9. Draft entry for the Council Register of discharge of John
Tilden, of the half-hundred of Wye, Kent. [3 lines.]
10. Similar entry of appearance of Thomas Spencer, of West Ham,
Essex, to remain in custody until discharged. {Draft, i p.]
11. Notes by Nicholas, taken at meetings of the Council held
during the present month of September. The days to which these
notes refer are the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 29th, and 30th, on all which
occasions the King appears to have been present. Many of the
matters noticed will appear in other entries in the Calendar.
[37 Pi).]
Order of Lord Treasurer Juxon, Sir Henry Vane, and Sec. Coke,
Lords Delegates for hearing appeals from the Court of Admiralty,
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on petition of Lewis Dubois^ Francis and Manuel Ramiros Pina,
Anthony Galle, and others, merchant-strangers, owners of goods in
the Salvadore, taken by letters of marque granted to Gregory
Clement, George South, and others. Petitioners showed that on
their appeal from the sentence of the Court of Admiralty, the Lords
inhibited further proceedings in the said court, and granted a mo-
nition to the Registrar to transmit to the Lords Delegates all the
proceedings. The Lords appointed to hear their cause on the 24th
instant. [Copy. See Vol. cccliii., p. 109. -| p.]
Sept. 2. Similar order on petition of DaAdd Hempson, Adrian Hendrix,
Arent Dirickson, and others, merchant-strangers, owners of goods
in the Salvadore, taken as above stated. [Copy. Ibid. ^ jp.]
Sept. 3. 12. Vincent Corbett to Sir John Lambe. Desires the happiness
Morton Corbett. of waiting Upon Sir John and his daughters (to one of whom he was
suitor) in K orthamptonshire, before their going to London.
Sept. 4. 13, Petition, of George Bagg to the King. Petitioner's father,
Sir James Bagg, your Majesty's late servant, has left petitioner heir
to a troubled estate, remediless in all but by being your Majesty's
ward until June next. Hopes to be made capable of those offices com-
mitted to his father and to friends in trust for petitioner, parti-
cularly in those of captain of the fort and island near Plymouth and
collector of the western imposts. [^ p.]
Sept. 4. 14. AlgernonEarlof Northumberland to [Sir John Pennington]. I
Sion House, have forborne saying anything to you upon the death of Mr. Edisbury
until I had waited upon the King, fearing that he might have been
engaged to somebody, but his Majesty has kept himself free until I
came to him. I have besought him to give me a little time to
present to him some names of the fittest men for the place of Sur-
veyor of the Navy. My desire is to know whether you have any
mind to this office ; if so, I will do my best to procure it for you.
Let me know your resolution as soon as you can. P.S. — Send
letter for Captain Hall. His Majesty commands the recall from the
coast of Scotland of the two ships that are plying there ; you are
therefore to send directions to Captain Fogg, and I wiU send over-
land to Newcastle for him. [2 pp.j
Sept. 4. 15. Thomas Smith to [the same]. His Lordship [the Earl
Sion House, of Northumberland] has written about the surveyor's place. I
will never invite you to accept so troublesome an employment,
yet what you shall command me therein I will readily put in exe-
cution. [Capt. Thomas] Lord, who commanded the blockhouse at
Gravesend, is dead, and though the Duke [of Lenox] had got it for
one of his followers, yet my Lord, and [at ?] his coming to court,
prevailed with his Majesty to bestow it on Capt. Fletcher, alleging
to his Majesty that if he conferred such places on any but his
captains he would never be served by any deserving man. The
victualler has promised to reform the bad beer and has order to
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Sept. 4.
Sept. 5.
Sept. 6.
" From my
Littlton alle
House."
Sept. 6.
Durham.
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provide victuals for winter. His Lordship has received advertise-
ment from Stradling and Fielding that they have found Polhill and
Henley, and have taken from them the letters of reprisal. His
Lordship has written to them to stay in those parts till the Whelp
and pinnace come to them, and has sent them a copy of the in-
structions received from you. You will shortly receive a warrant
to transport the Chevalier St. Ravy and Mr. Henry Germain
[Jermyn] to Dieppe. Marquis Hamilton is come, and is going
again ; things go amiss. The Scots are as obstinate as ever. The
moi-tality decreases not ; the country is worse than the city. Since
the death of Mr. Edisbury, Mr. Ackworth, storekeeper of Woolwich,
is dead. This day the Duchess of Buckingham leaves London for
Ireland, Capt. Kettleby having warrant to carry her and lier husband
over. [2 J pp.]
16. Chandler's bill, July 23rd to this day, U. 4s. Qd. Oats 2s.
to 2s. 3d., and beans 4s. to 5s., per bushel. [J p.]
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to order John Hooker, justice of
peace for Westminster, to pay to Olive Reston, a poor woman, 401.
out of money belonging to Thomas Leake, a Romish priest, who was
burnt in his lodging in Queen Street, the like sum being owing to
her by Leake by bond. By order of Council. [Docquet^
17. Frances Dowager Duchess of Richmond and Lenox to Sec.
Windebank. The King has written many letters to the Emperor
of Russia in behalf of Capt. Thomas Chamberlain, for recovery of his
entertainment for service in those parts. Two years since the
King wrote to the Emperor and the Patriarch that Capt. Chamber-
lain might in Jieu of his debt have leave to transport out of Russia,
for ready money, 100,000 quarters of wheat, which leave is granted,
as my cousin George Rodney will shew you. Rodney having a
great desire to travel to see these countries, desires to be recom-
mended by the King in his negotiation. I would entreat you,
therefore, to procure his letters immediately to be signed. " My
father of London will thank you in my behalf." [^Seals with crests.
I p.]
18. Sir William Belasy, sheriff of co. Durham, to Nicholas. Accounts
for his long silence as to the ship-mone}"" by distresses taken and suits
by the refusers to pay brought at York, where, saving the delay, they
have got no great encouragement. Upon like occasion, some brought
suit in the Court of Pleas at Durham, and considering the Lords' letters
made provision only for suits commenced at Westminster, the writer
acquainted Judge Berkeley therewith, who has wrought so good
effect that the writer hopes many will pay who otherwise would
have stood out. And lastly, the coal owners refuse to pay their
assessments, but wiU the officers to distrain their coals, which is a
difficult business, because the writer does not know how to make sale
of them, they being vented by the Tyne through the port of Newcastle,
except by assistance of the mayor. Desires a letter to the mayor
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to stay coals distrained when they come into the port, and not suffer
them to be vented. [ I p.]
Sept. 6. 19. Certificate of Eoger Booth and Samuel Linell, constables of
Kettering, eo. Northampton. They went with William Drewry and
William Carter, collectors of ship-money, to the house of Francis
Sawyer, of whom they demanded 16s. Id., and upon nonpayment
distrained a horse. Sawyer, his wife, two men, and a maidservant
came to the rescue of the animal distrained, and Drewry and Carter
were violently assaulted, and together with Booth and Linell were
driven off the premises. [I p.]
Sept. 7. 20. Henry Jermyn to Sir John Pennington. Sends warrant from
London. the Lord Admiral, affording to Sir William St. Ravy and the writer a
passage in one of the King's ships. Prays Sir John that it may fall
down to Rye, where they will be on Tuesday night. [1 p.J
Sept. 7. 21 . William Dell to [Sir John Lambe]. Think not I neglect you,
Croydon, though at every turn you abuse me. Your letters never come till
Thursday, which day your carrier goes out of town, so that it is im-
possible to answer the same week. Neither Mr. Lane nor his clerk
came to my Lord, but it is all one, for his Majesty hath bestowed
the living upon Mr. Levingston, a Scotchman, but one who never
swore the covenant. He has been long time chaplain to the Duke
of Lenox, and had a grant of his Majesty's title to a benefice in
Norfolk, which he prosecuted at his own charge a good while, but
the Earl of Arundel's title carried it. I hope you will find him a
very honest man, and heartily wish there were no worse in Scotland,
His Grace [Archbishop Laud] desires you to perfect the list of the
clergy's arms, and offer it to the Lord Lieutenant, in the assessing
whereof he doubts not of your care and moderation. For your
tympany, I have nothing to say but that his Grace refers you to
your man-midwife you mention, and if you are weary of your trouble-
some swimming like an elephant, you may wade like yourself; it is
but following the counsel once given " to Renard " in the like case.
P.S. — The Queen of France for certain is brought to bed of a dolphin,
a strange thing, yet I wish your " grossesse" as good success. You
need not doubt of my thinking of a new wife in haste ; I rather
think of my winding sheet this sickly time, or of joining myself to
your friend Dr. Barkham, who, good man, valedixit seculo, and is
lately turned hermit in Norwood, not far off. [1 p,]
Sept. 7. 22. Report, attributed in the endorsement to L.C. and E.M., who
Newcastle-upon- had been required to peruse certain extracts and other particulars
^"®' delivered by the Merchant Adventurers of London to the Merchant
Adventurers of Newcastle, and to report as to the information therein
contained upon a point long in dispute between the two companies, as
to whether the sum of 8Z., annually paid by those of Newcastle to those
of London, freed those of Newcastle from other ordinary payments.
The paper contains information respecting various extraordinary
payments to which all members of the company were assessed " by
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the poll"; ex. gr. for the triumph made by the company in 1537,
for the hearty joy which they then conceived on the birth of Prince
Edward ; in 1539 there was similar assessment for the entertainment
of the Lady's Grace of Cleves, in the English house of Antwerp,
whom King Henrj'' VIII. was pleased to take as his spouse and wife ;
and in 1547 there was also a triumph on the entry of the Prince of
Spain into Antwerp. The paper deals with the history of these two
branches of the Merchants Adventurers Company, with respect to
these payments from 1519 downwards. [2^ pp.J
Sept. 8. 23. Algernon Earl of Northumberland and Sir John Bankes to
the King. Eeport upon a reference on the 1st April last of a peti-
tion of the Master and others of the Trinity House for relief to be
raised for maimed seamen in merchandising voyages. We conceive
it requisite for relief of seamen maimed and for poor women who
have their husbands kiUed or lost in merchandizing voyages, and
for poor shipwrecked men, that every owner and master of any
ship trading out of the Thames (except the East Indiamen, who
have a provision,) may, at their return home, collect and receive out
of their wages, from the master 12d. per month, from the masters'
mates, gunners, boatswain, carpenter, chirurgeon, and purser 6d.
per month, and from the seamen 4c^. per month ; also for all ships
trading to Newcastle and along the coast 12d. out of the master's
wages and 6d. out of those of the seamen for every voyage. The
money to be brought into the Trinity House, there to^ be kept and
appropriated in manner herein set forth. [4 pp."]
Sept. 8. 24. Copy of the preceding. [2^ pp.]
Sept. 8. 25. Draft entry of appearance of Henry Aylet of Aythorp
Eoothing, and Thomas Wood of Abbots Eoothing, Essex, sent for by
warrant ; to remain in the messenger's custody until discharged.
Sept. 8. 26. Peter Eicaut to Nicholas. According to the Lords' order of
February 16th, made in behalf of the adventurers in the fishing of
the Earl Marshal's Association, for making payment of the sums
due upon "a leviation," I desire warrants to bring the under-
mentioned persons before the Lords, to answer for their neglect.
The persons mentioned are Edward Lord Vaux of Harrowdegi, Sir
Anthony Irby, and nine others, [f p.]
Sept. 8. 27. Account by Sir William Eussell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received 125,81 61. 19s. Id., unpaid 70,597^. 8s. 7d. [=2 pp.]
Sept. 8. 28. Account of ship-money for 1637 levied but remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs, being 4,744?., making, with the sum paid to
Sir William Eussell, the total collected 130,560?. [1 p.]
Sept. 8. 29. Certificate of Thomas Atkin and Edward Eudge, sheriffs of
Middlesex, that certain collectors of ship-money were very negligent
in the collection, wherebj- 610?. lOs. remained unpaid, with the
amount owing from each parish. [3 pp.]
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Sept. 8.
Office of
Ordnance.
Sept. 8.
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Oatlands.
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30. Officers of Ordnance to the Council. Certify the number of
serviceable arms for horse and foot in store in the Tower. The
munition and artillery designed for Hull are already embarked, and
the six pieces of artillery to be provided upon the second order will
be ready before Tuesday night. They have proportioned a
horse for the draught of every 300 cwt. of ordnance and carriages,
which will require 140 horses, besides 27 more for spare and block
carriages, in all 167 horses. [1 J j5.]
31. Certificate of William Drewry and William Carter, bailiffs of
the sheriff of co. Northampton. State the particulars of the
assault committed upon them by Francis Sawyer, his wife and his
servants, whilst distraining for the ship-money, as already certified by
Roger Booth and Samuel Linell. Underwritten are also examina-
tions of Drewry and Carter, taken one on the 12th and the other on
the 13th October 1638. [1 J p.}
32. Order of the King in Council. Being put in mind by the
Lord High Admiral of the great destruction of timber in all parts of
the kingdom, and that no care is taken to preserve the same, it was
ordered that the Lord Keeper give strict command to the Judges of
Assize to see that the laws made for preservation of timber be put
in execution. [^Draft. f p.]
33. The Council to the Bailiffs of Shrewsbury. By your letter of
25th of August you advertise that of the 376?. charged upon that
town for ship-money you have given order to pay only 156?., so as
there is in arrear 220?. His Majesty takes so ill your negligence in
this service, that unless you pay in the arrear by the beginning of
Michaelmas term you are to attend his Majesty and this board on
the 20th of October, to answer your neglect. You may not excuse
yourselves by laying blame on the collectors, for upon due com-
plaint we shall be ready to punish them. Yourselves must appear
in person more active, and by your forwardness give example to
the officers employed by you. {Draft. 1 p.]
34. The same to the Mayor of Hastings. 80?., parcel of the
230?. ship-money assessed upon that port and members, yet re-
mains unpaid. You are to pay in all arrears before the 29th
September, or at that day attend the board to answer your neglect.
[Draft, ip.-}
35. Minute of pass from the Council for William Worthington
to travel for three years, with proviso not to repair to Rome.
[Draft, ip.}
36. Another copy thereof, with underwritten memorandum, that
by Henry Kyme, messenger, 40s. has been sent for Mr. Nicholas for
this pass, and 10s. for his clerks. [Draft, f p.}
37. Order of Council. Upon return by the mayor of St. Alban's
of persons under named, who refuse to pay ship-money, and have no
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Sept. 9.
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goods by -which they may be distrained, it is ordered, that the mayor
shall employ some officer to repair to their abodes, and demand pay-
ment, and ia default the mayor is to bind them over to answer at
the board on the 22nd of September, and if any refixse to give bond
the mayor to certify their names. [Braft. 1 p.]
38. Order of Council. The sheriff of co. Hertford to assist the
mayor of Hertford in levying ship-money on certain persons living
without the liberties of the said borough. If the persons named
deny payment, the sheriff is to bind them over to answer at the
Council Board on the 23rd of this month, and if any refuse to
give bond he is to certify their names. [^Draft. 1 p."]
39. The Council to Edmond Davenport, messenger. To bring Tip
Thomas Puttock, John Hill, William Edinbras of Hayes, Thomas
Wigg, William Atley, and Matthew Nicholas of Hillingdon, Mid-
dlesex, collectors [of ship-money]. [Draft. Minute. ^ p.\
The like to Thomas [Waterworth], messenger. To bring up
Thomas Walter and John Elkin of Harrow-on-the-Hil], Jonah Hunt,
and John Lisle of Paddington, Francis Hamond, Richard Nicholas,
and John Hatch, of Pinner, Middlesex, collectors [of ship-money].
[The like. Written on the same paper as the preceding. 3 lin^es^
The like to Henry Kyme, messenger. To bring up Roger
Best, Henry Herbert [Sherbert ?], of Bedfont, Samuel W[aller], Luke
Ivory, and Robert Maynard of Ealing, and Richard Cutler of Finchley,
Middlesex. \The like. 3 lines?^
The like to Hugh Peachy, messenger. To bring up William
Nicholls and William Roming of Greenford and Perivale, W. Pulbery,
Robert Rooke of Ratcliff, Thomas Taylor, and John Bugberd of
Stanmore Magna, and Thomas Harrison of South Mimms, Middlesex,
collectors [of ship-money]. [The like. 4 lines.'\
Sept. 9. The like to George Carter, messenger. . To bring up Thomas
Goare and William Cheeke of Thames Ditton. [The like. 2 linesi]
Sept. 9. The like to the same. To bring up William Bakehowse of
Puttenham, Surrey. [The like. 2 lines.^
Sept. 9. 40. Order of the King in Council. Recites petition of the Trinity
Oatlands. House and others that some settled course be taken for relief of
seamen maimed, and for the widows of such as shall be killed or lost
in merchandizing voyages, and for poor shipwrecked men, with the
reference thereof on the 1st April last, and the certificate there-
upon of the Lord High Admiral and the Attorney-General, calen-
dared under date of the 8th inst.. No. 23. Which certificate
being approved, was ordered to be put in execution, and the
Attorney-General was required to draw up a proclamation in that
behalf. [Draft. 1 jp.]
Sept. 9. Copy thereof, [See Miscellaneous. Vol. xxi., p. 625. 4^ pp."]
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[Sept. 9 ?] 41. Consent, signed by Capt. "William Rainsborougb, and various
other sea-fearing men, to the number of 155, to tlie payments re-
commended by the Lord High Admiral and the Attorney-General,
to be made out of their Avages, for the establishment of the Poor
Seamen's ll\ind, to be administered by the ofEcers of the Trinity
House. \_SMn of parchment.']
Sept. 9. 42. Draft minute for entry on the Council register of appearance
of Nathaniel Fox and Edward Ellis, sent for by warrant at the com-
plaint of the company of starchmakers. They are to remain in
custody of the messenger until discharged. \_^ p.]
Sept. 9. The like of William Taylor of Windsor, sent for by warrant, but
on promise of conformity, and paying the ship-money, discharged.
[^¥r^tten on the same paper as the preceding, i p.}
Sept. 9. 43. The Council of War to Sir Robert Pye. To draw order, by
virtue of privy- seal of 26th July last, for issuing to Sir JohnHeydon,
Lieutenant of the Ordnance, 300?. upon account. l_Draft. ^ p.]
Sept. 9. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 5. | p.]
Sept. 10. 44. The Council to Edward Stockdell, messenger. To bring up
Nicholas Compton, postmaster of Shaston, Dorset. [Braft. Minute.
Sept. 10. 45. Rough note book by Nicholas of proceedings of the Council of
War at their meetings held on this day, and on the 16 th, 17th, and
24th inst., the 20th November, and 0th and 13th December 1638,
and 12th and 14th Jan. 1638-9. [64 pp., oftddch 21 are blank']
Sept. 10. 46. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War at their meeting
Oailands. this day. Arms for 12,000 foot and 400 horse to be provided ;
1,500 arms and 500 calivers, with powder and munition, to be sent
to Newcastle, and instructions to be given by the Council to the
mayor and the storekeeper respecting the sale thereof Similar
instructions to be given to the mayor of Hull and the storekeeper
there for wbat shall be sent to Hull. None to buy munition but
such as bring certificate from a deputy lieutenant of Northumber-
land. List of the arms and munition sent to Newcastle to be for-
warded to Lord Clifibrd. Six pieces of iron ordnance to be sent to
Newcastle. Mayors of Hull and Newcastle to be responsible for
ordnance sent to those towns. The fort of Tynemouth to be slighted,
and a fort made half a mile from the same. Master of the
Ordnance to cause account to be given how soon they can make
ready arms sufficient for 12,000 foot and 400 horse, witli an estimate.
Fit persons to go with the arms to Hull and Newcastle. Proclama-
tion to be made to prohibit the exportation of horses. The Earl
Marshal and Lord High Admiral to consider of reinforcing the
garrison at Holy Island, The Bishop of Durham to muster all his
trained men, and to have them in readiness to assist the town of
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Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
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Newcastle. The president and council at York to muster the trained
bands of that county. [Gopy. 3 pp.]
Copy of the preceding as entered on the book of proceedings of
the Council of War, which differs in some particulars from the
preceding, \_8ee Vol. cccxcvi., pp. 5-9. 4;^ pp.]
47. Another copy, with marginal memoranda of Nicholas, written
some time subsequently, as to what had been done in the way of
carrying out the several orders of the Council of War. [2| pp.J
48. Order of the Council of War. The Officers of Ordnance to
certify on Sunday next how soon they can complete the arms for
12,000 foot and 400 horse, with an estimate of the charge. Six
pieces of iron ordnance are to be forthwith embarked for Newcastle.
[Copy.
Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
Sept. 10.
Oatlands.
Sept. 10.
Oatlands.
Sspt. 10.
Kelmarsh.
hP-l
Another copy. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 9. J p."]
49. Draft of the same, [f ^.J
50. Order of Council. The Lords, by his Majesty's command,
heard Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant of the Ordnance, and
Mr. Wemys, master gunner of England, concerning a dwelling
house and the artillery garden, where his Majesty's feed gunners
and others practise to discharge ordnance. It appeared that
the custody of the said garden is granted by letters patent to tlie
Lieutenant of the Ordnance, notwithstanding it was testified by
several ancient men that the said house and ground have for many
years been enjoyed by the master gunners of England. The Lords
referred the point of right to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cotting-
ton, who are to call the Attorney General, and to certify his Majesty.
In the meantime Sir John Heydon promised to deliver possession to
Mr. Wemys, as in obedience to his Majesty's coromand, reserving
still his right. [I)7'aft. 1 p.]
The like of a Committee of the Council. Upon consideration of the
proposition of Mr. Wemys, master gunner of EnglaBd, referred to
them by the King, it was ordered that Mr. Wemys should make
some practice of his proposition before the Master and officers of
the Ordnance, and such others as the master should summon, his
Lordship being prayed upon experience and practice thereof to
make report of the same to this committee. [ Written upon the back
of the preceding paper. Draft, f p.]
51. Sir John Hanbury, Sheriff of co. Northampton, to Henry
Earl of Manchester. Sets forth certain reasons why he has not been
able to do his Majesty the service he bu,d desired in reference to the
ship-money. The reasons were : sickness or himself and his servants ;
poverty of the country by very great want of corn ; the plague
being so great and so long in Northampton, the Qountry atUl allow-
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ing 148?. a week for relief of their sick ; the judges' arguments so
long depending gave occasion to delay the payments ; and the manner
of the tax laid upon the country the last year by Sir Robert Banister,
by way of provision, had been a great hindrance. He had received
about 2,0001., besides the sums payable by the corporations, which
was near 5001. Proceeds as roundly with them as he can, having
distrained the goods of about 200 men, and imprisoned some ; but
the prison being in Northampton, where scarce any man dare adven-
ture for fear of the infection, has also been a great hindrance to the
service. The sergeant-at-arms came to him a month since, and has
been with him at divers towns, so that it is taken notice of through
the country, and he hopes will quicken them to make payment.
Sept. 11. 52. Sir Henry Vane to [Lord Treasurer Juxon]. This last night,
Oatlands. when his Majesty was going to bed, he sent for me, and commanded
me to signify to you that you should cause to be delivered to
Mons. St. Ravy 3001. for his journey into France. He is to bring
over more deer, which is an aflFair which wiU neither admit delay
nor dispute. I shall, this day, at my coming to Bagshot, cause
Mr. Secretary to give warrant for a Privy Seal for the same, but
his Majesty would not have him stay for that, but that you should
cause the money to be paid him to-morrow, for that his Majesty has
commanded him to use diligence. Your Lordship knows the business
imports much. [Seal with avTus. 1 p.]
Sept. 11. 53. Lord Treasurer Juxon to Sir Robert Pye. His Majesty's
servant. Sir William St. Ravy, is immediately to transport himself
into France, and is to be sooner furnished with 3001. than a Privy
Seal can be obtained. You are to cause instant payment of the same,
taking his acquittance. Underwritten,
53. 1. Request \hy Sir Robert Fye] to pay 3001. upon this warrant.
Sept. 11. 54. Sir John Pennington to Capt. John Mennes, Captain of the
The St. Andrew Nonsuch. By order of the Lord Admiral, you are to carry in your
in the Downs, gj^jp f^j. Chatham, and at Queenborough to give notice to the Officers
of the Navy that a timely provision may be made for paying off
your men. \_Seal with arms, f p.']
Sept. 11. 55. Charles Calthorpe to Edward Caxton. Letter principally on
Edinburgh, mercantile affairs. It is reported the Marquis [of Hamilton] will be
here Friday or Saturday next ; however, upon Sunday last a fast
was bidden in the Kirk for the next Sunday to be kept, and that for
these reasons, that God would order and divert the heart of the King
for settling of the business in hand ; 2ndly, that God would assist
and direct in the choosing of able, honest, grave, and wise men for
the General Assembly ; Srdly, the third end was for removing their
sins, the cause of the non-settling. So that here it is gathered tha
suddenly there will be a General Assembly, I can say this. Here
is good, plain, and honest preaching, but (I wish it were not so)
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very little practice, so far as I can see. Whether the Marquis cornea
or no, there will be an assembly, and till this business be settled few
or none can or will pay any money. [1 jo.]
5G. Deputy Lieutenants of the Forest Division of co. Berks to
Henry Earl of Holland, Lord Lieutenant. Certify names of 14) per-
sons defective in arms, or who refuse to appear at musters. [1 p.]
Sept. 13. 57. Receipt of Sir "William de St. Ravy for 300^. [^ p.]
lf).S8.
Sept. 12.
Sept. 13.
Office of
Ordnance.
Sept. 13.
Office of
Ordnance.
Sept. 13.
Sept. 13.
Sept. 13.
Sept. 13.
Sept. 14.
Sept. 14.
gtaindrop.
.58. Proportion of Ordnance and ammunition delivered out of the
office of Ordnance, and sent to Newcastle-upon-Tyne by order of
the Earl of Newport, according to instructions prescribed to him by
a committee of the Lords, dated at Oatlands, 10th September 1638.
[Cojjy. 1 p.]
59. Estimate for carriages, powder, and munition to be delivered
to the Duke of Lenox, by virtue of two several warrants dated
19th July and 10th September 1638 ; out of stores, 856?. 18s. Id.;
emptions, 391?. 18s. Sd. Total, 1,248?. 16s. 4d [2i pp.}
60. Duplicate of the preceding, but signed by other Officers of
the Ordnance. [2 pp.}
61. Regulations suggested by the Officers of Ordnance for the
proper care and disposition of the provisions ordered to be issued
out of his Majesty's magazine, and transported to Hull and New-
castle, so that his Majesty may have a particular and due account of
the disposal thereof [2 pp.}
62. Copy of the same, with various alterations made therein,
which were ultimately incorporated in the preceding. [Stated to
have been left with the Lord Treasurer on the IMh inst. 2 pp.]
63. First rough di-aft of the same. [ = 2^ p2J.]
64. Petition of Edmond Probj^, D.D., to Archbishop Laud. The
King referred to you the petition of Theophilus Webb, who had a
patent for the hospital of St. Mary Magdalen near Bath, who peti-
tioned the King to grant the mastership of the said hospital to
petitioner. Petitioner presenting himself, you enquired how the
poor should have better relief than formerly ? Petitioner assures you
in verba sacerdotis that he will, as estates fall in, double their j'early
revenues, and give them part of the profits arising to the present
master, and, until estates fall in, petitioner will give them a yearly
contribution out of his own means, and will labour to do them aJl
the good he can. If you think petitioner worthy of that place he
will acknowledge your favour therein.
[^2 p.]
65. Nathaniel Ward to Sir Henry Vane. Your letter, sent by
John Edwards, sufficiently secured me that the unkind dealing I
found was without your direction, and that the great rates of the
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tithes confirmed on this vicarage was by others suggestion. Truth
is, that he who delivered the indenture to me, so immediately before
his departure hence, would in no wise satisfy me concerning either
the value imposed on the particular townships, or concerning any
intention of yours to make good any way what should fall short of
my expected salary, but he thrust that writing into my hand as the
pledge of all I should look for. I have since read the paper left
with your son, and had I been acquainted with half so much it had
in a great measure satisfied my mind. Yet I beg that the value set
upon the things which you have conferred upon this vicarage may
not pass as your enemies and mine have rated them, but may be
reviewed by indifierent men. [1 p.]
Sept. 14. 66. John Cutteris to Richard Harvey. I thank you for the care
you took to get me my money of my cousin Westcot. I intend to
take a course with him that shall not be for his credit. We have
done harvest, and ended our corn as dry and well as corn can be.
Pray learn of my master [Endymion Porter] whether he intends to
let his land or keep it in his own hands, for now is the time to con-
sider of it. [2 pp.']
Sept. I*. 67. Estimate for arms both for horse and foot wanting iu the
Office of stores of the Ordnance Ofiice and armoury, for completing 12,000
Ordnance. ^^^^ ^^^ ^qq j^Qpgg^ prepared by warrant of the Council of War of
10th September. Total, 8,S35Z.
Sept. 14 68. Duplicate thereof. [2 pp.]
Sept. 14. 69. Copy of the same without signatures, but with an additional
statement of the stores already brought in upon the said estijnate,
and those yet remaining to be brought in. [3 jjp.]
Sept. 14. 70. Statement of the time within which, after money issued, the
artificers would undertake to make ready the stores wanting in the
Office of Ordnance for completing 12,000 foot and 400 horse. [1^ p.]
Sept. i|. 71. Christopher Windebank to his father Sec. "Windebank.
Florence. Thanks for his fatherly care in furnishing him with monies, which
by reason of sickness, not altogether yet shaken ofi", he extremely
wanted. Promises to endeavour to obtain that language. Has
lived a month at Sienna, forced bj' a tertian ague. There is neither
the commodity of a master of the language, nor any lodging place
free from that of the Dutch, which is spoken as commonly as in
Germany, besides, their unruly behaviour is as great as their
privileges. This is the cause of his living in Florence, where, though
somewhat dearer, he finds greater accommodation. " Your favours
to me give me hopes that you wiU be pleased to pardon my error
in taking a wife without your notice, since it has pleased God it
should be so." [2 pp.]
Sept. [15 1] Council of War to Sir Robert Pye. To draw order for issuing to
Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant of the Ordnance, 8,S35i. for arms
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wanting to make complete 12,000 foot and 400 horse, according to
estimate of ] 4th September. [Copy. See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 10. | p.]
Sept. [15 ?J Draft of the same. [_8ee this present Vol. No. 43. ^ p.'\
Sept. [15 ?] The like for issuing to Sir John Heydon 129Z. 18s., for repairing
the fort at Holy Island. {Copy. Bee Vol. cccxcvi., p. 11 -^p.]
Sept. [15 ?] Draft of the same. \See this present Vol, No. 43. ^ p.]
Sept. 15. 72. Petition of Robert Maynard, Samuel Waller, and Luke Ivory,
collectors of ship-money in the parish of Ealing alias Zealing, Mid-
dlesex, to the Council. Petitioners have been diligent and careful
in this service, in their own persons and with the bailiff_ in distrain-
ing, and yet cannot collect the same, for the Earl of Argyle is
assessed 51., and the Earl of " Apricorne " [Abercorn ?] 50s., besides
other landholders, many of whom are named, upon whom the bailiff
can levy no distress. Besides many inhabitants are gone away by
reason of taxation, especially to the poor, whose number amounts to
150. Some distresses remain in hand unsold. [fj5.]
Sept. 15. 73. Account of Sir WiUiam Russell of ship-money for 1637. Total
received 129,304?. 19s. Id. ; remained 67,109?. 8s. 7d. [1 p.]
Sept. 15. 74. Account of sums collected and remaining in the hands of the
several sheriffs 4,144?., which makes the total collected 133,448?.
lip.-]
Sept. 15. 75. Account by Sir John Lambe of armour and other warlike
furniture to be provided by the clergy of Leicestershire. [Certified
copy. Underwritten and attached are memoranda as to the delivery
of this list to various named persons. 8^ pp.}
Sept. 15. 76. Estimate of Officers of the Ordnance for twenty brass drakes
Office of shooting 3 lb. bullets, with shot and munition. Total 540?. 14s. 4d.
Ordnance, fl tjI
Sept. 16. 77. Petition of the poor fishermen of the Thames to the King.
Mr. Warner, patentee for transportation of lamperns, has of late years
endeavoured to undo petitioners and their families, consisting of
above 1,000 persons, by taking their living from them, as by their
grievances hereunto annexed may appear. In regard that your poor
supplicants have been forbidden to trouble the Lords any more with
their unrelieved oppressions, pray his Majesty to hear their griev-
ances, or to refer the same to such of the Lords as shall be thought
fit. [f p.] Annexed,
77. I. Articles above mentioned. Warner was accused of having
by cunning practices got the vjhole export trade into his
own hands, and those of four or five of the ablest fisJiers
in estate, thereby depriving all others of theit'fiormer share
in the said trade, [f jp.]
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Sept. 16. 78. Order of the King iu Council. His Majesty appoints Sunday-
next the 23rd instant to hear the grievances of the fishermen
against Nowell Warner. [Braft. \ p.]
Sept. 16. 79. The lilce. Upon hearing the sheriff of Middlesex and the
collectors of ship-money, it was ordered that the sheriff should ap-
point bailiffs to go with the collectors to get in the arrears, and that
the collectors upon Friday next are to attend the sheriff, to give him
an account of their proceedings, and pay what they have levied.
IDraft. 1^.]
Sept. 16. 80. The Council to Edward Lord Vaux. Peter Kicaut, treasurer of
the Earl Marshal's association for fishing, complains that you neglect
to make payment of the sum agreed upon as a leviation, notwith-
standing the order of 16th February last. You are, in his Majesty's
name, once more reqiiired to pay, or to give attendance before the
Lords on Sunday the 23rd September at Hampton Court, to show
cause for your refusal. [Draft. \ p.]
Sept. 16. The same to Bishop Morton of Durham. "We are to require you
to give order to your Deputy Lieutenants for mustering the trained
bands of foot and horse in that county, and upon any occasion to
draw near to and reinforce the town of Newcastle. \Copy. See Vol.
cccxcvi. p, 32. f jp.]
Sept. 16. 81. Draft of the same, [1 jp.]
Sept. 16. 82. The Council to Robert Earl of Monmouth, captain of the
castle of Tynemouth. To cause the ordnance carriages and furniture
belonging to that castle to be delivered to such person as the Earl
of Newport, master of the Ordnance, shall appoint, to be carried to
Newcastle, or otherwise disposed of, for his Majesty's service. [Draft,
Ip.-]
Sept. 16. The same to Thomas Viscount Wentworth, Lord Lieutenant of
CO. York. Notwithstanding letters sent from the board in June last,
the trained bands of that county have not yet been mustered as in
former years. We are to require you, or in your absence your
Deputy Lieutenants, presently to take effectual order for mustering
the same as formerly directed. [Draft written on the same paper
as the preceding. 1 p.]
Sept. 1 6. 83. The same to [blank'], messenger of the Chamber. To repair
to the house of widow Wheatly in the Savoy, and take into custody
a trunk full of papers which belonged to a Romish priest lately dead,
and to cause them to be brought hither. [Draft. ^ p.}
Sept. 16. 84. The same to Sir William Uvedale, Treasurer of the Chamber
Francis Newton, messenger, by warrant from the board, has appre-
hended divers priests and Jesuits, whereof some be carried to prison,
and others kept in his custody, and found them meat, drink, and
lodging, and amongst them a very dangerous person, one Morse, a
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Jesuit, whom he kept 80 days, and afterwards prosecuted him at
Newgate, where he was found guilty of treason, for which the Lords
require you to pay Newton 200 marks, in satisfaction of his dis-
bursements, as also of his great pains and service in that employment.
IBraJFt. 1 p.]
Sept. 1 6. 85. The Council to Justices of Peace of co. Gloucester. The city
Hampton Court, of Gloucester being much visited with plague, some of you werein
December last importuned by the mayor to assist the city with
relief, according to the statute for 18 parishes in the county within
five miles of the city, with lU. a week for six weeks, to which,
although willingness was expressed, yet they charged that part of
the county but with 30/!., and of that 81. has not been paid, and the
rest of you being again at the general sessions solicited for an
addition, you did not afford tliem any comfort, although there-
unto authorized by the statute. His Majesty being made acquainted
therewitl), we are to charge you to give speedy order for relieving
the infected persons of that city with a contribution answerable to
their number and necessities, and to continue the same so long as
the contagion shall be there. [^Draft. 1 p.]
Sept. 16. 86. The same to Alexander Easton, messenger, to bring before
Hampton Court, the Lords Sir Anthony Irby, John Gibbon, John "Webb, Walter
Blunt, Henry Futter, John Chapman, William Medley, William
Morehead, and Gregory Clement. [Dro/K. Minute. | p.']
Sept. 16. 87. The same to Iblanlc], a messenger. To bring up Thomas
Davis and John Langton of Maidenhead, William Hunt of Remen-
ham, John Gooding of Wokingham, and John Thackliam of Arbor-
field, Berks [defaulters at musters]. [Draft. Minute. ^ p.]
Sept. 16. The like for Richard How of Finchampstead, Thomas Winch, and
James Smith of Bray, and Robert Salter of Cookham, Berks [de-
faulters at musters]. [Braft. Written on the sarne paper as the
preceding. 3 linesi\
Sept. 16. The like for Thomas Martin of Wokingliam, Thomas Foot of
Lawrence Waltham, Abraham Sharpe of Hurley, Berks [defaulters
at musters]. \Thelilce. ^ p^
Sept. 16. Close warrant for Sir Robert Wood. [Ibid. 1 Ziiie.]
Sept. 16. The Council to Henry Middleton, sergeant-at-arms, to bring be-
fore the Lords Francis Sawyer of Kettering, and William Walker,
chief constable of the hundred of Wymersley, co. Northampton.
[Ihid. \p:\
Sept. 16. 88. Entry for Council Register of appearance of Richard Cutler of
Finchley, Middlesex. He is to remain in custody of the messeno'er
vintil discharged. [Draft. 3 lines.']
Sept. 16. The like of Robert Maynard, Samuel Waller, and Luke Ivory of
Ealing, Middlesex. [Written on same paper as preceding. Draft.
4 Krtes.]
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Septi 16. Entry of appearance of Richard Nicholas, Francis Hamond, John
Hatch of Pinner, Thomas Walter and John Elkin of Harrow-on-
the-Hill, Jonah Hunt and John Lisle W Paddington. [Ibid.
Draft. 5 lines.']
Sept. 16. The like of William Roming and William Nichols of Greenford and
Perivale, Middlesex ; William Pulbery of Ratcliff being discharged.
[Ibid. Draft. 3 liTies.l
Sept. 1 6. The like of Thomas Wigg, Matthew Nicholas, Thomas Paltock,
John Hill, and W. Eddinhrasse ; William Atley, being very sick,
appeared not. [Ibid. Draft. 3 lines.]
Sept. 16. The like of Thomas Han-ison of South Mimms. [Ibid. Draft.
2 liTies.]
Sept. 16. The like entry that William Bakehouse of Puttenham, sent for by
warrant, having paid the money charged upon him for shipping, was
discharged. [Ibid. Draft. 3 lines^
Sept. 16. 89. The like of appearance of Edmond Ashton of Chatterton, co.
Lancaster, and William Cooke, constable of Manchester. They are
to remain in custody till discharged. [Draft. 5 lines.]
Sept. 16. The like of John Cornelius of Newcastle, victualler. [Draft.
Written on same paper as preceding. 1 line.]
Sept. 16. 90. Petition of the said John Cornelius to the Council. Edward
Frodsham about three weeks since was apprehended at Newcastle by
special warrant, and brought up here by Hugh Peachy, a pursuivant.
Frodsham having lodged at petitioner's house two or three nights
before his apprehension, and the messenger demanding Frodsham's
chest, and petitioner seeming unwilling to deliver it without
Frodsham's privity, or directions of the mayor of the town. Peachy
*'took petitioner bound" to appear before the Lords this day.
As petitioner never saw or heard of Frodsham till he came to lodge
in petitioner's house, prays his discharge. [1 p.] Endorsed,
90. I. Reference to Sec. Windebarik to take order herein. Ramp-
ton Court, 16th September 1638. [^ p.]
90. II. Sec. Windebanlc to Attorney-General Bankes. To examine
the parties, and certify the result. Drury Lane, 18th
September 16S8. [^ p.]
90, III. Examination of the said John Cornelius, taken before At-
torney-General Bankes on the 20th September 1638. Was
born at Haarlem,, came thence imto England when he was
30 years of age, and for 12 years has kept a victualling
house at Newcastle. About a month since Jacob Henson
and one John [Trappes], a young lad, lodged in his
house, and last spring Jocom Beck, a Dane, and the
young man John [Trappes] lodged there, and Edward
Frodsham lodged there three nights about a inonth since.
Peachy came to examinant in the market place, and
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willed hvm to deliver Frodsham's trunk, which he refused
to do until he had order from the mayor. Denies all
knowledge of the alum business, and of any endeavour to
get men to go to make alum beyond seas. [2 pp."]
90. IV. Attorney-General Bankes to Sec. Windebank. Cannot
discern that Cornelius was privy to any of Mr. Frodsham's
proceeding. Jacob Henson and John Trappes, the
English boy, were both in Newcastle at the messenger's
coming thither, and might have been apprehended. They
are since gone beyond seas. 2lst September 1638.
Sept. 16. 91. The King to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To deliver out of
Hampton Court, the stores of the Ordnance to be sent to Newcastle-upon-Tyne unto
[Thomas] Heath, one of the King's Engineers, six demi-culverins of
iron, mounted upon field carriages, with 600 round shot, 900 muskets,
with bandoleers, rests, and other ordnance stores, to be disposed of
by Heath according to directions received from the Master of the
Ordnance. [Copy. 2 pp.l
Sept, 16. Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccoccvi., p. 12. 1 ^.]
Sept. 16. 92. The same to Capt. William Legge, Master of the Armoury.
Hampton Court. To deliver out of the stores to [Thomas] Heath, to be sent to New-
castle-upon-Tyne, 600 armours, consisting of back, breast, gorget,
and head-piece. [Copy. 1 p."]
Sept. 16. Another copy, [See Vol. cocxcvi., p. 13, i|).]
Sept. 16. 93. The same to Montjoy Earl of Newport. Eighteen pieces of
Hampton Coui-t. brass Ordnance, with their carnages, and 40 lasts of powder and
other Ordnance stores, are to be sent to Kingston-upon-HulL The
same are to be delivered to Capt. William Legge. [Copy. 2 pp."]
Sept. 16. Another copy. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 14. 1 p,'\
Sept. 16. Proportion of ordnance, with their carriages and munition, to be
Office of delivered out of the stores, and sent to Hull, being part of the pro-
auce. yigJQj^g appointed for the train of artillery by warrant of this day.
[Ibid., p. 15. 5 pp.\
Sept. 16. 94. The like of ordnance and munitions to be sent to Newcastle-
upon Tyne by similar warrant. [2 pp^
Sept. 16. Another copy. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 20. 1 p.J
Sept. 16. List of prices of powder, match, and arms sent to Newcastle.
[Ibid. p. 21. ^ p.]
Sept. 16. Order of Council of War. The proportion of powder ordinarily
Hampton Court, allowed for the charge of a musket (being the full weight of
the bullet) is too great, and the roughness and recoil occasioned
thereby make the men forbear to take their aim, and unable to
discharge the same with rapidity and effect. The Earl of Newport
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is prayed, calling to Mm some of the Officers of the Ordnance, of the
Artillery Garden, and others, to make trial of the ordinary charge and
of the moiety thereof, and certify thereon. [Copy. See Vol. cccxcvi,
p. 11. 1^.]
Sept. 16, 95. Draft of the same, [fp.]
Sept. 16. 96. Sir Robert Benett to Nicholas. Henry Olford of Hurley
Windsor, -was absent in Yorkshire at the time of the musters. Having since
been assured of his conformity, I am to entreat you to strike out
his name. [4 p."]
Sept. 16. 97. Relation by Lieutenant Frodsham and Hugh Peachy, mes-
senger, of their proceedings when sent to Newcastle to detect an
endeavour to procure workmen in the alum works to go to Denmark.
[Endorsed by Bee. Windebank. If p.}
Sept. 16. 98. See Returns made by Justices of the Peace.
Sept. 17. 99. The Council of War to Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant, of
Ordnance. Order is given for SOOi. to be paid to you upon account.
His Majesty's pressing occasions require that you pay so much
thereof as shall be appointed by the Master of the Ordnance to
Capt. Legge and others, appointed to attend the present service to
Hull and Newcastle. [Draft minute. | p.^
Sept. 17. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 21. ^ p.]
Sept. 17. 100. Order of Council. George Price, merchant, complained that
having entered into a bond of 1,000Z. to his Majesty as surety for
Henry Blackall, late soap-boUer of London, that he should make no
soap after a time limited, for which being questioned in the Exchequer,
the Board required George Gage, Governor of the Corporation of
Soap-makers of Westminster, to certify his knowledge in that
business, which he did, and the Lords, by Order of I7th May, re-
quired the Attorney-General to stay the suit in the Exchequer, and
to free petitioner from the bond, yet he is nevertheless still much
troubled therein. It was ordered, that the petition should be
showed to Thomas Elliott, his Majesty's servant, and that he and
Price should attend on Sunday next at Hampton Court. [Draff.
Sept. 17. 101. The like. Thomas Horth of Yarmouth, merchant, com-
plained that, having contracted with George Gage, Governor of
the Company of Soap-makers, for his sixth part of all oils of the
fishing intended for provision of Scotland, that trade being trans-
ferred upon the old soap-boilers, they refuse to perform the said agree-
ment, and the Greenland merchants also will not permit petitioner
to land his goods, to his great charge, and 201. loss by the day. It
was ordered, that the petition should be showed to the Governors
of the Soap-makers and the Greenland Company, and that one or two
of each company should be requested to attend the Board at Hampton
Court on Sunday the 24th inst. with their answer. [Draft. 1 p.}
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Sept. 17. 102. Pass from the Council for Edward Bradshaugh to go to Paria
Hampton Court, to be tutor to the SOU of the Oouatess of Banbury for three years,
Sept. 17. 103. Draft minute of the preceding. [^ p.]
Sept. 17. 104. Notes of businesses wherein the Officers of Ordnance desire
the Council may be moved on Sunday next. An allowance desii'ed
for Thomas Rudd, an engineer appointed to survey the castles in
Guernsej' and Jersey. Warrant to remove the ordnance and mu-
nition from Tynemouth ctistle. That money may be ready at Hull
and Newcastle for defraying necessary charges. [_In the fnargin
are Nicholas's notes of the answers of the Council. | p.]
Sept. 18. 105. The King to Pliilip Thomas or other messenger of theChamber.
Hampton Court. By Letters Patent of 2nd June 1636 the corporation of tradesmen
inhabiting within three miles of the city of London are empowered
to call before them all persons buying and selling by retail within
the limits of the corporation, and to admit them into the freedom of
the same, upon such terms as in the said patents are expressed.
Divers refractory persons refuse, upon summons, to appear before the
officers of the said corporation, or if they appear, refuse to obey any
order thereof. You are to apprehend all such offenders herein a& shall
be named by the chamberlains of the said corporation, and to bring
them before the governor of the same, and keep them in safe custody
until they conform. [Parchment, 24 Zmes.]
Sept. 18. 106. The Council to Captain William Legge. Instructions eon-
Hampton Court, eerning the ordnance, arms, and provisions sent to Kingston-upon-
HuU, with the prices at which powder, match, and musket-shot
were to be sold. [Copy. 3 'pp.'\
Sept 18. 107. The same to Thomas Heath, storekeeper at Newcastle,
Hampton Coui-t. Similar instructions. [Copy. 2 p'p.']
Sept. 18. Separate memoranda in reference to the above instructions to
Captain William Legge and Thomas Heath, that such instructions were
entered in the Book of the Acts of the Council. \See Vol. cccxcvi.
pp. 22, 23. 1 ^.]
Sept. 18. 108. Philip Porter [son of Endymion Porter?] to his brother
George Porter. I am rejoiced to hear that you have lost your fever.
I shall be very glad to see you here in London. [French. 1 p.]
Sept. 18. 109. Sir Dudley Carleton to Sec Coke. I yesterday attended the
Imbereourt. Spanish resident, touching the complaint made by Mr. Newton, whose
petition I caused to be interpreted to him, and received in effect this
answer, that Mr. Newton had much forgotten himself by suggesting
things that were untrue, particularly that he, the resident, had
accepted, about Midsummer last, of a warning given by Mr Newton
to remove out of the house. He acknowledged that he came into the
house by succession to the Spanish ambassador who is gone, and
had term in the house until Michaelmas. That some few days after
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the departure of the ambassador Mr. Newton came to know whether
he would continue tenant, whereof he took time to consider. Since
which, upon pretences of sales, first to Viscount Montague, and then
to Lord Conway, Mr. Newton had endeavoured to extoi-t a higher rent
from him. The ambassador had endeavoured to provide himself
another house, but could find none, but either very inconvenient or
at most unreasonable prices ; some persons refusing to let their houses
because they would not have mass said in them. The resident says,
if it shall by the Lords be thought fit that he must remove, not
knowing whither to go, but that he must have the dice thus set upon
him, he wiU submit, and lie in the streets, if nobody will receive
him, though he trusts the Lords will consider that there is another
manner of regard had in Spain for the accommodation of the
ministers of Great Britain. Mr. Newton was present, and as one
said the other denied, and though the resident was told of sundry
houses to be let, yet nothing would satisfy him but to keep the
house where he is, without increase of rent. [Seal with arms.
3 pp.}
Sept. 18. 110. Inigo Jones, Thomas Baldwin, Peter Heywood, and Henry
Wicks to the Council. Report on a nuisance arising from the sewer
of St. Martin's Lane to the King's house at Whitehall. The referees
state the way in which the sewage from St. Giles's was formerly
provided for ; how it was iaterfered with by the houses built on the
west side of St. Martin's Lane by Lord Salisbury ; and the endea-
vour of the commissioners for buildings, to have a substantial sewer
made from St. Martin's Lane to the Thames. Mr. Meautys can show
the receipts and payments of the commissioners, from which it will ap-
pear that for want of the money which is yet behind and uncollected (a
great part whereof is assessed on Lord Salisbury) the work has stayed
these twelve months, whereby the nuisance to his Majesty's house still
continues. [= 2 pp.'\
111. Edward Lewis to Sec. Windebank. Thanks to Windebank for
favours and to Ladj' Windebank for accommodating " us " witli things
necessary for " our lodgings." [1 p^
J 12. Sir Edward Bromfield, governor of the company of soap-
makers, and Thomas Overman, to Nicholas. Upon complaint of our
company, the Lords sent for Edmund Aston and William Cooke, for
committing Francis Rideing, one of our company's searchers.
They have acknowledged their error, promising for the future to
give assistance to our searchers. Pray their discharge, [f p."]
Sept. 19. 11.3. Thomas Smith [to Sir John Pennington]. I have had dis-
Eion House, course with the Lord Admiral about the beginning of the winter convoy.
He answered that it was no matter when, for that, as he intended
to Sir Henry Merviii, had he stayed out, that the whole winter
money, as the summer's, should be sent up to his Lordship by bills
of exchange, as now it is, and then he would dispose of it as he
should think fit. I told liin), peradventure this course would not be
so grateful to you, because it might cause you to think some
Sept. 19.
Oxford.
Sept. 19.
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displeasure were conceived by hira against you. He told me, no such
thing, nor should it be " ere a whit " the worse for you, but having
intended it to the other, and told him so, he might take it amiss
that you had a greater privilege than he, and for another reason,
which, because I know not who may see my letters, I will at present
conceal. Be confident I will be as careful of you as I will be of
myself I spoke to him likewise about the wine, &c., and had much
ado to prevail with him to let you send any, but at last he said that
in case you met with any excellent piece of White Muscadine or
Canary, he was content you shoixld send, so it were but a little. His
Lordship intends to send you against Christmas a "Regallia,"
somewhat after the nature of last year's, but if you be as free with
me to let me know what would please you best, as I am with you,
I should take it as a favour. On Sunday last Captain Batten kissed
his Majesty's hand for the Surveyor's place. His patent is drawing
" during pleasure only," as all patents must run hereafter. Here
has been much striving for the place. Sir Henry Mainwaring,
Captain Duppa, Mr. Bucke, cum multis aliis ; but the King, with
the help of somebody else, thought him the fittest man. We have
had nothing from Scotland of late, but I hear from knowing men
that all is not right yet. You may take notice to his Lordship of
what I have written concerning his pleasure in sending hither the
winter convoy money, and if you would be ruled by me oppose it
not, though I hold it very fit you should give a touch in your own
behalf, and let me alone for the rest. [3 pp."]
Sept. 20. 114. Letter to the Lords of the Council " with safety, in private,"
judged from the handwriting and contents to have been written by
Edward Worsley, letters of whom have been calendared under dates
of the 19th October and 8th Dec. 1637 (see Vol. ccclxx. No. 2,
and Vol. ccclxxiii. No. 53). The Mrriter imagined himself to be
subjected to persecution by a sort of deboshed, disordered, and unruly
rebels, who troubled him with their signs, conceits, and devices.
Submits to the Council a letter which he purposes to vsrite to his
adversaries, not knowing what hurt he may thereby do the King in
his royal designs. It is stated in the endorsement that this letter
and probably the one originally enclosed, were, " Papers scattered in
Somerset House," and that they " were sent to me [Sec. Windefcank]
by Sir Maurice Dromond " on the 28th inst. [1 ^.]
Sept. 20. 115. Sir John Oglander, sheriff of Hants, to Nicholas. I have paid
Insula Vectis. fco Sir William Kussell all ship-money due from the body of this
county, and almost all from the incorporations, there only remaining
of the 6,000^. but 68?., viz : from Southampton, 40Z ; from Andover,
SI. ; and from Winchester, 20i!. If my actions be questioned for
these arrears of 68?., pray inform where it rests, and that I am sorry
it is without my authority to collect it. [Seal with arms. 1 ^.]
Sept. 20. 116. Certificate of Edward Penrice and Wilham Drewry, that on
the 18th inst., by warrant from Sir John Hanbuiy, sherifi" of co.
Northampton, they ofi"ered to distrain for ship-money in Earls..
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Barton, but were assaulted, imprisoned, and their distresses rescued
by Edmund James, Michael Whittawer, Thomas Haynes, constable
of Earls Barton, who raised that and several other towns against
them, Robert Ward, another constable of Earls Barton, and Thomas
Blewett. The particular facts of every case are minutely stated, and
Ward and Blewett are described as men generally noted to oppose
the said service, both in advice and resistance. They abused
Penrice and Drewry in words, and offered to take away their swords,
and Blewett wished one of the bailiffs to scour his sword clean, for
" they would be provided for us against we came again." [1 p.J
Sept. 20. 117. See " Returns of Justices of Peace."
Sept. 21. 118. The King to Henry Garway and Gilbert Harrison, aldermen
Canbury. of London, Thomas Atkin, sheriff of London, and 27 others,
including Matthew Oradock, Thomas Lenthall, and John Holland.
Commission for inquiring into all deceits and abuses practised in all
sorts of clothing and making of stuffs, with power to call before
them and examine upon oath all persons whom it shall concern, and,
amongst other things, to provide that " the poor working " depending
on the said clothing may have competent wages for their work.
After deliberation had, they are to present their whole proceedings,
with their opinions of the readiest ways of redress, that the King
may settle order therein. [Oopy. 3 pp.^
Sept. 21. 119. Another copy of the same, wherein Henry Garway is styled
Canbury. Garraway. [Printed as a broadside. = 2 pp."]
Sept. 21. 120. Receipt of Nicholas Stoughton, Undersheriff of Surrey, for
17s. 4id. assessed upon Thomas Goore, towards the ship-money within
the parish of Thames Ditton. [J p.]
Sept, 22. 121. Sir John Hewett, Sheriff of co. Huntingdon, to Nicholas. I
have used more than common industry to get in all the ship-money
before I and my office parted ; but, notwithstanding my care and
trouble, there is a good sum behind, for I am so fallen in valuation
that many collectors will neither obey my warrants nor come to me,
but keep what they have collected, so that now I am hopeless to get
any more, and have therefore returned the towns and names of all
the collectors in arrear, and desire they may be presented to the
Board. Then follow the names of 17 towns and 42 collectors.
[Seal with arms, l^p.]
Sept. 22. 122. Thomas Atkin, Sheriff of Middlesex, to the same. Sends
certificate of ship-money paid by the collectors on the day before.
Where bailiffs have not been this week to distrain they shaU go the
next. Some collectors after the bailiffs distrain will not take the
distresses into their custody, but the bailiffs must keep them, and
some have sold them, and some the parties have redeemed them, and
now I cannot get the money from the bailiffs. And they will be
their own carvers, and not be rewarded by me according as they
deserve. I desire, if any collectors come before his Majesty or the
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Lords, they may be commanded to go with the bailiffs to distrain,
and to receive the distresses into their custody. [1 pj] Endorsed,
122. I. Certificate of the said ThoTtias Atkin of sums received
since the 1 6th of September from the collectors who were
then before his Majesty, desiring that they may be dis-
charged on Sunday next. The sum assessed upon Mid-
dlesex was 5,000?., whereof 3,000?. is paid to Sir William,
Russell; Westminster is assessed at 1,180?.; the Tower
liberties at 142?.; the Minories at 10?.; total 4,332?.,
leaving 668?. yet to be received. [1 p.]
Sept. 22. 123. Account of Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received, 132,034?. 19s. Ic?. , unpaid, 64,379?. 8s. 7d. [1 p.']
Sept. 22. 124. Account of ship-money for 1637 levied and in the hands of
the sheriffs, total 3,794?., which, with 132,034?. paid to Sir William
Eussell, makes the total received 135,828?. [1 p.']
Sept. 22. 125. Condition of a bond by which a collector of ship-money not
named is bound forthwith to pay to Sir Anthony Irby, late sheriff
of CO. Lincoln, all money collected, and within three weeks to perfect
his account, and express what is in arrear upon each man in his
constabulary. [Endorsed: " Ed. Palfreyman and Clay discharged
on this condition." ^ p.l
Sept. 22. 126. Certificate of Henry Kyme and George Carter, messengers,
that Thomas Davis, John Langton of Maidenhead, William Hunt
of Remenham, Thomas Winch of Bray, Abraham Sharpe of Hurley,
Richard How of Finchampstead, and John Gooding of Wokingham,
being sent for as defaulters at the musters in Berks, upon their sub-
mission to the Earl of Holland, Lord Lieutenant, he signified that
they should be discharged, [f p.]
[Sept. 23.] 127. Petition of Robert Earl of Ancram, his Majesty's servant,
to the King. Your Majesty granted petitioner the duties payable
by the company of Starchmakers for a term of years whereof three
are yet to come, and your Majesty received 200?. per annum thereby.
Petitioner has employed the care of himself and others, and laid out
the benefit he was to receive thereby, and by that means has made
it a busiuess of value. Others, finding the benefit thereof, have
obtained a grant of a new corporation for that business, and have
undertaken to give your Majesty for the first year 1,500?., for the
next 2,000?., and afterwards 3,500?. per annum. In consideration
that petitioner has brought it to be a business of this consequence,
and having a grant thereof, and of the importing into this kingdom
of foreign starch for three years yet unexpired, and for that these
two last years have been spent in differences between the old and
new company, by which means petitioner has not received one penny
for that time, he prays waiTant to the Attorney-General for some
grant that petitioner may not be damnified by any new grant
Li P-}
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Sept. 23. 128. Order of Council. The business in difference between
Edmond Kenindy, Francis Grove, &c., starchmakers, and Robert
Smith, Leonard Stockdale, and others, being by the Board referred
to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington, the referees acquainted
the Board that they could not approve the security tendered by
Smith, nor of the parties who desired to be undertakers, and there-
fore it was best that the patent already prepared might pass to
Edmond Kenindy, Francis Grove, &c. It was Ordered, that the
Lord Keeper be prayed to pass the said patent. [Draft, f 2?.]
Sept. 23. 129. Order of the King in Council. The fishermen of the Thames
Hampton Court, having complained (see 16th September inst.) that Nowell Warner,
patentee for transportation of lampreys, has of late years endea-
voured to undo petitioners. Upon consideration thereof, and of an
offer of the fishermen to pay to his Majesty 20s. upon every thousand
lampreys exported, or a rent of 600?. per annum, and to quit a debt
of 490?. owing by Warner to the said fishermen, so as the patent of
Warner might be called in, and they left at liberty to sell such lam-
preys as they shall take either in this kingdom or in foreign parts,
it was ordered that the fishermen shall attend the Lord Treasurer
and Lord Cottington, who are to treat with them touching their
said offer, and therein to provide that the societies of fishing in
England may be furnished with a sufficient proportion of lampreys
for the use of tlisir fishing at as easy rates as Warner was obliged
to serve them with. [Draft. 1\ ^j.]
Sept. 23. 130. Order of Council. Upon consideration of the report of
Hampton Court. Inigo Jones and others, calendared under date of the 16th inst., and
upon hearing Inigo Jones and others, it was ordered that Lewis, a
messenger i'ormerly employed in this business, should repair to the
persons mentioned in the schedule to the said report, and demand
payment of the sums assessed, to the end that the work may be
j)roceeded in with effect, and that they who refuse or delay payment
should be sent for by warrant. And whereas the Earl of Salisbury
insisted that the sewer made by the late Earl was sufficient for his
houses in St. Martin's Lane, and that there was never any complaint
while the same went under Northampton House, nor until some
stop was given to the current by the later buildings erected by
others, but the surveyor and three other commissioners had certified
that the same had been complained of before the erection of the
later buildings, it was ordered, that the commissioners should cause
the same to be more particularly examined, and that his Lordship
should have notice of their meeting on that behalf [Draft. 2 pjp.'\
Sept. 23. 131. Minute of entry on the Council Register of appearance before
the' Council of John Chapman of London, merchant tailor, and
William Medley of London, skinner, sent for by waiTant. They are
to remain in the messenger's custody until discharged. [Draft. ^ p.]
Sept. 23. 132. The like of discharge of Edmund Aston and William Cooke,
upon certificate of the corporation of soap-makers that they had
given satisfaction. [Draft. ^ p-^
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Sept. 23. 133. Minute for entry on the Council Register of discharge of
John Thackham of Aborfield, Berks, upon promise of conformity at
musters. [Draft. 4 Imes.]
Sept. 23. 134. The like of appearance of Thomas Davis, John Langton,
WiUiam Hunt, Thomas Winch, Abraham Sharpe, Richard How, and
John Gooding, sent for by warrant for default at musters. Upon
the certificate of Henry Kyme and George Carter, calendared under
date of the 22nd inst., they were discharged. {Draft, f p.J
Sept. 23. The like of appearance of Sir Robert "Wood, gentleman pensioner,
sent for by close warrant. He is to attend the Board until dis-
charged. [Draft. Written on the same paper as the precedmg.
Sept. 23. The like of Thomas Martin, of Wokingham, Berks, sent for by
warrant for default of arms. [Draft. Ibid. 2 lines.']
Sept. 23. The like of John Thackham of Aborfield for similar default.
[Draft. Ibid. 1 line.]
Sept. 23. 135. Minute for entry on the Council Register of discharge of
Nicholas Compton. [Draft. 1 Une.]
Sept. 23. 136. The Council to John Lisney, messenger. To bring David
Malcot of Little Barford, and William King of Chalgrave, co.
Bedford. [Draft. Minute, i p.]
Sept. 23. The like to David Stott, messenger. To bring John Shemeld of
Woburn, co. Bedford, and William Partridge, constable of that town.
[Draft. Written on the same paper as the preceding. 3 lines.]
Sept. 23. The like to Thomas Welch, messenger. To bring Francis Free-
man, constable of Welby, Edmund James, and Michael Whittawer
of Earls Barton, co. Northampton. [Draft. Ibid. ^ p!]
Sept. 23. The like to Henry Kyme, messenger. To bring Thomas Haynes
and Robert Ward, constables of Earls Barton, co. Northampton, and
Thomas Blewett of the same. [Draft. Ibid. ^ p.]
Sept. 23. The like to John Powell, sergeant-at-arms. To release Sir John
Hanbury, sheriff of co. Northampton. [Draft. Ibid. | p.]
Sept. [23.] 137. Ralph Pollard, Mayor of St. Alban's, to the Council. Certi-
fies his proceedings under the order of the 9th inst., and the names
of those persons who had not yet paid. Alban Plumtree refused to
pay or enter into bond. [1 p.]
Sept. 23. 138. William BeU to Nicholas. As yet none have died of the
Westminster, plague. Suggests the removal of divers poor nasty people out of
their houses to the sheds, there to air their bedding as also them-
selves, that so with safety fresh people may lie upon them in the
winter. " Your house and all in it are well." [-1 p.]
Sept. 23. 139. Order of Council. Divers houses in Westminster having
Hampton Court, been infected, the inhabitants thereof refuse to remove themselves
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and their goods into sheds, to be there aired and cleansed. It was
ordered that the Justices of Peace of Westminster take order that
all such persons be shut up in their houses for two months longer
than usually they are otherwise shut up, in order that fresh people
resorting to the same may not be endangered by lying upon their
beds. [Draft. 1 ^.]
Sept. 23. 140. Answer of Sir John Jennings touching the rate set upon
upon him for ship-money by the mayor of St. Alban's. Holding in
St. Albans only a dwelling and 20 acres, at Ml. per annum, he had
been assessed at 4?. He alleged a great charge of children, that his
lands elsewhere pay where they lie, and that not having lived at
St. Albans for two years past, he had paid where he had resided.
T.„Q Vol. CCCXCIX. September 24-30, 1638.
Sept. 24. 1. Petition of the Corporation of Dover to the King. The Lord
Treasurer and Lord Cottington have had a meeting, by Order of
Council of -Sth August, for taking information respecting a boom to
be kept in Dover harbour, whereof they are ready to make report,
and in the interim have expressed their willingness that petitioners
might petition to be heard concerning the keeping the said boom, of
late ordered by your Majesty and the Lords to be kept by petitioners
without fee, but since re-ordered to be kept by the Lord Warden,
upon Sir John Manwood's information that the harbour was within
the jurisdiction of the Admiralty of the Cinque Ports. Petitioners
conceive it to be within that town's jurisdiction, as by ancient
charters may appear. Pray appointment for both parties to be heard
before the King in Council, [f p.] Underwritten,
1. I. Mvnute of his Majesty's pleasure to hear this cause at the
Covmcil Board, on the SOth i/nst. HaTnpton Court,
24!th September 1 638. [^ p.]
Sept. 24. 2. Petition of William Lawrence to the Council In 1637 there
was an order made by the Judges of Assize at Blandford for exami-
nation of abuses committed by Thomas Devonish, keeper of the gaol
at Dorchester, directed to Sir Thomas Trenchard, William Coker,
Edward Lawrence, Thomas Gallop, and petitioner, and upon exami-
nation the abuses were found to be very foul, and so certified at the
general sessions, where Devonish was ordered to leave his place.
Thereupon Sir John Croke, the next sheriff, placed another in his
room, which was confirmed by the next sessions ; yet upon Devonish's
information that the petitioner and others had proceeded against him
contrary to an order of the Lords, he thereupon in April last
obtained letters to friends nominated by himself to examine the
business. Prays that certain country gentlemen here enumerated
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may be joined with Devonish's friends, or that the business may be
ordered by the Judges of Assize. [1 p.]
Sept. 24. 3. The Council to the Judges of Assize for Dorset, The Lords
Hampton Court. ]iave revoked their former directions in the case of Devonish above
mentioned, and have required the referees not only to forbear pro-
ceeding therein, but also to deliver the petition of Devonish to the
Judges, who are to consider the same, and settle the difference, or
return certificate to the Board. [Draft. 1^ p.]
Sept. 24. 4. The same to Denzell Holies and Sir Thomas Trenchard. Recite
Hampton Court, reference of 30th April last in the business of Thomas Devonish.
The persons addressed are to forbear to proceed further therein, tliat
it may be entirely left to the Judges of Assize according to directions
lately given them. [Draft. Minute. 1 p.]
Sept. 24. 5. The same to the Justices of Peace for Dorset. We send you a
Hampton Court, petition and several certificates against Nicholas Compton, postmaster
of Shaston, by which you will perceive how notoriously he has
abused the warrant he received from the Secretary of State and the
country ; for whereas he had warrant only upon extraordinary occa-
sion for his Majesty's service to take up horses, he made it his
ordinary practice and gain to send for horses when there was no
service, and to discharge them for money. We advertise you that
Mr. Secretary has taken from him his warrant, and that we hold it
very necessary that there should be some exemplary punishment
inflicted on him for his said oflFence, and we require you to cause him
to be indicted at the next quarter sessions, and to take order that he
receive condign punishment ; and of your proceedings you are to
send us an account. [Draft. 1 JJ.]
Sept. 24. , 6. The same to the Sheriff of co. Buckingham. We send you
petition of Edward Hart and George Carter, complaining that the
assessors of Brill in that county have left unassessed a great portion
of land in that parish belonging to Mrs. Banister. We are, by his
Majesty's command, to require you to examine the truth thereof,
and to take order for re-assessing that parish, so that the charge be
not put off from the richer sort and cast on the poor. [Draft. 1 jp.]
Sept. 24. Memorial for the Earl of Newport. He is prayed by the Council
Hampton Court, of War to give order for receiving the ordnance from Tynemouth
Castle, and bringing the same to the Tower ; likewise to give direc-
tions to Captain Legge to go to Holy Island, to view the fort, certify
the state thereof, and bring away such ordnance as are unservice-
able. [Copy. See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 22. f p.]
Sept. 24. 7. Draft of the same, [i p.]
Sept. [24.] 8. Petition of Thomas Waterworth and others, messengers of the
Chamber, to the Council. They were sent with warrants to fetcli
before the Lords divers collectors of ship-money in Middlesex, all of
whom were presented on the 16th September, and were ordered
within five days to collect all the arrears of ship-money, and to
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account to the sheriff, and further to attend the Lords on the 23rd,
which they have neglected, pretending they were discharged. Pray
that they may be ordered to pay the usual fees. [^ p."]
9. Nicholas to the Lord High Admiral. The committee of the
Council of War desire you to be pleased to order the ships which con-
voy the provisions to Hull and Newcastle to stay there tUl all the
ships be unladen. [Braft. ^ p/]
10. Sir John Curzon, Sheriff of CO. Derby, to Nicholas. With much
pains, and by distraining some hundreds of people and selling some
of their goods (they pay so unwillingly and threaten us), I have
raised betwixt eight and nine hundred pounds of the arrear of 1,240Z.
for ship-money, which I have returned to be paid in October, and do
still persist in the same course to get the remainder. For the borough
towns I do my duty frequently by calling on them to pay. Derby
is behind 1151., and Chesterfield 501. [Seal with arms imperfect.
Sept. 24. Order of the Lords of the Admiralty. John Birtby desiring that
Hampton Court, lie and his sureties might be freed of their bond of 1,000?. for his
appearance before the Lords, that he might go for Ireland, where
he is to have employment, it was ordered that the Attorney-
General should take such order herein as he should think fit.
[Copy. See Vol. cccliii., p. 110. J p.]
Sept. 25. 11. Richard Aid worth to Sec. Windebank. Recommends a
Hinton Pipard. coachman, Philip Coles, formerly servant to Sir Coope Doyly of
Greenlands, co. Buckingham. " He is endowed with some quality
of fame for ... he can sound a trumpet perfectly." [^ p.]
Sept. 25. 12. Sir Francis Thornhaugh, Sheriff of co. Nottingham, to Nicholas.
Fenton. J have returned 600?. more of ship-money, which makes 2,.500?., and
next week I will return four or five hundred at the least. The
strength of the service has lain upon my charge and my officer's
pains. P.S. — That which I write to you I pray do not show to
the Lords, except there be occasion, and you think fitting; the
showing of my last letter procured me a cruel snub. [Seal with
crest. 1 p.l
Sept. 25. 13. Sir Anthony Irby, Sheriff of co. Lincoln, to the same I
Boston. have been visited with this new sickness which hath held me a
month ere I came out of my chamber, yet I have set forward his
Majesty's service. I find now I come to make out warrants to
distrain, a very great neglect in the chief constables, collectors,
and other officers, who neglect, while some others wilfully refuse, to
distrain, and yet keep my warrants until my return, and bring
little money with them, which is a very great hindrance to the
service. Such as I could meet withal I have reproved, threatening
to complain to the Council, yet I find but very small amendment ;
tlierefore I desire to be resoJved, first, what course shall be taken
with those who refuse or neglect to distrain; secondly, there be
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divers rich men who board with their friends, and have nothing
to distrain on, and yet have stocks of money abroad at interest,
for which they were charged to the ship-money ; thirdly, there
be some who left their lands at Lady Day last, and have removed
into other counties, leaving nothing to distrain on ; fourthly, what
such men as rescue their distress shall be done with. I have, by
distress, got La some money, which I have returned, and the residue
I will bring up next term. [Seal with arms. 1 p."]
Sept. 25. 14. Order made at a Session of Sewers before Kobert Earl of
Sleaford. Lindsey and others, Commissioners of Sewers, for setting out 8,096
acres in the level from Kyme Eau to above Lincoln, part of 10,000
acres remaining to be set out to the Earl of Lindsey, undertaker for
the drainage. [If p."]
Sept. 26. 15. Thomas Dymoke to Sec. Windebank. The employment for
the north is conceived to be in such forwardness that there are few
places of command undisposed of The pay would comfort me
exceedingly, and the privileges defend me from many dangers oi
which I fear to be devoured daily. As you commanded me, I have
set down my services in writing, which I deferred till now, attending
the coming of Sir Thomas Morton, which is not yet. [f p.'] En-
closed,
15. I. StateTnent by Thomas JDymolce of his former military ser-
vices. He commenced life as a volvmteer at the siege of
Bergen-op-Zoom ; that finished, he served under Gapt.
Francis Woodhouse in Friesland ; then at Breda under
Gapt. Ogle; under Sir Edward Fleetwood in Gount
Mansfield's expedition; and, finally, in the Isle of Rh4,
in a regiment of Irish, under Sir Ralph Bingley, all of
vjhom were killed save seven, he himself being taken
prisoner. Requests a company in Hull, Newcastle, or
Garlisle. [2 pp.'\
Sept. 26. 16. Henry Mellor, Mayor of Derby, to Sec. Coke. The beginning
Derby. of this year, when I was one of the bailiffs of Derby, I received a
writ, with instructions for the raising of V751. for ship-money, at
which time our town being sore visited with plague we petitioned for
mitigation. The sum was abated to 120J., which we assessed, and
paid in 60Z., and lately 30i. more, a great part out of my own purse.
Our charter being altered from bailiffs to a mayor, I am informed
that I cannot by virtue of the said writ either distrain or imprison
for the money unpaid. On behalf of the town, I present our case
to your consideration, praying for directions, or that a sergeant-at-
arms may be sent down to attach the refractory. I beseech you to
take our poor town into consideration if there be any further occa-
sion for ship-money, for there is not ore word in the enclosed
petition but we are able to make good. The inequality of the
assessment, whereby 175^. is imposed upon this town, is so great,
that I presume the like is not elsewhere. [1 p^ Enclosed,
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16. I. Copy petition of the bailiffs and burgesses of Derby to the
King. Complain of the assessment of 1751. for ship-
money, and pray to be spared altogether or reduced to
1201. [i p.]
16. II. The Council to the Sheriff of co. Derby. In regard of the
present suffering of Derby we recommend that the assess-
ment m,ay be reduced from 1751. to 1 20l. for this year
only. 8th November 1637. [Copy. J p.]
Sept. 26. 17. Sir James Douglas to Sec. Windebank. Eumour tliat Winde-
Berwick. bank was dead, and advertisement received that day of his recovery.
On the 21st instant the presbytery of Chirinsayd [Chirnside] con-
vened for choosing commissioners for a general assembly. It was
agitated by the moderator whether or not secular men should be
chosen as commissioners to assist the minister; the moderator
is Alexander Keneir. This proposition displeased the Earl Home
much, so he was no more to be heard of; and there were
chosen commissioners George Reuil [J], Thomas Ramsay, and
Walter Swinton. In all the presbytery there are not three more
ignorant or malicious men, and for one of them I have public testi-
mony under a notary's hand of his being forsworn in a business
betwixt him and myself long ago ; and everywhere there are none
picked out for this business but the most ignorant wilful heads in
the presbyteries. The Earl Home is made choice of for the seculars
in Chirinsayd parish. I expect before this comes to your hand you
will hear the good success of all. P.S. — He who carries the running
post letters betwixt Berwick and Edinburgh plays the rogue with
all the letters that come from Edinbiirgh to me, so I have prohibited
any to write to me that way. [2 pp."]
Sept. 26. 18. News letter from Scotland, narrating the sum of proceedings
in that country between the Covenanters and the King, from the
7th August till the 26th September, stated in the endorsement to
have been " found amongst Mr. Allen's papers." The principal part
of this paper relates to the events which happened immediately after
the second return of the Marquess of Hamilton to Scotland as the
King's commissioner, — the withdrawal of the Service Book, Book
of Canons, High Commission, and Five Articles of Perth, — the setting
up the Confession of Faith of 1 580 as a substitute for the Covenant
recently entered into ; with the proclamation of a general assembly
to meet at Glasgow on the 21st November next, and a parliament
at Edinburgh on the 15th May 1639. There follows an account of
the protestation of the Covenanters against the royal proclamations,
the protestation not being as yet come forth in print, because the
royal proclamations were to be published first ; but the supplicants
(as the Covenanters are here called) " have sent a compend of their
protestation to each borough, . . . whereof receive a copy, with
Certaiu Reasons why none that have subscribed our late Covenant
ought to subscribe this politic confession, wherein it is to be feared
(though not as yet) many of the Council have played with religion
to please the King. . . . The supplicants all take course to go
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through the whole kingdom to impede the people from subscribing
that their confession, lest unawares they should fall with them in the
like danger." [2^ pp."}
Sept. 27. 19. John Windebank to his father, Sec. Windebank. Has been
Fetcham. prevented waiting upon him by the sad and severe illness of his
brother. [Latin. 1 p.]
Sept. 27. 20. Edward Earl of Dorset to [Sec. Windebank]. It is his
llajesty's pleasure that you send for those men who surreptitiously
obtained judgment at law against Captain Crispe, Slaney, and their
associates, and demand of them submission to what award the King
shall malce, for his Majesty, in respect of the consequence which this
particular may beget to the prejudice of the accommodation made
upon the peace lately concluded with France, is pleased to hear it in
person, and to that purpose has suspended the execution of that ill-
grounded sentence. In case you find them refractory, you are to
inform his Majesty that it may be remanded to the Court of
Requests to receive determination according to justice. I hope, as
you are beginning to recover, we shall shortly see you here. P.S. —
The Delphian Oracle, or rather the Sphinx, is to deliver his verdict
this day on Polhill's cause, I mean Sir Henry Marten, who will not
put his opinion in writing, but only verbally, which you know how
subject it is to a dubious interpretation, wherefore I hope the King
will enforce him to set down his conception so as the adverse party
may be enabled to reply. [4 pp.]
Sept. 28. AgTeemenfc between Sir Edward Littleton of Henley, co. Salop,
Solicitor-General, of the one part, and Adam Littleton of Stoke
Milborough in the same county, of the other part, made on the
niai-riage of Thomas Littleton, son of the said Adam, and Anne,
daughter of Sir Edward. Sir Edward agrees to pay to Adam Little-
ton 2,000Z. at Michaelmas 1841, and Adam settles upon Thomas and
Anne a rentcharge out of all his lands of 140^. during the life of
Frances Littleton, widow, mother of the said Thomas, and uponpaj--
ment of the said 2,000i. another rentcharge of 2001. during the life of
the said Adam, to commence after the death of the said Frances, and
also to settle upon the said Thomas and Anne and their issue, after
the death of the said Adam and Awdrey his wife, all his lands in
Munslow and Diddlebury, and elsewhere in Salop. [Skin of parch-
ment. See Case E., Gar. I., No. 6.]
Sept. 28. 21. Account of payments made [in the Exchequer] under writs
of privy seal and other warrants to the several persons therein
named, from Easter term 1638 to this day. Total 76,608J. Oi. O^d.
mpp.]
Sept. 29. 22. Order of Council. Recites certificate of Sir Henry Marten as
Hampton Court, to the cause of tlie scarcity of oysters, calendared under date of 6tli
July last. No. 23. It was ordered that no oysters be henceforth
taken off the common oyster grounds in Essex or Kent until
they have twice shot, and shall come to wear and half wear. That
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no person barrel any oysters but those of Colchester, Brightlingsea,
Colne, and Pont, and other places where the best green oysters are
bred. That no person buy oysters to sell again, until they be
brought to the quays at London or elsewhere where common markets
have used to be for oysters. That no oysters be exported but only
for the provision of the Queen of Bohemia and the Prince of Orange.
That no oystermen be permitted to dredge for oysters in Essex or
Kent at prohibited times. Lastly, that the Lord High Admiral
require the Judge of the Admiralty and also his vice-admirals and
other officers of the Admiralty to see these orders observed. \_Copy.
H ■pp-']
Sept. 29, 23. Order of Council. John Apsley, executor of Sir Allen Apsley,
showed that the King in March last gave warrant for a commission
for passing Sir Allen Apsley's accounts, which upon petition of some
of Sir Allen's creditors, as John Apsley conceives, was stopped at
the Great Seal, since which time, being ordered to pass the same in
the ordinary way of accounts in the Exchequer, he endeavoured to do
so, but cannot without some special warrant, because the accounts
for 1626 and 1627 ought to be signed by four commissioners, and
petitioner can get only three, and therefore he besought that the
commission at the Great Seal m&y proceed, or the King be moved
for a new commission, or 'to give warrant for allowing the accounts
between his Majesty and Sir Allen, not yet allowed. The Lords
finding this a business of importance appointed to consider it the
third sitting in next term. [Braft. 1 p.]
Sept. 29. 24. The like. The musicians, her Majesty's servants, born
in foreign parts, showed that notwithstanding they were exempt
under letters of Privy Seal from all sorts of subsidies and impositions,
J et they do not refuse to pay any reasonable duties, but not only
for ship-money but also for the poor, scavengers, watching, ward-
ing, &c., they are commonly overcharged in respect of other richer
parishioners. It was ordered that the officers in the parishes vbere
petitioners live take care that they be rated indifferently. [_I)raft.
Ip.-]
Sept. 29. 25. The like. Joshua Gosselin, on behalf of John de Quitevill and
others, showed that the Lords referred a difference between Quitevill
and John Blanch to the Lord Privy Seal and the Earl of Derby,
who appointed a day for both parties to appear, which has been
signified to the son of Blanch. He for a colour to procure his father's
liberty, now in prison in Guernsey, pretends that he is not sufficiently
authorized nor instructed, but in regard Blanch the son came over
to maintain his father's pretended right, petitioner besought the
Lords that their order might take effect. The Lords declared that
they would neither write letters nor make any further reference till
the referees should have certified their opinions. [Draft 1 j3.]
Sept, 29i 26. The like. William Moore, mariner, showed that, being com-
plained of by John Simpson, mariner, for uttering, speeches upon the
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coast of Turkey against his Majesty, upon examination before
Nathaniel Snape, justice of peace, he was committed to prison and
the examiuation sent to the Attorney-General, who directed that
bond should be taken for petitioner's appearance before Sir Henry
Marten, Judge of the Admiralty, which was accordingly done.
Siuce which Simpson having laboured to have a private agreement,
petitioner being not willing to hearken thereunto, Simpson threatens
to cause him to be brought before the Lords in custody. In regard
that the complaint proceeds from mere malice, petitioner besought
that he might be spared attendance upon the Board. The Lords
understanding that the matter is before the .Judge of the Admiralty,
require him to cause proceedings to be had with expedition. [Drafl.
Sept. 29. 27. Draft minute of the said order, [^ ^.]
Sept. 29. Order of the King in Council. Upon petition of Philip Bourne,
Hampton Court, messenger, the Attorney-General is prayed to call before him the
parties complained of, and to take measures to make them conform,
or otherwise to punish the refractory, and to direct how petitioner
may be satisfied his fees. {Draft 'nvi/nute. Written on the same
paper as the preceding. ^ p.J
Sept. 29. The like. On petition of John Bryet, the Lords pray the Lord
Privy Seal to call petitioner and the parties complained of before
him, and upon examination of the truth of this complaint to certify
the Board what he conceives fit to be done therein. [Brafi minute.
Ibid. ^ p.J
Sept. 29. The like. [William] Walker to give bond with one surety in
100?. to attend the Council within six days after notice left at his
house in Hardingstone, co. Northampton. In the meantime to repair
to the sheriff of that county and perform warrants for the shipping
business. [Draft minute. Ibid. ^ p."]
Sept. 29. The like. Further order in the case of the said William Walker,
described as high constable of Wymersley, co. Northampton, and com-
plained of for insolent words spoken, touching the shipping business.
The Attorney-General is to examine him and to report what course
is fit to be taken against him. After examination, Walker is to
repair to the sheriff of co. Northampton as above directed. [Draft
minute. Ibid. | j3.]
Sept. 29. The like. The Attorney-General to examine Francis Sawyer, of
[Hampton Kettering, co. Northampton, complained of for insolent behaviour
°" ■-' and for rescuing a distress taken for ship-money, and to consider
the answer of Sawyer, and to send for Drewry and the other bailiff,
and upon examination of them to take such course as he shall think
fit. Sawyer having given bond to attend the Council upon six days'
notice, after examination taken he is to be discharged, [Draft
mmute. Ibid, ^p.]
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Sept. 29. 28. The Council to Hugh Peachy, messenger. To bring before
the Lords Richard Stanton, of Ripley, Surrey. {Draft minute.
Sept. 29. 29. The same to the Commissioners of Sewers of the East Riding
in CO. York. A petition has been presented to the Council in the
name of the inhabitants of Drypool, showing that the town being
nigh the Humber, the banks are not sufficient to make resistance
without continual charge of reparation, which is so great that it has
often taken up the yearly value of the lordship, and greater breaches
growing, petitioners will be enforced to leave their town, and the
King's forts at HuH will be left to the apparent danger of being
overflowed, for prevention, suit is made that order may be given
for bringing in such part of the Level as by law is liable to the
said reparations. The Board does not think fit to judge whether
any or what part of the said Level be liable to the said reparations,
but recommends it to you as a matter of importance to be deter-
mined at your next sessions of Sewers. {Draft. 1 ^.]
Sept. 29. 30. Minute for entry on Council Register of the appearance of
Thomas Foote, of Lawrence Walton [Waltham St, Laurence], co.
Berks, sent for by warrant for default at musters. {Draft. 3 ttmes.]
Sept. 29. 31. The like of William King, of Chalgrave, William Partridge,
and John Shemeld, of Woburn, co. Bedford, who upon certificate of
the sheriff were discharged. {Draft. 4 Imes^
Sept. 29. 32. Certificate of Nicholas Stoughton, under-sheriff of Surrey, that
William Cheeke, of Thames Ditton, had paid 8s. 8d, the amount of a
joint assessment upon Capt. Wyld and the said Cheeke for ship-money.
{Draft, ip.-]
Sept. 29. 33. Account of Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received, 13,2879?. 19s. id.; unpaid, 63,534?. 8s. 7d. [1 23.]
Sept. 29. 34. Account of ship-money levied for 1637 and in the hands of
the sheriffs; being 4,724?., which with 132,879?. paid to Sir William
Russell makes a total collected of 1 37,603?. [1 p.']
Sept. 29. 35. Abstract of [articles received into the Wardrobe of Robes]
from Michaelmas 1637 tiU. Michaelmas 1638. [i p.]
Sept. 29. 36. Account of total receipts for impositions in the port of Lon-
don outwards from Michaelmas 1637 till Michaelmas 1638 with
payments thereout. Total receipts, 19,215?. 14s. 8i(i.; payments,
16,084?.; leaving due, 3,131?. 14s. 8|c?. ; 2,000?. of which was subse-
quently paid on the 14th February 1638-9. [i p.]
Sept. 29. 37. Like account. The receipts being the same, 19,215?. 14s, 8id,
but the payments on account 18,961?. los. Od. [f p.]
Sept. 29. 38. Account rendered by a person unnamed of the produce of
some estate. Received, 162?. 7s. Od.; disbursed, 7?. 9s. Od [1 p.]
c 2
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Sept. 30. 39. Order of the King in Council. Having heard Sir John
Hampton Court. Man wood, Lieutenant of Dover Castle, and the mayor and jurats
of Dover, touching keeping the boom in Dover Harbour, and what
fee is fit to be allowed for the same, it was ordered that the boom
shall be in the charge of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, the
fee to be determined by the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington,
and the Lord Warden and the Lieutenant of Dover Castle are re-
quired to take care that the fee be not exceeded, and that the boom
be so well attended that merchants have no cause to complain.
[Copy. li^.]
Sept. 30. 40. Another copy with the names of the Lords present in Council.
[1^.]
Sept. 30. 41. The like. There having been several days appointed for
determining by battle the question of right between Claxton, de-
mandant, and Lilborne, tenant, for lands in co. Durham, and by the
last appointment the same is to be tried by the champions of the
parties on the 22nd of December next, it was ordered that the
judges of that circuit take the case into consideration, and if they
can find any just way by law how the combat may be put off and
the cause put into another way of trial, his Majesty would have it
so, but otherwise, since Lilborne has had a judgment upon a de-
murrer against Claxton, and has had costs for his vexation, and since
that Claxton has brought a new action upon which Lilborne has
waged battle, his Majesty will not deny the trial of law, if it may
not be legally prevented. [Braft. 1 p.']
Sept. 30. 42. The like. The general muster of the trained bands for the
Hampton Court, city of London shall be once every year, upon some day appointed
by the Lord Mayor between the last of March and 20th of April,
but for the present his Majesty is pleased that a general muster be
forborne until the time prefixed. [_I)raft. |p.]
Sept. 30. 43. The like. The difference between directions heretofore given
Hampton Court, to the Lord Keeper, some from his Majesty and some by the Council,
having been an occasion to retard the service, it was ordered for
settling the same, that the Lord Keeper issue commissions to the
Earl Marshal, Earl of Dorset, Sec. Windebank, Sir Henry Spiller,
Inigo Jones, surveyor of works, John Heme, Lawrence Whitaker, and
George Long. One of the said commissions for examining the abuses
of the brick and tile makers, the other the abuses of the bricklayers,
the commissioners proceeding so that his Majesty's duty arising
from the corporation of brickmakers be not impeached, but that
especial care be taken for true making brick and tile, and that the
prices do not exceed. [Drq/it. ] p.]
Sept. SO. 44. Copy of the same. [1 J ^.j
Sept. 30. 45. The like. Order for examination of Francis Sawyer, of
Hampton Court, Kettering, CO. Northampton, whereof a draft minute has been already
calendared under the date of the 29th September inst. [1 p.]
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Sept. 30. 46. Examination of the said Francis Sawyer, taken before the
Attorney-General, in explanation of the rescue and assault already
mentioned in the certificate of Roger Booth and Samuel Linell,
calendared under date of the 6th inst.. No. 19, and of William
Drewry and William Carter, of the 8th inst.. No. 31. He alleges
that Drewry took up an axe to strike at him, whereupon examinant's
wife coming out of the house, and being great with child, cried,
" Thou rogue ! Wiltst thou kiE my husband ? " and took up a hand-
saw, and struck Drewry upon the head behind his back, whereat
Drewry threw away the axe, and said, " Now it is as I would have
it ! " Sawyer confesses that he kept his horse, and would not suffer
him to be carried away. [1 p.~\
Sept. 30. Similar examination of William Walker, high-constable of Wym-
ersley, co. Northampton. Denies that he complained of the burthen
laid upon the kingdom by ship-money, or that he spoke of the news
of Scotland, or said that he believed the ship-money would do the
like here in England ere it were long, or that the King was under
a law as well as a subject. [ Written on the same paper as the
preceding. | p.']
Sept. 30. 47. The Council to the Lord Mayor of London. His Majesty and
Hampton Court, tjiig Board have been acquainted by Lord Cottington that the King's
pleasure being by him signified to you for removing the great an-
noyance that is given by Moor Ditch, you undertook that it should
be set in hand and finished in the time of your mayoralty, there
being a good sum of money levied for that work above two years
since. Complaint has again been made that there has nothing been
done, but that the annoyance has grown to be far more noisome.
We are to let you know that his Majesty takes very ill your so
great neglect in performance of his command and your own engage-
ment. Albeit we cannot hope you can now absolutely remove that
annoyance in your time of government of the city, yet you are forth-
with to cause an entrance to be made and to put it into a good way
to be finished, that his Majesty and the Board be no more troubled.
[Draft. 2 pp.']
Sept. 30. 48. The same to the Judges of Assize for Somerset. The
Hampton Court, parishioners of Weston Zoy land complain that the parishioners of
Middlezoy and other adjacent parishes have, contrary to precedent,
assessed Thomas Crompton towards ship-money for the parsonage
and tithes of Weston Zoyland with those of Middlezoy and others
which belong to that parsonage, but have never been rated but with
Weston parish. We pray you to settle a course for equal rating the
said parishes for all public payments. [Draft. 1 p.}
Sept. 30. 49. Order of Council. With reference to the above-mentioned
complaint of the parishioners of Weston Zoyland it is ordered that
for this time they should pay the rate set upon them for the shipping
business, and at the next assizes attend the judges to whom the Lords
have referred the indifferent rating of those parishes. [Draft, f p.}
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Sept. 30. 50. The Council to the Judges of Assize for Dorset. Since our
letter of the 24th we have received a certificate from Mr. Hollis, Sir
Thomas Trenchard, &c., in the business between Mr. Lawrence and
Thomas Devonish, but in regard we have already commended the
examination thereof to you, we hold it not fit to give order therein,
but send you the said certificate and a petition of Devonish that
you may either settle the difference or return certificate to the
Lords. [Drap. f ^.]
Sept. 30. 51. The same to Sir John Evelyn, Robert Hide, of Hatch, John
Penruddock, Robert Hide, Recorder of Sarum, and John Bowles,
Justices of Peace in Wilts. Roger Bedbury, postmaster of Sarum,
has abused the country thereabouts and the Secretary of State's
warrant which empowers him upon extraordinary occasions for the
King's service to take up horses, but he makes it his practice when
there is no such service to send weekly for eight or ten horses, and
either lets them to hire or keeps them at his inn to gain by their
standing there, or discharges them for money; for which great
abuse we hold it necessary that there be some speedy and exemplary
punishment inflicted, and require you to take examination and
certify the same to this Board. \_Draft. 2 pp.}
Sept. 30. 52. The same to the Lord Lieutenant of co. Durham [sio\. His
Hampton Court. Majesty has sent to Kingston-upon Hull and Newcastle 40 lasts of
powder with match and bullet, that such of his subjects as are
desirous may purchase the same. You are to let that county and
the corporations therein know his Majesty's care, and that you may
make further use of it as there shall be occasion, [Probably this
letter was superseded by one to the same effect addressed to the
bishop. Ip.]
Sept. 30. 63. Copy of the same with memorandum that letters of similar
effect were addressed to the Lords Lieutenant of Northumberland,
Cumberland, and Westmoreland, as well as to Durham. [1 p^
Sept. 30. Another copy. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p.2'3. 1 p.]
Sept. 30. 54. Order of Council. His Majesty has referred to this Board
Hampton Court, the petitions of George Henley and Nicholas Polhill touching a
complaint made against them by the Dutch West India Company.
The Lords appoint to hear the business on the 10th of October.
[Draft. 1 p.]
Sept. 30. 55. The Council to the Mayor of Colchester. We are informed
that a principal cause of the scarcity of oysters is that persons are
licensed by you to dredge for oysters in the water of Colne at
unseasonable times. His Majesty is very sensible of your want of
better government in this particular, and you are to take order that
no persons be suffered to dredge for oysters within your jurisdiction
at times prohibited or when oysters spat. [Draft, with note that
there was a similar letter to the mayor of Maldon for the water of
Pont. 1 p.]
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Sept. 30. 56. The Council to the Lord Mayor of London. The King being
Hampton Court, acquainted that, notwithstandiug frequent orders, the house at the end
of the church of St. Michael le Querne is still suflFered to stand, we
are to let you know that he expected that you had compounded
with the man who now possesses the said house, and that it had been
long since pulled down. He requires you without further delay to
satisfy the owner, and to cause it to be taken down, and the conduit or
fountain adjoining the church to be left according to the former
orders. {Draft, f p.'\
Sept. 30. 57. Council of War to Sir Robert Pye. To draw order by virtue
of Privy Seal of 26th July, for issuing to John Quarles, merchant,
10,000^. upon account, for arms for 2,000 arquebusiers, with pistols
and carabines. \I)raft. \ ^.]
[Sept. 30.] Another copy. \8ee Vol. cccxcvi., p. 24. f p.]
Sept. 30. 58. Minute for entry on the Council Register of warrant of the
Council for Mr. HUl, his Majesty's auditor of North and South
Wales, with the receivers of the same and their clerks and servants,
who are shortly to go into those parts for keeping his Majesty's
audits, to be lodged and billeted in private houses clear from in-
fection, paying for what they take at reasonable prices, and with a
clause of assistance. [Draft, f p.J
Sept. 30. 59. The like to Richard Charnock, Stephen Harrison, Thomas
WoodaU, and W. Baker, to search for soap. [Draft. 1 j?.]
Sept. SO. 60. The like of Council pass for Sir Thomas Hanmer, of Hanmer,
CO. Flint, with his brother John Hanmer, to travel for three years,
with proviso not to go to Rome. [Minute. ^ p.J
Sept. 30. 61. Draft entry of appearance before the Council of Miles Whit-
worth, of Earls Barton, co. Northampton. To remain in the
messenger's custody. [4 lines.']
Sept. 30. The like of David Malcot, of Little Barford, co. Bedford. [ Written
on the same paper as the preceding, i lines.]
Sept. 30. 62. The like of discharge of David Malcot, collector of ship-money
for Little Barford, upon his undertaking to attend the sheriff of
Bedford with the moneys collected, and to return the names of such
as are behind, and in future to perform such waiTants as he shall
receive from the sheriflF. [^ p.]
Sept. 30. 63. The like of discharge of Sir Robert Wood, sent for by close
warrant for default at musters in Berks, upon his undertaking that
his tenants shall find such arms for his lands in Maidenhead as
shall be enjoined by the Deputy Lieutenants. [^ p.]
Sept. SO. 64. Petition of John Johnston, of London, merchant, to the
Council. In 1634 petitioner delivered money to Philip Burlamachi
to have been paid in France, but no payment was made, and Burla-
machi becoming insolvent requested four years' grace for payment
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of 2261. 6s. 4ci!., being 561. 6s. 7d. yearly, which petitioner con-
descended unto, and so much the rather as verbally Burlamachi
promised consideration for forbearance of the money, which four
years is expired, yet no payment made, although Burlamachi lives at
a high rate, and gives satisfaction to no man, maintaining himself
from action under shelter of his Majesty's protection. Petitioner
prayed order to stop any new protection tiU Burlamachi shall have
given satisfaction. [-^ p.] Underwritten,
64. I. Mr. Burlamachiis to taJce order for petitioner's satisfaction,
or to show cause why there should not be an order entered
against him as desired. Hampton Court, BOth September
1638. l^p.-]
Sept. 30. 65. Petition of the Society of Apothecaries of London to the
Council. Petitioners having presented the Board with a petition
craving assistance for regaining their right entrenched upon bj' a
late charter of incorporation of the distillers, it was ordered that
Sir Theodore Mayerne, Sir William Brouncker, and Dr. Cadiman
should see that petition, and give in their answer to the Board against
this day. Petitioners pray time to answer such things as Sir Theodore
and the others urge for confirmation of their patent, in opposition
to his Majesty's charter to petitioners. [J p."]
Sept. 30. 66. Petition of Sir Theodore de Mayerne, First Ph5^sician to the
King and Queen, Sir William Brouncker, one of the Gentlemen of
the Privy Cbamber, and Thomas Cadyman, Physician to the Queen,
to the same. Answer to a petition of the Company of Apothecaries,
presented the 23rd September, in which they complained of the dis-
tillers, and especially of Sir Theodore and the two other answerers,
as having obtained a charter which interfered with the charter granted
to the apothecaries. The answer runs out into a great variety of
details, but the chief points alleged are, that the charter granted to
the apothecaries was limited to the preparations in the Pharmacopeia
Londinensis and such others as physicians should prescribe, but that
the trade of the distillers existed long before the grant of the charter
to the apothecaries, and that the charters granted to Sir Theodore
Mayerne and the others were for new inventions. The Lords are
called upon to admonish the apothecaries to content themselves with
their proper trades, to speak with reverence of the Lords, to acknow-
ledge their teachers and superiors, the physicians, after a more
" respective " manner, to think of nothing more than to furnish their
shops well, and to use diligence about their patients. [2 J pp."]
Sept. 30. 67. Order of Council. That a copy of the answer above calen-
Hainpton Court, dared of Sir Theodore Mayerne and the others to the petition of the
Company of Apothecaries be delivered to the apothecaries, and the
Lords appoint to hear the said differences on tiie 24th October.
Sept, 30. 68. Draft of the same. [^ ^^.J
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Sept. 30. Henry Earl of Holland, Chief Justice, and Justice in Eyre of the
Hampton Court. Forests On this side Trent, to Sir Thomas Trevor, Baron of the Ex-
cliequer, and Sir Robert Berkeley, Justice of the King's Bench.
General deputation to execute all things relating to the Earl's office
before mentioned. Stated in the margin to be for adjournment of
the justice seat in Essex. \Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 27. 1 p.]
Sept. 30. 69. See Eetums made by Justices of Peace.
[Sept. ?] 70. Petition of [Mary] Lady Carr, wife of Sir Robert Carr.of Sleaford,
to the King. Petitioner's husband has obtained from your Majesty
a licence to travel for five years, which is a longer time of divorce
than has usually been known. Immediately before obtaining that
licence he made a secret conveyance of his estate to strangers, having
not made any known provision for the maintenance of herself and
her children. Aspersions may be laid upon petitioner as if she had
given cause for this unnatural departure. Prays that her husband
may be stayed until she have time to make her innocency appear,
and to provide for the relief of her children. [J p.]
Sept. 71. Petition of the Dean and Chapter of Bristol to the same. By
your Majesty's pleasure, signified in December 1637, we are restrained
from granting any further estate in the leases of Banwell and
Peterston to the intent they might be ordered for the benefit of the
cathedral church and choir. Since then by thunder and lightning
a main pinnacle of the tower is beaten down, and the tower itself
dangerously shattered, the repair whereof will be a charge exceeding
the abilities of that poor cathedral. Petitioners pray for a release
of the said restraint, that by the fines of these leases petitioners may
be enabled to undergo the charge of the said reparations. [_% p.J
Sept. 72. Petition of Alexander Jenings to the Council. Petitioner
being a prisoner from 28th June 1636 till 25th June 1638, at the
latter date gave bond to appear before the Lords the second
Friday in Michaelmas Term, since which he had accordingly
attended, but had not been called. Prays consideration of his long
imprisonment and restraint, and order for his discharge. [| p.^
Sept. 73. Another similar petition of the same to the same. [^ p.}
[Sept. ?] 74. Petition of William Copley, of Gatton, Surrey, to the King.
Your Majesty referred to the Archbishop of Canterbury a former
petition complaining of an undue marriage made by Sir Richard
Weston, of Sutton, co. Surrey, between his younger son, George
Weston, and Anne Copley, petitioner's grand-daughter, to her infinite
prejudice, by reason of great disparity both in years and estate, and
to the utter ruin of petitioner's family, as to the archbishop on the 7th
inst. appeared, when the archbishop according to his Majesty's order
of the 7th August, thought fit to sequester the young couple, and to
keep the gentlewoman in safe custody, both from Sir Richard and
petitioner, until his grace might know into whose hands to deliver
her until by legal proceedings further justice might be had. Prays
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that since Sir Richard Weston excepts against petitioner having the
custody of the young gentlewoman she may be out of Sir Richard's
custody, and that she may be put into the hands of some indifferent
person, such as the archbishop shall make choice of, until the con-
troversy of the pretended marriage be ended. [1 p.]
[Sept ?] 75. [Petition of William Copley, of Gatton, Surrey, to the King.] Sir
Richard Weston claims the custody of the young gentlewoman [Anne
Copley] as his ward. The wardship was granted to Mr. Townley,
deceased, and not to Sir Richard. And whereas Sir Richard pretends
it was to Mr. Townley, in trust for him, petitioner can prove that
Mr. Townley was intrusted for the mother, at whose costs the ward-
ships of her two daughters were purchased, not at Sir Richard's, and
albeit the mother dying trusted Sir Richard with the custody of her two
daughters, yet this was upon his promise that he would never marry
this gentlewoman to his younger son, nor to any younger brother,
which trust Sir Richard has broken, having abused the court of
wards by misinformations that he had her friends' consent to marry
her, whereas they were all strangers thereunto, and have ever
disclaimed so injurious proceedings. Prays that Sir Richard may
not have the gentlewoman rendered again to him before these con-
troversies be determined. [| p.]
Sept. 76. Petition of John Bodington to the Council. Petitioner was
committed to the Gatehouse, and was examined by the Attorney-
General, In the examination mention being made of words uttered
by his master against Justice Hutton in Westminster Hall, he
declared that he thought Thomas Harrison, his kinsman and master,
was of that ability he neither would say nor do anything but what
he would justify. Petitioner now sees his error in not acknowledging
his over-much boldness in so speaking, notwithstanding his master's
admonitions to the contrary, as also his not hitherto making sub-
mission and suit for pardon, whereby his master through great
discontent .at his rashness has almost shaken off his wonted affection
to him, that being his only means of subsistence. Prays forgiveness
and order for his enlargement, having suffered these many weeks
much hard endurance, [f p.J
Sept. 77. Capt. Thomas Dymoke to Sec. Windebank. Reminds him
of a reference left with him at Oatlands ; requests that he may be
received within the lists of his profession. Sir Ralph Bingley, in
whose regiment he commanded, made a public oath to see his
service recompensed, and the Duke [of Buckingham] graced him above
a common merit, yet now he stands rejected for want of friends and
witnesses, and no marvel, that colonel with his whole regiment
perishing, and the writer in the same action being taken prisoner.
Understands there are towns to be garrisoned ; solicits a charge of
that kind. [1 p.]
Sept. 78. Susan Countess of Denbigh to the same. The King com-
manded me to signify to you his pleasure that Mrs. Care's [Carey's]
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man be released before his going to "Woodstock. I pray you see
him set free, for he is very sick of a fever. [1 p."]
Sept. 79. John Lobb to Sec Windebank. Colonel Goring, now absent on
Portsmouth, service in the North, left the care of his command with the writer,
being sergeant-major, of the garrison-at Portsmouth, with direction to
send letters to him to Sec. Windebank. [1 p.]
[Sept.] 80. Petition of Francis Cheynell, fellow of Merton College, Oxford,
to Archbishop Laud, patron of Merton College. At the visitation
lately held at Merton College, petitioner gave answer to the articles
propounded, yet upon his sudden answer to some collateral questions
he was suspended by the commissioners for a fortnight, because he
refused to do reverence towards the altar till the governors of the
church should give some public instructions in an ecclesiastical
injunction'. Petitioner having submitted to their censure, and
being exactly conformable to the discipline of the church established
by canon, desires leave to enjoy that liberty which the church as
yet thinks fit to give. [J p.J
[Sept.] 81. Return by the Mayor of St. Alban's of the names of some of
the chief persons in that town who refuse to pay ship-money, [f p."]
[Sept.] 82. Estimate of the profit likely to accrue to a company for the
manufacture of starch, after paying rents to the King and the Earl
of Dorset, amounting together to 3,500?. per annum. [| p."]
[Sept.] 83. Certificate of the constables of Castor in Lindsey, co.
Lincoln, that they levied a mare belonging to John Barnard, an
attorney, for 3s., part of 8s. assessed for ship-money. The mare
was put into the common pound, and the same night Barnard's man,
Thomas Wilson, broke the fold and took out the mare. Barnard
threatens an action against them. [| p.]
[Sept.] 84. List of the sheriffs for England and Wales for 1638. [1 p.]
[Sept.] 85. Statement by Robert Toomes and Thomas Cowper of persons
who had opposed them in the collection of ship-money in co. North-
ampton. They were Kelomy Smith, of Weedon Beck alias Weedon
Street, Thomas Robins, of Buckby Long, Roger Linnell, of Wilton,
and especially Edmund Farmer, of Daventry, who said that he had
never paid the money he was taxed at and never would, and that
it was a good deed to beat such drunken, rascally rogues as they were
out of the town. [| p.]
Sept. 86. Sir Thomas Fanshaw to the Council. According to order of
the 30th of June, I and the clerk of my office were commanded to
make certificate of all debts assigned to his Majesty by any farmer
or other accountant in the eighth year of the King's reign, and what
proceedings have been taken thereon and how discharged, and to
do the liie for debts found by inquisition, all which we have per-
formed, the cause of the conditions of some of the bonds not being
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expressed is that the suits being ended the bonds are delivered up.
[I pJ] Annexed,
86. I. The account above mentioned. [84 leaves, one being blanJc.2
Vol. CCCC. Octobee 1-31, 1638.
Oct. 1. 1. Algernon Earl of Northumberland to Sir John Pennington.
Sion. This day I I'eceived a signification of his Majesty's pleasure that I
should repair toward the sea-side, to receive the Queen-Mother,
•who is coming over in the Admiral of Holland, accompanied with
three or four other ships. 1 have given order to Capt. Phineas Pett
(who was accidentally with me here at that time) to take care that
my sea-barge, together with some other bold and handsome boats, be
sent down to j'ou, ready for that service. You will not fail to be
somewhat yare in observing the signs of her Majesty's approach,
that you may send the said boats to the place of her landing, whether
it be Dover, Margate, or Deal. I hope to be at Rochester on
Wednesday night, and at Canterbury on Thursday, there to stay
till I hear of her Majesty's landing. Yours of the 26th September
requires no answer. [1 p.']
Oct. 1. 2. Denzell Holies to William Earl of Salisbury. Some fortnight
Damerham. since your man Stillingfleet brought me a letter in your name [see
it calendared under 25th June 1638, Vol. cccxciii. No., 55] of a very
ill composition in matter and form, to which I had returned an
answer sooner if sooner I had returned home. " The style is such as
I cannot believe yourself did dictate it, who better do know how to
write to the son of one of your own rank, nor do I think but that
you have so bred your younger sons that there is none of them but
would stomach the receiving of such a letter. I understand myself
better, and know what respect is due to one of my quality than to
be well pleased with it, for beginning, middle, and end, inside and
outside, are all below me, who am it seems above your secretary's
level, that he knows not how to write to me in such manner as is
fit." I perceive you are told many untruths, and it seems you
hearken to them, which will cause you lose good friends and get ill
servants. I have been a fool to bestow so much money, 5001. with
the least, besides what my father-in-law had done before me, which
was near twice as much, to repair a rotten house not fit for a gen-
tleman to live in, and to spend 1,000?. a year upon a beggarly
hundred pound farm of such a landlord's land, who gives me so
little thanks for it, and uses me with so little respect. As to cutting
down trees, the writer gives a minute account of how many he had
cut down, for what purpose, and how he had proceeded before
doing so. Those needed for rebuilding a barn had been selected and
felled by a gentleman who had acquaintance with building, with the
previous knowledge of Stillingfleet j " for the others," he states, "I
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did not ask nor never will for such a matter, therefore sue me when
you will, I will confess the action, and paj'- the trespass as it shall
be valued, and do it again next time I have need, for don't think I
will run to your officer at Cranborne, or I know not where, to beg
a tree and tarry his pleasure to assign it me. I use my own tenants
better. To a gentleman, or one I respect, I am not so nippy a
landlord to stand strictly upon assigning him every tree, but so it be
for needful reparations, let him take them himself, yet I think my
quality and manner of life may better expect such favour and
freedom from you than any of theirs can do from me," Explains
how careful he had been to preserve the trees upon his farm. He
thanks God he can dwell upon his own land, and is a little too proud
to live so upon alms for timber. " As for the tops and bark, truly
it is so poor a thing, and so much below me, I never so much as
thought of it. I myself give to my tenants above forty trees, and
yet scorn to take it ; only this I can say, the tops serve for firewood
and save so much shrouding. And now for your last charge, which
is shrouding of trees for fuel : I have done no more than my lease
warrants me ; all the fault is, I have been too sparing, except I had
more thanks for it. And so, my Lord, being answered, I rest, my
Lord, as you use me, at your service, Denzell Holles." [Seal
with arms. SJjjp.]
Oct. 1. 3. Receipt of Thomas Welch, messenger, for 10 letters delivered
to him by Nicholas, directed to the Lords Lieutenant of cos. Not-
tingham, York, Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmore-
land, Lancaster, Chester, Stafford, and Derby. [^ |3.]
Oct. 1. 4. List of papers to be despatched by the Council, sent to
Mr. Mathews. Mr. Murford's petition. Letter from the Vice-Pre-
sident of York about Conisbrough Iron Forge. Sir Theodore
Mayeme's answer to the Apothecaries. The States Ambassador's
memorial about Henley and Polhill. Mr. Wallinger's answer to
Capt. Ogle. Letter from Sec. Windebank with the Spanish Resi-
dent's answer to Mr. Newton. Sir Dudley Carleton's report touching
the Spanish Resident and Mr. Newton. [| ^.]
Oct. 1. 5. Bond of Francis Sawyer, of Kettering, co. Northampton, gen-
tleman, and Samuel Moore, of Northampton, mercer, to the King in
100?., conditioned for appearance of Sawyer before the Council upon
six days' notice. [| p.]
Oct. 2. 6. Richard Chapman, Mayor of Bath, and others to the Council.
Bath, We have received your letter of the 16th June, in which it appears
that there is found to be in arrear of the shipping-money from Bath,
for 1636, lOZ. By our then instructions the city was to pay 70Z., but
William Bassett, then sheriff of Somerset, willed the then mayor to
make a rate for 60L only, and that the \Ql. residue the hundred of
Bath Forum would pay, for which cause we paid in but 60?.
46
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Oct. 2,
Oct. 2.
Dover Castle.
Oct. 2.
Thorpe.
Oct. 2.
Vol. CCCC.
7. Petition of Edward Corbett, one of the Proctors of the Uni-
versity of Oxford, to Archbishop Laud, Chancellor of the University.
Petitioner was wished by Mr. Vice-Chaneellop in your Grace's name,
either to bow towards the altar at the University common prayers,
or to forbear to officiate. From his heart he loves the Church of
England, and not only cheerfully observes her doctrine and disci-
pline, but would defend the same with his pen or blood. If
besides what is established, anything be thought fit to be prac-
tised, prays the archbishop either to order him to do it, or else to
leave hira to that liberty which our religious King and orthodox
Church have allowed. [J p. Endorsed, " Sent up by the Vice-
Ghancellor, October 2nd, 1638."]
8. Sir John Man wood to Nicholas. I was at Hampton Court to
have waited upon you about the order, but understanding of the
Queen-Mother's coming over, and that she would land at Dover, I
durst not stay, but desired Sir Anthony Pell to request you to
suspend shewing the King the order till I come up. Now, finding
that I must attend the King's service here, I desire you to give me
a copy of the order by the bearer, or that you will shew it to
Mr. Harbor [Herbert], the Queen's Attorn ey* before it be entered,
and that you would not deliver it to the Lord Treasurer and Lord
Cottington till I come up, and to that effect pray speak to the King,
for it concerns me to inform the Lords of the errors in the certificate
before they settle the fees. P.S. — After the Queen-Mother is come
over, and if she do not pass by Dover, I have business of the King's
that will detain me 14 days or three weeks. \_Seal with arms.
2 pp.}
Nicholas to [Edward] Sherburne. Cannot send him the order
upon the East India Company's petition till he has shewed it to
his Majesty, which could not be till Sunday next, in regard the
King goes to-morrow into Kent, and will not be back till Saturday.
For the first point of the petition the King assured, the Company
that he would appoint a committee to report the business against
Mr. Kynnaston and Mr. Bonneale. For the second point, Nicholas
had sent to Mr. Courteen to attend his Majesty next Sunday. His
Majesty having spoken with him, will give an answer to that part
of their petition. For the third point his Majesty said that he
would give the company his countenance in all their just petitions.
[Copy. Nicholas's Letter Booh, see Dom, James I., Vol. ccxix,,
p. 168.]
9. Petition of Thomas Bowyer, son and heir of Sir Thomas Bowyer,
to the King. Upon petitioner's former beseeching for competence
of livelihood and prevention of disinherison endeavoured by his
father for petitioner's intermarrying with a gentlewoman whose
portion fulfilled not his expectation, your Majesty referred a media-
tion therein to some of the Council (see Vol. cctilxii., Wo. 35.) The
Lords not prevailing with petitioner's father, petitioner is necessitated
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to appeal herein to your benignity. There being no other cause of
his father's indignation, petitioner is advised he ought not to be
disinherited. The dignity of baronet conferred on his father in
1629 is descendible primo loco to petitioner and his heirs male, and
it seems repugnant to reason that the estate which ought to support
the dignity should be totally aliened from it, and petitioner, who by
your Majesty's own act is intended the inheritor of both, should
survive, utterly despised, without any provision of competency in
present or future. Petitioner hopes there are precedents for preven-
tion of undeserved disinherison. Prays his Majesty to hear this cause,
and direct that petitioner and his father (now in London) may be
commanded to attend. [-1 ^.] Underwritten,
9. I. His Majesty is contented to hear this business in person, and
petitioner is to attend one of the Secretaries of State to
know xvhat time his Majesty will appoint. Hampton
Court, 2nd October, IQS8. [Copy. ^ p.] Endorsed,
9. II. Appointment by his Majesty to hear this business on
Sunday the 18th November. Whitehall, ^rd November
1638. [8 Zwes.]
Oct. 3. 10. Algernon Earl of Northumberland to Sir John Peunington.
Sion. Yesterday I signified unto you the advertisement of the coming of
Queen-Mother hither, with his Majesty's pleasure therein {see No. 1).
The likeliest place where she intends to land will be Margate. You
will have a special care to send some vessel to ply eastward of the
North Foreland to observe her Majesty's approach, she being to
come in the Admiral of HoUand, accompanied with three or four
ships more, and to give you speedy information that I may have
knowledge and give my attendance. [] p.]
Oct. 3. 11. Thomas BusheU to Sec. Windebank. I omit no place to
The Castie, search for ore, where either fame or the symptoms of the ground
Aberystwith, j^yj^g me. I have lighted upon a vein near PoUthelly [PwUheli]
which was never wrought, though known these twenty years, and
may serve for a good additament to melt his Majesty's mines Koyal,
by reason that it can be brought to the Mint by sea. I have
- written to the persons who are pretenders to the land, a copy of
which letters are here enclosed. I implore your aid to acquaint his
Majesty, that the miners may not be put off by any man's greatness,
my Lord of Dorset will second you. [1 p.] Enclosed,
11. I. Thomas BusheU to Edward Lord Herbert of Chirbury.
His Majesty being informed of the great p^^obability of
lead ore, which holds silver, being buried in the barreiust
mountains of Wales, has made it a work of his own care,
with the countenance of his Royal Mint, trusting the
writer with the pay of the miners. Solicits Lord Herbert's
approbation before he mxikes farther trial upon his
grounds near PoUthelly, for whose consent the King
remits so much of his prerogative as to give a tenth ton
to the owners of such lands. [| p.']
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Oct. 3.
Oct. 4.
Eochester.
Vol. CCCC.
12. Memorandum of Capt. Nicholas Crispe. His Majesty having
taken the business of the Benediction, in difference between the
undersigned and Mr. Harborne and others, owners of that ship, into
his own cognizance, the undersigned oblige themselves to stand to
such award as his Majesty shall set down, and will enter into bond
of 3,000Z. [I p.]
13. Sir Henry Vane to Sir John Pennington. I have despatched
the bearer to you that we may understand one another about the
order, place, and manner of Queen-Mother's landing. The King's
and Queen's coaches and twenty more will be ready to bring away
lier train so soon as you advertise us to Canterbury whither to come,
which must be at Margate or the Downs if possible ; and to manage
the business so that her Majesty may come to Canterbury that night
she disembarks, and that you give us so timely advice that we may
have four or five hours time, that we may be upon the place you
direct us to before she come to Canterbury. I have given this
bearer order to stay with you until you meet with Queen-Mother
at sea, and then as soon as you have descried her, and by the wind
shall find whether it will be best to come to Deal or Margate, then
to send him away ; but be sure you dispose of the business so that
phe may be landed with her train by 12 or 1 of the clock, that we
may carry her to Canterbury that night, for you know that at
neither of those other places is there lodging fit for her reception. Her
Majesty is brought out of Holland by [Van] Dorpe, and has five ships
of war to attend her. She brings with her 6 coaches, 70 horses, and
] 60 in her train ; by this you will easily descry her. She embarks
in Holland at Hellevoetsluis, and in my opinion you will do well to
ply up and down within sight of the North Foreland, for there she
must come. You will do well, as soon as you can, to go aboard
her, and salute her from the King, and deliver this packet, which
is written from one of her Council that is come from her to the
King and Queen, and is now with me, and directed to Signer Fabroni,
her chief minister, who has written to him to dispose her for her
landing in the same manner I have directed you, and also for sending
Iier horses and baggage for Gravesend. It will be fit for you to send
a Whelp to convey them. At Gravesend, servants of his Majesty
will be ready to receive them, and from thence to carry them to
tlieir quarters at St. James's, where all things are ready for them,
and this will be much better for the horses and a great ease to the
country. My Lord Admiral, I think, is still at Sion* I will lie in
Canterbury to-morrow niglit. [| pj9.]
Oct. 4. 14. John Buxton, Sheriff of Norfolk, to Nicholas. I have with
EastWretham. daily labour and travail, besides great expenses in journeying up and
down the country, levied by way of distress 400^., which is paid in to
Sir "William Russell, and since that payment I have also raised 5001.
more with extreme difficulty, which I have paid to the merchant to
be repaid by bill of exchange to Sir William on Wednesday come
sennight. The residue I shall endeavour to levy and pay in within
three weeks, being 400Z. or thereabouts. Stephenson and Eey-
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nolds, constables of Blofield hundred, entered bond to Sir Dudley
Carleton, (being sent for by pursuivant,) to collect the moneys, and
pay it in by the 27th September last, but have not as yet performed
it. At this time they owe 1251., which they have promised to pay
in next week. Although most of the chief constables have assured
me they will execute the warrant I have given them for distress,
3'et I am glad to assist them by my presence, labour, and a.uthority.
Truly it is a work of that difficulty and excessive charge to me,
besides the hate I have incurred of my country for executing those
commands imposed on me, for which I am grown even odious to
them, that were I not supported by his Majesty's acceptance of
my service it were insupportable, and I should sink under the burden.
But I thank his Majesty for his goodness towards me, and the
board when I was convented before them, which if I may have still
it will be no small comfort to me ; and I desire you to oblige me, a
stranger, to do me what friendly office you can in rendering account
to the board of my integrity and duty, and in particular to my Lord
Marshal, that I may make it appear that I have endeavoured to
verify the commendations he gave of me at the Council Board.
[Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Oct. 6. 15. Account of Sir William Kussell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received 134,636^. Is. 8d. ; received 61,778^. 6s. [1 p.]
Oct. 6. 16. Account of sums levied and remaining in the hands of the
sheriffs, total, 4,450?., which, added to the sum received as above
by Sir William Eussell, made the total collected 139,086Z., being
32,312L less than was paid in that time twelve months. [1 p."]
Oct. 7. 17. Sea Windebank to Lord Keeper Coventry. It is his Majesty's
WhitehaU. pleasure that the judges of all the courts at Westminster that have
been accustomed to impanel juries of their officers and clerks to
inquire of matters concerning the same, shall impanel such juries
this term, and inquire what fees have been usually taken in such
courts by the officers of the same for 30 years last past, upon certifi-
cate whereof his Majesty will take a course for settling such fees.
The Lord Keeper is not only to perform this in the Court of Chancery,
but to signify the same to the judges of the other courts. [Copy.
Oct. 7. 18. Thomas Fulnetby, Lieutenant of Deal Castle, to Nicholas. We
Deal Castle, hear of a change of the Lord Warden. I hope it is not so, being I
have not yet concluded my business about my place. I have been
sick of a burning [?] fever almost ever since I was at London, and
so has the gentleman that should have my place. He has promised
that he will be at London within this fortnight, and when he comes
lie will dispatch it. I have agreed for 130?., which I desire you to
receive for me, and keep it until I shall be able to come to London.
His name [is] William Luke. Capt. Benson wiU come with him. And
for Mr. More, give him what you think fit. I am scarce able at this
present to hold my pen. [1 p.]
13. D
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Oct. 8. 19. John Nicholas to his son Edward Nicholas. The letters to
WUton. the justices of peace I delivered to cousin Bowles, who would gladly
have the recorder of Salisbury to be at the examination of the post-
master's knavery. You shall do well to pacify the Lords that
answer may not be expected of their letters until his return from
the term. "l perceive the Queen-Mother will not be stayed by com-
pliments. I pray her coming bring no prejudice to our State. It will
be a fit time to send the stone bow at your brother's return. Send
the mould with it. Your boys are both well, yet agues reign ex-
ceedingly in these parts. I have made an end of wheat sowing, and
not a drop of raiu. God send a good increase. It is much feared
by the husbandmen that it will bring forth great plenty of weeds.
Saturday night my great mallard of the Persian kind died. I fear
this country is too cold for them. It was a goodly fowl, and as big
as a goose. [_8eal with arms. 1 p."}
Oct. 8. 20. Sir Ambrose Brown and Sir Francis Stydolfe, deputy-lieu-
tenants of Surrey, to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Charles Earl
of Nottingham, Edward Viscount Wimbledon, and Henry Lord
Maltravers, lords lieutenant. Certificate of the forces of the middle
division, being the fourth part of the said county, — foot, 375 ;
horse, 40. [1 p.}
Oct. 9. Minute of the King's pleasure that the Brewers of London should
have their grant of incorporation renewed, with the additions men-
tioned in the certificate next calendared. [Copy. See Vol. cccxxiii.,
p. 326. ^ p.] Pre-^uritten,
I. Certificate of Sir Henry Vane and Attorney-General Bankes,
referees of a petition of the brewers of London, praying
for a renewal of their incorporation, with enlarged powers,
calendared under date of the 13th February 1637-8.
I7ie referees state the new provisions which should be
inserted in the renewed charter. [Copy. Ibid., p. 325.
Ip.]
Oct. 9. 21. Petition of [Mary] Lady Carr, wife of Sir Eobert Carr, to the
King. Your Majesty having been informed of divers differences
between petitioner and her husband, directed Sec. Windebank to
stay Sir Robert's licence to travel till he should settle a competent
maintenance for petitioner and his children in his absence ; yet, Sir
Robert pursues the procuring his licence without settling any such
provision, and divers unkindnesses have been oflered to petitioner
by Sir Eobert, and many insolencies by his servant. Prays reference
to Archbishop Laud, Lord Keeper Coventry, Lord Treasurer Juxon,
the Lord Privy Seal, and Lord Cottington. Underwritten,
21. I. Reference to the persons above named, who are to call
before them Sir Robert Carr and his lady, and to mediate
an agreement, or certify his Majesty. Hampton Court,
9th October 1638. [1 p.]
Oct. 9. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cocxadii, fol. 323. 1 ^.j
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Oct. 9. 22. Richard Llewellin and John Wightwick, late bailiffs of
Salop. Shrewsbury, to the Council. Having received writ • and directions
for raising 376Z. in Shrewsbury for ship-money, the same has been
taxed by us, and we have, by distraining, and committing refractory
persons, levied 333L 13s. The remainder we cannot levy, because
part are dead, part departed the town, and the rest decayed in their
estates. We and our collectors are threatened to be questioned for
distraining and imprisoning of divers persons, and have undergone
many scandalous censures for our forwardness in levying the said
money. '[Seal with arms. | ^.]
Oct. 9. 23. William Heaward to [Sir John Lambe]. Eeport on proceed-
Leicester. jugs in causes in the Ecclesiastical Court at Leicester. Answer of
Berkeley Audley, sent to Sir John. One Whiting suggested by Drew
Coke as co-adjutor to Mr. Watson, parson of Congerston. Commuta-
tion of penances of Fulke Hancock and Olliff. Cause of Mr.
Thistlethwaite about tenths at Humberstone. Drew Coke and his
wife gone to Southwell, to the Archbishop of York. [1 p.]
[Oct. 10.] 24. Petition of George Henley and Augustine Phillipps, of London,
merchants, to the Council. By order of 19th August last petitioners
cause concerning the Golden Wolf, belonging to the States, was
referred to Sir Henry Marten, to certify to his Majesty the true
state thereof. Petitioners have been at a great monthly charge of
* 600?. in setting out a ship to recover satisfaction of the Dutch, and
have lawfully taken the said Golden Wolf, and being denied pro-
ceedings in the court of Admiralty against the said ship until his
Majesty's pleasure be further signified, they pray the Lords to move
the King to order the Judge of the Admiralty to proceed in their
cause. [J jp.]
Oct. 10. 25. Submission of Francis Sherwood and William Rymes. We
have been convented before Henry Lord Maltravers, lieutenant to
Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Earl Marshal, for scandalous
speeches of Robert Eeade, viz., that he was not honest, and that he
joined with others to play the knave with us and'others, by sending
for us up by warrants to appear before the Council, and then to
compound with us in private, and to share the moneys amongst
themselves, and so let us go, all which was proved to have been
spoken by us by John Nash and Humphrey Dewell. We acknow-
ledge our sentence of imprisonment to be most just, and beseech
Mr. Reade to pardon our offences, and also we acknowledge him to
be an honest and worthy gentleman, and believe that his proceedings
in the business of the leather patent were upon just grounds. [1 p.]
Oct. 10. 26. Committee appointed by the Common Council of London to
the alderman of the ward of Walbrook. He is to take unto him the
common council of his ward, and present the demands of the clergy
concerning tithes to the parishioners of the several parishes, and
obtain their answer, whether they allow the same or except thereto,
and in the latter case to set down the grounds of their exceptions,
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Vol. CCCC.
and certify their doings on the 19th inst. The demands of the clergy
of the parishes in that ward were: — St. Swithin's parish, 1101. ; St.
Mary, Woolchurch, 130?. ; St. Stephen's, Walbrook, llOZ. ; St. Mary,
Bothaw, 851. ; St. John Baptist, Walbrook, 951. [| p.}
Oct. 10. 27. Information of Eobert Toomes and Thomas Cowper, Collectors
of Ship-money. William Preston, steward to the Earl of Peter-
borough, upon a distress taken of a mare for 40s. assesssed on the
Earl, pursued Toomes and Cowper with hue and cry, by bills
directed from constable to constable, charging them with stealing
the mare. They were taken in their beds by a constable of Wood-
ford, and kept prisoners the next day and night, and on the morrow
had to Sir John Hanbury, the sheriff, by him to be kept in custody
till the next assizes. Further, that [Richard] Knighton of Artleborowe
[Irthlingborough] received of the constable of Denford 9?. 10s. about
12 months ago, and has made no account thereof; also he has paid
short 10s. on the money received for Addington Magna, and the like
for Addington Parva, and for his own tax at Orlibere [Orlingbury]
he is behind betwixt 14 nobles and 51., and at Barnwell, 9s. [1 p.]
Oct. 11. Order of the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington for the Attorney-
General to certify his opinion upon the prayer of a petition to the
King of Richard Brest and Rose his wife, daughter and heir of
Richard Roos, deceased, cousin and heir of Robert Roos, late of
Ingmanthorpe, co. York, calendared under the date of 10th April
1638, with a reference thereon to the Lord Treasurer and Lord
Cottington, \_Oopy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 12. i p-l Above written,
I. Copy of the petition above mentioned. [^Ibid., p. 11. § p.]
II. Copy of the reference above mentioned. [Ibid., p. 11. ^ p.]
Underivritten,
III. Report of Attorney-General BanJces. The question in differ-
ence is, whether the petitioner Rose, or Bridget, grand-
m,other of Elizabeth Thomas, is next heir to Robert Roos.
A trial at law is the best vjay to determine the same,
15th January 16S8-9. [Copy. Ibid., p. 12. ^ p.]
IV. The Lord Treasurer and Francis Lord Cottington to the
King. Report agreeing with the Attorney-General, lith
March 1638-9. [Copy. Ibid., p. 12. ^ ^.]
V. Minute of his Ma^jesty's pleasure that a tnal at law shall be
had, according to the Attorney-General's report. White-
hall, 2Gth March 1G39. [Copy. Ibid., p. 12. ^ p.]
Oct. 11. 28. Petition of Edith Bedford to Archbishop Laud. An uncle of
petitioner about ten years since bestov^ed a chapel bell of 1 cwt.
upon her, and her father, now deceased, did then intend to repair a
chapel of ease belonging to the manor of Combe in Hamsey, Sussex,
where he then lived, and to further such a pious work petitioner
caused the bell to be sent to the chapel, hoping the chapel should
have been repaired and consecrated. So it is, that petitioner's father
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sold the manor of Hamsey to James Eivers, who has suffered the
chapel to run to ruin, and Eivers has got the key of the chapel into his
custody, so that petitioner knows not how to get the said bell.
Petitioner intends to bestow the said bell upon some chapel, and
beseeches directions to Rivers for her relief herein. [^ 2'.] Under-
written,
28. I. Direction to Sir John Lambe to examine the business, and
take order therein, lltli October 1638. [^ p.]
Oct. 1 1. 29. Extract from the Register of the Court of High Commission
of the final sentence in a cause against Sir Robert Willoughby, of
Turner's Piddle, co. Dorset. The offences charged against Sir Robert
are set forth as taken to be proved, he himself making default of
appearance. They were, adultery, drunkenness, swearing, violent ill
usage of his wife, and many other scandalous immoralities. The
court sentenced him to pay a fine of 500^. to the King, to do penance
in his parish church and in that of St. Peter's, Dorchester, and to
pay good and full costs of suit, with imprisonment until he found
security for performance of the sentence. It was further ordered,
that a suit instituted by Sir Robert against Dame Elizabeth his wife
should be brought to a heariag on the first court day of Easter term
next at the furthest, or in default Lady Willoughby was to be dis-
missed from the court, with good costs. [6^ pj^-ll
Oct. 1 2. 30. Sir Nicholas Carew and Sir Thomas Grj'mes, Justices of Peace
for Surrey, to the Council. Upon petition to your Lordships, Tho-
mas Lock alleged that Joyce Hunt and James Hayward in the night
carried away certain grass belonging to petitioner. The petition
was referred to us on the 29th September last. Hayward denies
that he was privy to the taking away the grass, but Joyce Hunt con-
fesses that she was informed that it was laid upon her ground, and
that she caused the same to be carried to her house, aud she offered
satisfaction. The grass we conceive might be worth 30s. ; but peti-
tioner refused to accept thereof, unless he might have his costs,
which he saj's are 51. and upwards, which they refuse to pay.
Oct. 12. 31. Petition of Richard Newman, M.A. and Fellow of Merton
College, to Archbishop Laud. With acknowledgment of his fault,
he implores the Archbishop's clemency. Protests that he was so
far from penning or speaking anything which might trench upon
his accuser's life, that it never entered into his thoughts to charge
him with that great crime for which he is accused. Petitioner's
whole livelihood is from his college, whereby he has not only sus-
tained himself, but also succoured liis poor kindred. Besides his
heavy censure inflicted by the warden, he has already undergone
much travel and charge, his extraordinary expenses amounting to
more than lOL, which he was driven to borrow. Prays forgiveness,
and leave to return to his college. [Endorsed : " Mr. Newman's
second petition." | p.]
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Oct. 13. 32. Petition of the President and Fellows of Trinity College,
Oxford, to Archbishop Laud. Mr. Koberts, the vicar of Eidge,
some years past procured his Majesty's reference to the Archbishop,
the now Lord Keeper, and the Bishop of London, for the augmenta-
tion of his vicarage, out of the impropriation. The referees being
advertised that the Lady Powlett, petitioner's founder's widow,
bought that small impropriation for their college, and being held in
capite, their mortmain was not capable of it, and therefore she made
their college a lease thereof for 99 years, with a covenant to renew
it from time to time. Petitioners let it back to Sir Thomas Blunt
at the rent of 151. per annum, being near the true value. The
foundress appointed 51, per annum thereof towards the maintenance
of one exhibitioner, 5 marks per annum to help mend the wages
of the philosophy and rhetoric readers, and the residue for fuel for
the kitchen. The referees, understanding how much it concerned
the college, discharged petitioners and their tenant from further
attendance. Then Roberts exhibited his English bill into the
Exchequer chamber, where the cause was heard, and Roberts dis-
missed. Since which Roberts has prosecuted a suit in the Arches
against petitioners' tenants, whereunto petitioners are made parties.
Pray the archbishop to settle a peace for them and their tenants.
[I P-] Underwritten,
32. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to give account of the merits
of the case. 13th October 1638. [i p.}
Oct. 13. 33. Propositions of Sir Edward Tyrrell. 1. To settle his estate
on his son Toby after his own decease, charging the same with lOOl.
per annum during the life of his son Robert, and 1001. per annum
more during the life of his son Francis. 2. To give his son's wife
and family their entertainment in his house, and 200?. per annum
for their future maintenance, and in case they like not to live with
him, then to give them SOOl. per annum. 3. To make for jointure
iOOl. per annum ; if he should survive his son Toby then the jointure
to be but 300J. per annum during his oavtl life, and iOOl, per annum
afterwards. 4. In consideration whereof, he expects 3,000J. portion
and assistance for procuring his Majesty's assent for alteration of his
patent of Baronet. [^ ;p.]
Oct. 13. 34. Account by Sir WiUiam Russell of ship-money for 1637:
total received 136,958?, 111. 8d., remains 59,455?. 16s. Od. [1 p.]
Oct. 13, 35. Account of ship-money for 1637 in the hands of the sheriffs.
Total, 5,840?., which, added to the sum received by Sir William
Russell, makes the total collected 142,798?. [1 p.']
Oct. 15, 36. William Pierrepont, sheriff of Salop, to the Council. I have
now paid in 340?. for the county, and all the money for Bridgenorth
and Oswestry ; Shrewsbury and Wenlock have paid part in ; Bishops
Castle has paid all ; Ludlow, charged at 102?,, has paid nothing. I
sent letters to them aU, and have often demanded the money,
and further have no authority, they having writs to themselves, I am
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1638.
Oct. 15.
Vol. CCCC.
told that by the note of Sir William Kussell's receipts l,590l. 19s. 8d.
is yet unpaid, of which 266?. is yet unpaid by the corporations, and
700?. more William Juckes, gentleman, and other drapers of Shrews-
bury, should have paid in above a month since. I have taken the
same course former sheriffs have done for most speedy payment, to
return it by drapers of Shrewsbury. I beseech you that Mr. Juckes
may be sent to speedily to pay in the 700?., or to appear before the
Lords. Besides the 266?. and 700?., Juckes and other drapers of
Shrewsbury have above 200?. to pay in this week ; the rest shall be
collected with all diligence. The money already paid in, by Sir
William Russell's notes, is 2,909?. Os. 4d [1 p.]
87. Petition of the Master and Wardens of the Company of
Stationers to Archbishop Laud. Petitioners heretofore shewing
that a book called Cowell's Interpreter was printed contrary to the
decree in Star Chambar, and that petitioners were in their search for
copies thereof resisted by one Bustian, a constable, and others, your
Grace directed that Sir John Lambe should take order that the books
should be brought into Stationers' Hall, and the parties be attached, and
not set at liberty until the books were brought in, and the parties
had put in security to answer those misdemeanours in the High
Commission Court. For that the books were not brought in, but
sold and dispersed abroad, and for that the violence and outrage
done by the delinquents was great, petitioners beseech that they may
proceed against the offenders in the Star Chamber, [f p."] Under-
turitten,
37. I. " 1 desire Sir John Lambe to peruse this petition, and
if the petitioners can ohtavn a final end to their con-
tent, well and good ; hut, if they thinh they are denied
such satisfaction as is just and due, let them take such
further course by Star Chamber or otherwise as their
counsel shall advise them to. I shall not be against it.
W. Cant." Uth October 1638. [^ p.}
Oct. 15. 38. Sir John Pennington to Nicholas. I have met with nothing
•The Downs, worth your knowledge since my last, only the Dunkirk fleet has got
out, and the Hollanders are pursuing them. The Queen-Mother is
not yei come, neither do I think she will now suddenly, in regard the
wind is come to the west, and we are like to have bad weather.
I must entreat you either to deliver my cabinet I left with j-ou
to the bearer, or to cause your man to send it down to me by
the post. There are papers in it I must needs have out. At my
coming away I did not think of staying out all the winter. I
hope I shall shortly have some tobacco and other good things for
you. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Oct. 15. 39. John Ashburnham to the same. Great expressions of friend-
Westover. ship both to Nicholas and his wife. Sent to Lady Beauchamp
from Chichester, and has received her answer. Her demand is
still 137?. more than Ashburnham offered. Solicits Nicholas to
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Vol. CCCC.
intimate his intentions by the next return. Goes on the morrow
to Lord Hertford. Lord Lumley and the writer are accorded, the
composition being 1,800?. Wishes Lord Cottington not to know
this before the writer comes up, which will not be until two days
after All Saints. [Seals with arms. 1 ^3.]
Oct. 15. 40. Nicholas Martin [?] to Richard Harvey. I have been to
Wells, and tendered your rent to the Lord Bishop's steward, for I
could not sjieak with my Lord himself, and his steward refused
your rent, and told me that my Lord purposed to go to a trial this
term with you concerning your parsonage at Compton Dando.
Money due from John Cox, Robert Hill, Noiey [Noah] Griffein,
John Lione, and (P.S.) Richard Cort. [1 p.}
Oct. 15. 41. Order of the Court of Requests for an Injunction in a case
of Stephen Goslyn versus William Campion, to restrain the defen-
dant from proceeding in the Ecclesiastical Court of the Archdeaconry
of Huntingdon in a suit against the plaintiff for nonpayment of
tithes. [Copy. 1 p.]
Oct. 15. 42. Abstract of an Indenture dated the 11th July 1614, between
Thomas Jessop of Gillingham, Dorset, doctor of physic, of the first
part, George Abbot, Archbishop of Canterbury, of the second part,
and the warden and scholars of Merton College, Oxford, of the
third part, declaring the purposes to which the college would apply,
for the benefit of the post-masters of the foundation of John Williott,
a yearly rent of 201. granted by the said Thomas Jessop out of
lands in Radipole, Dorset. This paper is endorsed by Archbishop
Laud as received this day. [1 p.']
Oct. 16. Presentation of Michael Read, D.D., to the rectory of Polebroolc,
CO. Northampton, void by death of the last incumbent, and in his
Majesty's gift by vacancy of the see of Peterborough. [Docquet.]
Oct. 16. Grant of a house and land in Sutton Courtney, Berks, to Mary
du Boys, widow of Peter du Boys, and after her decease to Thomas
Westfeild and Edward Meetekirke, in fee, whicli lands were escheated
to the crown by the death of the said Peter without an heir.
[Bocquef]
Oct. 16. Grant to William Willoughby and John Cary for their lives
successively of the keepership of Bestwood Park, co. Nottingham,
with the herbage and pannage, and a fee of M. per diem, as the
Earl of Rutland now has the same. [Docquet.']
Oct. 16. _ Petition of William Newton to the Queen. The King, at the
instance of your Majesty, has granted petitioner licence to build
sundry messuages upon part of the fields near Lincoln's Inn, in
nooks and angles where the same lie irregular, upon his Majesty's
inheritance in jointure to your Majesty. There also rests in Fickett's
fields a parcel of ground distant from the House of the Society of
Lincoln's Inn above 300 foot, which being built upon will benefit
his Majesty 500?,, will secure the passage over the fields, and will
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beautify and make them mucli more complete. Prays her Majesty
to procure petitioner leave from his Majesty for the said buildings.
{Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 87. i p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Earl of Dorset, her Majesty's Chamberlain
and Lord Chief Justice Finch, her Chancellor, with her
Secretary and Treasurer. To certify the fitness of
petitioners desires. Whitehall, IQth October 1C38. [Copy.
Ibid., p. 88. A p.]
II. Report of the said referees. They have viewed the place, and
Jind the same very fit to build upon, and have agreed
with petitioner for building 14 houses upon the said
place. [Copy. Ibid. ^ p.']
Oct. 16. 43. Sir Henry Marten to the Council. I received an order from
you, dated the 10th inst., [about Polhill and Henley,] wherein I find
no mention of an act of state made by his Majesty and your Lord-
ships in 1627, by which the Dutch West India Company pretends a
privilege against letters of reprisal to belong unto them, and whereof
I conceive his Majesty's declaration or interpretation to be necessary.
I again represent the same difficulty, which being not cleared must
give some delay to that expedite justice which your order commends
to me. [Seal with arms. 1 p.^
Oct. 16. 44. James Watkinson, mayor, William Popple, majj^or-elect, and
Kingston-upon eight others, of Hull, to Sec. Windebank. We have received your
^"'^' letter of 22nd September last for stay of a commission touching
lands given for maintenance of our castle, but the same was finished
before the receipt of your letter. We are earnest suitors to you to
procure us a favourable answer from his Majesty to our petition,
which we intend to present, after you have seen the same, that so
we may go on wdth more alacrity in these chargeable fortifications
begun by directions from Capt. William Legge, which we shall do
as far as we are able, our poverty considered by reason of these
tedious suits, the heavy infection of the plague that has of late
reigned amongst us, and otherv/ise. Capt. Legge can witness in
what case he found our fortifications, and our willingness to do his
Majesty all the service in our power. If you desire satisfaction, Sir
John Lister, the bearer hereof, one of our aldermen, will make his
address unto you, and our solicitor, Henry Winchester, will wait
upon you. [1 p.]
Oct. 16. 45. Bishop Wren of Ely to Bishop Montague of Norwich.
Holbom, Advises him as to the course to be adopted for recovery of a house in
Ely House. 'Westminster belonging to the see of Norwich. On production of
the Act of Parliament by which the house was granted, the Lord
Keeper would grant a writ of restitution. Regrets that the
chancellor of the see does not understand himself better. He has
nothing granted pro nobis et successoribus. States the account
between himself and Bishop Montague as to dilapidations. The
writer received 2001. from Bishop Corbet, and had laid out about
1 751. He had offered 1 20/. in full discharge, " as a great reciprocation
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of kinduess," but since that offer Dr. Lewyn has ■written that he
has laid out 251. for finishing the work at Ludham. If it is expected
that he should defray that sum, he reduces his offer to lOOZ. As to
the chapel^ he had got it out of the hands o" the Walloons for the
use of his own family, and he would compel them to bear the whole
reparations. He intended to convent them before the King
and Council. Bishop Montague's absence [from London] may
preclude him from adopting that course, but it is as easy to call
them into the Court of Bequests, and doubts not the issue will be
that they will be charged with, or the see wholly discharged from,
the reparations. [2 pp.^
Oct. 16. 46. Alexander Livingstone to his uncle, Thomas Livingstone,
Falkirk. tailor, at the sign of the Crown in the Strand. I have -spoken to my
mother concerning my brother Norman, and she is willing to send
him you, upon those terms you and I spoke of; that is, that she
should send with him 600 merks Scotch money, and that you
should bind him to a merchant. We shall send him within a month
after " Mairtimes." Lord Wigton will not promise the money before.
Your sister Jean's husband has a mind to come with my brother,
with some linen and yarn to sell you. I thought to have sent you
an account, and your wife some salmon and some " acquytie " [aqua
vitce\, but will send it with my brother. For news, I have none but
such as you hear of our assembly ; but I hear there is a prorogation
and continuation of our assembly, which we take very hard with us.
For the King's covenant, there is very few as yet but councillors
[that] have subscribed it. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Oct, 16. 47. Kobert Eich to Attorney-General Bankes. John Culham
writes a fair and quick hand, and is also a good accountant, and
has demeaned himself very well and honestly, [f j?.] Under-
written.
47. I. Attorney-General Bankes to [Sec. Coke']. I have enquired of
John Culham, and hear well of him. IQth October 1638.
Oct. 17. 48. Petition of John Langdon, sole patentee for retailing tobacco
within the precinct of St. Katherine's, to the Council. Augustine
Dawney, an alehouse keeper of St. Katherine's, has for two years
past not only sold tobacco, in contempt of his Majesty's pro-
clamation, but has encouraged others to do the like, and has very
much depraved petitioner, and disparaged the patent. Dawney has
gone to as many as unduly sold tobacco, and gathered money of them,
undertaking to overthrow petitioner's patent, and afterwards spread
abroad false reports that petitioner was overthrown, and that eveiy
man there might buy and sell tobacco as he pleased, and that he,
Dawney, had commenced a suit at law againsfc the Justices of Peace
for committing him for selling tobacco. Dawney, being constable,
the inhabitants gave credit to his reports, and forbore to buy tobacco
of petitioner, and soM tobacco as they pleased, by which petitioner
is damnified 300?,, disabling him to pay his Majesty'e rent, whicli is
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SOZ.per unnnm. Likewise Dawney, then constable, most maliciously
shut up petitioner's house for three weeks, pretending that it was
infected with the sickness, and yet at the same time neglected the
shutting up of other houses which were in truth infected, which he
did purposely to prejudice petitioner's patent, and to ruin petitioner.
Beseech the Lords to call Dawney before them, to receive punish-
ment, and give petitioner satisfaction. [| p.^ Underwritten.
48. I. Reference to Sir Dudley Garleton and Edward Nicholas
to report to the hoard. Star Chamber. 1 7th October 1 638.
l^ p.} Endorsed.
48. II. Appointment by Sir Dudley Garleton and Edward
Nicholas to hear the matter complained of on the Thursday
then next, at the house of Sir Dudley at Westmi/nster.
2Zrd October 1638. [6 Zwjes.]
Oct. 17. Commissioners for Gunpowdar to the Master of the Ordnance.
Warrant to deliver 12 barrels of gunpowde- at 18c?. per lb. to
Thomas Frere of Tower Street, ship chandler. [Minute. Booh of
Warrants for Gunpowder. See Vol. No. ccclv. No. 61. p.7-^ p.]
Oct. 17. 49. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. Yesterday I was
Sion. with your kinsman. Sheriff Pennington, who lives like a prince ; my
business was to let him know that the Lord Chamberlain had four
does to send him, and desired to know the times when he would
have them. My haste was such that I could not so much as drink
with him, though he very much urged me to dine with him, but I
promised to come some other time, as also to procure him venison of
my Lord when he should have need. Yesterday, likewise, I met
with Capt. Perceval, who promised me that I should receive the bill
of the rest of the convoy money. When received we shall proceed
to a dividend, and desire your order for what concerns your par-
ticular. The Lord Admiral is fallen ill of the " runing " gout, which
has made him keep his bed for these five or six days. We are made
to believe by the physicians that it will not last long. They have
purged him twice, and at two several times drawn eighteen ounces
of blood from him, which was very bad blood, yet he is cheerful and
merry. As you once desired of me what was fittest to send my Lord,
so I desire to know what he may send you which may be most
useful. As for the sorts of wines to send my Lord, if most part of
the French wine be " Graves " wine, it will be more proper, for the
" Vin d'Ay " that comes into England is little better than water by
this time of the year. We have even now received letters fi:om
Captain Carteret, the contents whereof I send you. I have spoken
with my Lord touching your Flag. He says he must not break
custom, and therefore you must be exalted, and for the pay, that
may be disputed hereafter. P.S. — You wiU herewith receive a
packet from my brother Perceval. [2 pp."]
Oct. 17. 50. Sir James Douglas to Sec, Windebank, I entreat you to
Berwick, ascertain if those of Berwick move anything against me to his
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Majesty, or petition to have licence to erect a new mill ; if they do I
will come to verify tae mijustness o" their demand, and signify their
oppressions. His Majesty's Covenant has but a slow progress in
Scotland, considering how graciously it should be accepted by them,
so insolent, his Majesty so indulgent. [1 ^.j
Oct. 17. 51. The King to Lord Cottington, Master of the Court of Wards.
The cause for the church of Watton, co. Hertford, comes shortly to
be heard before you, between Dr. Halsey, whom "we presented, and
Sir John Boteler, committee of our ward, in whose right we
presented. We were informed that the church suffered much by the
indirect courses held by the Botelers, the patrons, in obtaining leases
of the parsonage house, glebe and tithes, at an under value, of the
incumbents whom they presented, and therefore we resolved to
redeem the church from that pressure, and when the church became
void determined to bestow the same on Dr. Halsey divers months
before our presentation passed. This being the case, you are first
to preserve the rules and orders of your court for our better service,
and, next, if you shall find that such indirect courses have been held
by the patrons, if any advantage has thereby happened to us, you are
not to remit it. \_Minute. f p.^
Oct. 18. 52. George Cotton and Arthur Sandford to the Council. Recite.
Order of Council, on petition of Peter Egerton, calendared under
date of 12th May 1(337, vol. ccclvi. No. 18. The subscribers, two
of the referees appointed under that order, certify that they have
divers times viewed the supposed wastes, and on the last time, being
the 21st of September last, found all things so well repaired as it
is, without just cause of dislike. \_Seal with arms. 1 p."] Under-
written,
52. I. Order of Council. The Lords being satisfied that Peter
Egeiion and Sir James Stonehouse and his lady have
performed what was required, think Sir John Corbet
should rest satisfied, and perform what is required of him.
[Minute. J jo.]
Garden.
Oct. 18. 53. Walter Lord Aston to Sec. Windebank. Upon your acceptance
Mulberry of my suit to his Majesty for your receiving my pension into yotir
care, and the encouragements I have received from you by my
brother, I have depended wholly thereupon. I understood of
your absenting yourself for a time from the court, for which I was
more sorry in the consideration it had to your person than the
prejudice my pretensions received by it. But I have notice that
you have been now at court, and presuming you will lose no time
in my particular, considering the coming of the Queen's Mother,
which will be a busy time, I long to hear some comfort, which I
desire you to understand as not unseasonably importunate, but
rather that I may not be thought negligent in what concerns mj'
fortune and reputation. [1 p.]
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Oct. 18. 54. William Earl of Newcastle to Seo. Windebank. I am glad to
Kichmond. hear by your con of your perfect recovery. I will wait off [sic] you
before "t be long. I made such a suit to his Majesty yesterday as J
believe seldom any doth, which was to take the power of the lieutenancy
of Derbyshire from me, and place it upon my Lord of Devonshire,
which I thought his Majesty granted. I beseech you to speak to
him, and put it in such a way as the bearer, my servant, may effect
it. lip.]
Oct. 18. 55. John Buxton, Sheriff of Norfolk, to Nicholas. Must ever
East Wretham. gratefully acknowledge the gracious acceptance by his Majesty of
his humble and dutiful endeavours. Had he not been encouraged
and honoured beyond his merits, the task of collection of the arrears
would have so far daunted him that he should have distrusted his
spirit and stoutness in the execution of those commands. Upon
his credit, as he is an honest man, he found the work of that
extreme difficulty that had he not been graciously supported he
must have sunk under the burden thereof. He was enforced, with
his daily attendance on the service, to levy by force to that severity
as he is become the most odious despicable man to his country that
can be imagined. He has caused to be paid to the Treasurer of
the Navy 2001. received of King's Lynn. His second payment since
was 400^. levied on the county. The third payment was to the
merchant 5001. more, which he doubts not is paid. Last week he
paid in 200?. more. The residue, not being above 2001., shall be paid
in as fast as he* receives the same, 801. of it being secured by bond
of Stephenson and Keynolds, chief constables of Blofield Hundred,
to be paid on the 27th September, which they have not yet paid in,
but the writer daily expects the same. They have his assistance
and warrants. [1 p.]
Oct. 18. 56. Demands of John Stone, of the Inner Temple, gentleman,
from John Dod, of North Cadbury, Somerset, clerk. There were
several cross accounts and sums claimed to be due to Stone for
the arrears of an annuity, with costs of proceedings in the country,
and of five days before the Council, [f p.}
Oct. 18. 57. See " Eeturns made by the Justices of Peace."
Oct. 19. 58. Sir Humphrey Davenport to Archbishop Laud and Lord Keeper
Coventry. According to your letter of 30th September, I have
caused the postea to be stayed, and for renewing my memory have
conferred with counsel on either side, and remember that the evi-
dence consisted of one only witness on either part, which witness
on the defendant's part being excepted unto, and the plaintiff want-
ing his principal witness, I conceive it fitting that a new trial be
had by way of prohibition upon a libel to be preferred in the Court
Christian by the now^complainant, whereupon the modus decvmandi,
and the rate thereof, may be put in issue, to be tryed by nisi prius
or at some bar in Westminster, as you shall direct. [1 p.]
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Chesterfield.
Oct. 19.
Oct. 19.
New College,
Oxford.
Oct. 20.
Oct. 20.
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5 9.^ James Webster, late under-sheriff of co. Nottingham, to Nicholas.
For collecting the ship-money in Nottinghamshire I took abundance
of pains. The contentious man has complained of me without cause,
and the now high-sheriff, before I attended on him with my witness,
has certified. I entreat your help for procuring a further reference
to him and another gentleman in the county, [^ ^.]
60. List by Sir Jacob Astley " of the arms that I shall now bring
with me to Hull." 4,000 bandoleers, and the same number of swords
and belts, with 2,000 armours for pikemen, — a back, breast plate,
gorget, taces, and head piece — with 2,000 pikes, [f pJ]
61. John Windebank to his father. Sec. Windebank. Solemnly
denies an imputation upon his morality which he understands had
come to his father's ears. [Seal with arms. Lot. 1 p.]
Petition of Eichard Tyder [?], clerk, curate of Stanmore Parva,
alias Whitchurch, Middlesex, to the King. By ancient custom
there has been paid to the curate there one penny out of every
shilling for the yearly value of all unploughed and pasture grounds,
and for about 40 years these curates have enjoyed a dwelling house
near the church, which house Lady Lake not only challenges to be
hers, but has long broken the ancient custom, paying nothing at all
for many hundred of acres of unploughed grounds which she holds.
She has also forbidden the parishioners to pay their wonted dues,
threatening to trouble them if they dare to pay contrary to her
command, so that now, the church being stript of all maintenance,
the service of God is likely to be neglected, and petitioner, with his
wife and children, to be destitute of all harbour. Prays directions
to Archbishop Laud and the Bishop of London to call before them
the said lady, and so to order the matter that petitioner may enjoy
his house without molestation, and may have satisfaction for serving
the cure according to the ancient custom. [Copy. See Vol. cccxxHi.,
p. 328. I p.'] Underwritten,
I. Reference to Archbishop Laud a/nd the Lord Treasurer, to call
the parties before them, and having heard their differences
to determine them as they shall find Jit for relief of the
petitioner. Whitehall, 29th October 1638. [Copy. See
Ibid., p. 329. i p.'\
Lease in reversion for 31 years of the herbage of Mierscoe Park,
CO. Lancaster, to Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, one of the maids of honour
to the Queer, after determination of a lease of 30 years, then in
being, upon the increase of 6Z. to the rmt of 25Z. now paid to his
Majesty. [Docquet.']
The King to the Treasurer and Benchers of the Middle Temple.
Letter on behalf or John Gulston, procured by Sec. Windebank.
[Docquet.']
Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe, for provision of
watching liveries for the captain and yeomen of his Majesty's guard,
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Oct. 20.
Burderop.
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and for the yeomen, grooms, and pages of the King's and Queen's
chambers, robes, and wardrobes, due at Michaelmas last for one year
then ended. IDocquet.}
Licence to Robert Cecil and Philip Cecil, sons of the Earl of
Salisbury, to travel beyond sea, for three years. \_Docqu6t.']
62. WiUiam Calley to Richard Harvey. Authorizes him to sell a
gelding for any price above 201. For my cousin Percy's doctor he is
not like to be sent for now to Lavington, because they have lately
found out one Hort, a blacksmith, that arrogates to himself (as he is
forsooth a seventh son) to heal the evil (King-like), by his only
touch. This fello"w questionless doth his business cheap enough. I
am sorry you said anything to Sergeant Clowes. We must strive
now to let the suit die. Directions respecting various articles of
clothing for himself and three sons. [Seal with arms. 1| ^.]
63. Eliza Countess of Lindsey to Sec. Windebank. My tenant
Boswell acquainting me how much he has been this summer again
molested by Rawson in the possession of those few grounds which
he stands tenant for, ard how much he has had your favour in
forwarding the business against so refractory a fellow, I return my
thanks to you. I desire you would befriend tlie same, " by keeping
him from his freedom " until the coming of my Lord, which I expect
every day. [Seal with arms. | p.]
GL Edward Nicholas [to the Council]. Report upon a reference for
taxing the costs and damages to be aJJowed by Thomas Meriton and
Andrew Kingsley unto Pruddon, bailiff of co. Hertford, for
bringing in ship-money. I think fit that Meriton and Kingsley pay
to Pruddon 4?., whereof 40s. for charges of Pruddon and George
Church, a witness, for two journies from Royston to attend the
Council table, and 40s. for damages to Pruddon for hurts received
from Meriton and Kingsley in the execution of the sheriffs' warrants.
fOct. 20.] 65. Memorandum endorsed by Sec. Windebank, " Propositions
concerning the business of Scotland, delivered to me by bis Majesty
20th. October at Whitehall, 1638." It principally relates to the
transport of troops out of Ireland into Scotland. In Ireland there
are 43 companies of foot, each company consisting at present of 50
soldiers very well exercised. If the King " have adoe " he may
cause the captains make their companies up to 200 apiece which
wiU makeup 8,600 foou. There are powder, munition, and oi-dnance
in that kingdom already, and nine troops of horse, under the com-
mand of the Lord Deputy, Lord Ormond, the Presidents of Con-
naught and Munster, Lords Chichester, Moor, Grandison Dillon, and
Kirkcudbright, which might all be made hundreds. They might be
transported in six or eight hours to any place upon the coast of the
west country of Scotland. " Their stay needs not be long in Scot-
land, for the work wiU be done very shortly, :^or I tMnk there will
■ be no man so mad, when the King's army is in the fields, to hazard
Oct. 20.
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both their life and estate. Albeit there is many will say well to
you now, but when they see an army in the fields they will turn
their coat, and be glad to come into the King [if] they can be
received." The King has two ships in Ireland, the Swallow and a
Whelp, and the Lord Deputy has a fair ship and a pinnace of his own,
and the harbours there have a great many good ships. For victual-
ling, the King may victual at an easy rate. There is abundance of
beef and pork, and pease and butter, half and half, as it is in Eng-
land. The victuals need not be great, for the voyage is but small.
They will have enough, if they have it to their self, on the Scots'
side. " The Irish people will be a fit people for this war, for they are
a light people, and will run well through the bogs and hills." [1 p.']
Oct. 20. 66. Account of Sir "William Russell of ship-money for 1637 ; total
received, 142,297^. 13s, Ad. ; remains 54,116^. 14s. 4d yet unpaid.
[1^.]
Oct. 20. 67. Account of ship-money remaining in the hands of the sherifis ;
total, 5,200?., which, added to the sum received by Sir William
Russell, makes the total collected 147,497^. [1 j3.]
Oct. 20. Certificate of Edward Duke, sheriff of SuflPolk, of returns made
to him of defaulters to the ship-money for 1637. Among the persons
returned are the following : —
Hundred of Wangford, Garrett, the tanner, gone into New Eng-
land, 2s.
The same, Homersfield, John Middleton, the money being demanded, he
said he had no money, whereupon a distress was taken, and his son-in-law,
Sampson, his own son, together with his man-servant, rescued the dis-
tress, 36g.
The same, St. Michael's, George Barrell, gone into New England, 2s.
Hundred of Lothingland, Bradwell, William Ballard, the like, 4s.
Hundred of Blithing, Wrentham, Henry Ghickren, the like, 25s. 10c?.
The same, the parsonage is rated 14s., and since that time the incumbent
was deprived of his living, and is gone into New England.
The same, William Buiy of South Cove, gone to New England, 25s.
Hundred of Loes, Pramlingham, Francis Baylie, gone with his family
to New England, 4s. 4:d..
The same, Swefling, Eobert Bond, hanged, and his goods seized upon,
6s. 4d.
Hundred of Thingoe, Westley, Thomas Godfrey died, with divers of his
household, of the plague, in Bury St. Edmunds, in the time of the sickness
there, 6s. lOi^.
See Case K Bom. Gar. I. No. 7.
Oct. 21. 68. John Nicholas to his son, Edward Nicholas. Mr. Littleton is
desirous of being acquainted with yon. Think of getting the bow-
bearer's place. Sir Charles Herbert and Sir Walter Pye are the
fittest to use in it. I know not how Oldisworth has digested the old
quarrel, else were he the fittest man. I will surrender when you
will. If there be any difficulty in it, the Lady Mary will not be
denied, but get it under his Lordship's hand, if it may be. [If p.]
Oct. 21. 69. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. Capt. Slingsby is safely
Sion. ai-rived in Stokes Bay, and will be with you as soon as wind and
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■weather will permit. The Duke de la Valette, fled out of France, is
landed privately in Cornwall. The King will take no notice of him,
but allows him protection, and to stay in the kingdom, and depart
when he pleases. You see what a number of French daily run
hither, so that if the Court be not Frenchified now, 'twill never be.
Queen-Mother landed on the 18th at Harwich ; the King and Qaeen
go to meet her at a place called Giddy Hall, near Romford, on the
23rd or 24th, and so bring her to St. James's, where she will stay
till we are aweary of her. My Lord [of Northumberland] removes
hence to London sometime next week ; he is free from pain, weak,
but very well. P.S. — Mr. Barlow came not with your packet, as
your letter mentions ; it came by the post. [1 p."]
Oct. 21. 70. Arthur Tench to Nicholas. List of persons removed from
Shrewsbury since the last assessment of ship-money. All the
money the bailiffs have collected, being 3331. 13s., is paid in. The
last sum'(117Z. 13s.) was paid yesterday after the certificate was
made up by Mr. Fenn. l_Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Oct. 22. Warrant to the Great Wardrobe for a livery of 31. 16s. per annum
for Robert Manby, yeoman pricker of the privy harriers in ordinary,
in place of Francis Trumbull, deceased. \_Docquet.']
Oct. 22. Warrant to James Chad wick, steward of the courts of the honour
of Peverell, to put in execution so many courts and privileges as are
contained in divers records of the said honour. [^Docquet]
Oct. 22. The King to the President and Chapter of Lichfield. To elect
Griffin Higgs, D.D., to be Dean of Lichfield. [Bocquet.l
Oct. 22. Warrant to pay 3,000Z. to Edward Manning, out of the revenues
of the Court of Wards, to be employed for cutting a new river from
Longford to his Majesty's house at Hampton Court. [Bocquet.']
Oct. 22. The King to the Vice-Chancellor and University of Cambridge.
To create Tobias Crispe, D.D. [Docquet.J
Oct 22. Petition of Elizabeth Lady Morley and Monteagle, [Henry Lord
Morley and Monteagle], and Charles Parker, son of William, late
Lord Morley and Monteagle, and of the said Elizabeth, to the King.
It pleased his Majesty upon the petition annexed [doubtless the
petition calendared 28th May 1638] to direct the Attorney-General
to prepare a bill to the effect therein desired. Lady Philippa Morley,
wife of petitioner Henry Lord Morley, has obtained a signification of
his Majesty's pleasure that no grant shall pass for cutting off an entail
of lands of the now Lord^Morley in Essex, out of which the said Lady
Morley 's jointure is settled. It appears by several affidavits that the
said Lady Philippa has no jointure in Lord Morley's lands in Essex,
but has a jointure in his lands in co. Lancaster of 800i. per annum,
whereby the said Lady has no cause to hinder the said intended reco-
very, and that it greatly concerns petitioners to make sale of the said
lauds, as well to satisfy your Majesty 600Z. for your forest lands upon
composition, as also by payment of the said Lord's debts the better
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to preserve the rest of his estate. Pray that the said caveat may be
disannulled, and that the Attorney-General may proceed with his
biU. [Copy. See Vol. cccoaxiii. p. 329. | p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Chief Justice and Judges of the Common
Pleas to certify their opinions, Whitehall, 22nd October
1638. [Copy. Ibid., p. 330. i p.]
Oct. 22. Petition of Christopher Phillips, Robert Branthwaite, Abraham
Statham, Christopher Fulwood, John Shuter, William Shuter, and
of the clerk-examiners and registrar of the Court of Star Chamber,
to the King. The Lords of the Treasury, on 10th April 1635, ordered
that 620?. should be paid to petitioners for service done in the great
cause, lately depending in the Star Chamber between your Majesty
and the city of London, which petitioners had dearly earned, and
was a very profitable service, for it brought lands of inheritance to
the value of 10,000Z. a year to the Crown, besides a fine of 70,000?.,
reduced by composition to 12,000?. Your Majesty well approving
of what the Lords had done, by privy seal, dated 30th June 1637,
appointed the 620?. to be paid out of the said fine. Petitioners
having long expected payment accordingly, are of late informed that
your Majesty has granted the whole 12,000?. to the Queen, by which
means petitioners are likely to be utterly deprived of their reward.
Pray that, if the Queen receive the whole 12,000?., petitioners may
have a new privy seal for the pajrment of the said 620?. out of the next
payment of the money coming to your Majesty by the soap business.
[Copy. See Ibid., p. 331. | p.] Underwritten,
I. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure that petitioners shall have a
privy seal as desired, and the Clerk of the Signet is to
prepare a bill for that purpose. [Copy. Ibid., p. 332.
[Oct. 22 ?] Petition of Anthony Tompson, D.D., parson and vicar of Sutton
in Holland, co. Lincoln, to the same. Tithes in kind have been time
out of mind paid out of the marshes there. In 1637, Sir Cornelius
Vermuyden, Henry Deerham, and their tenants carried away all the
tithes of 3,500 acres without making any satisfaction for the tithes.
[Copy. Unfinished. See Ibid., p. 332. i p.]
Oct. 22. 71. Petition of John Williams to Archbishop Laud. Having been
employed by proctors in the Ecclesiastical Court for 12 years, peti-
tioner was last term employed by Edward Clarke, of London, to
execute a process out of the Court of Arches upon Mary Prosser, of
St. Botolph's-without-Bishopsgate, to appear before Sir John Lambe
to answer Clarke in a cause of slander. Petitioner went divers times
to the house-door of Prosser and demanded whether she was within,
but she was denied, notwithstanding petitioner saw her within at
that time. Coming again to Prosser's door on the 11th June last,
petitioner espied Prosser's wife in her husband's shop, and petitioner,
standing at the door, executed the process on her, whereupon, her
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husband has arrested petitioner upon an action of lOOZ., pretending
petitioner came upon his ground, whereas he never was in his house,
nor had any occasion to come there, only to execute the said writ.
Prays order that Prosser and his wife may be attached to answer
their contempt. [| p.] Underwritten,
71. I. Reference to 8vr John Lambe to give the archbishop an
account, or to give petitioner what directions Sir John
shall find fitting. October 22nd, 1638. [1 p.]
Oct. 22. 72. Sec. Windebank to Robert Long. His Majesty being informed
W^Lme'" ^^'^^ ^P^ ^^^ entrusted by the Earl of Lindsey and the rest of the
rury ane. participants and adventurers for draining that level oo take care that
there be always supplies of money for performance of the work, and
that you have power given you to sell the land of such of the partici-
pants as make default of payment of sums taxed upon them for the
charge of the work, in the expedition whereof his Majesty being much
concerned, in regard of the Eight Hundred Fen, and having designed
that revenue to important services, has commanded me to let you
know that he wiU expect a good account of your care herein, so that
his service do not suffer by your remissness ; and therefore, if any of
the sharers be in arrear of their payments, it is his Majesty's pleasure
that you sell their lands without favour or partiality. \_Seal luith
arms. 1 p.]
Oct; 22. 73. The same to the [Lord- Mayor and Aldermen of London].
His Majesty lately recommended to you Thomas Smethwick, of
London, merchant, for the office of garbling and cleansing all spices,
drugs, &c. within the city, not doubting but you would make him a
lease of that place upon reasonable terms. His Majesty finding that
you have not given that regard to his recommendation which he had
reason to expect, has commanded me to signify to you that you hold
Smethwick no longer in expectation, but either bestow a lease upon
him or present to his Majesty your reasons to the contrary. \_Draft.
I p.]
Oct. 22. 74. Sir John Pennington to Sec. Windebank. His Majesty has
The St. Andrew, granted me the duty that arises out of merchandise that goes in and
in the Downs. ^^^ ^f Dover, for repair of the castle of Sandown, which I hold
under his Majesty, after the repair "of Archcliffe Fort, which is almost
finished. My request is that I may have a privy seal for it, whereby
we may get materials ready to go in hand with it next spring, other-
wise it will fall down and endanger the lives of those that live in it.
[^Seal with arms broken. 1 p.]
Oct. 22. 75. John Buxton, Sheriff of Norfolk, to Sir William Le Neve,
East Wretham. Clarencieux King-at-Arms at the Heralds' Office, Paul's Chain. I
implore your assistance to Sir Dudley Carleton or Mr. Nicholas.
Since my letter of the 1 8th instant all the ship-money is come in, or
will be paid this week, excepting some of IQl. or lit., but only 93?.
for Blofield hundred, the chief constables, as I am informed, Rey-
nolds and Stephenson, having entered bond in lOOL to Sir Dudley
E 2
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for payment of it to me on the 27th September last, which they
have not paid. Besides, as I am informed, they have bragged and
boasted of their coming off at the Council Board, and how well they
spoke there, which has retarded all others that were in arrear. My
desire is that you move Sir Dudley or Mr. Nicholas that I may be
exonerated of that money, they having security in their own hands
to secure his Majesty the debt, being responsive [sic] men, and my
hands tied for proceeding against them since there is security
already given. P.S. — The rate for Blofield is 1881. ; they are 931.
[sic] in arrear. [Undorsed by Nicholas. Seal with arms. 1 p.]
76. William Galley to Eichard Harvey. I pray you return my
gelding by this messenger. I am much bound to your master
[Endymion Porter] for his favour to my sister Danvers, but they
have met with a blacksmith (I believe that for ale and spice had
pawned his tools but kept his vice), pretending by his only touch, as
he is a seventh son, to heal the evil, and to him I leave them. [Seal
with arms.
iP-1
Oct. 22.
Woodhall.
Oct. 22.
77. Francis Dorvan to the same. I am glad to hear you are
coming to town. We were in expectation to see my master and
lady some day this week, but now see ourselves frustrated. John
Aldridge, the keeper, desires my master and lady to know that if
they will have some does killed it must be within these seven or
eight days, because the wet weather will make them fall away. Both
Mr. Thomas and Mr. James are in very good health. Mrs. Mary
continues still in her quartan ague, and is very desirous to go to
London if my lady pleases. [1 p.]
78. Bond of Robert Cordell, of Lincoln's Inn, clerk, and Edward
Cordell, citizen and clothworker, of London, to Giles Clotterbook, of
Salisbury, gentleman, in 2il., conditioned for payment of 12^ on
29th September then next. [Seals with crests. 1 p.]
Oct. 22. 79. Dr. Peter Turner to Archbishop Laud. I have published your
Merton College, orders to all the fellows that could be got to meet. Mr. Corbet
desired to be informed what was meant by reverent demeanour at
the entrance and departure out of the choir. I told him I had no
commission to expound, but I made no question he understood your
meaning, that men should conform themselves to the ancient prac-
tice of the Church in bowing their bodies towards the east at their
entrance into the choir, and so at their departure. He demanded
whether this order did amount to a command or no. I told him you
had publicly professed against commanding this. He said he should
interpret it for a command ; but whether he will do so will appear
by his practice, which hitherto has been inconformable. I forbear
entering the orders in the register yet a while, because the sub-
warden has not yet entered any of the college acts since the election
of officers, neither can I guess what space to leave. The articles
against Rawlins were taken out of the ancienter of our two registers,
which begins A.D, 1482, in which the whole process of Archbishop
Oxford.
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Oct. 22.
Oct. 23.
Oct. 23.
liOndoD.
Oct. 23.
Oct. 23.
Winchester.
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Warham is to be found ; from the same book I have transcribed the
enclosed copy. Directs the archbishop's attention to an entry on the
register, by which it appears, concerning Emildon Lease, that the
fellows' share of the fine should be 600/., and the college to have had
whatsoever upon a just valuation might be gotten over and above,
but the college had never a penny. [J p.'] Annexed,
79. I. Articles against Rawlins, warden of Merton, on account
of which he was removed from his wardenship by Arch-
bishop Warham. [Copy. It may be questioned whether
this be the paper enclosed \in the above letter, although
relating to the matter therein mentioned. Latin. 1^ p.]
80. Copies of two presentments made in an Admiralty Court held at
Cley, Norfolk. The former, dated the 31st January 1 637-8, presented
that an ancient channel for ships and boats had been stopped up by
a bank lately made by Sir Henry Calthrop and finished by Philip
Calthrop. The latter, dated this day, presented that Philip Calthrop
still maintained the said bank. [2 pp.]
Grant to Lady Crane for her life of his Majesty's manor-house of
Grafton, co. Northampton, at the yearly rent of 10s., upon surrender
of a former lease for 31 years. [Docquet^
81. WiUiam Clobeiy, Sir William Kussell, Nicholas Crispe, and
three others of the New Barbary Company to Capt. George Carteret,
of the Convertive, at the Crown, in Rochester. We are glad of your
safe return. Deliver to the bearer, Capt. William Geere, 70 bags of
saltpetre, laden by our factors, William Eaton and Benjamin Russell,
at Saphia, and nine chests of sugars, laden at Sallee by Robert Blake,
upon the Convertive; also our letters, if you have any, from
Mr. Blake or our factor. [1 p.]
82. Petition of Thomas CoUeyn, of Little Norton, co. Derby, to
Archbishop Laud. Petitioner, about five years since, married Eliza-
beth Ellis, widow, who, after her intermarriage, lived for some small
time in a peaceable manner with petitioner, but about four years
since she was inveigled by Thomas Wood, her son-in-law, and Henry
Ellis, a kinsman of her former husband, to forsake petitioner, where-
upon she has not only denied to cohabit with him these four years
past, but has purloined so much of petitioner's goods as amounts to
400?., which she, Wood, and Ellis detain, and have let several sums
of money (being the proceeds) out at interest in other men's names,
by reason whereof petitioner is much impoverished. Prays warrant
to apprehend the said Elizabeth, Wood, and Ellis to answer their
doings. [1 p.\ Endorsed,
82. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to take order therein as he
shall find just. 2^rd October 1638. [3 lines.'}
83. Robert Tooker to Nicholas. Introduces the bearer, his son-in-
law, to transact some business connected with the account for ship-
money of the writer as mayor of Winchester last year. Reminds
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Oct. 23.
Leicester.
Oct. 23.
Leicester.
Oct. 24.
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Nicholas that they were once schoolfello'ws and playmates, and that
Nicholas's father lived in the deanery, and Dr. Tooker, the writer's
father, not far from it, and that Nicholas's brother. Dr. Nicholas,
succeeded Dr. Tooker in Dean. [Seal with arms. | ^.]
Funeral certificate by William Eiley, Bluemantle, of Robert Lord
Petre, Baron Petre of Writtle, Essex, who died at West Thorndon
this day, and was buried in an old vault appropriated to his family
in the chancel of the parish church of Ingatestone. He married Mary,
daughter of Anthony Viscount Montague, of Cowdray, Sussex, by
whom he had issue five sons and two daughters, viz., William, the
eldest SOD, then Lord Petre, aged 11 years or thereabouts; John,
second son ; Francis, third son ; Thomas, fourth son ; Anthony, fifth
son ; Mary, eldest daughter ; and Dorothy, second daughter ; both
as yet unmarried. \_See Vol. ccclx.,p. 11. i p-^
84. Reginald Burden to [Sir John Lambe]. Letter of intelligence
in various pending ecclesiastical causes. Mr. Crofts is kept out at
Foston vi et arvnis, and Mr. Thorneton is captain of the company.
Mr. Clayton, of Shawell, is the same man. Since your sentence he
has been at Rugby, and there received the communion at the hands of
Mr. Nalton, parson, of Rugby, standing, and not kneeling ; Mr. Tovey,
rector of Kilmcott [Kimcote], will make it good. William Bale's wench,
for whom he commuted at Harb[orough], viz., Ann Cheese, is come
down gallant, and some say she is married. I have given order to
call her coram in proximo. The sad news of the plague at Leicester
I suppose you have received. My children are all here, and my
wife and other people at Aynho. I am going to fetch her to her
children. When the next courts are passed I resolve to wait on
you. Recommends Mr. Pole, M.A., of St. John's, Cambridge, for
Kibworth school. Of long time he has been belonging to Sir William
Faunt, and Mr. Carter's distressed wife is this Pole's sister. Conceives
that Mr. Crofts may by them have intelligence and much further-
ance in his Foston business. [2 pp.]
85. William Heaward to [the same]. Similar letter. Our courts
are all over. Mr. Noel went presently to London. Mr. Coker set for-
ward this day. Our next court is appointed at Oadby, 9th November.
Hancock has confessed the fact for which he was questioned, and Mr.
Burden has enjoined him penance twice in a sheet, upon one Sunday
and one holiday. Suspicion of the plague at Leicester. Dr. Lake is
in consequence casting about where to get a convenient place in
the country for his office. The writer asks permission to go to
live at Oadby. Complains of Thomas Sargeant, of Melton Mow-
bray, an attorney, who having retained the writer as his proctor
in a cause against Thomas Clowdesley and William Raynes, church-
wardens of that town, after a time retained Mr. Whitehead as his
proctor without paying the writer his fees. [1 p.]
Petition of Peter Richaut, merchant, to the King. Ever since
1621 the King of Spain has been indebted to petitioner 50,000
crowns or thereabouts, part being for 100 pieces of ordnance which
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King James gave leave, for a special favour, to the Conde de Gon-
domar to transport into Portugal for his master's use, and likewise
for money lent here unto D[on] Carlos Coloma, the King's ambas-
sador, and lastly for confiscation in Spain of a ship belongiag to
petitioner, which being unjustly done, he obtained a sentence of
vista and revista in his favour. Of the total debt petitioner is able
to make good proof, and for payment petitioner has ever since 1621
solicited not only himself, but by Lord Cottington, when ambassador
in Spain, and by other men of power, and lastly by sending two of
his sons thither, but has obtained nothing but promises and
delays, and believes that he shall never come to his right except
by his Majesty's royal favour. Prays that being there is now
at Dover or in the Downs certain moneys out of Spain, sent
from the King of Spain's factor or collector into Flanders for
the said King's use, his Majesty will give petitioner leave to
arrest such part of the said moneys as will satisfy the said debt,
and likewise to have his course of law in the Court of Admiralty.
[Copy. See Vol. cccxxiii., p. 330. |- p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to 8ir Henry Marten to certify his Majesty what
course may be taken for satisfaction of this debt. White-
hall, 24<th October 1638. ICopy. Ibid., p. 331. i p.^
Oct. 24. 86. Petition of Dame Mary Bartlett, widow, Allan Boteler, and
Katherine, his wife, administratrix to her late father, Sir Thomas
Bartlett, and divers others of that family, to the Council. About
the 15 th of King James, Sir Thomas Bartlett, being carver ia
ordinary to the late Queen Anne, did, with the expense of all his
estate, amounting to about 40,000?., settle the pin office, and procure
a confirmation thereof from his Majesty for London and three miles
about, and contracted with the company to sell them wire and take
off their pins at certain rates. Sir Thomas dying, John Bartlett,
his son, petitioned for enlarging the grant over England and Wales,
which was referred to Lord Cottington and Sec. Windebank, and
while the cause was in agitation Attorney-General Noy and the
said John Bartlett both died, and one Lydsey, a haberdasher of
small wares, undertook to manage the same as an accountant, but
surreptitiously gained a grant in his own name, and has ever since
enjoyed the same. Pray power to Lord Cottington and Sec. Win-
debank (the former referees) to hear the complaints of petitioners,
and if upon examination they think fit, that a commission may issue,
upon whose certificate the Lords may put an end to these differences.
[1^ p."] Underwritten,
86. 1. Reference to Lord Cottington and Sec. Windebank to pro-
ceed in the examination of the particulars complained of
and to report their opinion'^ to the Board. Star Chamber,
2Uh October 1Q38. [^ p.}
[Oct. 24 ?] 87. Full statement of the case of the above petitioners, drawn up
in 16 numbered- paragraphs. [5 pp."]
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[Oct. 24 ?] 88. Similar statement of objections likely to be made by Lydsey,
with the answers thereto ; part of the same in the handwriting of
Thomas Meautys, and endorsed " Capt. Butler." [If p.]
Oct. 24. 89. Petition of the Churchwardens of the parish of St. Edmund's,
in Salisbury, in behalf of the parish, to Archbishop Laud. Sir
Giles Estcourt being seized in fee simple of the churchyard of the
said parish, and of divers timber trees upon the same, as his lay
inheritance, cut down certain trees upon the said churchyard, where-
upon petitioners were suitors to you to stay Sir Giles from felling any
more of the said trees, which might have been very prejudicial to
the church for want of timber to repair the same. Whei-eupon Sir
Giles not only gave the parish such trees as he had felled, to the
repair of the church, which is in great decay, but also conveyed
the churchyard and the trees upon the same, worth near 2001., to
the use of the parish for ever. Nevertheless, Sir Giles is again
drawn into question for the same matters, but without the privity
of petitioners, who conceive themselves obliged to crave your favour-
able interpretation of his charitable and pious work. [f p.]
Underwritten,
89. 1. Reference to Sir John Lamhe to give the archbishop an
account whether the deed here mentioned be made in such
manner as is fitting for the benefit of ike Ghurcli, October
24!th, 1638. [1 p.} Annexed,
89. II. Copy of chaHer of foundation of the college of St. Edmund,
in Salisbury, by Walter, Bishop of Salisbury ; dated I2th
of the Kalends of March, 1268. \Lat. 2 pp.']
89. III. Particulars of grant of the college of St. Edmund, Salis-
bury, to William Symbarbe [St. Barbe], 5th September,
38th Henry VIII., with reservation of the parsonages of
St. Edmund and St. Martin, in the same city, which
thenceforth were to be presentative. [^ p.]
89. IV. Notes of presentations to St. Edmund's and St. Martin's
above mentioned, from 1556 to 1606. [| p.^
Oct. 25. 90. Petition of Christopher Vernon, one of the secondaries in the
OiEce of the Pipe in the Exchequer, to the King. Petitioner, by the
King's special direction, had of Late, at liis own charge, prosecuted a
biU in the Star Chamber, in tlie name of the Attorney-General,
against the now clerk of the pipe [Sir Henry Croke], for undue pro-
tracting many of the King's most sperate farms and debts, and for ex-
torting from the King's subjects great sums of money by way of fees,
which offences the King had pardoned, but without the said pardon
extending to discharge any debt due. The debts in the schedule
annexed have been, by the pains of petitioner, found out and alleged
in the said bill, and since the stay of proceedings on the said bill
1,136?. 4s., part of the same, has been granted to James Levingston,
one of the grooms of the bedchamber, reserving a fourth part only to
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the King's use. There remains l,ldOl. is. l^d. over and above the
grant to Mr. Levingston. Petitioner sets forth his services, and
prays a grant of the same remainder, and he will, at his own charge,
prosecute for the recovery thereof. [^ p.] Annexed,
90. I. Schedule of the debts charged in the hill in the Star Chamber
against Sir Henry Grolce, principally balances owing
from, sheriffs, and one sum, of 1,1 ZQl. 4s., due from Wil-
liam Viscount Wallingford, and granted to James
Levingston. The whole sum, was 2,326^ 8s. l^d. [ = 2 pp.]
Written under the above petition,
90. II. Reference to the Lord Treasurer to consider the petition
and inform himself of petitioner's service, and to certify
what reward he thinks fit. Whitehall, 25th October 1638.
[Draft, ip.-]
Oct. 25. Warrant to pay 500Z. to Alexander Herriot, his Majesty's jeweller,
for a fair diamond ring facetted. [I)ocquet.]
Oct. 25. Pardon to Robert Parker alias Yeo for horse stealing, whereof he
was convicted in 1624, also of what he had forfeited to the Crown
for the same, and that he shall not be compelled to put in sureties
for good behaviour. [^Docquef]
Oct. 25. 91. Officers of the Mint to the Council. At the last trial of the
The Mint, pix you Were informed how the trial pieces for gold and silver
moneys were dispssed of, and it appearing that the said pieces being
indented and cut into six parts, four of them remained in England,
(viz.) the first in the Exchequer, the second with the warden of the
Mint, the third with the master-workers, and the fourth with the
wardens of the goldsmiths, and two were sent into Scotland, one for
the receipt and the other for the Mint there, that the moneys there
to be coined might agi-ee with the standard of England, and there-
upon you commanded us to make trial how the said moneys did
agree. The assay master has made assays of gold and silver moneys
lately coined at Edinburgh, and finds as follows ; viz., the gold
moneys to be worse than standard at the pound weight one hundred
and twenty grains, and the silver moneys to be worse than standard
at the pound weight three pennyweights, and some of them four
pennyweights and a half. And herewith agrees the report of the assay
master of Goldsmiths' Hall, which moneys, had they been coined
in England, must have been broken as unlawful moneys. [1 p.']
Oct. 25. 92. Sir John Lawrence to Sir John Lambe. Being requested by
IvcT. inhabitants of Norwood to testify my knowledge concerning Robert
Bagly, of Iver, where I live ; he can read very well under a preach-
ing minister, but preacher nor scholar he is none, having never been
at the University nor understanding Latin ; but was my butler, and
being put out of my service, got orders, God knows how. [Seal
with arms. ^ p.]
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Oct. 25. 93. Sir John Jacob to Sir John Lambe. Yesterday a messenger
informed me that Mrs. Baber was taken by a warrant, and was to
be brought into further examination.. I solicit you that if she shall
deserve any punishment she may have it, and so I am sure I shall
have justice, for I know, not whether she be manor woman, and
therefore have received much injury by some knavish combination,
which has so much troubled me that I could not rest without his
Grace's word to take care of my reputation. In her examination
my suit is that my name may not be on the stage, nor myself so
much as named. As you will in this do yourself no wrong, so shall
you do me a greal deal of justice. [1 p.']
Oct. 25. 94 John Newton, Sheriif of co. Montgomery, to .Nicholas. I have
Heyghley. gent 300?. to be paid to Sir William Russell towards ship-money.
It pleased God to visit a great part of the county with the plague,
and three, the greatest, towns, Machynlleth, Llanidloes, and New-
town, and because there were collections for relief of these distressed
parts, these reasons were the only causes of my being so long in
payment of this money. I have entreated Richard Sherer, mer-
chant, to wait upon you and Sir William RusseU, and if you think
the day prescribed for payment too long, I will endeavour to make
a more short return. When this money is received the arrear will
be 64)1., which shall be paid with what speed may be. There be two
of the collectors dead who have 201. in their hands, which I cannot
as yet get from their executors. [1 ^.]
Oct. 25. 95. Notes by Nicholas concerning what was testified before Sir
Dudley Carleton and himself touching the complaint of [John]
Langdon against [Augustine] Dawney, as to retailing tobacco in
the precinct of St. Katherine's. [/See l7th inst., No. 48. 1 p.']
Oct. 25. 96. Extract from the Register of the High Commission Court of
the sentence passed in a cause against the inhabitants of Rodden
alias Royden, co. Somerset. An ancient parochial chapel at Rodden
was, A.D. 1279, annexed to the parish church of Boyton in Wilts,
and at length, through neglect of the times, divine service ceased to
be celebrated there, and the chapel was emploj'ed to profane uses, the
font-stone being sold for money and used as a cheese press, and the
chapel bell sold to Sir John Thynne, grandfather of the then Sir
Thomas, in whose i^house at Longleat, in the east end of a stable, it
then hung. It also appeared that Sir John Danvers, patron of the
rectory of Boyton, in the 20th of Queen Elizabeth, demised the said
chapel, glebe, and tithes to Robert Acourt, grandfather to William
Acourt, the present lessee, for 60 years, if Paul French, B.D., the
then rector of Boyton, should so long live, and that the said chapel
house, glebe, and tithes were at the time of this sentence demised unto
William Acourt by Mr. Mervyn, the then present incumbent of
Boyton, under a yearly rent. The court ordered the inhabitants, at
their own cost, to re-edify the said chapel, and fit it with all things
necessary for divine worship by this day tw;elvemonth, and that a
rate should be levied on the lands in the said hatnlet for that pur-
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pose, and a plot be allotted for a chapel yard ; the chancel to be
repaired by the rector of Boyton, and the inhabitants of Redden to
pay the prosecutor his costs. [7J pp.]
Oct. 25. 97. Similar extract of the sentence in a cause against Nicholas
Slater, of Eoj'den, Essex, yeoman, and Blanche Cowper, wife of
Thomas Cowper, of Limehouse, Middlesex. Defendants being both
married persons had committed adultery together in various places
and on many occasions, and Slater, without licence, like a vagabond
and a mountebank, had wandered up and down the kingdom, pro-
fessing physic and surgery, and carried Blanche about with him
from place to place. Slater was committed close prisoner to New-
gate, and Blanche to the old Bridewell, there to remain during
pleasure, no resort being permitted to Slater under pretence of using
him for physic. They were also added public penance in Ware
and Stepney, and Slater was fined l,000i. and Blanche 100?. to his
Majesty. Slater was also ordered to allow his wife Elizabeth 40
marks alimony per annum, and both defendants were condemned in
costs of suit. [3 pp.}
Oct. 26. Pardon to John Pay, feodary of cos. Salop and Montgomery, of
all offences committed by him in his office and his employments in
the court of wards and liveries. [Bocquet.l
Oct. 26. Grant to Edward Manning in fee farm of the manors of Bradbuiy
and Hilton co. Durham, under 550?. yearly rent. [Bocquet.']
Oct. 26. Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber for payment of 18d.
per diem to Thomas Mellersh, his Majesty's coffer-keeper, for life,
from the decease of Robert Johnson, the late coffer-keeper. [Boc-
quet.']
Oct. 26. 98. Anthony Whalley, Bailiff of St. Katherine's, near the Tower,
and John Leigh to Nicholas. We understand that John Langdon
has made complaint against us about shutting up his house. Some
two years ago, he turning his maid-servant out of doors betwixt nine
and ten of the clock at night, and it being repoited by the neigh-
bours that she had the plague we carried her to him again, and next
morning sent the searchers to cearch her, but Langdon would not
suffer them so to do, whereupon we shut up his doors, as we hope was
lawful. Ys P-]
Oct. 26. 99. Inigo Jones to the Council. According to your order of the
19th inst. concerning the divisions made in several parts of St.
James's field, and a bridge of bricks begun for passage of carts into
the said field, I have spoken with Archibald Lumsdale, the tenant,
and showed him your order for demolishing the bridge, taking away
the rails, and laying plain the ditch, all which he has undertaken
shall be done by Thursday next. [1 p.]
Oct. 26. 100. The same to the same. According to j'-our order of the
21st inst. concerning the buildings of John Ward between Long
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Acre and Covent Garden, I have again viewed the place, and com-
pared it with a plot made by "Ward of the houses he intends to
build. For the entrance into the ground from Long Acre he intends
to make an alley nine feet wide, and to build it overhead 44 feet in
length. Details Ward's plan for the construction of 17 small houses.
One of the ways which he speaks of to be made to go out of this
alley into Covent Garden is througb the garden of Lady Stanhope,
and the other through the gardens of several persons. Whether
the pestering of such places with alleys of mean houses, having but
one way to them and no other way to go out, be against the intention
of the Proclamation for Buildings I leave you to consider. [2 pp.\
Oct. 2 6. 101. Plan of John W^ard's proposed buildings between Long Acre
and Covent Garden referred to in the preceding letter. [1 p.']
Oct. 26. 102. Six receipts for 40s., each being for money paid by the church-
wardens of St. Swithin's, London, to Ambrose Boone, for the use of
Martha Harvie, widow, in part of 32?. 2s. Od. belonging to the widow
but remaining in the hands of the churchwardens. The first receipt is
dated 3rd June 1638, the last this day. [1 p.]
Oct. 26. 103. List of persons certified by the late bailiffs of Shrewsbury as
defaulters to the ship-money. Thirteen had departed the town since
the assessment, two were dead, and 60 were obstinate or poor. [^Under-
written is an affidavit of John Tench, one of the sergeants-at-mace
of the said town, in verification of the list, and that he had endured
many scandalous, opprobrious, and threatening speeches in his
endeavour to collect the amount. =^ip-1
Oct. 26. 104. Report of Capt. William Legge on the condition of the fort
on Holy Island. States the nature and situation of the place, its
importance, the necessity for repairs, and for the payment of the
wages of the garrison, which had been assigned to be paid out of the
revenues of Yorkshire, but cannot be obtained. The estimate for
the repairs made by Sir William Widdrington is nothing amiss
[^i PP-] Annexed,
104. I. Survey of the fort taken by Sir William Widdrington
and Ralph Errington on IQth April 1638, comprising an
estimateofthe sum needful for repairs (totall29L 18s.) and
an CKCount of the ammunition then in the fort. [3 pp."]
Oct. 26. Copy of the same with the survey annexed. [See Vol. cccxcvi.
pp. 25-30. 5J pp.]
Oct. 27. 105. Petition of the Mayor, Bailiffs, and Burgesses of Berwick-upon-
Tweed to the King. Upon information given to your Majesty that
there were certain grounds in possession of Sir James Douglas lying
near the walls of Berwick, into which petitioners had put some
cattle, and had impounded some of the cattle of Sir James Douglas's
tenants th^eof, your Majesty was thereupoij. pleased to signify
that petitioners should forbear such acts till their title to the said
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grounds was made good by due course of law. The ground claimed
by Sir James lies within the old wall of the town, called the Scotch
■wall, and between it and the new wall, and is no parcel of any of
the possessions of Sir James Douglas, but ever since the charter of
King James has been enjoyed by petitioners and their predecessors,
and if Sir James conceives himself to have any right thereto he may
commence suit against petitioners. [1 p.1 Ilndorsed,
105. I. Minute of the wish of his Majesty that petitioners and
Sir James Douglas might in a friendly manner agree
hetxveen themselves, otherwise the latu is open to them.
Whitehall, 27th October 1638. [i p.]
105. ir. Copy of a letter probably suggested to be luritten by the
King to the Mayor and others of Berwick in conformity
with his Majesty's pleasure intimated in No. i. [| ^.]
Oct. 27. 106. Petition of William Flood, vicar of Dorney, co. Buckingham,
to the King. The said vicarage being worth but 25Z. per annum,
and great part thereof consisting of the tithes of coppice woods, which
of late have been grubbed up and converted into arable, petitioner
is altogether disabled to maintain himself and family as becometh
his calling and function, by reason that Sir John Parsons, who has
the impropriate parsonage there, has all the tithe corn out of those
very lands which heretofore paid tithe wood to the vicarage. Prays
reference to Archbishop Laud and others of the Council. [] pi\
Endorsed,
106. I. Reference to the Archbishop, the Lord Keeper, and the
Lord Privy Seal to send for Sir John Parsons and take
some course for relief of petitioner. Whitehall, 27th October
1638. [ip.]
1 06. II. Appointment of the referees to hear the business on the
21st November next. Z\st October 1638. [6 linss.~\
Oct. 27. 107. Petition of Edward Watkins and Thomas Aileway, chief
searchers of the port of London, to the same. Your Majesty granted
petitioners for life the office of chief seai-chers, with all emoluments,
to which office there is an ancient fee belonging, called head-silver,
to be taken of every one that takes [shipping] at the said port. In
i-ecard that head-silver is not in express terms granted to petitioners,
the under-searchers of the port claim the same as their right,
and take the same to the damage of petitioners. Pray a confirmation
of their office of chief searchers, and a grant of the said fee in express
terms. [| p.] Underwntten,
107. I. Reference to Sec. Coke, calling to his assistance the Solicitor-
General, to toJce order for renewing the grant to petitioners
as they shall find agreeable to ancient usage. Whitehall,
27th October 1638. [Slightly damaged. 1 p.]
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1638.
Oct. 27. 108. Ealph Pollard, Mayor of St. Alban's, to the Council. Answer
to the excuses alleged by Sir John Jennings for non-payment of the
ship-money assessed upon him at St. Alban's. The sum rated on
Sir John was assessed in respect of his estate and worth, and not
of the small quantity of land he holds. If the rule pretended by
him, viz. 4s. for every 20 acres of land, were followed at St. Alban's,
he whose revenue is 1,000Z. per annum would be rated at 4s., and the
whole borough would not amount to 101., whereas it is charged at
1201. Sir John's charge of children is the case of most of his
neighbours, who have not a sixth part of his estate, and as to his
occasionally residing elsewhere the writer believes he did it to avoid
the ship-money, being very unwilling thereto and to aU other rates
for his Majesty. [4 p.]
Oct. 27. 109. Petition of John Vuglar, clerk, to Archbishop Laud. By the
malice of some ill-affected persons, petitioner was in 1636 convented
before the Bishop of Exeter and wrongfully accused for a common
drunkard and blasphemer, for which he was suspended ab offi^cio until
upon the certificate of many divines and others he was cleared and re-
stored. Petitioner is now again accused for the same suggested
crimes in the Court of High Commission, being a poor curate and
having a wife and three children depending wholly upon his stipend,
which is but 8Z. per annum. Beseeches the archbishop to dismiss the
cause with some reasonable costs, it being most unjust that petitioner
should twice suffer for one and the same suggestions, [f jp.] Under
written.
109. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to peruse the articles here
tnentioned, and if he find them to he the sarnie for which
petitioner wa^ censured before his ordinary, to see that
the cause be forthwith dismissed. October 27th, 1638.
Oct. 27. 1 10. John Buxton, late sheriff of Norfolk, to Nicholas. I have
East Wretham. paid in this week 300J. more of ship-money in arrear, which will be
repaid by the merchant to Sir WiUiam Russell on "Wednesday
sennight. There remaias now not above llOl. 18s. 7d., whereof there
is 781. due from the hundred of Blofield, the chief constables, of the
said hundred having entered bond to Sir Dudley Carleton to pay in
all arrears on the 27th September last, and yet they are in arrear so
" importunate " a sum, and are so tardy in the service, that they
deserve to be made examples. They are " responsive " men, and able
to satisfy the bond they have entered of 100^. to pay in the money,
which I desire may be accordingly pursued against them. Their
names are Matthew Stephenson and Roger Reynolds, and I desire
that I may be discharged of the 78^. the}' are in arrear ; without
question the moneys may easily be recovered of them upon the bond.
They are such factious, peremptory fellows that their ill example,
besides their persuasions in a secret way, has retarded others from
the execution of the warrants I daily sent out for distress, and
therefore they deserve no favour, and Stephenson more especially has
bragged since his return from the Board that God strengthened him in
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a marvellous maimer, and that he answered boldly and undauntedly for
himself. I have been much perplexed to hear of Ms daily ostentations
in that kind, and am persuaded that such spirits have caused it to
be a "work of such difficulty. Such hundreds as bordered upon
Blofield were so infected by the vicinity that I had more to do to
collect and levy their arrearages than in all the county besides. As for
the 321. 18s. 7^. inarrear of other hundreds I hope to get it in within
this fortnight. [1 ^.]
Oct. 27. 111. Bill of Robert Burgh, upholsterer, for 51, Os. *7d. with receipt
for 4i." in full." [|^.]
Oct. 27. 112. Account by Sir William Russell of arrears of ship-money for
163-5. Received, 2351. 2s. 8d.; remains, 4,745Z. [= 2pp.']
Oct 27. 113. Similar account of arrears for 1636. Received, 143?. 2s. 8d. ;
unpaid, 7,727Z. 13s. 6d. [=2 pp.]
Oct. 27. 114. The like arrears for 1637. Total received, 143,655Z. 6s. Ur,
unpaid, 52,759?. Is. ^sd. By an underwritten note it is stated that
1,127?. 9s. 9c?. had been received since the account was made up.
[ = 2 pp.]
Oct. 27. 115. Account of ship-moneys remaining in the hands of the sheriffs,
4,100?., which added to the sum received by Sir William Russell
made the total collected 148,882?. [1 p.]
■ Oct. 28. 116. Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to Sir John
Whitehall. Pennington. I render you in the name of our association thanks
for the prize you lately sent us, which though she much exceeds the
first estimate of 250?., yet as she appears to be worth only 800?. net,
we are still short of satisfaction for our sufferings from the Dunkirker
almost 3,000?, so that we are forced to desire you to assist us by taking
other of their ships till we are able to gain to such a sum, for which
we conceive you have sufficient warrant. I wonder that having
sent word to your kinsman that the two brace of does you wrote for
should be ready whensoever he required them, that notwithstanding
I hear no more from him. [Seal with arms. | p.]
Oct. 29. Presentation of Morgan Godwyn, LL.D., to the rectory of Llangan,
in diocese of Llandaff, void by death of last incumbent and in his
Majesty's gift hdc vice, by reason of the minority of John Thomas,
his Majesty's ward. [Bocquet]
Oct 29. Cong^ d'elire to the Dean and Chapter of Peterborough, that see
being void by death of the late bishop. [Docquet^^
Oct, 29. Letter to the Dean and Chapter of Peterborough to elect John
Towres, D.D., to be bishop of that see. [Bocquet]
Oct. 29. Grant of a prebend's place in the church of Westminster to Jona-
than Browne, LL.D., during his life, void bj' promotion of Dr.
Towres to the bishopric of Peterborough. [DocqiMt]
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Oct. 29. Grant of a prebend's place in the church of Windsor fo James
Rowlandson, D.D., void by the death of Dr. Sunnybank. [Bocqv^t]
Oct. 29. Grant of the Deanery of Peterborough to Thomas Jackson, D.D.,
void by the promotion of Dr. Towres to the bishopric of Peterborough.
[Doequet]
Oct. 29. 117. Sir William Belasys, Sheriff of co. Durham, to Nicholas. I
Durham, have received a sharp letter from the Council much blaming me for
backwardness in the shipping collection, which I can in no way
amend, for I have not been one week silent, but have still called on
the high constables for effecting thereof, which by them is not yet
done. Before I received this letter from the Council, I had sent up
more than was formerly paid in, 370?., which I hope will be paid to
Sir William Russell before the receipt of this letter, so that there is
not so much " arered " as is pretended. The greatest obstacle of
this collection is occasioned by the coal-owners of Newcastle, whose
coals and keels though I have caused them to be arrested, yet still they
take them away and vend them in the port of Newcastle without
the county, to the great prejudice of the service, [^Margin by
Nicholas : " He should send up the names of those that take away the
heeh ;"] for which cause I entreat you to procure the Lords' letters
to the mayor of Newcastle, without whose assistance tlie keelmen
living there cannot by my officers be arrested. I desire you there-
fore to present my suit to the Lords. \^Seal with crest, f p.]
Oct. 29. 118. Archbishop Laud to the Dean and Chapter of Chester. I
am informed that in your quadrangle or abbey court at Chester
the bishop's house takes up one side of the quadrangle, that an-
other side has in it the dean's house and some buildings for singing
men, that the third side has in it one prebend's house only and
the rest is turned to a malthouse, and that the fourth side (where
the grammar school stood) is turned to a common brewhouse, and
was let into lives by your imworthy predecessors. This malthouse
and brewhouse must by noise, smoke, and filth infinitely annoy
both the bishop's house and your own, and I much wonder that
any men of ordinary discretion should for such a little tri[fling] gain
bring such a mischief (for less it is not) upon the place of their own
dwelling. Hitherto this concerns your predecessors and not your-
selves. That which follows will appear to be j^our own fiiult. Not
long since the brewer died, and though the King's letters were then
come down to you to forbid letting into lives, yet you renewed it
again into three lives for a poor sum of 30?. This was very ill
done, and should his Majesty be made acquainted with it, you would
not be able to answer it. Now I hear the brewer's wife is dead,
and you have given me cause to fear that you will fill up the lease
again with another life, and then there will be no end of this mis-
chief I have therefore moved his Majesty in tliis particular, and he
has required me to lay his commands upon you that you do not
presume to let any part of that court to any other than the prebends
or other necessary members of the church, and that for the present
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you renew neither term of life nor term of years, either to the
brewer or maltster, but that you suffer them to wear out that term
■which they have, and then reserve the place for the use aforesaid.
And you are further, by the same command, to register these letters.
[Draft. Written on the blank leaf of a letter addressed to Arch-
bishop Laud. Seal with arms of the writer of that letter. | p."]
Oct. 29. 119. Sir John Lambe to the Dean and Chapter of Chester. A great
mishap has befallen Mr. Kilvert, and some loss to his Majesty. IJpon
the writ of inquiry for the Bishop of Lincoln's goods and chattels,
Kilvert, with much ado, found out the next advowson of the r[ectory]
of Braunston [Branston], co. Lincoln, which the bishop had bought,
which being wrong returned by the sheriff he took another writ,
and found it again at the value of 100 marks, and this term had
out his writ of vendicioni exponas. These cost him oOl. or 601. in
the charges of the two inquisitions and the writ of vendicioni
exponas, which he had not till Saturday last, before which day the
incumbent died, and now, as I conceive, the King must give it
freely, and so loses 100 marks that it was found at, and Kilvert 501.
or 601. charges and all his pains. Upon search, I find it to be but
181. 17s. lOd. in the King's books, so that I doubt my Lord Keeper
wiU have the benefit of the King's loss and Kilvert's, unless you
can do some favour for Kilvert's clerk. One Rowlett died a
bachelor in Lincolnshire, worth 300?. in goods, besides some lands,
without any kindred. The Queen, as lady of the manor, claims the
land as escheated, and one of her servants has begged the goods,
whicB, as I conceive, do not escheat, but belong to you to dispose of
as ordinary. [Draft. \ p^
Oct. 29. 120. Henry Earl of Stamford to Sir John Lambe. I desire your
Bradgate. favour to acquaint the Archbishop with this relation. About a
fortnight since, as I came from hunting, I heard, not far out of my
way, certain falconers. It being within my royalty I made the
more haste to see who they were, and there I found one parson Smith,
of Swithland, and his company ; he with a hawk upon his fist
and speaking unto his dogs. So I repaired unto him and told him
that I wondered much how he durst be so bold to take his plea-
sure within my royalties, having been often discharged. He an-
swered that the laws of the realm allowed it him, and so long as
the King lived he would take his pastimes at his pleasure. I
replied that wiUnin his own lands and liberties he might do what
he pleased, but he had no property in mine, therefore I discharged
him absolutely. Besides some other unmannerly speeches, he told
me that he would halt there, whereupon I was very much moved
at it, and did make offer to catch off his hawk's neck, but he cast
off his hawk from his fist and bore at me with his other hand, and
so caught hold of my shoulder. I, for my own defence, caught hold
of a riband he wore across his body like a gallant, believing he
might have pulled me off from my horse, but the riband, not owing
any fidelity to his function, brake, and so we parted. I told him
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that I would complain to his Grace ; he replied that he would meet
ine anywhere. I told him that then he must appear in a canonical
garment ; for when we met he had none such upon his body. I
considered that he was a clergyman, and although I was very much
moved and had a good strong hunting pole in my hdnd, yet, re-
.membering his function, I forbore to strike, believing thab his
Grace will consider that there is a distance betwixt so mean a man,
both in learning and gravity, as Smith is, and a peer of the realm.
I beseech you let me lea%'e this business to your care. P.S. — Smith
keeps greyhound, crossbows, guns, and, as I am informed, all sorts
of engines for destroying game. \_Seals ivith crest. 3 pjp?^
Oct. 29. 121. John Windebank to his father Sec. "Windebank. Denies
New College, that he is either married or has been guilty of any act of improper
°^ ' familiarity with either of Dr. Iles's daughters. The occasion of the
rumour is that by reason of his accident of breaking his shoulder
from a tree in [the college ?] garden, and the Bishop of Oxford de-
siring to see him, he made use of the opportunity of going with
the ladies alluded to in their coach. [2 fp?^
Oct. 29. 122. [Dr.j Thomas Reade to his uncle Sec. Windebank. Ne-
New College, gatives the rumour alluded to in the last letter. \Lat. i «.!
Oxford. 1. ■* i J
Oct. 29. 123. Certificate of Thomas Cholmondeley, Sheriff of co. Chester, of
the ship-money levied and paid by that county (total 2,740L) under
the writs for 1637. [2 pp.^
Oct. 30. Warrant to pay 40s. per diem, to Sir Balthazer Gerbier, his
Majesty's resident with the Cardinal Infante in Flanders, for his
entertaiument from 15th September last, and also for payment of his
extraordinary charges allowed by one of the Secretaries of State.
[Docquet^
Oct. 30. 124. Petition of Roger Prosser, joiner, and Mary bis wife, to
Archbishop Laud. John Williams, an informer, a very malicious
and contentious man, oftentimes railed on petitioner, and defamed
him in his trade and struck him, for which petitioner arrested him,
and not for serving a process as he informed the archbishop (see
22tcc^ October, No. 71). Williams removed the suit two several
times, and the Recorder of London had the hearing thereof and
greatly blamed Williams, and referred the matter to the judge of
the Mayor's Court, yet WiUiams removed it from thence into the
King's Bench. Williams formerly got an excommunication against
petitioner's wife unjustly out of the Arches Court of Canterbury,
and put petitioner to great charges, when he had never cited peti-
tioner nor had made oath of it, which because Sir John Lambe put
petitioner Mary to her oath and found out the said Williams's false-
hood, therefore he does them all the mischief he can, and caused
your Grace to send two pursuivants for them, who fetched them out
of their house on Saturday last by violence and keep them prisoners,
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they having four small children, petitioner being very weak, and
his wife great with child again. Pray a reference for hearing the
matter to Sir John Lambe. [| p.'] Underwritten,
124. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe, to give the archbishop^ an
account what he conceives of the truth of the suggestions,
that further order may be taken. October 30th, 1638.
Up-]
Oct. 30. 125. Speech of Dr. [Meric] Casaubon addressed to the Queen-
[16:^8 ?] Mother of France at Canterbury. [1 p.}
Oct. 30. 126. Bill of George Green for 61. IBs., for billets and faggots
supplied to Endymion Porter. [1 p.]
Oct. 31. Grant whereby his Majesty erected an office of surveyor and
sealer of all copper, gUt, or silvered wire thread, spangles, oes, and
other manufactures of copper made in this realm or imported, with
a fee of 2d. per lb. upon disgrossing the wire, except foreign wire
imported, which is to be charged 2d. per lb. upon the sealing or al-
lowance thereof ; and the said office, upon the nomination of Susan
Case, dry-nurse to the royal children, is granted to Gervase Unwin
for 31 years. [Docquet.']
Oct. 31. Minute of warrant of the Commissioners for Saltpetre and Gun-
powder to Robert Smith, messenger. To bring before them Thomas
Rushly, of Uffington, Berks. [See Vol. ccxxii., p. 84. 6 lines.']
Oct. 31. 127. The CouncU to the Justices of Peace of Hants. We are in-
Whitehaii. formed that Anthony Spittle, postmaster of Basingstoke, and
Davis, postmaster of Hartford Bridge, have abused the country
thereabouts and the warrants they received from the Secretaries of
State, for whereas they had warrant only upon extraordinary oc-
casions for his Majesty's service to take up horses, they make it
their ordinary practice for their own private gain to send weekly
for eight or ten horses apiece, and either let them to hire to men
that ride post on their private occasions, or keep them at their inns
to gain by their standing there, or else discharge them for money.
For which abuse we hold it very necessary that there be some
exemplary punishment inflicted on the said postmasters, and there-
fore require you to take examination tliereof, and to certify the same
to this Board, whereupon order shall be taken for reforming the
said abuses. \Gopy. 1 f>.]
[Oct.?] 128. Petition of his Majesty's tenants of the manor ofDacre, in
Cumberland, to the Council. The King and his predecessors for
above 60 years have been seized in right of the Crown of the
manor of Dacre, and petitioners under his Majesty have continued
in peaceable possession, till about a year since John Pattenson,
Robert Harrison, Edmund Sandforth, and others, by what title pe-
titioners know not, riotously entered into the said manor and took
and drove away a great number of petitioners' goods, and some they
starved to death, others they conveyed whither petitioners know
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not, and besides they beat and wounded several of his Majesty's
tenants and committed other outrageous misdemeanours, for which
they stand indicted, to petitioners' damage of above 300Z. Upon
complaint to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington they directed
inquiry by justices of peace of the said county, who certified that
petitioners were damnified 143?. (being much less than they were),
whereupon the said justices were directed to require the delinquents
to make satisfaction, and, if they refused, to bind them to appear
before the justices of assize. The said delinquents refusing, the
latter justices bound tlie only one of them who appeared before them,
to answer before this Board, and granted warrant to apprehend the
others, but they keep themselves so close that they cannot be ap-
prehended. Pray that such rebellious outrages may not be suffered
to go unpunished,' and that petitioners maybe satisfied their damages.
[1^.]
Oct.? 129. [Sec. Windebank to the Judges of the Exchequer.] I sig-
nified to you last term that his Majesty had a particular eye upon
an information exhibited before you by Mr. Attorney-General against
divers merchants and masters of ships for defrauding his Majesty
of his customs upon gold and silver thread imported, to which it
seems several merchants demurred, denying his Majesty's right to
those duties, but that part has been overruled. I am again to put
you in mind of that business, his Majesty expecting your especial
care of it, since his service is as well concerned in that part of the
demurrer yet in question as in that which is already overruled, it
being all one to deny his Majesty the duty as to deny his farmers
the power of suing those who withhold that duty. \Draft, cor-
rected by Sec. Windebank and endorsed " Lady Villiers." | p.]
[Oct.] 130. Schedule of the names of persons behind in ship-money in
various hundreds of co. Hertford, and the reasons why the same is
uncollected. [Slip of parchment. = ^pp.^
[Oct. ?] 131. Account of ship-money resting unpaid in the borough of
Hertford (2i. 4s. 2d.), and similar account for the members of that
borough (in. Is. 8d.). [= i i?.]
Oct. 132. Calculations by Nicholas as to the ship-money assessed on
each county in 1637 in comparison with the amounts charged in the
writs now about to be issued. [3 pp^
Oct. 133. Another similar paper with some additions. [2 pp.\
Oct. 134. Statement of the arrear of money ordered to be paid hy
Sir William Kussell for the office of the Ordnance, upon estimates
of the fleets set forth in 1635, 1636, 1637, and 1638. Total,
25,71 6L 16s. OK l\ p.'\
[Oct.?] 135. Notes by Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey of his "sense
of the cause " between the Earl of Salisbury and Denzell Holies.
He was of opinion that HoUea on appearing before the Council
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should kneel down as a delinquent, and that if he could not satisfy
the Lords better than he did the Lord Chamberlain, the writer, and
his son Maltravers, he should acknowledge his high offence and " be
heartily sorry for it," and desire Lord Salisbury and the Lords in all
humUity to pardon his so presumptuous a fault. If he refuse to do
this, he should be committed until he perform it. [1 p.]
Oct. 136. See " Keturns made by Justices of Peace."
Vol. CCCCI. November 1-14, 1638.
1638.
Nov. 1. 1. James Lord Livingstone, of Almond, to his cousin Thomas
Edinburgh. Livingstone, tailor, in the Strand. I received j'our letters, whereby
you desire those moneys that you became surety for. I having
written sundry times to Quartermaster Younger to pay the same to
you, write to him yourself, and show him of these moneys, together
with such other expenses as you have disbursed upon my affairs.
The time is such that money is hard to be had here. The " plaitt " I
have heard nothing yet of it. Having written to Mr. Thompson I
appointed it to be sent, but have heard nothing, therefore search for
it, otherwise it is like to be lost, and you will find the smart of it,
having written so often and your nephew coming home and would
not send it with him. If you have not yet written to Alexander,
write to him that he may repair to Holland with all expedition.
Things go so uncertain here, that I can write nothing of them to
you until the next occasion. [Endorsed, a raemoranduTn stating
jji'ices of groceries, lip.]
Nov. 1, 2. Richard Bee to [Eichard] Harvey. Sends accounts of his
mistress's last half year's rents [for the manor of Astonj. Has sent
his master's colt by the bearer, and has given him 6s. for his
charges to London. [| p.J
Nov. 1. 3. Account of Richard Poole of saltpetre brought into his Ma-
jesty's stores and delivered to Samuel Cordewell, his Majesty's gun-
powder maker, from 1st May 1638 to this day. Total, 115 lasts
5 cwts. 10 lbs., being 8 lasts and 10 lbs. more than the assigned
proportion. [1 p.]
Nov. I. Sir Arthur Mainwaring and four others to Henry Earl of Holland.
According to your warrant of 4th September last, we have made
our repair to Remnan [Eemenham ?] Park, lying in Fynes bailiwick
within the forest of Windsor, being in the possession of John Lord
Lovelace, and find that 30 acres of coppice wood in the said park
may be conveniently felled this year, so that all the wood felled be
avoided before the fence month, and that it be sufficiently fenced
and so kept according to the assize of the forest. [_Copy. See
Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 33. -f p.] Underwritten,
L Minute of a licence to John Lord Lovelace for selling the said
coppice, lith November 1638. [Copy. Ihid.,p.M. ^jp.]
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Nov. 2. 4. Note by Nicholas of new pewter bought by him this day.
The new service weighed 225 lbs., which was charged at Is. 4S.
per lb., but the seller took off Nicholas's hands an old service which
weighed 186 lbs., and allowed him Is. per lb. for the same. [1 p.]
Nov. 3. Commissioners for Gunpowder to the Master of the Ordnance.
WMtehall. Warrant to deliver 24 barrels of gunpowder at 18d. per lb. to
Godwin Awdry, of Melksham, for replenishing the magazine for
Wilts. [Minute. Book of Warrants for Gunpowder. See Vol, ccclv.,
No.6hp.7. ^p.]
Nov. 3. 5. Petition of Nathaniel Halhed, clerk, to Archbishop Laud.
Time out of mind reasonable means have been allowed the ministers
in divers parishes in co. Warwick for their maintenance, and in
respect of their pains, and likewise allowance has been given for
repairing the churches. But now the means are taken away from
the church, being allowed to the ministers as aforesaid, and also for
repairing the churches, so that the parishioners are enforced to go
unto other parishes to hear the word of God, and the churches are
demolished and fallen to ruin. Prays that he may deliver the
several abuses more at large, as he upon his own knowledge can
relate. [| p-l Underwritten,
5. I. " / desire Sir John Lambe to consider of this petition, and
to inform himself of such other particulars as this bearer
shall relate to hi/in, and let me have an account. W. Cant."
' November 2rd, 1638. \_\ p.l
5. II. Notes by Sir John La/mbe apparently of information com-
Tnunicated by the petitioner, 'ihe church of Hodnel was
stated to be altogether demolished. Sir John Dryden,
Dr. Kingsmill, and Edward Gibbes have the tithes appro-
priate ; the petitioner has a presentation to the rectory or
vicarage. Milcote, Sesencote, and Goldicote, the petitioner
says, are three churches demolished, [^p.]
Nov. 3. 6. Account by Sir William Russell of ship-monej'- for 1637.
Total received, 140,246?. 12s. lid ; unpaid, 50,1 67?. 14s. 9d. By
a note at foot, 850?. appears to have been received after the account
was made out. [=2 pp.']
Nov. 3. 7. Account of ship-money for 1637, levied and remaining in
the hands of sheriffs. Total, 6,100?., which makes the total collected
152,346?. [1 p.}
Nov. 3. 8. Account of ship-money in arrear for 1635. Total, 4,744?.
19s. lid lip.]
[Nov. 3.] 9. Order of making the bill for sheriffs in the Exchequer on the
morrow of All Souls. The proceedings on this occasion are minutely
stated, with some mention of the excuses on account of which a
person named by the judges might be discharged from being put into
thebiU. [lip.]
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[Nov. 3.] 10. List of sheriffs for the various counties in England, probably
the list struck this day in the Exchequer. [1^ p.]
[Nov. 3.] 11. Another list, with various alterations from the preceding ; the
list as finally settled. [1 pj]
[Nov. 4?] 12. Petition of Robert Toomes and Thomas Cowper, bailiffs for col-
lecting ship-money in co. Northampton, to the Council. Petitioners
having been employed by Sir Robert Banaster, late sheriff, distrained
a mare of the Earl of Peterborough, -whereupon William Preston,
steward to the Earl, pursued petitioners with hue and cry, and
caused them to be carried before a justice of peace, who committed
them to gaol (see 10th October last, I^o. 27). Petitioners likewise
distrained two cows of Edmund Farmer, of Dayntrie [Daventry],
CO. Northampton, which Farmer violently took away, and con-
veyed petitioner Toomes before a justice of peace, who bound
him to answer at the next assizes, with many other abuses which
petitioners desire to relate by word of mouth. Pray that some
course may be taken for vacating the bond for their appearance, and
that satisfaction may be given them for their charges and repairing
their credit. [1 p-]
Nov. 4 1.3. Certificates, principally of the said Robert Toomes and Thomas
Cowper, delivered by Sir Robert Banaster, of defaulters to the ship-
money during his shrievalty of co. Northampton. They relate to a
rescue by Thomas Odell, of Desborough ; certificate against Henry
Aspitall and five others of Wellingborough, who said that they
would neither pay nor be distrained ; and the like against Sir William
Willmer, of Seywell, and his people, who refused to allow the bailiffs
to bring out a distress. Sir William saying that, if Sir Robert Ban-
aster should come and distrain himself, he would rescue the cattle.
Nov. 4. 14. Book of notes by Nicholas of various proceedings before the
Council from this day until the 25th inst. They are brief notes, as
(in relation to the last entry) " Sir William Willmer to be sent for."
The several days the business of which is treated of are the 4th, 18th,
20th, 21st, 23rd, and 25th inst. [32 pp., of which only 11 contain
writing.'] -'■'-
Nov. 5. Presentation of Dr. Towres to the rectory of Castor [co. North-
ampton], void by death of the last incumbent and in his Majesty's
gift, pro hoc vice, by reason of the vacancy of the bishopric of
Peterborough. [Docquef]
Nov. 5^ Warrant to pay 7 00^. per diem to Mons. Luc de Fabroni, Knight
and Vicomte of i)ompmart, for the expenses of the Queen-Mother
of France, to commence from the 4th inst. [Bocquet]
Nov. 5. 15. The King to the Sheriff of co. York, the mayor and com-
monalty of the city of York, and the sheriffs of the same city, and
to the municipal authorities of Ripon, Doncaster, Pontefract, Eich-
88
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Westminster.
Nov. 5,
Westminster.
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mond, Leeds, Headon [Hedon], Beverley, Escardeleigh otherwise
Scardburgh, and Kingston-upon-Hull, and to the good men of the
towns of Bridlington, Blyth, Whitby, and Guisborough. Ship-money
writ for two ships of 600 tons and 240 men each, to be ready
equipped at Portsmouth on 1st March next. [^Lat. = 7 pp.]
16. The King to the Sheriffs of Hants, Surrey, and Sussex, and
the corporate authorities of Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester,
Andover, Romsey, Basingstoke, Guildford, Southwark, Kingston-on-
Thames, Eye, Winchelsea, Hasting, Pevensey, Shoreham, Arundel,
Chichester, Seaford, and the good men of Havant, Fareham, the
Isle of Wight, Gatton, Croydon, Reigate, Famham, Bletchingley,
Godalming, Lewes, Brighthelm stone, Midhurst, Horsham, Battle,
and Petworth. For a ship of 400 tons with 160 men, to be ready
at Portsmouth on the 15th March next. [Lat. = 10 pp."]
17. The like to the Mayor, Commonalty, and Citizens of London.
For a ship of 500 tons with 200 men, to be ready at Portsmouth on
15th March next. \_Lat. = 2 pp.}
Petition of James Earl of Carlisle to the King. By letters patent
of the 2nd July in the 3rd year of your reign, your Majesty
granted to the late Earl of Carhsle, petitioner's father, the Island of
St. Christopher, with powers for the government of the plantation
there. Ever since, that and all the other islands so granted have
been quietly governed, and no causes there arising have been ques-
tioned in any of the courts at Westminster, but your Commissioners
for Foreign Plantations have heard all complaints. But now Fitz-
william Gonisby is sued in the King's Bench by Francis Blount, as
administrator to Herbert Blount, for goods that the said Herbert,
by deed of 7th July 1634, gave to the said Conisby. In respect
that the Lord Chief Justice cannot take any notice of the determi-
nation of the said cause in the said island, petitioner prays a
reference to the Commissioners for Foreign Plantations to settle some
fit course in this and all similar causes, and that in the meantime
the cause may be stayed from trial. [See Vol. cccxxiii., p. 333. 1 p.]
Underwritten,
Whitehall, Uh November 1638. [Ihid.,
Nov. 5.
Westminster.
I. Reference as prayed,
p. 334.
iP-1
18. Sir Edward Wardour, Thomas Baldwin, Peter Heywood, and
Henry Lide, Justices of Peace for Westminster, to the Council.
Certify that in obedience to letters of the 17th October con-
cerning enhancing the price of sea coals to higher rates than is
limited, which is l7s. the chaldron in summer, and 19s. in winter,
they have called the wharfingers and others before them, and find
the merchant, the engrosser, and retailer all to be faulty. The
merchant sells to the engrosser his whole ship-load at 191. the
score, but makes his underhand bargain that he shall give him
40s. more in every score for his good will in letting him have
them for his money. The engrosser must have some gains for his
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pains and charges, and the retailer, either by measure or price,
must also make a benefit. For present remedy we hay^e strictly
charged them to be more moderate in their prices, and that for
their own good, lest the trade be taken out of their hands, besides
the punishment which will be inflicted upon such as shall be
offenders. [1 p.] Endorsed,
18. I. The Lords refer it to the justices who made the above certi-
Jicate to cause some further examination to be tahen
concerning the persons in that certificate supposed to be
guilty, and if they find the same proved, they are to
certify the examinations to the Board, Inner Star
Chamber, 7th November 1638. [J p.'\
Nov. 5. 19. Francis Lord Cottington. to Sec. Windebank. The enclosed
paper was found yesterday in Lincoln's Inn by a discreet officer of
the Court of Wards, who gave it to the attorney of that court, and
he brought ifc to me. By some of the orthography, the style, and
the substance, I guess it to be from some Scottish man, and howso-
ever altogether it is foolish and very contemptible, yet am I of
opinion that you should show it his Majesty. I am now so well
again as I shall be able to go to work. \_\ p.'\ Enclosed,
] 9. I. D. D. to his cousin John Hastings, Madrid. To be sealed
and sent in Mr. Withering's packet. Since the last un-
fortunate parliament the kingdom has languished by
Tneans of ravenous projectors. His Majesty has been
very temperate in his person, and most indulgent of his
profit. The Archbishop, who is most in favour, very
painful, and has much subdued the puritan faction upon
a sudden, not without some oppression,, which is tolerable
in state for public example. Feiu of our nobility dare
open their mouths ; an impudent projector is in more
esteem than any of them. The Council are for the most
part novi homines, cond the principal supporters of those
wasps. There is a Spanish faction aynong them, and
such as are acquainted with the Florentine. The ancient
happy government by parliament is altogether despised,
and urged to make against the King's advantage ; indeed
it makes against those that urge it. It is the exchange
where all the kingdom's grievances meet, and if but fre-
quently assembled, though they did little, would be a
sovereign remedy for all enormities ; schismatieal bishops,
corrupt judges, profuse officers, oppression, exacting, pro-
jecting, monopolising, and the like, tuould be easily found
and amended. In the general current of our history the
state of England has succeeded well when the hearts of
the King and subjects have accorded, and the contrary
when they have not. Examples quoted in proof of this
from the time of Hardicanute downwards. " / have had
soma occasions lately into most parts of England, and
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cannot meet threetogether hut two of them, exclai/m bitterly
against the governm,ent, as ready to enterta/in the Turk or
any other as the present, if there were any offer ; nay
some with bitter oaths professing mischief with Felton,
from whose rage God bless his Majesty, who cannot choose
but know these things ; but the misfortune of princes hath
ever been to have more flatterers than honest men near
them, which hath cost them dear. .... Sure you shall
hear great news shortly. You may expect me without
fail about the time mentioned in m,y last letters^ [2 J pp^
Nov. 5. 20. Dr. Thomas lies to Sec. Windebank. That calumnies should be
Christ Church, raised upon young folks in Oxford is not strange ; we that are old
[Oxford], pg^^ hardly escape thenj. But that any should be so impudent as
to carry them to you makes me wonder very much. In Oxford, if
a young man and a maid meet by chance at a friend's house, within
a day or two they shall be contracted, if not married, and beyond
that Eoman who was so fruitful that he had a child within three
months, a strong report here will make them within one month
have a child or two. The slanderous report raised of late upon
your son and my daughter has no other grounds. I cannot find
that ever they saw one another till within this half year, and that
was by chance at a friend's house. Your son, I suppose, has already
given satisfaction to you, and my daughter has cleared herself suffi-
ciently to me, and now I beseech you to make him that first reported
this to you to bring forth his author, and so drive it to the first
head, who by your power might be made to repair their credits and
reputation, whom he has so foully stained. []' ^.]
Nov. 5. 21. Sir John Pennington to Nicholas. Thanks for yours of
The Downs. 28th October. We have had no letters out of Flanders these four-
teen days, but we have got fair weather again, so we expect them
this day. Here has been a great deal of mischief done by the late
foul weather, both in masts, yards, cables, anchors, and boats, besides
the loss of many small vessels, with men and all. My cabinet has
come safe. I hope I shall get some good tobacco and other things
for you shortly, when ships come home ; in the meantime command
me. [_8eal with arms. ] p^
Nov. 5. 22. Certificate of Sir John Mychell, one of the Masters in Chan-
cery, that John "Wray, of Glentworth, co. Lincoln, had that day
taken the oath of allegiance. [^ p^
Nov. 6. 23. Petition of Walter Winchcombe to Archbishop Laud. Peti-
tioner being a man illiterate, and not knowing the crime of incest,
did carnally know Mary Ricketts, his wife's sister's daughter, since
which he has commuted in the Court of Audience and paid 10^., and
since that has been questioned in the Marches [Arches] Court, and
for the same ofience has paid 20?. fine and suffered imprisonment,
and notwithstanding is now questioned in the High Commission,
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because petitioner being ignorant, commuted as for adultery. Prays
dismissal from further trouble. [1 p.] Endorsed,
23. I. Ileference to Sir John Lamhe to consider the petition and
give the archbishop an account before he do anything
therein. November 6th, 1638. [3 lines.]
Nov. 6. 24. Lord Treasurer Juxon and Francis Lord Cottington to Sir
Eobert Pye, Auditor of the Keceipt, the Tellers, aind other officers of
the Exchequer. His Ma-jesty by Privy Seal of this date has com-
manded to be paid unto " Messire Luc de Fabroni, Knt. and Viscount
Dompmart," lOOl. by the day for the expenses of the Queen-Mother
of France, to commence from the 4th inst. Forasmuch as there is
required 3,000?. for making present provisions for the said Queen
Mother, we pray you to pay to the said Luc de Fabroni 3,O0OZ.
by way of advance upon the said 100?. by the day. [ Underwritten
a memorandum of Sir Robert Pye of the payment of the 3,000?.,
and of the way in which it was m,ade up by the several tellers.
Ip.]
Nov. 7. 25. Henry Lide and Peter Heywood, Justices of Peace for West-
minster, to the Council. Certify that Thomas Strode, of Westerham,
Kent, had that day taken the oath of allegiance. [^ p.]
Nov. 7. 26. Certificate of Matthew Francis, Justice of Peace for "West-
minster, that Sir Francis Drake with John Trelawny and William
Morgan, his attendants, had that day taken the oath of allegiance.
[Seal with arms. %p.]
Nov. 7. Grant declaring his Majesty's pleasure that there shall be a High
Steward and Under Steward of Burgeveny [Abergavenny], with a
court leet and court of record for actions under 40s., and his Majesty
incorporates divers of the inhabitants by the name of bailifi" and
burgesses. \_Bocquet.']
Nov. 7. 27. Lawrence Whitaker, George Long, and others, Justices of Peace
for Middlesex, to the Council. Report under an order of reference
of I7th October last, respecting the immoderate price of sea coals.
First, notwithstanding the provision lately made for selling sea
coals from the ships at 17s. or 18s. tbe chaldron, such as bring the
coals from Newcastle take liberty to themselves to sell out of their
ships at what prices they please, which liberty is one of tbe principal
causes of the general enhancing of the price. Secondly, the whar-
fingers and woodmongers pretend that their charges, viz., for metage,
lighterage, wharfage, and carriage, stand them in 2s. the chaldron, but
that charge we find to be borne by the allowance of the over-measure
from the merchant. Thirdly, the wharfingers and others, albeit
they make their provision in summer at the cheapest rates, yet when
the merchants bring in new quantities of coals, or fail to bring
in the same, as by reason of contrary winds has fallen out these
14 weeks past, the retailers sell their coals according to the last
prices in times of scarcity'. Fourthly, the carmen of the city
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challenge to themselves the sole loading and portage of coals landed
■within the city, whereby the prices are much enhanced. Fifthly,
the chandlers and other retailers allege that they sell their coals
only by the peck to the poor sort of householders, and that the
money they receive is in farthing tokens, whereby they lose \2d. in
every 20s. for exchange. Lastly, we conceive that if the coals brought
in be put into a few magazines it will be a means to endear the price.
[2 pix]
Nov. 8. 28. Sec. Windebank to the Clerk of the Signet. To prepare a
Whitehall, bill for granting to William Barclay the office of purveyor of wax
for the Great Seal during his life, with the fee of 360?. per annum ;
also the [office] of chafer of wax, with the fee of 2|d. by the [day],
to take effect after the death of Eobert Thorneton, who now holds
the said offices. [| p."]
Nov. 8. 29. Dr. Thomas Rives to Sec. Windebank. Certifies the state of
Polhill's cause. By virtue of his Majesty's commission of reprisal,
dated 8th November 1C37, Polhillhas taken a ship of the Hollanders
called the Golden Wolf In that commission the Judge of the
Admiralty is required to judge that the ship and goods belong to
the States of Holland or their subjects. Adjudication was prayed
by Polhill, but on the 3rd inst. an allegation was offered on the part of
the Dutch, wherein it is stated that justice was never denied by the
States to Polhill, and that Polhill's loss did not amount to 30,000Z.,
with other points which draw his Majesty's commission into question.
If the judge should admit these allegations, or any other matter
preceding the commission, this could not be done without dishonour
to his Majesty's commission. Moreover, if any allegation should be
admitted, no appeal would lie, because no appeal lies but from a
definitive sentence. What the judge will do is to me unknown ; my
hope is that he will have that respect to his Majesty's honour that
is fitting, and the rather if he be put in mind by you before the
hearing, which will be to-morrow morning. \^Seal ^vitli arms. 1 p.]
Nov. 8. 30. Sir John Pennington to the same. I am informed by Capt.
The St. Andrew, Perceval that you have procured me a privy seal for repairing my
in t e owns, ^^g^jg [Sandown], which I hold under his Majesty. I return you
my thanks, and shall be ready to express it in a more hearty way
when in my power. [1 ^.]
Nov. 8. 31. Thomas Smith to [Sir John Pennington]. I thank you for
Queen Street, letters, and particularly for that of the 3rd, wherein you tax me for
employing Mr. White. The business is for a friend of mine, who
shall pay White whatsoever he shall disburse, if the materials may
be provided without inconvenience, but if there be the least incon-
venience in it, I desire it may be let alone. I have hastened the
sending away your gunner's and surgeon's necessaries, and a letter
from M]-. Taylor. My poor Lord [Northumberland] is much afflicted
with the rumiing gout, but this day the pain is much mitigated.
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Nov. 8. 32. Petition of William Huddleston, of Great Haseley, co. Oxford,
tailor, to Archbishop Laud. Oa Sunday, the 30th September last,
petitioner having received the Holy Communion in his parish church,
and going forth of the chancel door, petitioner was arrested by one
Caterer, a bailiff", at the suit of Luke Tayler of the same parish,
grazier, and Caterer and Tayler most inhumanly abused petitioner,
throwing him down and lying with all their force upon him, and
Tayler beiug reproved by some of the parishioners for so arresting
him at that time and place, made answer, the better day the better
deed. They kept petitioner a prisoner in the church till evening
pra3'er time, without meat or drink, and would not release him until
he had given bond to their content. Tayler being a man of great
estate, and petitioner a very poor man, he desires that Tayler and
Caterer may be called to answer in the High Commission Court ex
officio mero. [| p-l Underwritten,
32. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to consider the petition, and
if he finds the suggestions true, to award an attachment
for the parties complained of, to answer in the High Com-
mission Court. 1638, JS^ov. 8. \_i p.^
Nov. 8. 33. Extract from the Book of Acts of the High Commission of
the sentence given in that court in a cause against Sir Thomas Sack-
ville, of Bibury, co Gloucester. The principal charge against the
defendant was that, in building his new house in Eiburjr, he had
encroached upon the churchyard. The answer was that he had
procured a faculty for what he had done, subject to the conditions
of adding in another place as much land as he had appropriated,
conveying the same to the church, and procuring it to be consecrated.
It further appeared that the land given by Sir Thomas in exchange
was of equal or greater extent than that taken, but that the same
had not been duly conveyed, nor was it consecrated. As to the
consecration, it was allowed that it needed not, the ground given
being but a small portion laid to a far larger consecrated place.
Other charges having failed in proof or being deemed unimportant,
the court required Sir Thomas to make such assurance of the land
given by him in compensation as counsel should advise, and there-
upon discharged him from further attendance. [5^ pp.']
Nov. 9. Petition of Charles Murray, his Majesty's servant, to the Kino-.
Matthew Thimbleby, long since deceased, was at his death seized
in fee of divers lands, part held by knight's service in capite, but in
the office after his death, which was in the 4th of Edward VI., the
finding of that tenure was omitted, to the prejudice of his then
Majesty. Of late time, upon a writ of melius inquire7idum the
tenure is found out, whereby your Majesty is entitled to the mean
rates of the lands for not suing livery by the heir, one third part of
which mean rates is by decree of the Court of Wards to be paid to
your Majesty's use, and the other two parts to be allowed to the
prosecutor of the suit, one John Meredith, according to the custom
of the court. The purchasers of the lands, who are many aud of
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good ability, have since the proving of the tenure put in a plea to
debar both your Majesty and the prosecutor of such benefit as should
redound therebj^, upon pretence that the said mean rates are pardoned
by several pardons of Queen Elizabeth and by that of 21st James I.
Unless the business be carefully followed, not only that benefit tliat
might arise to your Majesty in present, by reason of the said dis-
covery, will be lost, but your Majesty may be much damnified for
the future, in regard the judgment thereof will be a leading case,
and if it should go against your Majesty would be a precedent in
bar of mean rates that may arise upon other lands in like case.
Petitioner prays a grant of the benefits of his Majesty's third part
of the mean rates, and he will at his own charge follow the business
and bring it to the best issue that may be. [Copy. See Vol. cccxxiii.,
p. 334. I p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to Francis Lord Oottington, to certify Ms opinion,
whereupon his Majesty will signify his further pleasure.
Whitehall, 9th November 1638. [Copy. Ibid., p. 335.
Nov. 9. Copy of the said petition and reference. [See Vol. cccciii., p. 3.
I p."] Underwritten,
I. Report of Lord Oottington that the petitioner's request is not
unfit to be granted. 15th Ifovember 16S8, [Copy. Ibid.
II. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure to grant petitioner his desire,
and the Attorney-General is to prepare a bill. Whitehall^
3rd December 1638. [Copy. Ibid. | p.]
Nov. 9. 34. Petition of Richard Goodwin to the Council. Petitioner
being a young scholar and in want, for his relief unadvisedly at-
tempted unlicensed to pass over into Holland, there to live awhile
with a gentleman of his own name ; but being stayed by the searchers
at Gravesend and returned to London, he remains in custody of a
messenger. Beseeches the Lords to take him into their pitiful con-
sideration, as having had no ill intent, either to church or common-
wealth, in his intended journey, but being fatherless and unable to
subsist in that poor estate he was, and being emulous of learning,
he embraced a profier to go to the gentleman before-mentioned and
to read to and write for him, he being weak and sickly, for which
petitioner was promised lOl. a year, his diet, chamber, and the use
of the other's books. Prays pardon and discharge, restoration of
his trunk, and licence to go forward in his journey. [1 p.] En-
dorsed,
34. I. Order for petitioner to attend Sec. Windebank, who is to
give order as he shall think good. Inner Star Chamber,
9th November ] 638. [I p.]
Nov. 9. 35. Sheet of paper prepared for receipt of Luc Vicomte de Fabroni
for l.OOOZ., paid to him under the warrant of the 6th inst. (see No, 24.)
[Incomplete. ^ p."]
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.[Nov. '9.] 36. List of comities and corporations in England and Wales, pre-
pared for calculation of the reduction of the sums to be assessed
upon the counties for ship-money in writs issued this day. The
counties were thrown into groups, each group, instead of as
before in most cases each county, being called upon to supply a ship
or ships. [9 pp-l
Nov. 9. 37. Rough list prepared by Nicholas of all the corporate towns in
England and Wales, with a tabular statement of the sum at which
they had been previously assessed to the ship-money, one third of that
amount, and the sum at which each was to be assessed in the forth-
coming writs. [4 pp.]
Nov. 9. 38. Fair copy of the list last calendared, with the particular sum
assessed upon each town in the ship-money writs issued this day.
[_9pp.]
Nov. 9. 39. The Council to Francis Earl of Cumberland, Sheriff of West-
morland. Instructions for the execution of the writ for ship-money
sent to the Earl, conjointly with similar writs sent to the sheriffs of
Cumberland, Northumberland, and Durham. These four counties
were to raise 2,000^, whereof Westmorland was to furnish 300^..,
Cumberland 300Z., Northumberland 700^., and Durham, with the
coal mines and Gateside [Gateshead], 700/. l_Copy. 9f ppJ]
Nov. 9. 40. Rough draft of the same by Nicholas. [2 pp."]
Nov. 9. 41. The like rough draft of similar letter of the Council to the
Sheriff of Rutland, which co. was assessed with cos. Lincoln and
Leicester to furnish 4,900?., whereof co. Rutland was to bear 350?.,
CO. Lincoln 2,900?., and co. Leicester 1,650?. [If p.j
Nov. 9. 42. The like rough draft of similar letter to the Sheriff of co.
Buckingham, which was assessed with cos. Oxford, Berks, and
Bedford to bear 5,500?., of which co. Buckingham was to bear
1,650?., Berks 1,450?., Oxon 1,300?., Bedford 1,100?. [4^ pp.]
Nov. 9. 43. Another form of the same letter, intended apparently to have
been used on this occasion, but left without the blanks having been
filled up. [13^1?^.]
Nov. 9. 44. Copy of similar letter to the Sheriff of Berks, for levy of the
1,450?. mentioned in the last article but one. [10 pp.]
Nov. 9. The like rough draft of similar letter to the Mayor and Sheriffs of
Bristol, assessed with cos. Dorset and Somerset to levy 4,800?.,
whereof the city and county of the city of Bristol were to bear 250?.,
Dorset 1,750?., and Somerset 2,800?. [Begins on the back of the
last page of the article No. 42 of this Vol. 1 1 p.]
, Nov.. 9... - 45. Full copy of the same.. [6| pp.J
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Nov. 9. 46. The Council to the Sheriff of co. Cambridge, assessed with cos.
Huntingdon and Northampton to levy 4,200i., whereof co. Cam-
bridge to bear 1,300Z., Huntingdon 750Z., and Northampton 2,1 50Z.
Nov. 9. 47. The same to the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London, Similar
letter for levy of 5,500Z. [5| ppl]
Nov. 9. 48. The same to the Sheriff of Middlesex, assessed with co. Hert-
Whitehaii. ford to levy 3,300^., whereof Middlesex to bear 1,800/!. including
350L to be assessed on Westminster, and co. Hertford l,500i.
ICopy. 18^ pp.]
Nov. 9. 49. Order of the Court of Exchequer. The court was informed,
on the motion of Mr. Lenthall, that a fine of 501. was on the 21st
June 1632 imposed by the High Commissioners on Ralph Grafton,
of St. Michael, Cornhill, upholsterer, and was certified to this court,
whereupon process was awarded and the said Grafton committed to
the Fleet, where he long remained a prisoner. On the 14th June
last, on Mr. Lenthall's motion, it was ordered that Grafton, putting
in security to render his body again to the Fleet on the morrow of
St. Martin, should be at liberty in the meantime. Now in respect
of the infirmity of the said Grafton, and his urgent occasions, a
similar order is made for his being at liberty until the Octave of
the Purification in next Hilary term. [3| pp.^
Nov. 10. Petition of George Hooker to the King. Petitioner was deputy
receiver to the late Queen Anne, your Majesty's mother, under the
Earl of Totness, for many years. After her decease. King James, in
consideration of his faithful service, bestowed upon him during life
a pension of iOOl. per annum. But petitioner, by reason of long
sickness, not being able himself to solicit for payment of his pension
nor for other moneys due to him, there is now in arrear of the
pension 1,800^., as also 1,600?. laid out by petitioner about your
Majesty's park, garden, and walks at Nonsuch. Petitioner being
very old and infirm, much decayed in his estate, and greatly indebted,
beseeches your Majesty to give order for payment of the moneys
due to him as aforesaid. [_Copy. Vol. cccxxiii., p. 335. |- p.]
Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer, who is to take petitioner into
consideration, and give him, satisfaction as soon as his
Majesty's more pressing affairs will permit him. White-
hall, 10th November ']6S8. [Copy. Ibid., p. 3S6. ^ p.]
^ov. 10. 60. Bishop Morton, of Durham, and Sir John Fenwick to the
Council. By order of 27th June last, you required us to call all
parties before us touching a damage of 94?. 15s. supposed to be done
by Robert Anderson to the master and owners of the Margaret, of
Yarmouth, by the sale of 75 chaldrons of unmerchantable sea coals,
and return certificate by this day. The said Anderson showed us
the said order, but it pleased God to visit Sir John Fenwick with a
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Nov. 10.
From my
lodging.
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Exeter Palace.
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long and dangerous sickness, and yet not perfectly recovered, so that
we could not meet to execute the said order within the time limited.
[Ip.]
51. Sir Thomas "Walsingham, Vice-Admiral of Kent, to Nicholas.
In obedience to letter of the 9th of June last, be pleased from me
to certify that I have accounted and have paid in all the money to
the Admiralty OflBce which I have received since the death of the
last Lord Admiral until October 1637, since which time until
April last I have nothing to account for. Mr. Wyan, the registrar,
knoweth this to be true. [1 pj]
52. John Weston to Sir John Lambe. My low and dangerous
condition has not only hindered me waiting on you, but also pre-
vented my attendance on my church and parish, but I have now
obtained some liberty, and shall perform all double diligence in my
place, only my request is that you would pass by these stays occa-
sioned through ray deep extremities. There is one Jones has got a
sequestration on ray tithes for 160?. I am raost unjustly dealt with
by him. I owe him not half the moneys he claims. I beseech you
to stay payment till it appear before the Lord Privy Seal what I
owe him, in whose court he is to give an account. Mr. Willett I
owe not a penny for serving of my cure ; he was employed by
Mr. Walker, my curate, who says he has fully satisfied him. I am
indebted to St. Paul's church three year's' pay, which is Ql. ; I beseech
you let that be paid in the first place. [1 ^.]
53. Bishop Hall, of Exeter, to Archbishop Laud. Gives an account
of a lamentable accident which happened in the church of Withy-
combe, on Sunday, October 21st last. The people wei-e assembled for
evening prayer, and were singing the psalm in the midst of divine
service, when there brake out a thunder-clap and lightning which
entered the chui'ch "like the fire and wind that come out of the
mouth of a discharged cannon, which bears down before it those
that are within the air of it. This blow of lightning killed three
outright." Mr. Hill, sitting above in the church, next to the wall,
had his head divided in the midst. Instantly it flew to the other
side, and killed one that sate quite opposite, and grazed upon the
wall close by him. One it killed in the way. Besides which three,
none were slain. At the same instant it struck down a pinnacle of the
steeple, and beat it down into the church, and shattered the church,
so as both stones and timber (good store) fell down among the people.
There were many hurt, some 18 as they guessed dangerously, and of
those which were scorched and (as it were) blasted with the light-
ning, they supposed there were fourscore. The minister either feU
or was stricken down as the rest were, in his pew. A kinswoman
of his, who sat in a seat not far from his, was pitifully scorched ; her
gown, two waistcoats, and her other garments burnt upon her back.
There were no less than 300 people in the church. There were
divers strange circumstances (especially in the fall of the pinnacle
and other stones and timber) which you may be pleased to receive
13.
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Nov. 10.
Nov. 10.
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from the relation of Mr. Dove, brother-in-law to my Lord of Ely,
who was lately an eye-witness thereof. [Seal with arms. 2§ pp."]
Henry Earl of Holland to the Verderors, Foresters, and Eegarders
of the forest of Rockingham, co. Northampton. Suit has been made
by Sir Christopher Hatton to grant him licence for feUing a grove
or coppice of his, known as Hassell's Coppice, in Corby Woods and
walk within the forest of Rockingham. You are to certify how
many acres the said coppice contains, and whether the same may
be felled this year, without destruction of the vert or prejudice to
his Majesty's game. [Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. S2. § p.]
54. Account of the way in which 3,000?. to be paid this day for
drainage works is to be proportioned upon 18 shares, at the rate of
166?. 13s. id. per share. Earl of Lindsey, 6661. 13s. M ; Earl of
Dorset, 333Z. 6s. 8d.; Lord Willoughby, 383?. 6s. Sd.; Peregrine
Bertie, 166?. 13s. id. ; Sir Edward Heron, 333?. 6s. 8c?. ; Sir William
KiUigrew, 833?. 6s. 8c?.; Sir Thomas Stafford, 166?. 13s. 4c?.; Sir
Francis Godolphin, 166?. 13s. 4<d. [| p.']
55. Receipt of Michael Tarleton, servant to Philip Mainwaring,
sheriff of co. Chester, for a letter addressed to his master by the
Council, sent with the writ for ship-money. [| p.]
56. Account by Sir William Russell of sbip-money for 1637.
Total received, 150,411?. 12s. lie?. ; unpaid, 46,002?. 14s. 9d. [1 p.]
57. Account of ship-money for 1637, levied and in the hands ot
the sheriffs. Total 4,400?., which, with the sum received by Sir
William Russell, makes 154,811?. collected. [1 p.]
58. Order of the King in Council. Upon information against
George Walker, clerk, wherein he was charged to have delivered in
a sermon preached the 4th October last, things tending to faction
and disobedience to authority, and upon hearing Walker's answer,
and perusal of such passages in the said sermon as were found in
writing under his own hand, it was ordered that Walker should be
committed close prisoner to a messenger's custody, and that the
Attorney-General and Solicitor-General should cause such proceeding
to be had against Walker as they should find cause. And whereas
the clerk of the Council had, by warrant from the Board, seized
other writings containing notes of sermons prqiached at other times
by this Walker, it was ordered that the perusal of them should be
recommended to the Dean of St. Paul's, Dr. Mumford, and Dr. King.
Lastly, his Majesty signified that Archbishop Laud should cause
Walker to be suspended from his ministerial function, and should
nominate another person to discharge the cure, with allowance out
of the profits of the parsonage. [1 J p.] Underwritten,
58. I. Archbishop Laud to Sir John Lambe. You are to take
order for the suspension of Oeorge Walker, clerk, tam ab
officio quam beneficio, and appoint some able person to
discharge this cure, and proportion him, such allowance
as you shall think fitting. November 19?^, 1638. [|- p^
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59. Resolutions of the Committee of Council of War. It is very
requisite that before any levies of men be made for an army some
course may be taken for taking off all such projects as yield his
Majesty no considerable profit and are grievous to his subjects, as
particularly concerning cottagers, fines of sheriffs who sell offices,
sole exportation of butter, sealing of reels, imposition on iron, taking
bonds concerning venison and partridges, sealing butter casks, sealing
buttons, licensing coaches, bricks, hats, baronets of Nova Scotia,
sealing linen and bone lace, of all which the Lords resolved to speak
with the King for better preparing the hearts and affections of his
Majesty's subjects to serve his Majesty in a business of so great
importance. {Draft, f ^.]
Nov. 1 1 . Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcv., p. 49. 1 p.]
Nov. 11.
Bishop
Auckland.
60. Bishop Morton, of Durham, to Sir Henry Vane, Comptroller
of the Household. Foresight of your much employment in these
busy times has caused me to be silent a long time, as loath to im-
portune you unseasonably in behalf of our people, surcharged with
payments for his Majesty's carriages. The outcries of those who
hitherto want their payment will not suffer me longer to be silent,
but earnestly to beseech you to commiserate their case. The North
Riding of Yorkshire, after their own promises, many orders from the
Council, and some collection made in Richmondshire, still forbear,
and have indeed denied to perform any assistance unto us, so that I
can conceive no hope of relief of this poor county except the jus-
tices of the said riding may be more absolutely commanded to sub-
mit themselves to a proportionable payment; or, because, the
exception taken by them is that any such burden should be singly
put upon them of that riding, therefore the Council will be pleased
to order the other two ridings to join in contribution, the rather for
that they can pretend that they were specially at charges for his
Majjesty's carriages to the manor at York ; or, lastly, that his
Majesty would provide them a relief by some other means. [Seal
with arms. 1 ^.]
61. Francis Turner to [Sir John Lambe]. The repairs of Oadby
chancel were at a stay for want of proper lathes, not procurable at
Leicester. The sickness of Leicester. Reports on various matters
relating to change of tenants, sale of stock, and other business con-
nected with the management of Sir John's property in that place.
Disorders in the waste or open fields, which require a court for their
settlement. [ 1 i^ P-]
Receipt of William Lyngwood for a letter from the Council,
directed to Sir WilHam Wiseman, sheriff of Essex, sent with the
writ for ship-money. [See No. 55 of this Volume. 4 lines.']
Nov. 12. 62. Dr. Peter Turner to Archbishop Laud. Reports the contents of
Merton College, various entries on the old register of Merton College, especially of
rn^ft^,.^ 1 jg^^g^g Qf Archbishop Parker, evidencing the authority -wrhicU he
exercised as visitor , of thfr college, all . which are submitted to the
G 2
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Oadby.
Nov. 11.
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archbishop with the writer's view of their application to the questions
arising out of his recent visitation. [1^ p.]
Nov. 12. 63. Edward Nicholas to [Sec. Windebank ?]. I send you a col-
Westminster, lection of the resolutions of the committee [of the Council of War]
from the time that I attended the same, and likewise the proportion
of munition for Newcastle ; that for Hull is with Mr. Comptroller.
There were directions given to the Master of the Ordnance to order
Capt. Legge to view the castle of Holy Island, and to certify the state
thereof!, which certificate is not yet returned. I also send you an
estimate from the Officers of the Ordnaaice of the charge of arms
wanting for completing 12,000 foot and 400 horse. After this day
I shall be out of physic and ready to attend you. [1 p.J
Nov. 12. 04. John Windebank to his father, Sec. Windebank. The secre-
New College, tary's letters have deeply affected him, and he pledges himself to
Oxford. p^y £^ttejition to the kind and fatherly counsel which they contain.
Nov. 12. 63. Funeral certificate by William Ryley, Bluemantle, of Sir John
Lawrence, of Chelsea, Middlesex, and of Delaford, in Iver, Bucks,
who died this day, and was buried in a chapel appropriated to his
family in Chelsea church. He married Grissell, daughter and one
of the co-heirs of Jervas Gibbons, of Benenden, Kent, and left issue
at his death three sons : — 1 , John ; 2, Robert ; 3, Henry ; and three
daughters : — 1, Anne ; 2, Frances ; 3, Grissell. l_I>raft. | p.']
Nov. 12. 66. Richard Plummer to [Sir John Lambe]. Reports progress
Evington. made in plotting forth Sir John's land at Oadby. The freeholders,
except Smalley and West, are all willing. The rest will take three
acres for a yard land, and will keep that enclosed all the year.
Wishes to know if Sir John concurs in that arrangement. If so,
when it is all set out he will send Sir John a map of their plot.
Mr. Rolfe is arrested and taken to Warwick gaol. [1 p.]
Nov. 13. 67. William Cox to [Sir John Lambe ?]. Mr. Hulse, minister of
Harborough. Great Bowden, received a letter last week from a student in Christ
Church, in Oxford, who lately spoke with the dean of that house
concerning the churchyards and Easter ofierings of St. Mary's and
Great Bowden, which Mr. Jackson enjoys, and the dean certified him
that all the three cures belonging to the impropriation of Great
Bowden were augmented by himself and the canons, but as yet we
have not received any more than our usual stipends, he 20Z. per annum,
and myself 161. per annum, which makes us think that Mr. Jack-
son has swallowed up our augmentation in the churchyards and
Easter oflFerings. We beseech you to afford us your advice what we
had best do. Of late Mr. Pentfloe and Mr. Jackson are grown very
intimate, which makes us suspect that they conceal and Jackson
enjoys that which should belong to us. [| p.]
Nov. 13. 68. Petition of Elizabeth Staple, of St. Giles-in-the-Fields, to
Archbishop Laud. Petitioner being fellow-servant in house with
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George Harris, of St. Andrew's, Holborn, he contracted himself
with petitioner in way of marriage, and afterwards, by his impor-
tunity, petitioner being a weak young woman, yielded to his desires.
Since which time Harris refuses to perform his promise, and hides
himself in obscure places about London, and will be presently gone
beyond sea, to the utter undoing of petitioner. Prays an attachment
for apprehending Harris, and detaining him until he marry peti-
tioner, or give bond to answer her in legal course. [^ p-^ Under-
written,
68. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe to taJce order as he shall find
fitting. Fovember 12th, 1638. [^ p.]
Nov. 13. 69. Petition of William Brenton to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner
was bound upon a voyage for the East Indies, and left his wife suffi-
cient means to keep her in his absence, yet she has lewdly spent
petitioner's whole estate, and has lived in adultery, having two
children unlawfully born, the one by James Lee, the other by James
Write. Petitioner desiring to be divorced, she, by the advice of her
proctor, wages law with him to his utter undoing, having 2s. a week
allowed her by the judge of the court, to be paid by petitioner,
which he is nowise able to pay, she having consumed all his estate ;
yet, for non-payment thereof, he is in danger of being excommunicate.
Prays order that he may be divorced according to law. [| ^.]
Underwritten,
69. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to give the archbishop an
account what he conceives of the suggestions. November
13^^,1638. [i^,]
Nov. 13. 70. Receipt of Henry Kyme and Nicholas Goldsborough, deputy
clerks of the check, for 63 letters from the Council, sent with the
writs for ship-money to sheriifs of England and Wales. [1 ^.]
Nov. 13. 71. Answer of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London to his
Majesty's letters touching the office of Garbler. Long before his
Majesty's letters, the committee authorized by the city, granted to
Roger Hatton, then present garbler, a new lease, to commence after
the former, for 21 years. The city are tied to make good the said
new lease. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebank, " Lord Mayor's answer
to the desi/re of Mr. Smethwick." | p.]
Nov. 14. Petition of William Abell, Alderman of London, and the rest of
the Farmers of the 40s. per ton oif wines, to the King. Petitioners
despatched many able vintners to the outports and inland towns,
with letters of the Council recommending a conformity in all mer-
chants and retailers of wines to the city of London in their trade,
to which most of them have subu)itted and subscribed, as'well to the
payment of the 40s. duty as otherwise. Pray for a proclamation that
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merchants of the outports, before they deliver the -wines they sell,
shall hereafter take the duty of 40s. [Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 1.
i p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Attorney-General to prepare the proclamation
prayed for if petitioners make it appear that the inlamd
vintners have consented to a conformity with London.
Whitehall, IMh November 16S8. [Copy. Ibid. ^ p.]
Nov. 14. 72. Bri[an?] Crowther, late Sheriff of co. Eadnor, to the Council.
Knighton. According to letter of the 31st October 1637, with the approbation
of Evan Davies, former sheriff of the county, about June last I
directed my warrant to Lewis Meredith, bailiff of Presteigne, for col-
lecting 121. 8s. lOd. due by the said borough, being the residue of
the ship-money remaining in the county unpaid by the former sheriff,
which sum he could not collect by reason of the plague, which con-
tinued there for two years together, and did not cease tiU about the
latter end of April last. Since granting the said warrant I have
divers times demanded receipt of the sum therein mentioned, which
the bailiff nevertheless neglects, alleging the poverty of the in-
habitants in respect of the long continuance of the said infection.
[Seal with arms. 1 p^
Nov. 14. 73. Edward Earl of Dorset to Sec. Windebank. His Majesty is
pleased, on Sunday next, to hear the business between Capt. Crispe
and his adversaries, and that Sir Henry Marten have notice to
attend also. [| p.]
Nov. 14. 74. Petition of Thomas Warner, D.D., parson of Balsham, co.
Cambridge, and the churchwardens and parishioners there, to Arch-
bishop Laud. Robert Cockerton, of that parish, for four or five
years past, has been divers times presented for crimes of ecclesiastical
cognizance, and especially for his carriage in the church, disturbing
divine service at such time as he was excommunicated. From some
of these presentments he has appealed to the Arches, and cited the
churchwardens, the cause depending there almost two years, and for
some other like offeiices he is now questioned in the High Commis-
sion Court. But Cockerton continues still in his contemptuous
courses, inasmuch as the whole parish is much disturbed therewith,
and notwithstanding he was published excommunicate, yet upon
Sunday the 9th September, and also the 23rd, he came and sat down
in the church just at the time of morning prayer, and though the
minister and churchwardens desired him to go forth, yet he would
not, but said he had the King's authority to go anywhere, and he
would obey no excommunication, nor would absent himself, but
continued talking lewdly and loudly in the church, railing at the
churchwardens, and protesting that as he had done that day he
would do every day, and so no service was said ; and he has divers
times since continued such his disturbance. Petitioners desire an
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attachment against him ex officio for his appearance in the High
Commission Court. [1 ^.] Endorsed,
74. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe to take order for an attach-
ment ; " hut whether the husimess shall he followed ex
o^axo or otherwise, I refer it to his consideration ; how-
ever, I think the abuse not to he suffered. W. Cant."
November lUh, 1638. [J p.]
75. Edward Nicholas to Sir John Pennington. I wrote not to
you last week, for that I was by an indisposition of health forced
to take physic and to forbear writing. We have received sad news
of the defeat of the Prince Palatine's army at their first entrance into
action. The Palsgrave hardly escaped by swimming over a river ;
his brother (Prince Eobert) is taken prisoner, and since dead of his
many wounds, having fought very bravely, and (as the Gazette
says) like a lion. Lord Graven and divers other principal com-
manders are also made prisoners. Some say that Brissac is either
relieved or the siege removed, but this I believe to be only a rumour
raised by the popish party. Mr. Kirkham, Clerk of the Signet, is
dead, and Mr. Warwick, the Lord Treasurer's secretary, yesterday
sworn in his place. We hear of the loss of near 30 sail of Hollanders
and other vessels in the TasseU [Texel ?] during the last great storm,
amongst which there were two ships that had 2,000 chests of sugar,
and others laden with pepper, and two or three which were richly
laden and outward bound for the West Indies worth near 100,000?.
Monday last Mr. Herbert Price was married to Mrs. Arren, one of
the maids of honour, whom the King gave in marriage. The writs
for the ship-money are most of them delivered, but there is a little
more than a third part demanded of the sum formerly paid by the
counties; I wish it may be well paid. It is said the affairs in
Scotland are likely to have a quiet issue ; Wednesday next is the
day of the Assembly's meeting in Scotland. My Lord Chamberlain
has been sick, but is well recovered. The King has made an appoint-
ment to go next week to Newmarket, but it is thought it will
hardly hold. My Lord Admiral has relapsed into the gout, but is
now pretty well recovered, though very weak in his feet. The
Queen-Mother has an allowance from the King of 3,000L a month
and the Duchess of Chevereux is allowed by the King 210J. a week,
as I hear. \^Seal with arms. 2 pp."]
76. Thomas Smith to the same. My Lord [the Earl of North-
umberland] is so well recovered that he has the use of both his
hands, and with this you see that of one of them ; yet he is not
able to walk, the gout has so debilitated his nerves. Sir Jacob
Astley has been with the King, and his patent is di-awing for the
castles at Plymouth. The Scotch are as insolent as ever, and now
we think how to curb them. Capt. Hall has been as high as
Humber mouth, but a storm, wherein he was four days, has forced
him into Harwich, whither we have sent to him to put the arms
into some fit vessel and to send them to Hull, and himself to come
in with the old leaky, rotten Adventure to Chatham. [1 jj.]
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Nov. 14. 77. Separate examinations of Thomas Wetterall, of Westminster,
lighterman ; Anthony Penistone ; Thomas West, of St. Martin's-in-
the-Fields, woodmonger ; Henry Allen, of Southwark ; John Col-
borne, of Eotherhithe, Surrey, mariner ; and Andrew Walker, taken
before Peter Heywood and Henry Lide, justices of peace for West-
minster, in conformity with the directions of the Council calendared
under date of the 5th inst., No. 18. i. All the said persons exa-
mined proved the purchase of sea-coals at the price of 211. a score,
that is, 20 chaldrons, and were accordingly bound over to appear
before the Council on the Wednesday then next. [ = 2 pp.^
Nov. 14. 78. Note by Thomas Panson, under-sheriff of co. Lancaster, con-
cerning the remainder of the ship-moneys for that county. 60Z.
remained in the hands of John Claiton, one of the high constables of
the hundred of Blackburn, he having gone out of the county, and
could not be gotten to his account. The corporation of Wigan was
all behind ; the inhabitants had denied the payment, but now have
given directions to one Pilkingtou, who is now in town, for payment.
(Several whole townships were as yet all behind. In some cases
their goods had been distrained and bonds taken for payment, in
others their goods remained unsold. The sheriff' hoped to make a
good account by next term. [1 p.']
Nov. 14. Sir Lewis Watson and Charles Cockayne, vergers of the bailiwicks
of Eockingham and Brigstock in the forest of Rockingham, co.
Northampton^ to Henry Earl of Holland. Certificate that Hassell's
Coppice, belonging to Sir Christopher Hatton, might be felled this
year without destri^ction of the vert or prejudice to the game.
{Latin. . Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 35. f pl\
jggg Vol. CCCCII., November 15-30, 1638.
Nov. 15. 1. Reginald Burdyn to Sir John Lambe. Reports various matters
Leicester, connected with the proceedings and profits of Ecclesiastical Courts
in the Archdeaconry of Leicester. He has begun a book for contri-
butions to St. Paul's, whereto divers of the clergy have subscribed,
but others have not yet done it. Prays Sir John to write a word or
two to that purpose which"' ma^ be read at this next visitation.
" Mr. Crofts on Sunday last did read prayers and preach at Foston
without disturbance, and by my direction he hath insinuated with
' young Carter's widow, and from her he hath gotten divers papers
which were in her husband's study which may avail him much in
that bu.siness. He stayeth here to gain what he can out of the
woman, now that he hath her on a fair advantage, and intendeth to
set forward on Monday next for London. Mr. Coker hath gotten Sir
William [Faunt's] title for a friend of his, and doth intend to follow it
against Mr. Crofts, but I suppose that he may be taken off." Smart
and Hunt are willing to have Mr. Staresmore to be curate at
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Fleckney, upon your approbation, and are content to pay him 20
marks per annum out of the impropriate tithes, only they stick at
the house, which they claim as part of their purchase. My advice is
that he do not at present meddle with the house at all, for it is
litigious, and most ruinous. For him to turn tenant to them for
the house upon any terms may be in prejudice of the church right.
[3 pp.]
Nov. 15. 2. Alexander Davison, mayor, and eight others of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, to Thomas Eiddell, " at Mr. Scargell's over against the Sun
Tavern in Holborn, near Chancery Lane end." Hope you have
received our answer touching Sir Robert Heath's business and the
ship-money. We have been at excessive charges in repairing our
walls, gates, portcullises, and doing other things directed by the
gentleman sent hither by Captain Legge ; the truth is, our daily
charge is so great, the town in so much debt, and the revenues so
small by occasion of the small trade of ships, that we run still
further and further in debt. What charges we have been at already
we are content to bear, but if we shall be put to any new charges
neither the common purse nor our particulars are able to bear it.
P.S. —The fall of the windows will cost us about 1,200/. [Seal with
device. 1 p."]
Nov. 15. 3. Extract from the Book of Acts of the Court of High Commis-
sion respecting the sentence therein given against Theodore Morris,
of Kefenheir, in the parish of Llanrhaiadr-jmmochnant, co. Denbigh.
John Williams, being vicar of Llanrhaiadr, Theodore Morris, a
parishioner, and Thomas Evans, curate of the said parish for nine
years, on Midsummer Eve, 1635, Morris caused Evans to be arrested
in the churchyard as he was coming from evening prayer, and then
and there struck him two or three blows with a cudgel, and likewise
struck the said curate's wife, beating her to the ground and breaking
her head, and also struck the said John Williams. Morris was pro-
nounced to have incurred the sentence of excommunication, was
fined 2001. to the King, enjoined to make a public submission, con-
demned in costs of suit, and committed to prison until he gave bond
with sureties for performance of this order, [3 J pp.]
Nov. 16. 4. Sir John Lenthall, Daniel Featlej, and John Jowles, Justices of
Southwark. Peace for Surrey, to the Council. According to order of the 7th inst.
we have taken farther examinations concerning enhancing the prices
of sea coals, and those w;hom we conceive to be delinquents we have
bound over to appear beforg you by recognizances which we present,
together with their examinations. There are retailers of sea-coals
by the peck and half bushel to the poor at 8d. per bushel, which
comes to 24s. the chaldron, which we conceive to be a great abuse.
[Seal iinth arms. 1 p-l Enclosed,
4. 1. Separate examinations of William Bavin, of St. Olave's, South-
wark, timberman, John Alsey, of St. Saviour's, South-
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warh, tanner, AnnGoge, of St. Saviowr's, widow, Henry
Allen, of Bcmkside, woodmonger, also of Jonas Ja/mes,
Roger Oalcott, and George Sawes. [3 pp-l
4. II. Recognizances of William Bavin, George Howes, Ann Goge,
Robert Jewell, and Thomas Broad i/n 1001. each, con-
ditioned for their appearance before the Gouncil on
Wednesday then next. 16 November 1638. [26 lA/nes on
parchment^
Nov. 16. 5. Edward Nicholas to Dr. Young, Dean of Winchester. Observa-
tion of your justice and goodness makes me confident of success in a
suit to you on behalf of niy nephew, John Ryves, whose case is this :
Francis Ryves, of Horsebridge, Hants, in March 1636, by his will
having given to the heirs of the Humbers (his wife's kindred) all
his land, he gave his lease of the farm of Horsebridge to his right
heir, who is my said nephew, after the death of his wife, whom he
made his sole executrix. Mrs. Ryves, widow of the said Francis, to
frustrate my kinsman, labours to surrender the old lease, in which
there are about 18 years to run, and to take a new from you and
the chapter of Winchester, she being an old and sickly woman. My
suit is, that she be not admitted to renew the lease. Some friends
of Mrs. Ryves endeavour to get a command to you in his Majesty's-
name. I am confident his Majesty, being truly informed, will not
give any such order. If you shall receive any such signification of
his Majesty's pleasure, I will use means to satisfy his Majesty of the
truth of the business. [Draft. 2|- pp^
Nov. 16. 6. Anthony Cade to Sir John Lambe, Dr. Duck, and Dr. Farmery.
Biilesdon. In respect of vay age and disability to serve the cure in my vicarage
of BUlesdon, I made a resignation thereof into the archbishop's
hands, but finding myself unable to depart thence in the winter, I
thought good to recall it tiU the spring. The benefice having been
pronounced void before my revocation came to the court, I am
content the resignation shall stand in force, and institution be
granted to him to whom it belongs. [^ p.'\
Nov. 16. Certificate of William Ryley, Bluemantle, that Edward Cecil,
Viscount Wimbledon, and Baron Putney, died this day at his house
at Wimbledon. He married three wives. 1. Theodotia, of the
house of Lord Noel, by the mother of the house of Lord Harrington,
who died at Utrecht, by whom he had issue four daughters, viz.,
Dorothy, yet unmarried ; Albinia, married to Sir Christopher Wray,
of Barlings Abbey, co. Lincoln ; Elizabeth, married to Francis Lord
Willoughby, of Parham ; Frances, married to James Fiennes, son and
heir apparent to Viscount Say and Sele. Lord Wimbledon's second
wife was Diana Drury, of Hawstead, Suffolk, by the mother descended
from the families of the Dukes of Buckingham and Stafford, and
one of the coheirs of Sir Robert Drury, of Hawstead, by whom Lord
Wimbledon had issue one daughter, named Anne, who died an
infant. Lord Wimbledon's third wife was Sophia, daughter of Sir
Edward Zouch, of Woking, Surrey, by whom he had one son.
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Algernon, -who died an infant. His Lordship followed the wars in
the Netherlands thirty-five years, and was colonel of the English
horse at the battle of Newport in Flanders. On his return he was
made " Governor of State and War,'' Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, and
captain and governor of Portsmouth. [Copy. See Vol. ccclx., p. 13,
HP-]
Nov. 16. 7. Certificate of Thomas KeveU, clerk of the Fleet, that Philip
"LeMeete." Kjievett was committed to that prison on the 26th April 1637 by
[Fleet Prison.] ^^^ Barons of the Exchequer 'in execution for lOOl. debt and 20s.
damages at the suit of Edward Thorogood. [J p.]
Nov. 17. 8. Affidavit of Nicholas Judd, of Wymondham, Norfolk, gentle-
man, aged 80 years or thereabouts. In the town and countj'^ wherein
he dwells he has lands of the yearly value of 100 marks and up-
wards, all which lands are in his own possession and his farmers
under him, and are free from incumbrance. He has other lands in
the said county which he lets to his farmers for the yearly rent of
31Z. and somewhat above, which he has for term of his life, [| p.]
Nov. 17. 9. Account by Sir William Kussell of ship-money for 1637. Total
received, 1.52,737Z. 18s. 5d.'; remaining, 43,676Z. 14s. 3d [=2 pp.]
Nov. 17. 10. Account of ship-money levied and in the sheriffs' hands, total
3,900?., which with the 152,737Z. paid to Sir William EusseU makes
156,637Z. collected, being 26,485Z. less than was p%id in on the 18th
November 1637. [1 p.}
Nov. 17. 11- List of 21 grants of offices and monopolies which are to be
considered of by the judges. [| p.]
Nov. 18. 12. Francis Turner to Sir John Lambe. I was with the minister
Oadby.' of Stoton [Stoughton]. His answer is that Sir Henry Beaumont
was at Mr. Hawford's house at Wistow, and he being gone to London,
Sir Henry proffered Mrs. Hawford so much money as the party pro-
mised, but she refused to take it. I told those tenants of yours that
hold land of other men your will as in your letter. Mr. Rolfe lies in
gaol for want of money. The sickness increases at Leicester. We
want instructions for the grass lands. Much oppression in the fields
with horses and sheep by the freeholders, to the great hurt of your
poor tenants. [1 p.']
[Nov. 18 ?] 13. William Plummer and six others, tenants of Sir John Lambe,
to Sir John Lambe. We are informed by Goodman Turner that
none of your tenants shall occupy other lands besides your own.
We have taken lands of other men, because our livings are so small
that they neither yield us sufficient provision for our teams or for
our families, but if you think fit to add to our Uvings we will pre-
sently yield up what we hold of others. [1 p.]
Nov. 19. 14. John Windebank to his father Sec. Windebank. Knows not
New College, whether more to admire his clemency towards the writer or his
Oxford. affection. He has not merely given testimony to the writer's inno-
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cency in his letters, but by his gifts. If he had not possessed a father
as pious as prudent, he might have perished guiltless, but unheard,
under the contumely of that most lying rumour. Nothing pained
him so much as his father's anxiety, [Xaf. 1 p."]
Nov. 19. 15. Minute of proceedings at a meeting of divers Lords Lieu-
Whitehall, tenants, as well members of the Council Board as others, and
the Earl of Newport, Master of the Ordnance, being by his Ma-
jesty's command assembled in the Council Chamber. The Earl
of Arundel, Earl Marshal, by direction of bis Majesty, declared
to the Lords his Majesty's pleasure in divers particulars, amongst
which the making choice of patterns of arms for horse and foot was
of principal consideration, to the end that according to those patterns
the armourers might supply monthly such arms as they could. Sir
John Heydon, the Lieutenant, and other Officers of the Ordnance,
together with Sir Jacob Astley and Sir Thomas Morton, were called
• in and consulted, and the armourers having brought patterns and
represented that according to those patterns they were able to make
every month either 800 footmen's armours, 80 cuirassiers, or 400
arquebusiers, it was resolved that the Earl of Newport with the
Lieutenant and other Officers of the Ordnance, Sir Jacob Astley,
and Sir Thomas Morton should make choice of patterns and
make proof of their temper and goodness, and that the arms by
them chosen should be patterns as well for fashion as goodness in
supplying arms de futuro to his Majesty or his subjects, at the
rates covenanted by indenture made between his Majesty and the
Company of Armourers. But in regard the armourers objected that
since the said indenture the price of iron was much risen, viz., from
20 marks to 201. the ton, whereby they were disabled to perform
their said contract, besides that, as they alleged, the iron now com-
monly made was not so good and serviceable as heretofore, it was
thought fit that the armourers should be furnished with iron ready
made into plates out of his Majesty's works at reasonable prices ; and
the Earl of Newport was to inform himself from the Officers of the
Ordnance, and to certify the usual prices. [1| p.]
Nov. 19. 16. Copy of the same, but with the date of "December 1638"
erroneously given to it by Nicholas. [1| p.]
Nov. 19. 17. Draft of the same. [Sj)^'-]
Nov. 19. 18. Information of Eichard Skilling and John Peters, of Dunning-
ton, and Thomas Hawson, of Swineshead, both in co. Lincoln,
together with two other labourers. Being all of us lock spitting and
lining out some drains in the Eight Hundred fen, in his Majesty's
proportion, there came to us three men on horseback, viz., John
Dutfyn the younger, of Swineshead, yeoman, Thomas Gladwin, and
Thomas Heynswoith, of Sutterton, husbandmen, who uttered these
words, viz., "Must we suffer the fens to be taken away in this
order ? We are assured the King knows not of it, and we must
come and batter you all out of the fen." One of us answered that they
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three could not do it. They replied if one town could not do it, they
would bring three or four towns more. We then told them we were
poor men, and laboured hard for our livings. They answered that
the great ones who set us on work hid themselves that they could
not see them in the fen, and therefore they would be sure to batter
us. [1 p.]
Nov. 19. Henry Earl of Holland to the Keeper and Verderors of the forest
Whitehall, of Rockingham co. Northampton. Eecites certificate of Sir Lewis
"Watson and Charles Cockayne relating to felling Hassell's coppice.
belonging to Sir Christopher Hatton, calendared under date of the
14th November inst., and gives license in accordance therewith.
\_Latin. Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv. p. 35. J p."]
Nov. 19. Petition of John EUiot to Henry Earl of Holland, Chief Justice
of the Forests. Petitioner has been convicted for carrying stolen
venison to London, for dressing it in his house, and for receiving
the skins of four does brought to him by a notorious malefactor,
contrary to the laws of the forest, for which offences he stands com-
mitted to prison and fiued. He is very sorrowful, and a very poor man
with many children, as is well known to the inhabitants of Windsor,
and is altogether unable to pay the said fine, and prays the Earl to
remit his fine and order his enlargement. [Copy. Ibid. p. 28. |- p.]
Underwritten,
1. Upon certificate of petitioner's poverty I am content to reduce
his fine to 40s., upon payment whereof and bond given
for his good behaviour, before Sir Arthur Mainwaring,
let the keeper of the prison set him at liberty. 19th No-
vember \Q'6S. [Copy. See Ibid, i p-l
Nov. 19. Petition of Herman Rogers, of Farnborough, Hants, to the same.
Petitioner is a poor man in lamentable distress ; has a wife and
seven children ; has had great loss by fire ; one of his children is a
cripple, and his father, who is blind, wholly lieth upon him. Has
been twice imprisoned for this fault, and in his present durance is
ready to starve, as are his children at home. Is 30^. in debt and
has no means but his labour. Never committed any offence against
his Majesty's game but only one, and has no way to pay his fine nor
fees of imprisonment. Prays enlargement. [_Copy. See Ibid.,
p. 29. 1 p.J Underwritten,
I. Answer of Lord Holland. I am, content to reduce his fine
to 51., which being paid and bond given for his good
" abearance " towards the forest, the keeper of the prison
is to set him at liberty. \9th November 1639. [Copy.
Ibid., p. 30. 5 p.] Written in the margin,
II. Henry Earl of Holland to John Keeling. Let this petitioner s
fine be reduced to hi. This shall be your warrant for so
doing, and for his discharge. 2lst November 1639.
[Copy. Ibid., p. 29. k P-l
no
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Nov. 20.
Nov. 20.
Nov. 20.
Fenton.
Nov. 20.
Office of
Ordnance.
Nov. 20.
Whitehall.
Nov. 20.
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19. Petition of Elizabeth Lady Morley, Hemy Lord Morley and
Monteagle, and Charles Parker, son of William, late Lord Morley
and Monteagle, and of the said Lady Elizabeth, [to the King].
Upon your Majesty's former directions to the Judges of the Common
Pleas {see 22nd October last), they have certified their opinion,
I whereby there appears no just cause to hinder the recovery desired.
Lord Morley has no other end in this suit but to pay his debt to your
Majesty and other his debts. Pray absolute direction to Mr. At-
torney-General to proceed with his bill. [Copy. J p ]
Underwritten,
19. I. Direction to the Attorney-General as prayed. Whitehall,
20th November 1638. [Underwritten anre notes of some
amendments to be made in the petition of these parties,
calendared 28th May last. ^ p.]
20. Further informations and examinations, some taken the l7th
inst., and one this day, respecting the price of sea-coals. The exami-
nants were Thomas Turner, of St. Saviour's, Southwark, woodmonger ;
Elizabeth Jackson, of St. George's, Southwark, widow ; Kobert Jewell,
one of the churchwardens of St. George's ; and Giles Bagg, of Queen-
hithe, woodmonger. The examinations were taken by Sir John
Lenthall and Sir Edward Bromfield, justices of peace for Surrey.
21. Sir Francis Thomhaugh, late Sheriff of co. Nottingham, to
Nicholas. I have paid more ship-money than I have received, and
for the remainder, the greatest part is in the chief constables' hands.
I must earnestly entreat you to be a petitioner for me to the
Council, to give me time for payment of the money till Candlemas
term, in which time I fear not to be provided. [| p.J
22. Officers of Ordnance to the Commissioners for Saltpetre
and Gunpowder. We have examined our accounts, and find that
Mr. Cordewell, his Majesty's gunpowder-maker, has brought into the
magazine of London, from 7th November 1637 to 16th November
last, 200 lasts of gunpowder. There wants, to make up his full
proportion for the second year of his contract, 40 lasts, viz., 20 lasts
for each of the months of September and October last. [1 p.]
23. Order of the Committee of the Council of War. There are
fees paid out of the Exchequer to many gunners, who do no service
nor are of ability nor in readiness to attend. It was ordered that
the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington should take order that no
gunner be henceforth paid but such as give attendance and bring
certificate under the hand of the Master of the Ordnance. [Draft.
24. Petition of Elizabeth, wife of Arthur Clark, to Archbishop
Laud. Arthur Clark is behind one quarter's alimony, and has pe-
titioned that further alimony may be respited until Lady Day next.
Petitioner has had divers hearings before Sir John Lambe and
Dr. Wood, and Dr. Wood finding that petitioner brought to the said
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Arthur Clark 601. per annum and BOOL in money, and that he had
spent a great part of his own estate, and had forced petitioner to sell
201. per annum of the land she brought, it was ordered that she
should be allowed 251. per annum, to be paid quarterly, and for the said
Clark's non-payment thereof the last quarter he stands committed.
Petitioner prays that he may pay her alimony as ordered. He has
received the rents for that quarter, and petitioner is in great want,
and being an aged woman, and wanting friends, cannot subsist
without it, and his cruelty is such, and his life so vicious, as pe-
titioner dare not cohabit with him. [| p.'] Underwritten,
24. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe to do what he shall find
Atting for relief of petitioner. Lambeth, November 20th,
1638. lip.]
Nov. 20. 25. Bond of John Southwood and William Melyn, both of London,
and also of WiUiam Kogers, all merchants, to the King in 1,000^.,
conditioned that Southwood should not send beyond seas, to be
transported from hence, any man that is not really his factor or
servant for the trade of merchandizing, without special leave of
his Majesty. [1 p-l
Nov. 20. 26. Dr. William Lewis to Archbishop Laud. This day, after corn-
Winchester, munication of your letters touching the sending up of the statutes,
Mr. Dean desired to know our resolutions about his choices, and
the officers of their copyholds which were refused them last
audit. The Dean's claim was ultimately refased, and he expressed
his determination to bring it before his Majesty ; we implore your
favour that his Majesty may be rightly informed, and that we may
be heard before we be commanded. Mr. Lany will advertise
Mr. DeU of some few slips in the statutes, and we are doubtful
about the place which is assigned to the archdeacons. The doubt
turns on which stall was intended by the " remotest ;" reckoning
one way it indicated the seats appropriated to the mayor and his
brethren, and on the other those for the judges when they come.
Others are suggested, but Mr. Dean has lately brought the gentle-
women unto them, an arrangement which this church never saw
before, aprons instead of surplices. [2 pp.]
Nov. 20. Petition of Eichard Norfolk, coppice-keeper in the Forest of
Whittlewood, to Henry Earl of Holland. Petitioner is jointly
presented, with the woodwards and preservators, and with John
Horton and William Burt, coppice-keepers in the said forest, for
defections in the hedges of the wood called Chamber Sale, and a fine
of lOl. is imposed upon petitioner. Pleads in excuse that the coppice
was near six years' growth ere petitioner had anything to do therein,
and the harms thereto were done before petitioner was coppice-
keeper, and that Carter had taken away nuie oaks, whereof he is
presented by petitioner, Horton being the coppice-keeper and peti-
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tioner but his servant. Prays remittal of the fine. [Copy. See
Vol. ccdxxxiv., p. 30. 1 p.] Underwritten,
I. Henry Earl of Holland to John Keeling. Let petitioner's fine
be reduced to 41., and upon payment let him be discharged.
20th November IGS8. [Copy. Ibid., p. SI. i p.]
[Nov. 21 ?] 27. Petition of Thomas Flower to the Council. On complaint of
William Birkhead, minister, against petitioner, for not delivering
six trees out of Askham Wood, co. Nottingham, to repair his barn,
you sent a warrant by a messenger above 100 miles for petitioner's
appearance, which was performed on New Year's Day to his ex-
ceeding charge before and since. As also heretofore you commanded
petitioner's appearance in March 1628, when he attended above a
month without being called, or to this day ever knowing the offence
or his accuser, in which time of petitioner's absence Birkhead re-
ported him a traitor, and was a close actor in this abuse, for by that
means he felled trees and carried away six load of them, which
since he has sold, broken hedges, and turned out cattle on peti-
tioner's ground. Upon which, as also his falsifying his first warrant
from the archbishop, and the second warrant from the commissioners
being delivered by a mean man of no credit, petitioner for the present
refused the delivery of the remainder of the wood until better in-
formation. Prays to be admitted to further proof, [f- p.]
Nov. 21.
Inner Star
Chamber.
28. The Council to all Mayors, Customers, Searchers, and others.
Licence for St. John Thompson, of Crawley, co. Bedford, gentleman,
to go beyond seas and remain there for three years, for bettering
his knowledge in the languages, fee, provided he repair not to Rome
without special licence. You are to permit him to embark with
his two servants. [Seal of the Council attached, 1 p.J
Nov. 21. Nicholas to the Sheriff of Cumberland. By slip of the writer
Westminster, there are some mistakes in the writs for Cumberland and the city
of Carlisle, and in the letters of instructions from the Council Board
relative to ship-money. Prays him to return the same. \_Copy.
Nicholases Letter Booh, Lorn. James I., Vol. ccxix., p. 173.]
Nov. 21.
Queen Street.
29. Thomas
not signing a
sends back again
Smith to Sir John Pennington. Prays pardon for
letter which had been returned and which he now
Will be careful to follow the directions in one of
Pennington's of the 16th inst., especially as to Mainwaring and
Price. This week he expects the remainder of the convoy money,
as Mr. Turner has promised, and then the Lord Admiral will pro-
ceed to the dividend, which being done Pennington shall have an
account thereof. There is a rumour in court that one of his Majesty's
ships shall go very shortly to Spain to carry over a present from the
Queen for the Queen of Spain. I made Mr. Taylor acquainted with
your receipt of his letter, and of your intention to send your man
hither ; nevertheless, another letter of his, out of fear the other might
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be miscarried, is enclosed. Lord Wimbledon died on Thursday last.
I do not hear that his command at Portsmouth is yet disposed of.
The Spanish Ambassador was robbed last night of all his church plate.
The thieves are not heard of. We speak much of preparation for war,
raising regiments, fortifying towns toward the north, &c. P.S. —
My Lord's [the Earl of Northumberland's] pains ebb and flow some-
times very ill, this running gout does so afflict him ; but now he is
upon his legs, and we have good hopes of his speedy amendment.
Nov. 22. Grant to Gabriel Bridges, vicar of Thorpe Mandeville, co. North-
ampton, of the rectory of the same church, to hold to him and his
successors in free alms. The rectory and vicarage are united, and
his Majesty's tenths and first fruits are reserved. [BocqiMf]
Nov. 22. SO, Petition of Elizabeth Glover, wife of Matthew Glover, to
Archbishop Laud. Petitioner has been married these 18 years, and
has had 10 children, whereof there is but one living. Her
husband being a man of a most deboist, dissolute, and wicked life,
has ofiFered petitioner most cruel outrages, in nailing her foot to the
ground, and at the same time breaking a staff upon her, bruising her
head, insomuch that a piece of her skull has been taken out, cutting
her face, bruising her ribs, insomuch that she has been enforced to
go on crutches, besides other unsupportable wrongs, which she is
able to prove. And not only so, but to colour his wicked practices
gives out most scandalous reports to take away petitioner's credit.
He is a great blasphemer, and has attempted to take his own life as
well as petitioner's. Upon many oaths made by him for his better
demeanour, petitioner has forborne to call him before your Grace,
yet so strong has the devil been with him that the same day he
breaks out into his former violent courses. Prays that he may be
called before the archbishop and order taken for their separation.
[|. p.l Underwritten,
30. 1. Reference to Sir John Lambe to end this business by himself
or by the High Commission. Lambeth, 22nd November
1638. [^ p-l Endorsed by Sir John Lambe.
30. n. Attachment granted, 2^th November 1638. [3 Zmes.]
Nov. 22. 31. Petition of Churchwardens and Parishioners of Buckland
Dinham, Somerset, to the same. At your metropoKtical visitation
the cage and bells of the said parish were found deficient, and it
was ordered that they should be amended by a certain time. The
churchwardens, with the consent of the most of the parishioners, ac-
cordingly made a rate and gathered the same from all the parishioners,
save only from Kichard Hawkins and Richard Weaver, who refused
to pay. Whereupon the churchwardens proceeded against them to
excommunication in the courts at Wells, and thereupon the delin-
quents have removed the suit to the Court of Arches, intending to
weary petitioners with a chargeable suit. Pray some speedy course
to be taken with the delinquents for payment of their rates with
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the charges. \_Signed hy " Joshua Roche, vicar," and 19 others.
1 p.] Written in the margin,
31. I. Reference to Sir Nathaniel Brent and Dr. Duck if they
find the suggestions true to dissolve the inhibition in the
Arches in the archbishop's namie; who prays Dr. Duck to
do them justice. Lambeth, November 22nd, 1638. Annexed,
81. II. Sir Nathaniel Brent and Dr. Dv^k to Archbishop Laud.
Think fit, as all the' parishioners consented to the rate and
the parish and churchwardens are poor, that the in-
hibition be revoked and the parties cited to appear before
the bishop of the diocese in the Consistory Court. 2iith
November 1638. [9 lines^
31. III. Reference to Sir John Lambe to take order that the in-
hibition be revoked accordingly. 28th November 1638.
[2 lities.']
Nov. 22. 32. Justices of Assize for co. York, but signed only by Sir Kobert
Berkeley, to Sec. Windebank, being a report by the judges upon a pe-
tition of William Stevenson referred to them. Certify the proceedings
taken at the York Lent and Summer Assizes respecting the tender of
the oath of allegiance to William Stevenson, and his refusal to take
the same, as already stated in papers calendared under dates of 31st
January, No. 52 ; 16th March, No. 81 ; and 80th March, No. 70 (all
in this year 1638). Within a few days aftei' the past assizes for
York, Stevenson came with a keeper to Durham and desired to take
the oath, and during the assizes at Durham he took the oath in the
bishop's palace there, before the bishop and the judges, upon his
knees, which we were glad to see, but could not give order for his
enlargement, as the oath was not taken at the Yprk assizes as it
ought to have been by law. We think at the next assizes for York
Stevenson should publicly and in open court take the oath, and
should not be enlarged without good security for performance of
the same. ^See 23rd inst.. No. 38. 1 1 jo.]
Nov. 22, 38. Extract from the Book of the Acts of the High Commission
of the sentence given in a cause against William Richardson, clerk,
vicar of Garthorpe, co. Leicester. In a second cause against the said
Richardson, it was held that nothing was proved against him,
wherefore the cause was dismissed, and the prosecutor ordered to
pay costs of suit. As to the first cause, it was charged that the
defendant had frequented alehouses, and that on Lady Day 1635 he
was in an alehouse when he should have gone to say evening prayer,
and that there was no prayer read in the afternoon of that day ;
and also that he had not resided on his vicarage, but on a farm of
his own at Saxby, the vicarage house, although standing in a waterish
place, not being so unhealthful but that it might be inhabited, and
being the house in whicli Mr. Richardson's predecessor dwelt for
many years, and died there an aged man. It was also charged that
he had attempted the chastity of several women his parishioners,
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but the court held that to that article he had a good defence, having
disabled the credit of the -women that deposed against him. He
was ordered to reside in his parish, and the court held that his
practice of surgery and repairing to his patients in public and scan-
dalous places was no way justifiable, and that he should have a
judicial admonition not to frequent alehouses on any pretext what-
soever. They also condemned him in costs. [5 pp,^
Nov. 22. 34. Extract from the Book of the Acts of the High Commission
of the sentence given in a cause against Robert Roche, of Tortworth,
CO. Gloucester. He was charged with sundry crimes of mean
cognizance, but nothing insisted on except a charge of adultery
with Sara George, wife of George George, in regard to which the
court declared that he had sufficiently acquitted himself for any
matter of fact, but there being a fame of his suspicious conversatioii
with the said Sara, the court ordered John Francombe, the pro-
moter, and the defendant to attend Dr. Baber, their ordinary, with
their proofs, and that he should determine whether Roche should
be enjoined his purgation or not, and that the costs should abide
the event whether Roche should purge or not purge. [2| pp.J
Nov. 23. Archbishop Laud and Henry Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal,
to the King. Report upon an order of reference of a petition of
Philip Knivett, son and heir of Sir Philip Knivett. About sixteen
years ago lands were granted by Sir Philip to his lady, of the value
of 600?. per annum, for the maintenance of herself and his children,
which she has enjoyed ever since. She allowed petitioner QOl. per
annum until two years ago, when he married against his friends' liking.
He has obtained his father's pardon for that offence, but Lady
Knivett is very wilfully bent against her son, and will not allow him
more than 40Z. per annum, notwithstanding he has now a wife
and child to keep. We hold it fit that the petitioner, tendering to his
mother a'dutiful acknowledgment of his sorrow for the offence he
has given her, she should allow him 601. per annum, and the arrears
at the rate of 40Z. per annum ; and that she should deliver to Edward
Herbert, her counsel, all deeds in her hands which concern lands of
Sir Philip, or of the petitioner, that they may be perused, and such
as do not concern the provision for her and the children be put into
the Rolls for preservation. [Copy. See Vol. cccciii, p. 9. 1 J p.]
Underwritten,
I. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure in accordance with the above
report. Whitehall, 12th December, 1638. [Copy. Ibid.,
p. 10. ^p.J
Nov. 23. 35. Order of Council. The certificate made by Attorney-General
Inner Star Bankes to his Majesty concerning the creditors of Sir Allen Apsley,
Chamber, j^^^ victualler of the navy, was read at the Board. It dealt with
the rights of the patentees of the forest of Galtres, the manors of
Newington Barrow, Otford, Petham, Charing, Redriffe, Waddington,
Dentj Howcourt, and the borough of Banbury, some of which had
been sold, and the rest remained in the hands of Stephen Alcock,
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Christopher Vernon, and others. In all these manors and other
lands the fcreditors of Sir Allen Apsley claimed an interest. The
Attorney-General, whose report was dated the 2oth June 1638,
stated the rights of the parties, and recommended that certain
accounts should be rendered. The Attorney-General also stated
that John Apsley was Sir Allen's executor, and had exhibited
an inventory amounting to 250?., and that Lady Apsley, who
married Sir Leventhorpe Francke, has the residue of the personal
estate, and is to be answerable for it. The Lords confirmed the
Attorney-General's certificate, and ordered that the same should be
put in execution, and required all persons to conform themselves
thereto. [Copy. 1 f.\
Nov. 23. 36. Petition of John Ayres, a very poor man, to Archbishop Laud.
Some falling out was betwixt petitioner and Hannah Mobbs, wife of
Daniel Mobbs, a dyer, and she called petitioner rogue, and he said
he was no more a ro^ue than she was a whore. Some of her friends
say that petitioner called her whore, so she sues petitioner in your
court. Petitioner proffered reasonable composition, but they will
make none under 20Z. Prays order for staying proceedings. [|- 2^.]
Underwritten,
36. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to afford petitioner such
further favour for his freedom out of trouble as the merits
of his cause deserve. November 23rd, 1638. [J p.J
Nov. 23. 37. Narrative of a cure stated to have been worked upon John
Trelille, of Madron, Cornwall, a poor cripple, who was restored to
the use of a bowed leg by bathing in a stream which runs through
an old ruined chapel there. The facts are given as authenticated by
John Trelille and John Keate, vicar of Madron, and underwritten
are remarks on the nature of the cure, signed by Bishop Hall, of
Exeter. [2| pp.^
Nov. 23. 38. Sir George Vernon, Justice of Common Pleas, to Sec. Winde-
bank. Certifies that William Stevenson, of Thornton Woods, co.
York, at the last assizes at Durham, being the 8th August last,
took the oath of allegiance in the presence of the Bishop of Durham
and the judges of assize, [f p.]
Nov. 23. 39. Undertaking of James Cromwell, of Upwood, co. Huntingdon,
Paris. esquire, to pay to William Birron, of London, merchant, two bills of
501., in case the father and friends of Cromwell do not pay the same ;
and also to secure to the said William Birron the payment of sums
Cromwell may in future draw upon him for to supply his wants in
victuals, apparel, and exercises. [^Seal with arms. 1 p.l
Nov. 23. 40. Memorandum of William Cobham. Four barrels of gun-
powder are attached in the hands of Francis Brown by John
Maperley for the use of his Majesty. The said powder was provi-
sion for the Jellie [Gilly ?] Flower, which was sunk in Barbadoes, and
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afterwards recovered and brought to London, I being part owner of
the same ship. [^ p.]
Nov. 23. 41. Certificate of John Maperley that he made stay of three
barrels of gunpowder out of a bark at Costommas Key [Custom
House Quay] that came from Portsmouth, and delivered them into
the Tower unto Mr. Bevis. [Endorsed by Nicholas, " I am to speak
with Bevis to the end Maperley may be rewarded ;" with other
notes of Nicholas relating to this matter, dated 5th December 1638.
Nov. 24. 42. Petition of Edward Watkins to the King. Your Majesty
by letters patent granted petitioner the office of chief searcher in
the port of London, and in all members thereof, with the moiety of
all seizures. The office is a place of great trust, not only for the
public good of the commonwealth, but for your Majesty's private
service and profit. John Robinson, Richard Ward, and Christopher
Dighton, in prejudice of petitioner's grant, obtained letters patent of
the place of searcher of Gravesend, which is a member of the port of
London, by colour of which they take upon them to have the sole
searching of ships laden at London which pass by Gravesend, with
all seizures made therein ; by whose negligence gold and other pro-
hibited commodities are continually exported, and your Majesty's
and petitioner's profit much hindered. Pray order to the Attorney-
General to take a legal course for trying the validity of the said
letters patent. [Copy. | p."] Underwritten,
42. I. Reference to the Attorney-Genercd as desired. Whitehall,
ZUh November 1638. \_Copy. i pJ]
Nov. 24. Petition of James Earl of Carlisle to the King. Your Majesty
having refused [referred] the consideration of a petition stated to be
annexed to the Commissioners for Foreign Plantations (see 5th inst),
and directed a stay of trial at law between Mr. Blount- and Mr. Con-
nisby therein mentioned, on 13th November last Mr. Blount, pre-
tending you were misinformed by petitioner, obtained a repeal of
that, as he did upon the like false suggestion of a former reference
to the said commissioners, and pressed for a trial at law upon Mon-
day next. Petitioner is ready to justify all the allegations in his
said petition, and the proceedings at common law in suits of that
nature are of so ill consequence and great disturbance to the settled
government of all foreign plantations, that petitioner craves leave to
represent the same again to your Majesty, that the commissioners
may have the hearing of the same before the trial at law proceeds.
\Copy. See Vol. cccxxiii., p. 336. f p^ Underwritten,
I. Reference to Sees. Coke and Windebank to call before them both
parties and exa^mine their dij^erences, and in the m,ean-
time that all proceedings at the common law shall cease.
Whitehall, 2ith November 1638. [Copy. Ibid., p. 337.
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Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder to the Officers of the
Ordnance. It appears by certificate of Kichard Poole, dated 1st No-
vember, that there has been delivered to Mr. Cordewell, for the second
year of his contract, only 212 lasts 3 cwt. 16 lbs. of saltpetre, and
by your certificate, dated 20th November last, that there had been
delivered to his Majesty's stores by Cordewell, for the second year of
his contract, 200 lasts of gunpowder, which is as much gunpowder
as there has been saltpetre delivered to him, save only 12 lasts
3 cwt. 16 lbs.; so that the gunpowder-maker's failing to bring in
his proportion of 240 lasts in the second year has been in regard
there was not delivered to him a sufficient quantity of saltpetre.
We have thought fit that the next 20 lasts of gunpowder that he
shall bring in be by you received for his proportion for this present
month of November, the first month of the third year of his con-
tract, and that upon your receipt you give him certificate accordingly.
[Copy. See Vol. ccxcii., p. 84. 1 ^.]
Certificate of Commissioners for Saltpetre and Gunpowder. Recites
certificate of Richard Poole, dated 1st inst., and calendared in
the preceding article (see Vol. cccci, No. 3) ; and the certificate of the
Officers of the Ordnance of the 20th inst,, also calendared in the
same article. We rest satisfied with Cordewell's second year's
service, as absolutely as if he had delivered in his whole propor-
tion of 240 lasts, in respect there was not delivered to him in
that year sufficient saltpetre to make his full proportion, the
12 lasts 3 cwt. 16 lbs. of saltpetre which is over and above being
charged upon his next years's account. \Gopy. See Vol. ccxdi.,
p. 86. 1 j^J.]
Indenture between John Wolley, of Sunninghill, Berks, and
Dame Helen Wolsley, his wife, late wife of Sir Thomas Wolsley,
deceased, of the one part, and William Trumbull, of Easthampstead,
Berks, and George Greislie, of Stretton, c6. Chester, on the other
part. Declaration that a fine to be levied of the manor and lands of
Ravenston alias Raunston in cos. Derby and Leicester shall enure
to the use of the said Dame Helen Wolsley for life, and after her
decease to the use of the said John Wolley for life, upon various
trusts for the benefit of Walter, Robert, and Devereux Wolsley, sons,
and Ann and Winifred, daughters of Dame Helen and Sir Thomas.
{Unsigned. See Case E., Dom. Gar. J., No. 8. Skin of parch-
'ment]
43. Bishop Wright, of Lichfield and Coventry, to Sir John Lambe.
My chancellor has acquainted me with the Archbishop's commands
and your letters concerning St. Paul's, and his Grace has written to
me to the same effect, and we both are ready to further that pious
work as the commutations of this diocese may weU afford. But I
pray let his Grace know that it is not with my diocese as it is with
others. The peculiars of the Dean and Chapter, prebends, and divers
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laics take up about a third part of my diocese, and yet I can never
liear that there is any such demands from any other diocese as
from us. Our commutations amount not to such sums as are sup-
posed, as may "well appear by the accounts, the greatest whereof
was but 101?. 10s., and that was from the 12th January 1635-6 to
the 27th March 1637, and of that sum his Grace commanded lOOl.
for the church at Tutbury, so there remained but 11. 10s. for the
diocese, which has opened the mouths of divers in my diocese, who
report that we put the commutations in our own purses, because
they neither hear nor see any fruit thereof in my diocese, a tax
most unjustly imposed upon us, in regard whereof and for pre-
vention of the like ad faciendum populum,! required my chancellor
when he was to come to this last account, which came short of the
former, to bestow part upon the most emiaent places that needed
repairs, which he has most carefully performed upon the aqueducts
of the church of Lichfield and the pitching the unpassable passages
of the close, the decayed church of Newport and some others, and
the remainder I have distributed in other places to the benefit of
posterity, which I trust has given that satisfaction that we may
without clamour perform his Grace's commands about Lady Day
next. For Mr. Archer, I am glad you have settled his business,
and that with consent, whereunto I prepared Mr. Stanford against
his coming up. I have and will be comfortable to that good Lady
as you require, and as for yoiirself I trust you remember the epistle
of Sulpitius to TuUy concerning the death of his daughter Tullia.
Baron Weston has done me exceeding wrong in not returning my
commission, which he promised to do by the 8th October last, and
all my successors shall have much more if the palace may not be
made several, but lies still in common with maltsters and others.
I have been at great charges to make a ruinous palace fit to give
content to my successors, but content none can have if it continue
as now it is, and therefore, unless I have it so enclosed that I may
keep my people in at night, and keep thieves out, I will stay my
hand from further expenses, and return to moist Eccleshall, sepul-
chrum episeoporum, to end my days. I pray take notice that the
Bishop of Lichfield, who formerly had many houses, should only
now have but one to dwell in, whatsoever happeneth, and that none
of the wholesomest, where the prebend has more authority than the
Bishop. Your power is great with his Grace, and you have pro-
mised to extend it for me ; perform it I beseech you. \_Seal with
arms. 3 pp."]
Nov. 24. 44. Petition of Nicholas Gibbon, rector of Sevenoaks, on behalf of
the poor there, to Archbishop Laud. Two hundred years sincfe,
"William Sevenoak founded a free school and hospital in Sevenoaks,
Kent, and endowed the same with land of great value, since which
time four assistants and two wardens have been [instituted] by Act
of Pai-liament and letters patent. A lease of part of the lands
belonging to the corporation of 40 years expired at Michaelmas last.
The corporation has been offered for a new lease to be made of those
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Nov. 24.
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Nov. 24.
Nov. 24.
Nov. 25.
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lauds 1501. per annum rent, and 100?. fine, whicli lands, as has been
averred, are worth 2001. per annum. Tbey notwithstanding resolve
to lease out the premises for but 120Z. per annum, and 501. fine, for
some long term, conceiving themselves thereunto enforced by some
niceties in the common law and pretended titles tendered unto the
Lord Keeper. The rector and the vicar of Sevenoaks are super-
visors of the will of William Sevenoak, and each receives Ss. 4d.
yearly therefor, which supervisorship is confirmed by constitutions
drawn up by the then body, and ratified by the then Archbishop of
Canterbmy. In regard your Grace has in many things a special
visitation there, petitioners pray that you would signify your
pleasure to the assistants and wardens, that they refrain from
sealing any lease of the said lands until those points in law .shall be
resolved and they be in quiet possession, that so the best offer may
then be accepted. [| p.] Underwritten,
44. I. Let this petition be showed to the assistants and wardens
above said, and T require, them within six days' sight
hereof to attend me at my manor house at Lambeth to
make answer to it, and in the ineantime to forbear the
granting any lease of the lands herein mentioned. " W.
Cant." November 2ith, 1638. [1 p.]
45. List of the Lord Lieutenants of England arranged by the names
of their respective counties. [1 p.l
46. Another list of Lord Lieutenants, arranged under the names or
titles of those officers. [2J pp."]
Henry Earl of Holland to the officers of the forest of Rockingham.
Suit has been made unto me by Thomas Dove, of Upton, co. North-
ampton, one of the verderors of the said forest, for leave to hawk
within the same. Forasmuch as I presume lie is a preserver of the
game there and will use this liberty for his recreation only, and not
to the destruction of the game, you are to suffer the said Dove, at
seasonable times and in convenient places, to fly his hawks at all
sorts of game for his own recreation, provided he abuse not this
licence, but comport himself with the moderation that is fitting.
[Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 37. 1^ p.]
47. Account by Sir William Eussell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received, J56,003L 18s. 9d; remaining, 40,410/. 8s. lid
1=2 pp.-]
48. Account of ship-money for 1637, levied and in the sheriffs'
hands. Total 4,350Z., which with 156,00,'U. paid to Su- William
Russell makes the total levied 160,353Z. [1 p.J
Minute of resolution of the Council of War. They desire the
Earls of Essex and Newport with Sir Jacob Astley to consider of a
state of war now delivered to the Earl of Essex to perfect and settle
the same, as well for what concerns the foot and horse as the train
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of artillery, and of anything else concerning that service, and to
represent the same to the conaniittee. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 30.
Nov. 25. 49. Sec. Coke to Nicholas. Upon reference from the Lord
London. Treasurer I am considering the saltpetremen's business. I must
desire you to send me the report made by Sir Kenelm Digby, Sir
John Wolstenholme, and Sir William Russell. This bearer will
bring it presently. [Undorsed by Nicholas, " This 2.5th Novem-
ber I delivered the said certificate to Mr. Sec. Coke at his house at
Garlickhithe, in the presence of John Evelyn and Mr. Poole." [Seal
with crest. | p.]
Nov. 25. 50. Petition of Francis Albert, living in Gun Alley, Wapping, to
the Lords of the Admiralty [sic]. In the late Duke of Buckingham's
service lost both his arms in the Isle of Eh^, whereby he has utterly
been disabled. Having a wife and children, he is no way able to
subsist, unless under your protection he may draw a little ale which
is from time to time brought in by his wife on her shoulders, yet
cannot be allowed because he is not licensed. Prays that under
their protection he may do as desired. [1 p.']
Nov. 25. 51. Petition of Matthew Stevenson and Roger Reynolds, chief
constables of the hundred of Blofield, Norfolk, to the Council. By
warrant from Sir Francis Asteley, late sheriff, deceased, since con-
firmed by John Buxton, now or late sheriff", petitioners were ap-
pointed collectors of 1881. 2s. lid. for ship-money, wherein they took
great pains and spent 201. out of their own estate. Many persons
being assessed (by reason the hundred was much overcharged) who
were uuable to pay, petitioners could not get it of them. Where-
upon they entreated the sheriff to accept what money they had and
take a return of the rest, which he refused, but granted a warrant
to bring all persons before him that had not paid. Thereupon peti-
tioners brought 200 and upwards. He did not say anything to
them, and then petitioners were in a worse case than before, their
answers being that petitioners were more busy than they needed to
be. So petitioners entreated the sheriff to give them further time,
in regard of their great occasions for his Majesty's service, in building
a new magazine, and carrying 300 loads of timber for the ship the
Prince Royal. The sheriff" gave them six weeks' time, but fourteen
days before that time came out, the sheriff procured a messenger to
be sent for petitioners, which put them to 201. more charge. The
Lords enjoined them to enter bond of lOOL to his Majesty to execute
all warrants of the sheriff, so with much ado they coUected llOi.,
and paid it over. Petitioners must lay themselves at his Majesty's
feet for mercy, or pay the remainder of the moneys uncollected, the
people on whom it ought to be levied being so poor that they are
rated, some 2d., some 3d., and a great many under 12d., and peti-
tioners have acquainted the sheriff with the poverty of the people,
and that they thought not it was his Majesty's pleasure that such
poor as these [should be compelled to pay], who cried out when
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petitioners came to them for money; that tbey and their children
were starving, and who had nothing to distrain but their bedding
or some poor household stuff of no value, so that petitioners durst
not go any further in the service till his Majesty and the Lords
were acquainted with the miserable poverty of the people, and
petitioner Stevenson, being come to London to that intent, is again
taken into the messenger's custody. Pray that their bond may be
redelivered, and that if the remainder of the money must be collected,
that petitioners may have time, for rather than incur his Majesty's
displeasure they vnll seU their own estates to pay the amount, only
desiring an abatement of the 40Z. they have been caused to expend,
and that they may be discharged of the messenger, [f p."] Under-
written,
51. I. Order that Mr. Buxton, late sheriff, shall see this petition
and make answer therev/ntq, and that petitioners he dis-
charged, hut attend again at the beginning of next term
if i/n the m^eantime they shall not pay i/n the money in
arrear. 'Whitehall, 25th November 1638. [I- p.]
Nov. 25. 52. Copy of the same petition and order thereon. [1 p.]
Nov. 26. Warrant to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas to admit
Thomas Parker, eldest son of Lord Morley, an infant about three
years old, by his guardian, to suffer a recovery of Walbury farm,
Monkbury farm, Jenkins Harpes farm, and Hallingbury Hall farm,
together with Hatfield Park and Chase in Essex, of the yearly value
of 437^. [Docquet.']
Nov. 26. "Warrant to Sir David Cunningham, receiver of his Majesty's
revenue as Prince of Wales, to pay to Nicholas D'Aranion, ap-
pointed to instruct in the French tongue and the art of writing the
Princesses Mary, Elizabeth, and Anne, 601. per annum. [Bocquet.^
Nov. 26. A like to pay William Below 5001. in satisfaction of all arrears of
hia pensions due till Michaelmas last. IBocquef]
Nov. 26. Disafforestation of lands in Essex belonging to Thomas Alston,
and a pardon for all trespasses by him committed against the forest
laws, ipooquef]
Nov. 26. 53. Order of the Committee of the Council of War. The Earl of
Whitehall. Newport was prayed to speak with workmen about making 1,000
snaphaunces all of one bore, and to see at what rate and in what
time he can get the same performed, and to certify the same to this
committee ; also to certify what provisions of munition are already
sent to. Newcastle and Hull. \_I)raft. 1 p.]
Nov. 26. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 30. ^ p.]
Nov. 26. Petition of Bishop Davenant, of Salisbury, of Richard Bayly, Dean
of Salisbury [and one] of youi- Majesty's chaplains in ordinary, and
of the Chapter of the Cathedral of Salisbury, to the King, your
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Majesty present in Cotmcil on 14th May 1637, for conlposing certain
differences between petitioners and the mayor and citizens of
Salisbury, ordered that petitioners and the chancellor of the diocese
for the time being, and the mayor, recorder, and eleven aldermen
should be justices of the peace within Salisbury, and you required
the Lord Keeper to give warrant for issuing a charter accordingly,
which order does not express any other matter than constituting
the parties to be justices of the peace, and seems to restrain the
Lord Keeper to that particular. Pray a charter to the Bishop of
Salisbury, to the dean and chapter, and to the mayor and common-
alty, for making the forenamed persons justices of peace there, and
to require the Lord Keeper to give warraUt for such charter to be
issued. [Copy. See Vol. cccxxiii., v. 337. i p.j Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Attorney-General to consider the above petition
and an anneoced proposition, and inseH so much thereof
in the charter to petUioners as he shall find fit. White-
hall, 26th November 1638. {Copy. Ibid., p. 338.
5 li/nes.']
Nov. 26. Warrant for strikmg tallies for 3,000?., paid by John Gibbon in
part of 8,000Z., due from him to his Majesty by composition for fines
and offences committed in the forest of Deane, which 3,000Z. was
paid to the Earl of HoHand in part of 25,0oQl. 3s. Id., due to him
by privy seal dated 9th April 1630. [Bocquet afterwards cancelled.']
Nov. 26. 54. Petition of Sir Edward Gresham to Archbishop Laud. Thomas
Gresham, petitioner's eldest son, being not full twenty years of age,
one Anthony Saunde":son made oath that he was at his own govern-
ment, concealing that he was son to petitioner, and thereupon
procured a licence for marriage between the said Thomas and one
Margaret Wilby, niece to the said Saunderson, being deformed and
having no portion that petitioner knows of. But your officers took
a bond of the said Saunderson and one Henry Bray in 2001. that
the said marriage should not be solemnized without the consent ot
the said Thomas's parents, of which indirect practice of the said
Saunderson, petitioner complained to the High Commission, and
Saunderson is fined at 501. and condemned in costs. Now for that
Saunderson has escaped with so small a punishment, petitioner
prays that the said bond being forfeited may be assigned to peti-
tioner, [| p.] Underwritten,
54. I. Reference to Sir John La/mbe to give the Archbishop cm
accov/nt of this petition. " He knows my wonted reso-
lution in svjch businesses as these, which is, either not to
give way at all, or to reserve one moiety for the church of
St. Paul's. W. Cant." November 2mh, ims. [i_p.]
Nov. 26. 55. Petition of Dame Elizabeth Leigh, of Longborough, co.
Gloucester, widow, to the same. Petitioner has been lately served
into the High Commission Court, and appearing on Thursday last
took her oath to answer articles, and on Saturday last was examined
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and has put in her answer. No other misdemeanour is objected
against petitioner, but only the laying violent hands on Jane Hill,
a young woman in church in the time of divine service, for which
fault petitioner has been presented by the churchwardens of Long-
borough, and appearing before the Bishop of Gloucester, petitioner's
ordinary, has made a commutation with him. Petitioner has since
her examination waited three days for additionals, and none are
yet put in. Prays that she may be dismissed, [f ^.] Under-
written,
.55. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe to give the Archbishop an
account, that further orders may be taken. November 26th,
1638. [ip.]
Nov. 26. 56. Dr. Peter Turner to Archbishop Laud. Solicits resolution of
Merton College, the Archbishop, whether their divinity disputations should be con-
[Oxford]. -(^jjjug^ until it is determined what course is to be adopted in the
case of any one being absent when his turn comes. Those who cried
down the statute of examination did it in ignorance that it had
proceeded from the Archbishop, the writer hopes therefore the
Archbishop will not pursue the inquiry after their names. Wishes
new orders respecting the nomination of postmasters during the
visitation. Thanks the Archbishop for his favour to Mr. Comp-
troller's sons. [1 p.]
Nov. 26. 57. Thomas Butler to Richard Harvey. Concerning the poor's
Somercotes. land, cannot write fully because Sir Gervase Scrope and Sir Charles
Powell are not in the country, who are feoffees in trust of that land.
They and Sir Henry Radley will have a letter written after their
coming home. Entreats Harvey to beware of Mr. Nested, who has
many slights to smooth over his knavery. He says that the writer
will ruin Mr. Porter's estate. That the writer desires to take the
land that lies against the tunnel, where they suppose to be the most
danger, is an answer. [2 pp."]
Nov. 26. 58. John Cutteris to the same. Will repay 61. lent to Mr. Gray,
who has signed the writings of the tithes. Your news carrier and
liar, Mr, Tottey, is sick now. The writer will send him a letter
shall give him a vomit and a purge. [1 ^.]
Nov. 26. 59. Certificate of Richard Broughton. I find among the records
remaining in the chapel of the Rolls a patent of creation, dated the
4th March 1627-8, granted to Sir George Chaworth, to be created
Baron Chaworth of Tryme, and Viscount Chaworth of Armagh, to
him and his heirs male for ever. [^ p.]
Nov. 27. The King to the Justices of the Northern Circuit. Requires them
not to suffer John Carroll, clerk of the assize for the said circuit, to
sell his place. Sir William Brouncker intending to prosecute him in
the Star Chamber. [Docquet.]
Nov. 27. Petition of Mary Barker, widow, and William Yeomans, to the
King. Matthew Rogers, son of the said Mary, being within age,
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conveyed to her and levied a fine of the manor of Alderley, co. Glou-
cester, held of your Majesty by knight service, without the usual
licence, your other petitioner having been a commissioner before
whom the fine was acknowledged. The act of petitioners was not
done with any fraudulent intent, or any person injured thereby, but
not knowing but that it might be legally done. They now submit
themselves, the lands being but 20 marks per annum, and pray a
pardon. [Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 12. J p.} Underwritten,
I. Reference to Lord Cottington to certify his opinion. White-
hall, 27th November, 1638. \Copy. Ibid. \ p.]
II. Lord Cottington to the King. Report. There is no incon-
venience in yawr Majesty's granting the pardon desired ;
nevertheless petitioners should pay lOOl for the same.
8th December 1638. [Copy. Ibid. ^ p.]
III. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure that, petitioners paying the
composition above mentioned, Lord Cottington is to give
order for preparing the pardon desired. Whitehall,
ISth December 1638. \Copy. Ibid., p. 13. ^ p.']
60. Bishop Morton, of Durham, to the Council. Upon view of the
musters within this county, especially of the horse, I find such a
defect of filling the full number of the list, as that I despair of a due
supply except such persons as having lands in this county, and living
in other counties (wherein they say they are charged to find horse
for his Majesty's service), may likewise be charged proportionably to
their lands here. [Seal with arms. | p.J
6 1 . Edward Nicholas to Sir John Pennington. Thanks for tobacco.
I will keep your money sent by Valen[tine] Pyne as safe as my own.
We are full of expectation what will be the issue of the Assembly in
Scotland, and provision is making against the worst, but we hope
all will be quiet. Viscount Wimbledon is lateJy dead, and has lefc
a rich young widow. Colonel Goring shall have his government of
Portsmouth. Mrs. Bodley, a maid of honour, was married yesterday
to Mr. Brockhurst [Brocas ?], grandchild to old Sir Pexall, of whom
you have heard. The writs for ship-money are sent to the new
sheriffs, but it is for but a little more than a third part of what was
levied for that service last year. Sir William Russell is very lame of
the gout, both in his hands and in his feet. There is a purpose to get
Mr. Comptroller's eldest son to be joined in patent with Sir William
EusseU for the Treasurer of the Navy's place ; but take no notice of
this, because it is kept very secret. The King will not go this
winter to Newmarket. [Seal with device. 1 p.]
62. Petition of Dorothy Yates, wife of Gilbert Yates, of St. Mary
Magdalen's, Bermondsey, to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner has been
married 16 years, and has bad many children. She brought her
husband 150^. portion, and has been always a great "painetaker."
Her husband has long since wasted all their substance, and now
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addicts himself to the company of Susan King aUas Lea, a very
lewd woman, and altogether neglects petitioner and his three
children, and will not allow her scarce anything towards the main-
tenance of her or theni, but spends what he gets upon the said
Susan, and puts petitioner's clothes upon her, and grievously beats
petitioner, and says he will have Susan home to live with him, which
Susan had lately a child by him, as is generally reported. Forasmuch
as petitioner formerly was referred to Dr. Merrick, but has no relief,
she beseeches your Grace to convent her husband before you, and to
order that petitioner may live in peace, and that her husband, who
now by an office gets 801. per annum, may allow petitioner such
means as shall seem meet, [f ^.] Underwritten,
62. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to take order for the poor
woman's relief, as he shall conceive to be just. November
mh, 1638. [1 ^.]
ov. 27. 63. Petition of the four children of Hugh Floyd, late Doctor in
Divinity, deceased, to Archbishop Laud. Dr. Floyd, by wiU dated
20th June 1629, gave his four children legacies amounting to 900Z.,
and made Cicely, his wife, executrix, who before probate thereof died,
having by her will made John Aylmer, clerk, her executor, who
proved both wills, and gave bond with sureties to bring in a perfect
inventory and to pay the legacies. Since which time, upon a suit
commenced in the Arches, and there depending five years, for
Mr. Aylmer's not bringing a true inventory and undervaluing the
estate 700L and upwards, a sentence passed against him of near 800Z.,
whereupon he appealed to the Court of Delegates, where the former
sentence was confirmed, and Mr. Aylmer has stood excommunicated
ever since Easter term last, and has paid neither legacies nor costs,
and now there is a significavit out against him. Petitioners pray
to have the bond assigned to them, to sue Mr. Aylmer and his sure-
ties for breach thereof [| p.] Underwritten,
63. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to give the Archbishop an
account concerni/)ig the request here made, that such order
may be taken for the just relief of petitioners as is fitting.
1638, November 27th. \ip.]
Nov. 27- 64. Lord Keeper Coventry to Sec. Windebank. Sir Andrew
Kniveton, whom his Majesty pricked to be sherifi" of co. Derby, has
sued out his patent, so as it was sealed divers days since. I know
not whether his Majesty has been informed so much, and therefore
I hold it my part to acquaint you therewith, that you may acquaint
his Majesty ; nevertheless, if his Majesty be pleased to change him,
I have sent other names, as well such as I have received from
the Judge of Assize as some others that from a man that knows
that country well are held to be sufficient. Only for Sir Henry
Willoughby, though he be a man of great estate, yet I dare not
recommend him ; and if you call to mind how he showed himself,
both in court and about the town, about two or three years since,
when his Majesty recommended Sir John Suckling to have married
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his daughter, you -vnll not hold his discretion very capable of that
office in these times. I have commanded this bearer to acquaint
you what particular inquiry has been made of the names, that his
Majesty may take the best. For Berkshire, I presume you know
the county, and are able to guess who will be fittest. I have sent
you three names certified by Justice Jones, and three others whom
upon speech with Sir Edmund Sawyer he assured me were sufficient
men, and Mr. Blagrave is one already in the bill ; Sir Edmund Sawyer
tells me he is a very able man. There is one thing more I pray
you to move his Majesty. Lord Chaworth, being pricked sherifi" of
CO. Nottingham, has sent his son to sue out his patent, but he
desires that whereas in the bill he is named " Georgius Chaworth,
miles, Vicecomes de Ardmagh in regno Hibernice," he would be
named ' ' Georgius Chaworth, miles, Baro Chaworth de Tryme et
Vicecomes Chaworth de Armagh, in regno Hibernice," and so to
have his full title in his patent, for which purpose he has taken a
note out of the Eolls, which I send you herewith {see l^o. 59), and
if you will see it amended accordingly in his Majesty's presence, that
patent will be presently sued out. [^Seal with arms. 1| ^.]
Nov. 27. 65. List of military officers serving in Flanders and one in Milan.
[Endorsed by Sec. Windebank. I p^
Nov. 27. 66. Sir Job Harbie to Robert "Read. At the request of Thomas
London. Myche, my brother-in-law, resident in Russia, Endymion Porter has
moved the King for his letter to that Emperor, to let the next
contract he makes for tar be exported thence, which being for-
merly in the hands of the Dutch made it dear to the English. I am
told his Majesty has granted the petition, and has referred the des-
patch thereof to Sec. Windebank. I trouble you with these lines,
craving your assistance to the bearer, [f p.^
Nov. 27. 67. Sir William Elyott and Sir Richard Onslow, deputy lieu-
tenants of Surrey, to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Charles
Earl of Nottingham, and Henry Lord Maltravers, lords lieutenant.
Certificate of the forces, as well horse as foot, withia the west divi-
sion of the said county. The trained foot consisted of 442, the horse
of 27. Those that are of the guard refuse to contribute towards the
common arms, pretending privilege ; as Mr. Richard Wapshott,
living in the parish of Chertsey and renting 100?. per annum. [The
hundred of Godley is here left blank. 1 p.^
c
[Nov. 27.] 68. The same to the same. Similar return with the hundred of
Godley included, and various additional pai-ticulars, among them an
account of the numbers of all the able men between 16 and 60 in
every parish 7n the western division of Surrey, which is stated to
be 3,183. [=^pp.]
Nov. 28. Petition of the Master, Wardens,, and Commonalty of the Mer-
chant Adventurers of Bristol to the King. The merchants ha-ve
been anciently a , companyancorporated, and King Edward VI. in
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the sixth year ot his reign incorporated them by their present name,
which charter was confirmed by Act of Parliament in the eighth
year of Queen Elizabeth. The company have ever since maintained
an almshouse for ten poor sailors, and give pensions to many decayed
merchants and seamen's widows, and maintain a schoolmaster and a
curate. Pray for a confirmation of their former charter with certain
additional privileges, which are here enumerated. \Gopy. See
Vol. cccciii., p. 7. | p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Attorney'General to certify his opinion.
Whitehall, 28th November 1638. {Copy. Ibid., p. 8.
II. Attorney-General Banhes to the King. Report. Biscerns no
inconvenience in the confirmation and new privileges
solicited by the petitioners, with certain qualifications
here set forth. 5th December 1628. [Copy. Ibid. ip.'\
III. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure that the Attorney-General
prepare a bill in accordance with his opinion stated
above, Whitehall, 6th December 1638. [Copv. Ibid.
Nov. 28. Petition of Arthur, William, Agnes, and Barbara Barclay, nephews
and nieces of the late Earl of Carlisle, to the King. The said late
Earl stands indebted to petitioners about 5,000?. by bond. Their
suit is that the feoSees in trust of the said late Earl shall, before
the surrender of their charge to the now Earl, give sufficient assur-
ance to petitioners for payment of the said debt, or be bound to give
satisfaction to petitioners, who of all others, in respect of their
consanguinity with the said Earl and his absolute bond, ought to be
first satisfied. [Copy. See Vol. cccxxiii., p. 338. i p.J Under-
written,
I. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure that the feoffees in trust shall
not surrender their interest in the estate of the said Earl
till the petitioners be satisfied. Whitehall, 28th November
1638. [Copy. Ibid. ^ p.}
Nov. 28. 69. Deputy Lieutenants of Devon to Francis Earl of Bedford and
Exeter. William Lord Kussell, Lords Lieutenant. Letters of the Lords
Lieutenant and of the Council had been received on the 24!th inst.,
and on the 27th the writers assembled and dispersed the enclosed
orders. The trained bands are in a reasonable readiness. They can
hardly fill up the number of horse, their country being neither so
fit for breed nor for use of good ones as others are. The exemption
of the clergy and of so many corporate towns, which formerly fur-
nished both foot and horse, makes it not a little difficult to com-
plete the number of arms in the trained bands. Untrained men
they have store, and they are listed under captains, but of arms
for them they can yield no good accouut. The magazines are
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indifferently well stored. After the next muster they shall be ready
to yield a more exact account. [Seal with arms, f p.} Enclosed,
69. I. Order of the Deputy Lieutenants appointing the 11th De-
cember/or a muster of all the trained forces of the counts/,
namvng the place of rendezvous formerly assigned to each
regiment, also whither the colonels and captains were to
repair when the beacons were fired, and directing the
colonels io take an exact view of the several county maga-
zines, to procure lists of able untrained men, with an
account of what spare arms were in store for their
suiiply, and also to make returns upon other customary
points of inquiry. Exeter, 27th IVovember 1 638. [Copy.
Up.]
69. II. The Deputy Lieutenants to Roger Gifford, Baldivin Ack-
land, and Andrew Roope. Appointment as Provost
Marshals for apprehending vagrant and idle persons,
and those who commit insolencies and outrages. Exeter,
28th November 1638. {Copy, f ^.]
69. III. The same to the constables of the several hundreds. To
give attention to the state of the beacons, and to assist the
colonels and captains in the muster of the trained troops,
in procuring lists of the able men between 16 and 60,
and in vieiving the spare arms. Exeter, 28th November
1638. \Gopy. 1 p.]
Nov. 28. 70. Petition of Capt. Henry Bell to the Council. Sir William
Recher, since December 1637, has held petitioner in hand with many
fair promises to despatch his busiaess, yet, quite contrary thereto, he
has of late much wronged petitioner with threatening words, and
has invented a wicked evasion concerning the Elector of Branden-
burg's letters of safe-conduct which by your directions petitioner
sent him in Decembej'last, as appears by a message which Sir William
sent petitioner by a gentleman of Scotland, Mr. James Crichton.
Petitioner prays the Lords, in open court in Star Chamber or in
private at Council Board, to take a speedy trial of his cause, and
that he may receive severest punishment or lawful relief [Copy.
•| p^ Underwritten,
70. I. Message of Sir Willia/m Becker sent to petitioner the
10th inst. That the Elector of Brandenburg's safe-conduct
makes quite against petitioner, and shows that he is rather
guilty than otherivise ; and that, as a knave, he has
cheated the Lords and sJmll rot in prison, and let him
take heed lest he come to public shame, if he surcease not
his suit. [Copy. \p^
70. II. Answer of Capt. Henry Bell to tlie message of Sir William
Becher. The letters of safe-conduct were despatched in an
extraordi/nary ma/nner. Very seldom, except such as
concerned husiness of great weight, tvere any such letters
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signed by the Prince Elector's own hand, but commonly
his name subscribed by his secretary. These were sub-
scribed by the Prince, and in a particular sort, na/mely,
thus " Mp." signifying " Manu propria," which manner of
subscription was a certain denotation to all States of
Geronany that it was done by the Prince himself, which
by experience I foundj in ail 'places where I came and
showed them, being everywhere in particular manner
received and speedily furthered. SirWilliam Becher says
I am a knave. I answer that I am as honest as the skin
between Sir Willia^m Becher's brows, which 1 will maJce
good, with his Majesty's permission, with my sword, as
hejits a soldier. Neiiher have I cheated the Lords, but
have done his Majesty true service, and disbursed more
than 5,000?., which most unjustly has been detained from
me ; by reason whereof my wife and tivo young infants
miserably were destroyed. If I be guilty of the crimes
whereivith I am charged in the bill against m,e in the
Star Chamber, I will not refuse to lie and rot in pnson,
but as I am guiltless I cannot surcease from pursuing
my lawful suit, until my cause be brought to a legal
hearing. Sir William Becher having abused me in this
manner, I have cause to suspect tfiat he is one of those
who have falsely accused me, and that my petitions {above
200), wherein I have called for seven years together only
for justice, have been kept back from, the sight of the Lords, '
for 1 never could obtain to be called before them, nor for
three years past I have not received so much as an answer
to any of my petitions. [4| pp.]
Nov. 28. 71. Sir William Russell to Nicholas. I have sent for George
Tower Street. Fletcher, merchantj concerning the saltpetre, whose answer to me
is, that there was brought from Barbary about 18 tons, whereof
12 tons belong to Mr. Olobery and others, the Old Adventurers,
and the remainder to the New Adventurers. It cannot be afforded
under 21, per cwt., in respect of the charge of bringing it from
Morocco to Saphia, as also many other charges without which the
trade cannot subsist. They desire a speedy answer, for it has long
been on their hands and [is] subject to waste. \_Seal with arms.
Ip.]
Nov. 28. 72, Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. Honest Vail.
Queen Street. [Valentine Pyne ?] so soon as he came to town favoured me with a
visit, and being now upon return I would not let him depart without
a line or two. I will carefully perform all your commands. I will
write weekly by the Sandwich post. The particulars concerning
the ship that is to go for Spain I wiU be very mindful of. The
Lord Admiral's infirmity continues, but with some abatement ; he
commanded me to present his love, and to let you know that you
will very shortly hear from him concerning orders coming to you
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from other hands ; likewise that the boatswain's place of the Ninth
Whelp in Ireland is fallen void, and that if the man whom you.
formerly recommended has a mind to go thither, he will bestow it
upon him. The command of Portsmouth is given to Colonel Goring.
The business of Scotland is said to go much better; nevertheless we
go on raising an army of 10,000 foot and 2,000 horse. The Earl
Marshal is designed to be general ; the Earl of Essex, general of
the horse ; and Sir Jacob Astley, sergeant major general. [Seal
with arms. 2 pf?^
Nov. 28. 73. Confession of Thomas Thorne made this day to Archbishop
Laud. Aboiit five years ago heard Edward Pimmerton, of Oak-
field, Berks, say to Thomas Woodcocks, of Shingfield, Wilts, that
on the death of Pimmerton's master, Thomas Smith, there was
found as much plate of Queen Elizabeth's as Woodcocks' best team
could carry. Pimmerton, before he came to Smith, was a very
poor man, but now rents about 4()Z. a year of Woodcocks. A maid,
who lived with Smith and who died last summer, said that he had
abundance of great bowls, chargers, basons, and ewers, spoons worth
40s. apiece, &c. Smith had a brother, a sergeant in the court of
Queen Elizabeth, and about a year after the Queen's death there
Avent down to Reading two great trunks iron-bound, which Thorne
saw when they were brought into the house of Robert Maltesse,
who is living, as likewise his wife and Ann Watlington his maid.
These trunks were so heavy that they had six bargemen to help to
" wrench " them into the entry. William Smith has a son now
living, named like his father, who is reputed to be worth 30,000Z.
He lives with Mr. Welden, of Pangbourne. [1 p.] Annexed,
73. I. Archbishop Laud to Sec. Windebank Thinks fit to dismiss
the old' man horns since he has told all the business.
Wishes to speak tuith the Secretary before he enters further
into the business. [Seal with arms. ^ p.']
Nov. 28. Henry Earl of Holland to Andrew Treswell, surveyor-general of
woods on this side Trent, Richard Willis, Thomas Beale, and James
Crump. Warrant for felling certain coppices in Grafton Park, in
Whittlewood and Salcey Forests, co. Northampton, certified by the
Earl of Northampton, master of the game in the forest of Whittle-
wood, Sir John Wake, Lieutenant of the Forest of Salcey, Richard
Hancox, deputy keeper of Grafton Park, and the said Richard
Willis and Thomas Beale, wood-wards of the said county, as fit for
his Majesty's profit to be fallen. [Minute. See Vol. ccclxxxiv.,
p. 31. lip.}
Nov. 29. The King to John Hawtrey, George Corbett, and Roger Corbett.
Lease of a messuage and lands in North Lynn, West Lynn, and
Clenchwarton, Norfolk, which, being extended for the debts of Ralph
Allen and William Allen, were heretofore demised to William
Cockaine and others under the yearly rent of 16s. 8d.; but the
interest of those lands being now come to Hawtrey and Corbett,
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tliey have surrendered up their right, and his Majesty re-grants the
premises to them for such time as they ought to be in his hands, ,by
reason of the extent, reserving a yearly rent of 16s. 8d. \pocquet.]
Nov. 29. Warrant to pay to Basil Viscount Fielding 1,000Z. for his extra-
ordinary charges in transporting himself as his Majesty's ambassador
extraordinary from Savoy to Venice. [Docquet.'] '
Nov. 29. Grant to Thomas Potts of the newly erected office for surveying
and sealing foreign silks, with a fee of 4(i. for every piece sealed, for
31 years. [Docquet.]
Nov. 29. Grant to Nicholas Crispe and Eoger Charnock of the office of col-
lector of imposts in Chichester, Southampton, Poole, Exeter, Dart-
mouth, Plymouth, Fowej, Bristol, Bridgwater, Chester, Cardiff,
M.ilford, and Gloucester, with the yearly fee of 2001. [Docquet.]
Nov. 29. 74. Petition of William Symonds, Joseph Symonds, George
Pickering, and Richard Gibbs, goldsmiths, to Sec. Windebank. On
complaint of Thomas Violett the Council granted a warrant against
petitioners, who have been in custody of several messengers ever
since Friday last, and by an order of the Board they are debarred
to buy or sell any gold or silver in the office to their great damage.
They and sundry witnesses have been examined before Sir William
Becher, Justice Whitaker, and Edward Johnson. They have pre-
pared their petition to the Board either to be discharged when Sir
William Becher and the rest have been reported, or set at liberty
upon security to appear and answer such matters as shall be objected
against them. Pray the Secretary's furtherance of their request to
the Board, [f p.]
Nov. 30. Presentation of Dr. Drayton to the vicarage of Terrington, Norfolk,
void by death, and in his Majesty's gift pleno jure. [Docquet]
Nov. 30. A like of John Featly, M.A., to the rectory of Langor, in the
diocese of York, [Langar, co. Nottingham,] void by death, and in
his Majesty's gift by the minority of Ambrose Pudsey, his Majesty's
ward. [Docquet.]
Nov. 30. Dispensation for Dr. Wren to hold the parsonage of Haseley, in
the diocese of Oxford, together with Bishop's Knoyle, in the diocese
of Salisbury, with a clause of permutation. [Docquet]
Nov. 30. Licence for Charles Bartlett, eldest son of Lord Bartlett, to travel
beyond sea with his tutor and four servants for three years.
[Docquet]
Nov. 30. 75. Petition of parishioners of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields, inhabiting
that part of Covent Garden assigned to the new chapel there, to the
King. Upon the overture of the Earl of Bedford to his Majesty,
touching building Covent Garden, one argument used by him for
licence to build was, that he would erect a church for th6 inhabitants
there, and for the ease of the mother church of St. Martin. The Earl
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also promised the first undertakers of Covent Garden that he would
build a church and settle 1001. per annum for a lecturer there, and
that lie would erect a beautiful structure in the middle of the piazza,
whereupon his Majesty's statua should be placed in brass, and the
said building to be compassed with a fair iron grate ; and he also
promised to pave the piazza and enlarge the ways in and out of
Covent Garden, whereupon the buildings were cheerfully undertaken
and finished. A chapel (for wanting a steeple and bells it cannot
properly be called a church) being built, the Earl now recedes from
his first proposition to the inhabitants in these particulars : — 1. The
chapel is defectively built, and cannot be timbered and leaded, as it
ought, for less than 1,500?., and the Earl expects petitioners should
take it so defective in the present, and repair it for the future.
2. The Earl having built an altar, font, pews, pulpit, and other
necessaries in the chapel, demands near 1,200?. of petitioners for his
reimbursement. 3. The inhabitants will necessarily be compelled to
build a steeple, and to furnish it with a clock and bells, which will
cost above 2,000 marks, which petitioners conceive the Earl ought
to have done. All which disbursements will amount to above 4,000?.
Forasmuch as his Majesty's intentions when he granted licence to
build are only known to himself, and therefore he is the fittest to
judge of these diiferences, and, besides these demands of the Earl,
petitioners wUl be subject to charges in respect both of the mother
church and this chapel, petitioners pray that the inhabitants may
not pay for the things already given, and that the Earl may be
enjoined to perform all the particulars before mentioned to have
been promised by him, he being so vast a gainer by the multitude
of houses that are there built. [Eighty -tivo signatures under-
im^itten. 1 f.^ Endorsed,
75. I. Reference to Archbishop Laud and Lord Treasurer Juxon
to settle some good course herein, or to certify his Majesty
what they hold Jit to be done. Whitehall, 20th Noveviber
1638. [6 lines^^
75. II. Afpointnient of the referees to hear this business on this
day sennight, hth December 1638. [4 lines.'] Annexed,
75. III. Order of the Lords Referees requiring the vestry of the
chapelry in Covent Garden to meet, and the vicar to be
with them if he please, and to consider the subscriptions
to the preceding petition, and to examine how many of
the best of the inhabitants who are householders, and how
•many of those who contracted with the Earl of Bedford
have subscribed the same, and to certify the same to the
Lords, with the oiames of such as have not subscribed.
12th December 1638. [| p.]
75. IV. The vestry of the chapelry of Covent Garden to the Council.
Certifieate that 87 of the inhabitants within the said
chapelry have subscribed the petition above calendared, of
which niwiber some few are gentlemen, and the rest
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tradesmen, and only George Hulhert a contractor with
the Earl of Bedford. There are 270 inhabitants of the
sa,id chapelry that have not subscribed the said petition
whose names are mentioned in a schedule annexed.
2Qth December 1638. [Signed by Sir Edmund Verney, Sir
John Brooke, Charles Herbert, Adrian Scrope, Sir
William Russell, and 10 others. = 2 pp^ Annexed,
75. IV. i. Nam,es of 272 inhabitants of Oovent Garden who have
not subscribed and approved the petition above
m,entioned. [2f pp.^
Nov. 30. 76. Petition of Thomas Priest, clerk, to the King. Your Majesty,
on petition of petitioner, referred his complaint to Dr. Heylyn and
Dr. Rowlandson, two of your chaplains, who have called before them
Richard Fielder, the party whom it concerns, and endeavoured a
peaceable end, which Fielder will not yield unto, and thereof they have
made certificate. As the wrong done is prejudicial to your Majesty
and the Church, as well as to petitioner, who has lost his living after
a suit of seven years to his undoing, he prays that the Archbishop of
Canterbury and the Earl of Manchester may set down such order as
they shall think fit. \jOopy. \ j3.] Undervjritten,
76. I. Reference to the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord
Keeper, and the Lord Privy Seal, to take order for right-
ing the Church and relieving petitioner. Whitehall,
mth November 1638. [a ^.]
76. II. Appointment by the referees for hearing this business on
2'Znd May next. Srd "April 1639. [} p.]
Nov. 30. 77. Jo[hn] Dowell to Sir Henry Vane. I lately intimated by
London. Mr. Cordall [Cordewell] that one Baber has a powder mill in the
suburbs of Bristol, and makes about 2 cwt. a week, and that much
more is covertly brought into the town, and there vended as issued
from the stores of his Majesty at 2s. 6d. the pound. If a commission
of inquiry be directed to Ezekiel Wallis, now mayor, Humphrey
Hooke, alderman, James Dyer, town clerk, with some others, they
may render you a very good account in the discovery of the unlawful
making and retailing of powder and saltpetre. [1 p.]
Nov. 30. 78. Captain William Legge to Montjoy Earl of Newport. Here is
Hull. a ship arrived with part of Sir Jacob Astley's arms ; they are landed,
but not yet viewed, and the master of the ship has brought me a
letter from Capt. Hall, who commands the Adventure, wherein I
am charged with the payment of the freight, and a greater sum
than usually is paid for such a proportion. The moneys in my hands
I am not by my instructions to disburse for freight, nor can I think
Capt. Hall's directions a good warrant, and therefore I have made
stay of the payment until I hear from you, I beseech your speedy
direction, and whether I may not wait on you this Christmas to
give an account of my service, seeing the rest of the Dutch provisiona
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will not come before that time. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebank,
" Delivered to me the Mh December." 1 p.']
Nov. 30. 79. Philip Burlamachi to Sec. Windebank. As to the sum I owe
to the Queen's servants, I am astonished they have troubled his
Majesty. They know that the money for their payment is in the
Exchequer, and that it is for their advantage that I delay paying
them. I know this importunity comes from some of them who would
draw out of my hands a debt of 5,000Z., which the late Earl of
Carlisle owed me, for 1,300L I have treated a long time with £he
administrators of the said Earl, but without obtaining any satisfac-
tion, unless I will relinquish all my interest, which seems to me
unreasonable, as the Earl received the money which he owes me more
than ten years ago from his Majesty. To avoid that loss I have peti-
tioned his Majesty that, as he paid the said Earl all the charges of his
embassy in 1628 and 1629, and my money was used for the purposes
of that embassy bj^ his Majesty's command, he will use his autho-
rity with the administrators that they shall pay me the principal and
interest which have been so long detained from me. The request
has been shown this morning to Sir John Wintour, secretary to the
Queen, and is in the hands of Lord Goring, to be communicated to
the administrators ; but on Monday next I will come myself to show
it to Lord Goring, with the King's letter and the obligation of the Earl.
I am glad that the importunity of Mens. Coignet, who wishes to get
that debt into his hands for 1,300?. which I owe him, has given me
occasion to explain this business to you. [French. 2 pj?.]
Nov. 80. The King to Lord William Howard. We have observed your
care of those parts in these stirring times, which we interpret as an
argument of your true affection to us, and shall be ready upon all
occasions to make appear how much we value it. We doubt not
but you will continue to advance our service as well by your own
vigilancy and provision of arms, as by using all ineans to secure
those bordering parts by causing others to provide anything
necessary for our service and their own defence. [Copy. J 'p.']
Nov. 81. George Viscount Chaworth to the King, It is " cumd " to me
that your Majesty has pricked me your vicecomes Nottlnghamice,
which title, until the frequency of Parliaments tied the nobility to
attend on them, did fall on men of the best quality, and had that
course continued the best subject should not hold it a disparagement.
But the case is so changed as the choice of me to this can (in common
opinion) be no other than a mark of your displeasure, and a shadow-
ing, if not a defacing, of your regal act in ray creation, of which
your ancestors have been so tender, that when all other their acts
were resumed, their creations and coins were maintained. If your
Majesty has been possessed that I am but Irish, and that so many
of us are in that title as it leaves you no choice of gentry for that
service, I beseech you give me leave to inform you that we that
reside in England are only 17 in 50 shires of England, and not two
of us in any one shire. For this county, here is only myself of the Irish
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and four English earls and their sons, and how few these be ia
comparison of the gentry all men know. I that am_but clay in your
hands, most humbly prostrate myself at your feet, and whether you
ordain me to honour or dishonour, I shall always be your most devoted
servant. [2 pp.]
Nov. 82. Copy of the same. [1 p.]
[Nov ?] 83. Petition of the .Filazers of the Court of Common Pleas to the
King. Recite declaration of the King's pleasure for impannelling
juries to inquire as to fees taken by the officers of the courts,
contained in letter of Sec. Windebank to the Lord Keeper, already
calendared under date of the 7th October last. No. 17. The fees of
the officers of the Court of Common Pleas have been inquired into
accordingly. Pray the King to signify his pleasure to some of the
Council that the proceedings may be produced before them and
settled according to tlie ancient course. [|- ^J.]
[Nov.] 84. Petition of John Marston, owner, Thomas Lenthall, Hum-
phrey Oneby, Thomas Briggs, Robert Lovett, and others, merchants,
laders in the Hopewell, bound for Spain, to the same. The said
ship, being bound for Spain with 100,000 weight of tobacco bought
of your Majesty's agents, was stayed in the Downs the 1st inst. by
Sir John Pennington according to a signification from Sec. Coke
upon surmises by the Barbary Company. Upon petition to the
Council the Lords after examination were of opinion that the stay
was altogether causeless, and that petitioners had sustained great
damage thereby, and gave order for release and such damages as the
Judge of the Admiralty should think fit. Since that order the ship
is again stayed. Pray order for release with damages ; or that
your Majesty's agents may receive again the tobacco from peti-
tioners. [I p.]
[Nov.] 85. Reasons why the owners and laders of the Hopewell mentioned
in the preceding article do not enter into bond [not to trade into
Barbary]. They prefer for the reasons here stated to discharge their
ship, and pray as above that the King's agents may receive again
their tobacco. [1 p.]
[Nov.] 86. Petition of Henry Kyme and Thomas Welsh, messengers of
the Chamber, to the Council. Have been sent several times with war-
rants to [Earl's] Barton, co. Northampton, for Edmund James, Thomas
Haynes, Robert Wade [Ward], Thomas Blewett, and Francis Freeman,
of Wilby ; but notwithstanding their best endeavours they never
could apprehend the persons sought after. Forasmuch as Francis
Freeman, one of the delinquents before mentioned, is in custody of
Sergeant Francis, and petitioners are out a great sum of money in
journeying four times in that service, they desire order that Freeman
before he be discharged may satisfy them for their fees and charges.
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[Nov.] 87. Petition of John Santie, one of the messengers of the Cham-
ber, to the Council. On the 19th October last you required Nehemiah
Kawson, of Birkwood, co. Lincoln, to pay petitioner 51. for fees, or
attend the Board on "Wednesday then next. He attended, but not
being heard presently departed, and has not since attended nor paid
petitioner. Prays order to Kawson to pay the 5L or answer his
contempt, [f p.]
[Nov.] 88. Petition of John Powell, one of the sergeants-at-arms, to the
same. Petitioner was appointed by warrant of 8th September last
to take into custody Sir Alexander Denton, late sheriff of co. Buck-
ingham, concerning the neglect of his service in collecting ship-
money. Petitioner repaired to him, and gave him his best assistance
for performing the service, and afterwards attended him to give
account to the Board. After which, on 20th October last, the Lords
gave liberty to Sir Alexander, to repair into the country for per-
fecting that service, not to be discharged out of custody, but only to
be at liberty without petitioner's company. Sir Alexander having
been at least six weeks in custody, petitioner prays that he may
receive reasonable satisfaction. [| p.]
[Nov.] 89. Petition of John Pattenson, of Westward, near Carlisle, to the
same. In Trinity term 1637, petitioner was directed by Mr. Ser-
geant Glanville and others of counsel with Francis Lord Dacre, to
enter into the manor of Dacre in Cumberland, and to take a distress
to try Lord Dacre's title to the said manor. In September 1637,
petitioner in legal manner distrained accordingly, and the tenants
rescued the distress, whereupon he was forced to take several dis-
tresses, which were all forcibly rescued. The tenants also pro-
cured petitioner to be examined for the said entries, 1st, on 18th
January 1637, at the Quarter Sessions ; 2nd, in the Star Chamber ;
3rd, before the justices of assize ; and lastly they procured petitioner
to enter into a recognizance with sureties to appear before the Lords
on the morrow of St. Martin last. Petitioner appeared accordingly,
but not the informers, or any on their behalf. Prays discharge of
his recognizances, and from further attendance, and an award of
damages and costs, [f p.]
[Nov.?] 90. Opinion of Sir Edward Littleton, Solicitor-General. In ac-
cordance with an order of the 4th inst. he had perused the charters
of the cathedral and city of Lichfield, and was of opinion that
the cathedral and close were wholly within the county of Stafford
and not within the city or county of Lichfield. [^ p.]
[Nov.] 91- Act of homage performed by John Towers, D.D., on his elec-
tion and confirmation as Bishop of Peterborough. [13 lines on slip
of parcliinent.']
'Nov.J 92. Petition of Edward Bridge, of Colchester, post, and "William
*" Gore, of Ipswich, carrier, to Sec. Windebank. A packet of letters
sent by the Secretary to Ise conveyed to Yarmouth was brought by
the post of Witham to petitioner Bridge's house in his absence. His
wife sent away the packet by post to Harwich, being told it was
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directed thither. The Mayor of Harwich sent it back by the bearer,
and the horse was so tired he could not go to Yarmouth, and as she
could not hire another horse (the horses being then employed in
service to entertain the Queen-Mother), she sent the packet by
petitioner Gore, an illiterate man, who then lodged in Colchester,
to be delivered to the post of Ipswich. He refused to receive it, for
that it was not brought by the post, whereupon Gore brought it
baok to Bridge's house, who was then also absent. Petitioners by
the Secretary's command being put into Newgate pray enlargement.
Nov. 93. The King to Bishop Morton, of Durham. The late Dean of
Durham [Dr. Richard Hunt] has suffered both his houses, especially
that in the country, (from which by reason of his infirmity he had
been absent many years), to fall into great decay, and is dead of a
mean estate and in debt, so that we doubt his successor, whomsoever
we shall be pleased to name, will hardly get sufficient eatisfaction
for these great dilapidations. The dean, by the custom of that
church, is to have the profits of his place for a year after his death,
which is to go to his executors, who if the estate be mean, will
hardly be brought to pay back any sufficient part towards these
dilapidations. We require the sub-dean and prebends to lay up
that money which belongs to the dean's executors till we have
named a successor, and he shall have taken order to secure the
dilapidations ; and we require you to take care of this business,
and to see that these letters be transcribed into the register book,
that they and you may be witnesses of our royal care of the good of
that church. [Draft in the handwriting of William Dell, with
alterations hy Sec. WindebanJc. 1 p."]
Nov. 94. [Thomas Collard to Richard Harvey.] Prays him once more
to write to Lord Chief Justice Finch on behalf of Edward Luttrell's
cause, which is to be heard at the common bench bar the second
day of Michaelmas term, it being a fourth cause upon an ejectione
firmoe, where Richard Grant is plaintiff for Luttrell, and John Ley
defendant. [^ p.']
[Nov.] Q5. Rent-bill, showing the half-year's rent due to the manor of
Allfarthing, [Surrey,] at Michaelmas 1638, total 157^- lis.
Nov. 96. Brief in a suit in the Court of Arches of Greenwood versus
Thomas Ingram, of Norwich, and Susan his wife, for incontinency
during the life-time of Thomas Ingram's former wife. [9 pp^
Nov. 97. Account of fees [paid on privy seals?] during Michaelmas
term, 1638. [i ^.]
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Nov. Book of Entries of Petitions presented to his Majesty with the
answers retui'ned thereto. The entries in this book will be found
calendared in their proper chronological order, with a reference in
every case to the particular page in this volume on which the entry
of the petition calendared will be found. [482 pp., of which 248 are
blank.]
_„^ Vol. CCGCIV. December 1-31, 1638.
1638,
Dec. I. 1. The King to [George] Kensham [of Tempsford, co. Bedford].
We understand you have a daughter, your only child. It will be
pleasing to us that you take into consideration Thomas Windebank,
eldest son to Sir Francis Windebank, whom we think a fit match
for your daughter, both in regard of the place which his father
holds, and in respect of the education and disposition of the young
gentleman. For his fortune, a servant so near us cannot but im-
prove it daily, and we shall be ready to advance it. [Copy, in the
handwriting of Sec. Windebank, of a draft already calendared in
Vol. ccclxxvii., N'o. 134. | p.']
Dec. 1 . 2. Petition of Sir Lionel Tollemache to the Lords of the Admiralty.
Petitioner has for many years been vice-admiral of Suffolk, and has
yearly accounted in the Admiralty for all droits, and for better exe-
cution of that office has allowed the judge of the said vice-admiralty
and the under officers the fourth part of the moiety of the droits
belonging to him. About two years since, there being a ship
driven ashore near Packsted [Pakefield ?], Suffolk, the same was
seized by the judge and other officers, and by decree of the Court of
Admiralty sold as periiura and the money returned into that court,
and by sentence lately given there is adjudged to his Majesty SSOl.,
the moiety whereof he conceives belongs to him by virtue of his
said office. Prays warrant to the Registrar of the Admiralty Court
to pay him the moiety of the SSOl. [f p.] Underwritten,
2. I. Reference to Sir Henry Marten, Judge of the Admiralty,
to certify the Lords what he has known done in the like
case and conceives just in this particular. Whitehall,
\st December 1638, [1 p.]
Dec. 1. 3. Copy of the preceding petition and reference, and of Sir Henry
Marten's report. He conceives it just that the petitioner should
have the moiety petitioned for, deducting 40?. which the judge and
registrar of his vice-admiralty have formerly had out of those moneys
for their pains taken in that business. 6th February 1638-9.
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Dec. 1. Abstract of the foregoing petition with a copy of the reference.
[Vol. cccliii., p. 111. 1 p.]
Dec. 1. Petition of Edmund Ludlow and Edward Manning, fee-farmers
of Wakeswood in the forest of Chute, Hants, and farmers of all the
coppices in Finkley Walk, within the same forest, to Henry Earl of
Holland. Robert Noyes, tenant of petitioners, was at the Swain-
mote held 9th June 1635 convicted for assarting seven acres, parcel
of Wakeswood, and at the Justice Seat held 3rd October following
was fined 10^. for the same, at which Justice Seat petitioners put in
their claim to hold Wakeswood disafforested, whereupon all further
proceedings ought to have stayed till the claim had been tried.
Nevertheless, not only those seven acres assarted ( [but] by a fur-
ther mistake) 127 acres of Wakeswood have been seized into the
King's hands. Fines also were set at the Justice Seat aforesaid for
offences committed in the coppices aforesaid, viz., 201. for the offence
of one Christmas in Derman Coppice ; IQl. for James late Earl of
Marlborough in Waiting Yoake Coppice ; 101. for the offence of
William Ashburnham in Nuthell Coppice ; 10?. for his offence in
Pound Coppice and Ragg Coppice ; 40s. in Ewtree Coppice ; 40s. in
Lowdes Coppice; 40s. in Smonnell Coppice ; and lOl. for the offence
of Thomas Dowse and Arthur Swain in the Ridges, and all the said
coppices have thereupon been seized into his Majesty's hands. As
Wakeswood would have appeared upon trial to have been dis-
afforested, and not at all liable to fine or seizure, and for that the
seizure thereof has been made contrary to the order of the Justice
Seat, and upon a great mistake of the quantity, and for that the
offences done in the coppices of Finkley were done not by petitioners,
but long before they had any interest therein, by others against
whom they have no remedy, they pray you to mitigate those fines,
and to give direction to Mr. Keeling, that upon payment of moderate
fines as you shall now assess, those seizures may be discharged.
[Copy. See Vol. ccdxxxiv., p. 48. \\ p.'] Underwritten,
I. Reference to Mr. Keeling to certify the true state of the fines
mentioned above. 1st December 1G38. [Copy. Ibid.,
p. 49. \ P-]
II. John Keeling to Henry Earl of Holland. Upon view of the
Iter rolls, I find thatthe fine of Thomas Doivse and Arthur
Swain, expressed in the petition to be 101., is 4>0l. ; the
rest are as stated. All the fines are imposed, and there-
fore the lands are all seized into his Majesty's hands.
The offence com/mitted in Walcesluood was only in seven
acres thereof, but Wakeswood being an entire thing the
whole is seized, as I conceive it ought to be. The seizure
of Wakeswood is not contrary to any order made at the
Justice Seat, for albeit there was an order for stay of
process where any party had put in a claim to discharge
himself of any fine, yet the order was further, that when
any tenants were to be discharged by such claim, the
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tenants' naines ware to he expressed upon oath, and de-
livered to the Clerk of the Iter, which was not done by the
petitioners, and the claim being made in the petitioners'
names I could not stay process against Noyes. For the
seizures of the rest of the coppices petitioners only allege
that the offences for which the fines are set vjere covimitted
before petitionees had any interest therein. {Copy. See
Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 50. 1 p^
III. Henry Earl of Holland to John Keeling. The petitioners
having failed through their neglect to prosecute their claim,
yet the pretence of the said claivu still remaining, I am
content to mitigate the fines set upon Robert Noyes to 51.,
petitioners paying the same to the Receiver of the Iter,
and therefore you are not to enter the seizure upon the
roll. iSth March 1638[-9. Copy. Ibid., p. 51. ^ p.]
[Dec. 1 ?] 4. Petition of Thomas Infeild, clerk, to Archbishop Laud. Pe-
titioner was admitted by licence from your Grace to serve the cure
of St. Peter's in Artleborough [Irthlingborough], in the diocese of
Peterborough, the curate being lately deceased, who (as all his pre-
decessors have been) was licensed by the Bishop. Since, William
Crane, clerk, is super-licensed by you to serve the same cure at the
nomination of Lord Vaux, you not remembering, as petitioner be-
lieves, that petitioner was placed to be curate there. Prays the
Archbishop to order the premises as shall seem fit. [^ p.] tinder-
written,
4. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe and Dr. Heath to hear this
difference between the two curates, and to give the Arch-
bishop an account, that thereupon final order may be
taken. IQSS, December I, [i j5.]
Dec. 1. 5. Bishop Bridgeman, of Chester, to the same. I have delivered
Chester. your letter to our dean and chapter forbidding them to let any
part of the abbey court to a brewer and maltster (see Vol. cccc..
No. 118). I owe you for this as much as my health and perhaps
my life comes to. Ever since my being bishop of this see, wliich is
now almost 20 years, I have scarce had a month's health together
whilst I lived at Chester, by means of the smoke and other annoy-
ances which came thereby. Once more I crave your advice in a
business which more nearly concerns the public. The mayor of
Chester and his brethren have discontinued from our cathedral ser-
vice about 12 years together till this last year, when an ingenious
merchant, who had sometime been a chorister and grammar scholar
of our church, brake that schism, and came diligently to our choir
every Sunday, and there continued till service and sermon were
ended. But he sat in the seat on the south side of the choir door
over against the dean's seat, as all his predecessors have always
done, the prebendaries sitting half of them next the dean, and the
other half next the mayor, and after them the aldei-men and other
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gentlemen. But, on a sudden, our dean commanded the sub-sextons
to keep the mayor out of that seat, whereupon he and his successor
have since abandoned our choir service, so as we shall have scarce
five lay persons present besides the consistory and my family,
whereas formerly the whole city came to it. It is such an unsea-
sonable quarrel for these times (and, as I hear, is taken notice of in
Scotland) as I would have it sopited, if you thought fit to write to
me a private letter signifying that you hold io meet that the mayor
shall sit as his predecessors have ever done, until upon hearing of
both sides other order be taken, or if you command me to see
things ordered as may prevent confusion I will be accountable. My
aim is to cast water on that fire which is already kindled, or least-
wise that none may get a stick fi-om this place to increase the flame,
our citizens being too sensible of that punishment which they justly
received for Prynne's entertainment. [Seal with arms, 1 p.}
Order of the Lords of the Admiralty on a petition of the widow
and nine children of Eichard Wyan, his Majesty's late proctor,
deceased. The petition showed that all the time the Admiralty
remained in the hands of his Majesty Wyan was employed
by the Lords as his Majesty's proctor, in which time divers sums
accrued to his Majesty out of the profits of the Admiralty, yet
Wyan never received rewards for his service therein, save only
in the particular business of the Earl of Portland. But petitioners
found by notes of his that he intended to make a bill of fees due to
him from his Majesty in the causes wherein he was employed, as
also of such moneys as he paid to the Judge of the Admiralty, to
whom he paid fees for warrants, commissions, sentences, and the
like as they passed in his Majesty's causes, but he being taken away
before he had perfected that account, petitioners are unable to finish
the same, yet they find in his book of accounts that he has charged
himself with 1501., attached in the hands of Thomas Jennings, of
London, merchant, and condemned by primum decretum to his
Majesty, and that in discharge thereof he has expressed in that
book that by his account to his Majesty, and for a journey which he
made to Dover for his Majesty's service, that 1501. would near be
balanced. Petitioners besought the Lords to give the executor of
Wyan a discharge for the said sum. The Lords referred it to Sir
Henry Marten to certify, whether by any acts of the Court of Ad-
miralty, or otherwise, any money belonging to his Majesty appears
to remain in the hands of Wyan, and likewise what he, in the time
of his service, as proctor in that court, might deserve. [Copy. See
Vol. cccliii., p. 110. 1 p.]
6. Sir William Galley to Eichard Harvey. I purposed to have
sent you some brawn ; that which I sent Lord Cottington was ofi" a
bought boar, and our own boar was but killed this week, whereof
I mean to send you the best collars when they shall be ready, if in
the meantime I can get no better. I desire much to have the books
of accounts I wrote for in my laat. \Seal with arms. | p.]
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I. 143
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Dec. 1. 7. Account by Sir William Eussell of ship-money for 1637. Total
received, 159,686?. 18s. Id. ; remains, 36,727J. 9s. 7d. [= 2 pp.']
Dec. 1. 8. Account of ship-money for 1637 remaining in hands of the
sheriffs. Total 2,850?., which makes the total collected 162,536L,
less by 22,155?. than was received the 2nd December 1637. [1 p.]
Dec. 1. 9. Exceptions to the patent granted by his Majesty, 1st December
1638, to the Master Wardens and Commonalty of Cordwainers, of
the penalties and forfeitures limited or appointed by statutes
18 Eliz. cap. 9, and 1 James, cap. 22. [3 pp.J
Dec. 1. 10. Indenture between Lawrence Squibb and Robert Squibb, both
of London, gentlemen, and Edward Fryer, of London, cardmaker,
and Margaret Baxter, of London, widow. Fryer having declared
his willingness to give over the trade of cardmaking, Lawrence and
Robert Squibb, being his Majesty's officers for cards and dice,
covenant to pay to him an annuity of 30f. per annum for his life,
and if the said Margaret Baxter, his sister, should survive him, to
pay the like annuity to her, after Fryer's decease, for her life. [30
lines on parchment]
Dec. 1. 11. Brief of Mr. Walker's accounts to Archbishop Laud, from the
4th August 1 637 to this day, of the perquisites of the Archbishop's
jurisdiction in the archdeaconry of Lincoln. The receipts for pro-
curations of the clergy were 148?. 18s. 2c?.; the fees on proof of wills,
grants of administrations, and other items make up the total amount
to 298?. 16s. Id. [1 p. on parchment]
Dec. 2. 12. Agreement made by Sir Robert Carr, at Whitehall, in the
presence of Archbishop Laud, Lord Treasurer Juxon, and the Lord
Privy Seal. The lease of Lord Willoughby, Sir Charles Bowles, and
Thomas Goodwin, whereby there is settled for the maintenance of
Lady Carr 800?. per annum rent in money, with the manor house
and grounds at Sleaford, valued at 200?. per annum, to make up
1,000?., to be enlarged for 30 or 40 years, determinable upon Sir
Robert Carr's death. The time for the Lady's absence from Sleaford
House to be enlarged to four months, and to be accounted after Lady
Day next. Power to be given to two or three persons whom tlie
Lady shall nominate to sue on her behalf for the rent of 800Z. per
annum, in case the same be not duly paid. The grounds at Sleaford
to be managed wholly by Lady Carr. The stock thereon to be con-
tinued untU Lady Day, when possession is to be given to Lady
Carr. [| p.]
Dec. 3. Grant to Sir Jacob Astley and Bernard his son, for their lives,
of the office of Captain of the castle or fort near Pljnnouth, and of
St. Nicholas' Isle, both void by surrender of Arthur Chichester, with
an allowance of 56s. per diem for the maintenance of the captain,
soldiers, and officers of the said castle and island, [Bocquei^
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Dec. 3. The King to Thomas Hewett, Sheriff of co. Hertford. Licence
for him to come to London or to go to any other place as often as
he shall have cause. [^Docquef]
Dec. 3. 13. Petition of John Eobinson, Richard Ward, and Christopher
Dighton, his Majesty's searchers at Gravesend, to the King. Pe-
titioners have the moiety of all gold and other prohibited goods
there seized by them. Edward Watkins, the searcher of London,
having nothing to do with searching at Gravesend, upon intelligence
lately given him made a seizure of gold there, and pretending that
by such seizure the moiety belonged to him, preferred an information
into the Exchequer to have the gold adjudged forfeit ard the moiety
delivered to him, where in truth the same wholly appertained to
your Majesty. Whereof the court being informed by Mr. Herbert,
her Majesty's Attorney- General, stay was made of entering any
judgment for the searcher. And for that it was conceived the de-
termination would depend upon the construction of the patents of
petitioners and the searcher of London, the cotirt appointed several
days for bringing in their patents, at all which days petitioners
attended. But the searcher of London always failed, and in the
end obtained a command from your Majesty to the Barons to forbear
any prosecution there until the next term, and since has obtained
some reference to the Lord Treasurer, Chancellor and Barons of the
Exchequer and Attorney-General, but does not prosecute the same.
Beseech the same reference. [| p.] Undenuritten,
13. J. Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Oottington, who,
calling to them the Lord Chief Baron and other the
Barons of the Exchequer and the Attorney-General, are
to determine the business or certify his Majesty ivhere tJie
impediment lies. Whitehall, 3rd Becember 1638. [Copy.
Dec. 3. Petition of George Kirke, " your Majesty's ancientest servant,"
to the same. Your Majesty, when Prince of Wales, granted to Sir
James FuUerton and petitioner some lands in the North, but after
these lands were granted, the Duke of Buckingham became a suitor
to your Majesty for the same, whereupon your Majesty commanded
us to resign them, which we did, and after your Majesty granted
them to the said Duke and gave to us Gillingham Forest, the said
forest being in the custody of the late Lord Steward, the Earl of
Pembroke. There could be no deforestation nor petitioner enjoy
your Majesty's grant till the said Earl had satisfaction of 3,000L for
his interest, your Majesty promising to pay the 3,000?., to the end
that it might be as free a gift as the former. Your Majesty, since
the death of Sir James Fullerton, in consideration of 2,000?. of the
3,000?., has granted in fee-farm unto the now Lord Elgin and his
mother, the wife of the said Sir James Fullerton, that part being
two of three parts formerly granted by lease for 41 years. Petitioner
prays a grant of his part in fee-farm which he has yet in lease for
36 or 37 years, it being but 800 acres, in consideration of 1,000?.
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that he disbursed to the said Lord Steward, which 1,OOOZ. your
Majesty promised to repay, and sent the now Lord Dorset to the
late Lord Treasurer with a command to that effect. \G(ypy. See
Vol. cccciii., p. 4. f j).] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer to inform himself of the
justice of this debt, and finding it due to certify whether
it will be more for his Majesty's advantage to pay the
said IfiOOl., or to grant petitioner the fee farm of the
lands desired. Whitehall, 3rd December 1638. l_Gopy.
Ibid, i p.]
Dec. 3. 14. Petition of James Maxwell, Thomas Lewyn, [and] John
Sanderson, coachmen, to the King. His Majesty has referred to
Sec. Windebank and the Attorney-General some late requests of the
town of HuU, as concerning his Majesty's castle and blockhouses
there, and certain lands allowed the town for maintaining thereof.
Petitioners have, for his Majesty's service, brought a cause against
the said town concerning the said castle and blockhouses to such
ripeness as that having been formerly heard in part, upon the
further next hearing it is conceived the said town will be at your
Majesty's mercy, both for a good fine for abuse of the trust reposed
in them concerniag the said castle and blockhouses, and also for the
said lands and otherwise. Petitioners conceive that by such his
Majesty's reference the town would gain longer time from coming
to a concluding hearing, which they dechne out of a consciouness of
the matter laid to their charge, especially if it should fall out that
the referees being but two should not suddenly meet, by reason of
Sec. Windebank's great occasions. Pray his Majesty to joia others
to the former two, and that any two of them, the Attorney-General,
who knows the whole business, being one, may speed the same.
[Copy, f p.] Underwritten,
14. I. Reference to the, Earl of Dorset and Sec. Windebank, who,
calling io their assistance the Attorney-General and
Mr. Herbert, are to certify the true state of the business.
Whitehall, 2rd December 1638. \_Copy. \ p.]
Dee. 3. Nicholas to William Earl of Exeter. The mayor of Newark
having signified that having demanded of the Earl's servants
3L 6s. %d., assessed on the Earl in that town towards ship-money,
was answered that the Earl would pay the same in London, as he
did last year. Prays the Earl to order the same to be paid to the
mayor, who only can give discharge, and which will be an induce-
ment to others of that town to pay their assessments. [ Underwritten
is a note that the lihe letter was sent to the Earl of Berkshire for
payment of 61. 13s. 4d Copy. See Nicholas's Letter Book, Dom.
James I. Vol. ccxix., p. 173.]
Dec. 3. 15. Petition of Leonard Vow to the Council. Kenelm Cooke
having given evidence against petitioner for depopulation, com-
plaiaad that petitioner, in revenge, brought divers suits against him
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to his undoing, and thereupon procured petitioner to be committed.
But afterwards the Lords being certified of the truth, released
petitioner, and now Cooke upon the same pretence, and that peti-
tioner has since caused Cooke to be indicted for a common barretor,
has obtained some order for petitioner to pay him 51. charges, which
indictment petitioner confesses to be caused by him and other neigh-
bours in respect of Cooke's ill carriage towards the townsmen in
general ; and concerning the pretended suits, the truth may appear
by the affidavit annexed. Prays that if the Lords be not satisfied
to discharge petitioner, that then they would refer the examination
to Sir John Lambe and William Halford, justices of peace near
adjoining, to whom Cooke is well known, and upon their certificate
petitioner will be ready to perform the censure of the Lords. [^ p.^
Annexed,
15. I. Affidavit of John Wells, of Middleton, eo. Northampton,
attorney for Leonard Vow. Vow has not prosecuted any
suit against Kenelm GooJce since Cooke gave evidence
against Vow for depopulation, save one suit im, the Court
of Requests, commenced before against one Cray and
Cooke, concerning a bond upon which Gray sued Vow by
Coohe's instigation, which suit is now ready for heari/tig,
and save also an indictment which Vow and other towns-
men preferred at the last assizes agaimst CooJce as a
common barretor. Sworn this day. [f p.l
15. II. Offixe copy of indictment against Kenehn CooJce, of
Halloughton, co. Leicester, for that he is a common
barretor and disturber of the peace and soiver of litigation
among his neighbours. The prosecutors were William
Smyth, Willia/m Goodman, and Leonard Vow. It was
found a true bill, \Lati/n,. 1 j5.j
[Dec. 3?] 16. Another petition of the same to the same. Petitioner being
lately committed to the Fleet upon the suggestion of Kenelm Cooke,
and afterwards released as above stated, Cooke still presses the
matter against petitioner, and you have ordered him to pay 51.
Petitioner prays them to be certified of the life and condition of
Cooke, under the hands of the parson and best of the inhabitants of
Halloughton, and of the justices and near neighbours, and to take
the same into considej-ation. [^ p^ Underwritten,
16. I, Five statements respecting Kenelm Cooke, describing him
as a person of no worth or credit, a liaunter of alehouses
and idle company, a seditious fellow, and a scandalous
and opprobrious fellow against his betters, subscribed by
Sir John Bale, Sir Richa/i'd Roberts, Sir John Lambe,
And/rew Butler, rector, and eleven pthers. [J p."]
Dec. 3. 17. Officers of Ordnance to Mountjoy Earl of Newport. Have
Office of treated with the gunmakers for making 1,000 carbines with snap-
haunce locks, but cannot draw them to a lower rate than 20s. a piece,
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being furnished with belts, swivels, worms and sconrers, and arming,
the stock to be made 2^ foot long, and of the bore of 24 bullets to
the pound rolHng. Besides the flask, which they afiirm was rejected
by Sir Jacob Astley, in respect of another invention for the charge
of the carbines which by him was conceived more proper, for which
they demand 2s. a piece more, according to which the 1,000 carbines
will amount to 1,100L [f ^.] Enclosed,
17. I. Particulars of the several items of charge for the snap-
haunce carbine, signed by ten gunmdkers. 3rd December
1638. [1 ^.]
Dec. 3. 18. Petition of WUliam Garrett, stationer, to Archbishop Laud.
Suppliant preferred a petition to the Archbishop, declaring that
William Sheires had printed the book named " A Pattern of Cate-
chistical doctriue," with petitioner's name in the title, as if he had
done it. The Archbishop referred the cause to Sir John Lambe,
and to give order the books should be seized. Petitioner hears that
divers others have shares in the book, that they vend them at greater
rates since his Grace's prohibition, and that they will not only be
very great gainers for the present, but [will re-]print the book as
often as they please, and still use petitioner's name in the title.
[■I p.] Underwritten,
18. I. Referred to Sir John Lambe to take special care of the
business, and let the Archbishop have an account of it.
1638, December 3. [^ p.]
Dec. 3. 1 9. Eeceipt of Archbishop Laud for 3lZ. 10s. paid by Sir John
Lambe, being three half-years " prestation money," due 29th Sep-
tember last from Dr. Holdsworth, archdeacon of Huntingdon, by
reason of the suspension of Bishop Williams of Lincoln. [^ p^
Dec. 3. 20. Petition of Rice Thomas to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner, by
many feigned actions brought against him by divers persons who
endeavour his undoing, has had all his cattle and. other personal
estate taken from him. And because petitioner may be utterly
" enabled " to make his just defence in the said actions, the depiity
chancellor of the diocese of Llandaff, who takes part against peti-
tioner, has pronounced sentence of excommunication upon him.
Prays inhibition with absolution, and that petitioner may be admitted
to sue in formd pauperis, according to an admittance stated to be
annexed, [f ^.] Underwritten,
20. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe and Dr. Owynne, to give
the poor onan such direction as they shall find fitting.
December Srd, 16S8. [^ p.]
Dec. 3. 21. Dr. David Stokes to Sec. Windebank, J. Woodson aims at
Windsor. Mr. Baker's place. Believes him competent to transact the college
business, from his experience m the Signet Office and under two
judges. But his desire goes to a grant in reversion. The writer
has not heard of any place in the choice of the dean and canons that
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has been so granted. Thinks they can do so, and would, if Mr. Baker
would appear in it. Advises in what way to proceed to win over
the dean and the rest of the chapter. P.S. — Mr. Baker is now
healthy, and having overcome his quartan, is likely to afford
J. W[oodson] time for his suit. [2^^.]
Dec. 3. 22. Calculations by Nicholas, concerning the quantities and cost
of the supply of provisions (wheat and cheese), and ammunition for
an army of 24,000. [= 1 p.}
Dec. 4. Warrant to Anthony Roper for preservation of game within his
Majesty's honor of Eltham, Kent. [Bocquet.]
Dec. 4. A like to pay to Thomas Baldwin, comptroller of his Majesty's
works 200L, to be disbursed in the repair of bridges over the Lea
and divers other places thereabouts. [_I)ocquet.']
Dec. 4. A like to pay to Henry Wickes, paymaster of works, 800L, to be
expended for making bricks against next spring for his Majesty's
service. [Bocquet.']
Dec. 4. A like to the judges of the court of Common Pleas to admit
Henry Chester, son of Sir Anthony Chester, being but 13 years old,
by his guardian, to levy a fine of his manors and lands in Chicheley,
Nortii Crawley, Sherrington, and Emberton, co. Buckingham, to
enable Sir Anthony to make a lease of the same for 21 years,
whereby to pay his debts of 2,500L, and to raise portions for his
seven younger children. l_Docquet.']
Dec. 4. Grant that for the government of Salisbury the bishop of that
see, the dean and canons residentiary, the chancellor, and the
mayor, recorder, and two aldermen of the city, be justices of peace,
and that they may hold sessions, the justices of Wiltshire being
excluded from any jurisdiction within the city, with various other
minute regulations. IDocquef]
Dec. 4. 23. Sir William Becher and Edward Nicholas to the Council.
According to your reference of 7th July 1637, upon complaint of
Martha Harpur against William Ward, concerning money claimed
to be due by Mrs. Harpur, in discharge whereof Ward produced to
us a decree in the Exchequer dated 8th May 1637. But in regard
it was insisted upon by Mrs. Harpur that the decree was obtained
by the uncertainty of the deposition of Robert Howell, it was agreed
by both parties that they would stand by the oath of Howell to
two points, wherein the uncertainty was alleged to consist, to both
which Howell has sworn directly against Mrs. Harpur, so as it
appears unto us there is nothing due unto her, neither could we draw
Ward to give her anything, in regard, as he alleges, she has put him
to extraordinary trouble and charge, [f p.^ Annexed,
23. r. Order of Council. The complaint of Mrs. Harpur to be
dismissed, andj Ward to he no fuHher troubled concerning
the business. Star Chamber, 2Bth January 1638-9.
[Draft. 1 p.]
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Vol. CCCCIV.
Dec. i. 24. Copy Act of the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland.
The commissioners of Edinburgh having received letters from the
council of Edinburgh, anent the troubles likely to arise betwixt the
people and some of their ministers who had read the service book,
railed against the people, and protested against this assembly,
namely, James Hanna, Alexander Thomson, and David Fletcher, the
assembly suspends them from all functions of the ministry, and gives
power to Alexander Henderson, John Ker, Andrew Blackhall, James
Fleming, John Oswald, James Porteous, Eobert Dowglas, Richard
Dickson, James Simpson, Eobert Cranstoun, Frederick Carmichael,
and to the lairds of Auldbar, Wauchton, sheriiF of Teviotdale, com-
missioners of bm'ghs, James Gray, and Eobert Cunningham, to
proceed against the said ministers with the sentence of deprivation,
with power to transplant ministers from other places into their
rooms, and fully to settle the ministry of the kirks of Edinburgh.
And seeing the town of Edinburgh complained also of Dr. Eliot for
reading the service book, and his inability to edify that people, for
reasons which they shall give in, the assembly referred the same to
the said commissioners, with power to transplant Dr. Eliot or censure
him. The assembly also finds William Wischert, parson of Leith,
worthy of deprivation for declining the general assembly, and mani-
fold crimes proven before the presbytery of Edinburgh, suspends
him from the ministry, and refers to the said commissioners
the sentence of his deprivation and the plantation of his kirk.
Dec. 5. Eoyal assent for Dr. Towers, Dean of Peterborough, to be bishop
of that see. [Docquet.']
Dec. 5. 25. Petition of Thomas Grantham, Sherifi" of co. Lincoln, to the
King. Petitioner's house being St. Katherine's, situated near Lin-
coln, and conceived to stand within the precincts of the city, there
is a clause contained in petitioner's oath of sheriff that during the
time of office he shall be inhabiting within his bailiwick, unless his
Majesty license the contrary. Prays that, in regard his house stands
most convenient for the execution of his office, his Majesty will
give the required licence, [f p.J Underwritten,
25. I. HisMajesty dispenses with the petitioner in this particular,
and licenses him to reside at his said house. Whitehall,
5th December 1638. [Copy. ^ p.]
Dec. 5. 26. Notes by Nicholas of proceedings this day, and on the
7th inst., in a cause of Capt. [Walter] Stewart and Signor [John]
Nicholas [de] Franchi [or Franqui]. This day the Lord Keeper,
upon perusal of some precedents of commissions of review, granted
formerl}'' in admiralty causes, declared that two of the prece-
dents produced by Capt. Stewart's counsel were full to the point,
one granted in Queen Elizabeth's time, the other in his present Ma-
jesty's, in the case of Carpenter and Aldenberg. It was ordered that
the said precedents should be shown by Capt. Stewart's counsel
to the counsel of Signor Nich[olas de] Franchi, who was to show
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Dec. 5.
Dec. 5.
Dec. 6.
Vale Koyal.
Dec. 6.
Whitehall.
Dec. 6.
Poxleis
[Foxley's.]
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cause why the like favour might not be granted by his Majesty
in this case to Capt. Stewart. [1 J p.]
27. Robert Bevis to Nicholas. The three barrels oT powder which
Maperley complains of are challenged by Lambert Peachey, of
Gosport. The six hogsheads brought into his Majesty's store in
April last by one Pinder, living in Water Lane, a waiter belonging
to the Custom House, are claimed by Mr. Cockcroft, of Coleman
Street, merchant, [-g- p.]
Memorandum by Nicholas. Mr. Bevis says that Peachey was,
about half a year since, with the officers of the Ordnance, for this
powder, but Bevis has the same still in his custody. He conceives
it to be English powder. Bevis further says that Maperley seized,
about half a year since, six hogsheads of foreign powder, which is in
Bevis's hands; it is bad powder. [/See Vol. ccccii., No. 41. I p.]
28. Thomas Cholmondeley, late sheriff of co. Chester, to the Council.
By letter from the Lords of 30th November last, I am commanded
to pay in an arrear of 20Z., alleged to be behind of the ship-money
in the time of my sheriffalty. The money assessed upon the county
and city was 3,000Z., whereof 2601. was proportioned upon the city,
and 2,740^^. upon the county. This assessment upon the city was
undertaken by the mayor and aldermen, neither were they willing
to pay the same to me, so that, addressing myself to my own charge,
I have paid in the 2,740Z. to Sir William Russell. Since which time
I have also restored to the country the surplusage of my assessment
to the satisfaction of the county, and such as were poor or thought
themselves overcharged. There is not one penny of my assessment
behind unpaid ; if there be any arrear it is by the mayor and alder-
men of Chester, on whom I have no distress, and it would raise new
trouble if I had invaded their challenged liberties to collect their
own moneys. I have advertised the mayor and aldermen of the
arrear, and his Majesty's expectation that it should be paid. [^Seal
with crest. 1 p.]
29. Sec. Windebank to all Justices of Peace, Mayors, and others.
His Majesty has given licence to Capt. Alexander Erskine to levy
500 men, and transport them into France, for recruiting the English
regiments serving there. You are to suffer the captain to levy the
said men, and from time to time to transport the same. P.S. — Upon
transportation of any of these men, the officers of the port where
they embark shall forthwith certify the same to me, that it may be
known when the 500 shall be completed. [1 p.]
30. Anne Lady Sandys to Sec. Windebank. A malicious feUow,
William Stebbin, of Windsor, of late has often threatened me, and
vows that I shall never be free from suits while I live, unless I will
purchase my peace of him. He has caused me to be indicted at
Hicks's Hall upon the statute of 23 Elizabeth, for not going to church
once a month. Having notice of the indictment, I removed it into
the King's Bench, where he continues his malicious prosecution, and
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will force me to trial unless T compound with him. My suit is that
you would, on behalf of your poor, decrepit, bedridden acquaintance,
make use of your power with the judges or favour with the King,
that I may go in peace to my grave. [1 p.'] Annexed,
30. I. Memorandu'iTi by Lord Cottington. It seems she is not
convicted, else she might coTnpound with the commissioners.
Tour way now is to speak with Lord Bramston or the
Attorney-General to know how she may be relieved, for the
infoTvner indicts her for recusancy. [7 lines.']
30. II. The like by Sec. Windebank She is a very old bedrid
womun, above fourscore, and cannot live a year, so what
composition she can make can be of no great consideration,
and it were fit the poor creature might be quiet. [5 lines.]
Dec. 6. 31. Henry Lord Clifford to See. Windebank. I received your packet
Londesborough. of the 3rd inst., and sent away the warrants to William Mansor,
my father's undersheriff of Westmorland, to apprehend the party,
and to call in the witnesses, and crave the assistance of the next
justice, the place being 60 miles distant, and not knowing in which
county the parties have their being. He will observe his directions,
and send up the men with all possible speed, for he is an honest
man, and one that will do the business. P.S. — When you next see
the Earl of SaKsbury, let him know that his sister and his servants
are very well. [1 p.]
Dec. 6. 32. William Earl of Exeter to Nicholas. Concerning the mayor
St. John's, of Newark's complaint of me for denying to pay SI. 6s. 8d., assessed
[ er enwe .J ^p^^ jj^g for ship-money, my answer is that my house is not of that
town, nor have I any land within their liberties for which they ought
to assess me, nor have I ever paid any subsidy or other charge with
the town, but ever with the county, save once, long ago, I paid a
subsidy with the town, and was forced to pay it over again to the
sheriff. I gave order to my officers to pay the ship-money to the
sheriff, and they have accordingly paid it ; and if the last year's
assessment be not paid the same way, it is more than I know or
desire, and I will give order forthwith for paying it. But this com-
plaint proceeds only out of their desire to draw me into their juris-
diction for their own ease, which I hope the Lords will not hearken
unto. P.S. — This is in no way to ease myself, for I am assessed
more by the sheriff than by the mayor. [^Seal with crest within the
garter. 1 p.]
Dec. 6. 33. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. I have now paid off
Queen Street, almost all the convoy money, and among the rest Sir Henrjr Main-
waring, of whom I demanded what appertains to you, and showed
him the note he had signed, which he acknowledged, but made such
a lamentation of the poverty of his present state, that I, who had
before received command from my Lord not to stop any man's money
without the parties consent, could not possibly serve you ; but he
has made strong vows to give you speedy satisfaction, as by letter
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stated to be enclosed, and howsoever he may fail, if we live next
yeai- 1 will direct you a course how you may be satisfied. Capt.
Price paid his 201. very readily, so that I have now in my hand of
yours 1701- For those captains that are with you I have their
money, to wit, Capt. Fogg, 751. ; Capt. Seaman, 551.; Capt. Fox,
45?. ; Mr. Wheeler, 301. ; and Mr. Woolward, SOI. I have likewise
for Mr. White, 201. My brother Percival had 501. and his man 201.
Acquaint the captaius and your master what I have for them. I
thought it would have amounted to more, and so it would had not
his Lordship disposed of 200?. to some that are no captains, but not
one penny to myself nor to any of his own household. Some two
days ago Sir James Hamilton came from Scotland, and says things
are in great disorder among themselves there, there beiug one party
for the King and another for the covenant, but generally all the com-
mon sort have so exhausted themselves with making provision for
war, that they want money to buy bread, insomuch that, though the
heads of the army would be content to be quiet, yet the body will
not suffer them, out of hope to repair their necessity in a more
abundant country. He says the Marquis is retired to Newcastle,
which is an ill sign ; the business he came about was urgent, for he
returned within two days. The Council of War sits daily at White-
hall, but things are carried with such privacy that I can teU you
nothing save that Mr. Comptroller is made Treasurer of the Army.
'[Seal with arms. 2f _pp.]
Dec. 6. 34. Petition of Robert Cade, clerk, to Archbishop Laud. Has
lately petitioned in the High Commission Court for remitting 40Z.
costs, taxed to Ezekiel Wright, clerk, in a cause wherein petitioner
was evicted, and Wright obtained a parsonage worth 200?. per
annum, in which cause Wright spent, not by means of petitioner,
40s. Petitioner is informed that after costs taxed regularly they
are not to be dissolved, and yet, by reason of very small means
and many children, he is utterly unable to pay the same. Begs the
Archbishop to desire Wright to remit the costs. [|^ jj.] Under-
written,
34. I. William Dell to Sir John Lamhe. Pray consider the poor
Tnan's case, and he a means to further his desires. 1638.
December 6th. [^ p.J
Dec. 6. 35. Final sentence in the High Commission in a cause against
John Blundell, of Bletchingley, Surrey. Defendant being called,
appeared not, wherefore he was ordered to be attached. It appeared
that on Whitsunday, he being a special bailiff, and having a warrant
to arrest Eobert Betts, about a quarter of an hour after evening
prayer he arrested the said Betts in the churchyard of Bletchino'ley,
and upon some struggling rent a skirt in the said Betts's doublet,
and further, that on Easter day last, within the church of Bletchingley,
Blundell in a saucy and scornful manner desired Mr. Hampton, the
rector, to make him a churchwarden of the parish, for that it was a
gainful place. It appearing that by these facts Blundell had violated
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the liberties of Holy Church and consecrated ground, and had scoffed
at the office of churchwarden, he was enjoined to make a public sub-
mission in his parish church, and was condemned in costs of suit ;
and inasmuch as three of the commissioners who had the leading
votes in their places fined Blundell SOI., and three others, whereof
the Dean of the Arches was one and the principal commissioner for
the day, fined him 501., it was ordered that the determination of his
fine should rest until the day of mitigation at the end of Hilary
term. [2J pp."]
Dec. 7. The King to the Lord Mayor of London and Court of Aldermen,
sigTiifying his pleasure that they admit the Company of Distillers of
London with all accustomed immunities, and settle them in the
government of their trade. [Pocquef]
Dec. 7. Note by Nicholas of proceedings before the Council in the
cause of Captain [Walter] Stewart versus Signer [John] Nicholas
[de] Franchi. Defendant's counsel was heard, and also the
said Franchi, who prayed that the sum in question might be
• deposited before the Lords gave way to a commission of re-
view. The Lords having taken into consideration his request,
and, to the end they might rightly understand the same, having
called in first his counsel and then Franchi, and demanded of him
whether he would be content, provided the money were deposited in
the Admiralty Court, that a commission of review should be granted
to Capt. Stewart. He declared that upon such condition he was
content, so as all the proceedings upon the said commission might
be upon the same allegation and proofs as formerly. And his counsel
moved that there might be no witnesses examined in Spain, but
that certificates only might be produced. To which the Lords
replied, that the order of what shall be allowed or disallowed for
proof would rest in the commissioners that should be appointed by
his Majesty to review the said cause. ['&e this volume, iVo. 26.]
Dec. 7. Commissioners for Gunpowder to the Master of the Ordnance,
WhitehalL Warrant to deliver to persons to be appointed by the Earl of Exeter
six barrels of gunpowder at 18d. per pound, for replenishing the
magazine of co. Northampton. [Minute Boole of Warrants for Gun-
powder. See Vol. ccclv. No. 61, p. 17. ip.]
Dec. 8. Grant to Maurice Abbott and Edward Abbott, for their lives,
with survivorship, of the office of collector of impositions upon lawns,
cambrics, and silks landed in the port of London, with the annual
fee of IhOl., upon surrender of Edward Fenn and John Lloyd.
{Docquet^
Dec. 8. Warrant to pay to Amerigo Salvetti, agent for the Great Duke of
Tuscany, 2151., being the value of 8,000 ryals taken out of the ship
Frances of Dieppe, by Sir James Bagg, for his Majesty's use, which
by being laden for the Galilei, merchants, was adjudged in the High
Court of Admiralty to be restored. \JDocquet.']
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Dec. 8. Grant to "William Billingsley of the beiiefit for 14 years of his
invention for printing or stanching of cabinets, bedsteads, and the
like, with liquid gold and silver, rendering to the Exchequer the
yearly rent of 50s. [pocquet.']
Dec. 8. Protection for Sir Richard Titchborne until his Majesty shall
signify the contrary. \I)ocqueti\
Dec. 8. 36. Order of the King in Council. Upon a full hearing of the
Whitehall, counsel as well of Sir Peter Vanlore, heir apparent of old Sir Peter
Van lore, his father, deceased, as of Sir Edward Powell, master of
requests, concerning the rectory of North Petherton, Somerset,
mortgaged by Edward Popham to old Sir Peter, the one side
complaining of an award obtained in July 1637, when his counsel
was not fully instructed, and the other of a decree in the Exchequer
got by default when neither he nor his counsel were present, it
was ordered, with the consent of both parties, that as well the award
as the decree, for so much as concerns the rectory only shall be laid
aside, and that both parties shall be left to the ordinary course of
justice. [Draft. This draft is dated the 8th inst, but reference
should be made to a fair copy of it calendared under date of the
9th inst. I jO.]
Dec. 8. 37. The same. Upon a petition of Sir Francis Leigh to his
Majesty, complaining of an order for decreeing of divers matters
depending in the Court of Chancery between petitioner and Mrs.
Bridget Minterne, on behalf of WooUey Leigh, son of the said
Sir Francis, and grandchild of the said Mrs. Minterne, his Majesty,
sitting in Council, having heard the said order, and also the counsel
of Sir Francis, forasmuch as it appeared that Sir Francis had no
cause of complaint against the said order, nor against the Lord
Keeper, nor Lord Chief Justice Bramston, Justice Jones, and Justice
Hutton, called as assistants into the chancery at the hearing of the
said cause, and having given directions for the said order, to which they
had put their hands, it was ordered that Sir Francis Leigh, for
his presumption to trouble his Majesty with so groundless a com-
plaint, against an order which his own counsel now confessed took
nothing from him, aiming thereby to asperse the integrity of
the Lord Keeper and the said judges, who had done but justice,
shall be committed to the Fleet, and there remain until he shall
under his hand and at this board acknowledge his fault, and the
wrong done to the Lord Keeper and the rest of the judges. [Rough
Draft. Endorsed) a fair copy of the commencement of the ordet.
Hp.-\
[Dec. 8 ?] 38. Declaration of the King (perhaps read this day at tl\e meeting
of the Council, and afterwards communicated to the Lords Lieu-
tenants of the several counties mentioned therein :)
"The defence and welfare of our people and kingdom being our prin-
cipal care, we are now called upon, by an extraordinary and unexpected
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occasion, to prepare the forces and places of strengtli in this oiu* kingdom,
in a more than usual manner to prevent such mischiefs as may otherwise
fall upon the same if we should be taken unprovided : And having for that
purpose lately given directions to our Privy Council to signify our royal
pleasure for the mustering, arming, training, and exercising the trained
bands, as well of foot as horse, within all our counties of this our kingdom,
we have thought good, for better performance of this service, (which we
are minded to have in good equipage and readiness upon all occasions,) to
send and employ our trusty and well-beloved Sir Jacob Astley, knight,
(an experienced commander in martial discipline and affairs,) whose advice
and direction our pleasure is that you observe and follow as well for the
arming, training, and exercising both the foot and horse troops in our
counties of Leicester, Stafford, Derby, Rutland, Lincoln, Nottingham,
Northumberland, the west riding of Yorkshire, and in the towns of Hull,
Carlisle, and Newcastle, as also that you give credit and the best assistance
to him and such persons as he shall employ in the said service, and in such
other things as he hath in charge, for putting the forces of those coun-
ties, towns, and places tin order and readiness for defence, if there shall
be occasion, and in making preparations and provisions for an army,
wherein, as we, in our princely providence, intend nothing but the safety and
preservation of our subjects, so we expect that the said Sir Jacob Astley
and those who are employed herein shall receive encouragement by the
cheerful observance and ready assistance that shall be given them in this
important service. [^Draft in the handwriting of Nicholas, and endorsed
" Declaration." 1 ^.] Dorso,
38. I. Notes by Nicholas of business to be transacted by the Com-
TTiissioners for Saltpetre and Gunpowder this day. To
hear the appeal to your Lordships' delegates. To
agree with Mr. Fletcher about his saltpetre. Gordewell
desires an answer to his petition concerning his losses, by
reason there was not sufficient saltpetre delivered to him.
I have an account from Mr. Bevis of powder seized and
brought into the Tower. This p)oivder has been ever since
June in the Tower, but no proceeding is against it where-
by to confiscate it. 8th December, 1638. [f jJ.]
Dec. 8. Petition of Francis Earl of Bedford, Henry Lord Maltravers,
Edward Lord Gorges, and other adventurers in the Great Level of
the Fens, lo the King. Petitioners, by Order of Council, were ap-
pointed to answer a petition preferred against them concerning the
payment of wages to labourers in the fens, in obedience to which
they attended the Council board on 29th November last, and made
answer that divers of the adventurers were behind with their money,
and no moneys were left in stock ; wherefore they moved the Lords
that such of the said adventurers as were behind might be com-
pelled by order of that board to pay, that the labourers might be
satisfied ; of which number John Latch, being charged to be in
arrear 150^., and being required by the lords to make payment,
delivered in a paper drawing in question the whole business, and
also before the Lords uttered divers scandalous words, tending to
draw petitioners into his Majesty's displeasure and public reproach.
Pray that the matters contained in the said paper and speeches may
be heard before his Majesty and the board, and that petitioners may
have reparation. \Gopy. Vol. cccciv. p. 5. |. p.'\ Underwritten,
I. His Majesty will hear this business on Sunday the 1 6th inst.
Whitehall, 8th December 1638. [Ibid. I p.]
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Dec. 8.
Shrewsbury.
Dec. 8.
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39. Thomas Jones, mayor of Shrewsbury, and Thomas Owen, to
the Council. A petition was preferred to the Lords, 9th February
1C37-8, by John Betton, of Shrewsbury, draper, shewing that he,
with Thomas Mathews and John Eidgwey about two years before,
at the request of the then bailiff of the town, undertook to employ
all the poor children of the town, and to maintain them for seven
years, in consideration of 501. per annum, and 5001. stock, whereof
part was raised out of the several parishes, and is to be repaid at the
end of seven years. Thomas Mathews and John Eidgwey died
within one year after undertaking the said work, whereby the whole
burthen fell on John Betton, who disbursed great sums for preparing
rooms and implements for the work, the number of children being
very great, and when a little instructed, many of them running away,
or being taken away by their parents. Betton stated moreover that he
had no relief from the bailiffs, nor sufficient room allowed him for the
multitude of children. The Lords, conceiving this case deserved favour,
authorized the present petitioners to settle a course for advancing
the said work as they should find reasonable. Petitioners state their
proceedings, and propositions made by Betton on one side, and by
Simon Weston, one of the aldermen, on the other, who offered to
take the work off Betton's hands, if the town would raise the
stock to 1,000?. in money and implements. Betton having refused,
and offered propositions deemed unreasonable, the present petitioners
conceive that he should make good the stock he received, having an
allowance for the money disbursed by him about buildings, and so
be discharged. They further recommend Mr. Weston's charitable
proposal to the encouragement of the Lords. [ = 1 p.]
40, Thomas Day, mayor, and others of Dover, to Sec. Windebank.
According to your directions touching William Cape, we have sent
him up to you with a copy of his examination, wherein the causes
of his stay appear, and thereof advertisement was given to Sir John
Manwood, lieutenant of Dover Castle, now in London. Concerning his
passing over here, we find he returned out of Flanders in June last,
as servant to one Mr. Matthews, before which time he confessed he
never was in the town. [1 p.] Enfidosed,
40. I. Examination of William, Cape, aged about 35 years, taken
this day before Thomas Bay, mayor, John Reading,
minister, and others. Was born at Casting \Garstang\ co.
Lancaster, and brought wp in the parish school until 15 or
IG years of age; until he was about 24^ followed husband^^y,
after which he served Mr. Clayton, of Preston, co. Lan-
caster, and Mr. Matthews, of Woodford, Dorset, with
whom about April or May last he went to Flanders, and
returned in the June following, with his son, Richard
Mattheius, and since that time has been in London and
Woodford. Now being to go to Ypres in Flanders about
his master's business, he attempted to pass as a Walloon,
because, being a Roman Catholic, he was unwilling to
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have the oath of allegiance administered to him,. Being
demanded whether he had taken any orders of priesthood,
or been bred a student in any University, he denies both.
Dec. 8. 41. Copy of the above examination. [| ^.J
Dec. 8. 42. Note book by Nicholas of business transacted by the Commis-
sioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder at various meetings from this
date to the 6th August 1640. The dates of the meetings, besides
those already mentioned, were : 1638-9, January 25th, 26th, Feb-
ruary 9th, 16th ; 1639, May 18th, June 29th, July 6th, November
16th, 22nd, December 16th ; 1639-40, February 29th, March 20th,
21st ; 164U, May 11th. [48 pp., of which 22 contain notes.]
Dec. 8. 43. Sir William Calley to Felix Long. These are to entreat you
Burderop. to deliver the enclosed. [jDamaged. Seals with a'-rms. -J^.] En-
closed,
43. I. Sir William, Calley to Richard Harvey. I never had the
booh of occurrents of 1633, wherein the taking of Regents-
burgh by Duke Bernard is related, and if there be any
occurrents of this present year in Low Butch that might
be gotten by Mr. Foreman's means, I wish I had it, though
it should cost me dear. For our specialties which you
have there, keep them by you until further order, and
write me a note that you have such for mortality's sake.
For what rtwney you shall have remaining when those
things are provided which I have written for, I wish it
sent down by Mr. Whip. I have sent up to your master
six collars of brawn directed to you. I sent a mam, on
purpose to St. Andrew's fair at Wells for a boar. He
brought one that seemed to be good for 41., but being killed
it proves very bad, being lean and old, yet a great body.
We have now good store of oranges and lemons sent us by
sister Wardour. I sent Mr. Rowe a letter six weeks ago
by your conveyance, and a basket with six collars of brawn
for Lord Cottington. I never had answer from Mr. Rowe
of the receipt thereof. I wish you would buy me a pownd
of the best and clearest brown sugar candy and a pound
of carraway comfits. [Seal with arms. 1 p."]
Dec. 8. 44. William Calley to Eichard Harvey. AH that I am indebted to
Burderop. you my father has given me leave to make you your own paymaster
out of his monej'. I desired not to know the reason of Mr. Toppe's
earnestness to have my father sheriff (which was questionless to free
himself), but how you came to understand he was so earnest. I am
glad our own boar proved as he did, though it be but indifferent ;
for that that came from Wells makes good the proverb, " only far
fetched and dear bought is good for ladies." P.S. — I have received
all those things together with your letter by cousin Morse, and
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entreat you to add 12 pairs of the best cards to 61. 5s. 4<d., which I
owe you, to be sent down with my father's Christmas provision.
[Seal with arms. 1 p-l
Dec. 8. 45. Account by Sir William Eussell of ship-money for 1637. Total
received 162,615L Os. Id., remains 38,799^. 7s. 7d. l=2p.]
Dec. 8. 46. Account of ship-money remaining in the hands of sheriffs, total
2610?., which, with the 162,615/. paid to Sir William Russell, makes
the total received 165,225?., being 19,226?. less than was paid on
2nd December 1637. [1 p.]
Dec. 9. 47. Order of the King in Council. Upon hearing the counsel of
Wiitehall. Sir Peter Vanlore, heir apparent of old Sir Peter Vanlore, his father
deceased, and of Sir Edward Powell, Master of Requests, concerning
the rectory of North Petherton, Somerset, mortgaged by Edward
Popham to old Sir Peter, and also concerning an award obtained in
July 1637, when the counsel on one side was not instructed, and a
decree in the Exchequer got for default of showing cause when one
of the parties was not present, nor his counsel, it was ordered, that
the award should be vacated and the decree laid aside, and matters
be left in the same state they were in before the award and
decree made. \_U71derwritten is a note by Sec. Windebanic that it
was the Ki/ng^s pleasure that this order should be entered. VJth
Decem&er 1638. fp.]
Dec. 10. Petition of Edward Earl of Dorset to the King. Sandy[-Hook] Is-
land, lying near the continent of America, in the height of 44 degi'ees,
was lately discovered by one Rose, late master of a ship, who suffered
shipwreck, and, finding no inhabitants, took possession. Prays a
grant to petitioner of the said island for 31 years, and that none
may adventure thither but such as petitioner shall license. \Gopy.
See Vol. ccccvii., p. 18. ^ p."] Underwritten.
I. The Attorney-Oeneral is to prepare a bill for his Majesty's
signature for granti/ng the said island to petitioner in as
a/mple manner as St. Christopher's was granted to the Earl
of Carlisle. Whitehall, IQth I) ecember 1638. [Copy. Ibid.,
p. 19. ip.j
Dec. 10. 48. Petition of George Bagg to the King, Sir James Bagg, peti-
tioner's father, having lived at a high rate to enable himself to serve
your Majesty, as he did in the expeditions of Cadiz and the Isle of
Rh^, exposing his credit and estate for the advancement of those
services, which afterwards begot suits in the Star Chamber with Lord
Mohun, wherein, although his faithfulness clearly appeared, yet the
charges became his ruin, dying very much indebted, and leaving only
to petitioner the command of the fort at Plymouth, the reversion
whereof was bought of Sir Thomas Aylesbury by petitioner's father,
and is not liable to the payment of debts. Petitioner has endea-
voured that all his father's estate should be found by inquisition, and
be extended for your Majesty, and has surrendered the letters patent
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for the command of the said fort, which was his whole livelihood.
Prays the King to give him his grandfather's and father's mansion,
called Sal tram, with the lands adjoining, known by the names of
Bickam, Elicombe, Wrendles, Hay, and the quarter part of the
manor of Plymholme, the whole being valued at 1361. per annum.
[1 p.'] Endorsed,
48. I. Reference to Lord Treasurer Juxon and Francis Lord
Cottington, to certify the value of the land. Whitehall,
10th December 1638. [J p.]
48. II. Reference by Lord Treasurer Juxon and Lord Cottington
to the Surveyor-General, to certify the value of the par-
ticular parcels before mentioned. Idth December 1638.
Dec. 10. Copy of the above petition and the first reference. [See Vol.
ccccivi. p. 6. 1 p.]
Dec. 10. 49. Attorney General Bankes to the Council. According to order
of 28th October last, I have taken consideration of that part of the
petition of the merchants of London trading into Italy for silks
which concerns the proclamation for reducing the breadths of foreign
stuffs to the breadth appointed for those of the like sorts made hei-e,
and have conferred with divers merchants, who inform me that the
silk stuffs imported from Florence, Genoa, Lucca, Bologna, and
Naples are made there of such breadths and lengths as they are
brought over, and so have continued for many years without altera-
tion. So that I conceive that the proclamation in that particular
should be recalled, and amended by a new proclamation. Yet the
former proclamation issued upon certificate of divers merchants,
who conceived the same breadth fit to be observed. I am also
informed by the weavers of London, that if the foreign stuffs be im-
ported of narrower breadth than are allowed to be made here, it will
undo their trade, and therefore they are suitors that if foreign stuffs
imported be not limited to a breadth they may not be restrained.
lip-}
Dec. 10. 50. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. I thank you for
yours of the 8th, wherein you accuse me without cause, and that
will plainly appear to you upon my brother Carteret's arrival,
who parted hence the 6th inst. Since my Lord's of the 21st of last
month, we have received from you three packets, one of the 23rd,
another of the 1st, and another of the 8th inst. That passage in the
last which mentions your obeying Sec. Coke's order, contrary to
what my Lord formerly wrote to you, somewhat displeased his
Lordship, and indeed the thing seems a little the more strange,
because when you must obey either the one or the other, no man of
sound sense but will know which first. And I know you cannot
doubt but that the commands you receive from his Lordship are as
much the King's as any that can be sent unto you from another
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man, and besides you are my Lord's lieutenant, and no man's else.
Tiiese things considered, I beseech you acknowledge your error to
my Lord, for he is more sensible of it than he expresses. As for
matter of news, here is little stirring and less good. The Scots are
more violent than ever, inasmuch that we begin to be more careful
in our warlike preparation than we have been. The Council of
War sits very often, and has almost nominated all the commanders.
The Scots in their convocation proceeded very violently against the
bishops, though they did not appear. Some they have degraded,
others they have condemned to corporal punishment for gross crimes,
and others of them they have sentenced to be burnt for heresies.
The Marquis [of Hamilton], when he saw them so violent against
the bishops, told them, that if they did not leave off that course ht
had order from his Majesty, for which he showed a letter signed by
the King, to dissolve the assembly, but they still persisting, the
Marquis rose, and the council with him, and went their way. Not-
withstanding a proclamation which the Marquis caused presently to
be made for breaking off the convocation, they still continued, and
have summoned him to appear, which he refused, and has retired to
a castle of his own called Hamilton. 'Tis said that three who were
heretofore of the King's party did not go away with the Marquis, but
stayed behind with the assembly, which makes me suspect that they
have left the King ; two of them are the Earl of Argyle, Earl of
Almond, and the third a privy councillor, a man of note. This
news troubles us here at Court. [3 pp-J
Dec. 10. 51. Commissioners for granting Licences to Retail Tobacco to [the
Tobacco Office, Council]. We have examined the complaints against William Hide
Tower Street. ^^^ William Stubbs, for retailing tobacco in the liberty of the
Clink, Surrey, and finding that they were delinquents by vending
tobacco without licence, contrary to proclamation, and disabling the
patentee to pay his Majesty's rent, we ordered them to pay 40s.
each to the patentee, and for the time to come either to buy their
tobacco of the patentee, or to forbear to sell without licence. Never-
theless, Hide and Stubbs, in contempt of our commission and order,
departed without submitting thereunto, which contempt we certify
to you, that such course may be taken with them as you may think
fit. [|^.]
Dec. 10. 52. John Quarles to Sir Henry Vane. According to this bill of
Rott[erdam]. lading I have laded [in the Prosperous of Lynn, master] Edward
Cottram, for Hull, and consigned the same to Sir Jacob Astley.
I am now lading my own ship, which will take in as much as three
of these ; which I hope to clear away this week. I am advised by
Sir Robert Honywood to send over 300 or 400 arms more than the
number, to make good that shall be not thought fitting, so I have
bought 400 pikes and 300 harness for pikemen, all which are to be
new, and to be taken up by the States' magazine-master. I -will
also bring 200 harness for arquebuses more as [than] my number,
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lest I should be abused, for tliose armourers are the most cousening
fellows that are. [| p.]
52. I. Bill of lading for 33 chests, 8 cases, and 15 baskets [con-
tents not mentioned], 11 pieces of brass ordnance, 5
carriages with 20 ivheels and carriage waggons, and 285
hand grenades, shipped in the vessel above mentioned.
Dated, Rotterdam. [^ p.]
Dec. 11. Warrant to pay to M. Luc de Fabroni, Viseomte of Dompmart,
lOOZ., to be employed in defraying the expenses of the Queen Mother
of France, to commence from the 4th of November and to continue
during pleasure. And also to advance from time to time one
month's pay before hand. Provision is made for vacating a former
privy seal for payment of lOOZ. per diem, without any advancement
beforehand. [Docguei.]
Dec. 11. Grant in reversion to "William and John Berkeley, his Majesty's
servants, of the office of clerk of the Treasury of the Court of Com-
mon Pleas, after the death of George Duncomb. \_Docquet.']
Dec. 11. Grant of denization to William Earl of Morton, born in Scotland,
and to his heirs. [Docguei.]
Dec. 11. Grant to William Davenant of a pension of lOOl. per annum
during pleasure. [Docquei.']
Dec. 11. The King to Humfrey Hyde, sheriff of Berks. License to remain
in his habitation in co. Oxon during the time of his being sheriff of
Berks. [Docguet.']
Deo. 11. 53. Lord Treasurer Juxon and Francis Lord Cottington to the
King. The King ordered the writers to settle the fee for keeping
the boom in Dover Harbour. State the course of their proceedings,
the desire of Sir John Manwood that a fee should be laid upon all
strangers and upon English likewise, the arguments of the King's
farmers, and tlie offers of the townsmen, the result being, that
finding the business to be one of difficulty and consequence, they
thought it to be their duty to present the state of it to his Majesty,
to be settled by him, or to be returned to them with his further
pleasure. [IJi'.]
Dec. 11. 54. Petition of Edward Watkins and Thomas Aileway to the
King. On petitioner's request, your Majesty gave order to the At-
torney-General to proceed in a legal course for trial of the validity
of certain lettera patent, see November 24, 1638, No. 42. i. Your
Majesty has since made a reference to the Lord Treasurer on a pe-
tition of John Robinson, Richard Ward, and Christopher Dighton, for
consideration as well of the validity of the said several letters patent
as of the late great seizure of gold made by petitioners, which was
shipped to be transported, and cleared by the searchers of Gravesend,
who now endeavour to entitle your Majesty to the whole seizure,
in order to bring in question the validity of petitioners' letters
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patent, upon pretence that Gravesend is not a member of the port
of London. Pray that the cause may be left to a conclusion by a
legal course. [_Gopy. | ^.] Underwritten,
54. I. The Lord Treasurer finding the patent to he properly de-
terminable by law, he is to put the same into a legal
course as it formerly was, together with the seizure of
gold depending upon the same patent. Whitehall, l\th
December 1638. [Copy. ^ p."}
54. II. Lord Treasurer to the Attorney-General. To pursue
the directions of his Majesty^s references. London House,
Vjth December 1638. [^ p.}
Dec. 11. 55. Presentation of a General Court of the port of Cley, Blakeney,
and Wiveton in Norfolk, that Philip Galthrop had caused to be
obstructed the great canal between Cley and Wiveton, by means
whereof ships from time immemorial have been accustomed to pass
to and from the sea, and also another navigable canal called Howgate
Creek. [J p^
Dec. 1 1. Henry Earl of Holland, Chief Justice of the Forests on this side
Whitehall. Trent, to the Keeper of the Marshalsea. To receive into his custody
Jonas English, of Farnham, Surrey, joiner, accused of killing and
stealing deer in the forest of Alice Holt and Woolmer, Hants, and
to keep him until he receives directions from the Earl for his enlarge-
ment. \Gopy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 38. f p^
Dec. 11. The same, to all to whom these presents shall come. I am in-
formed of sundry abuses committed against his Majesty's game in
Kettering and places adjoining in co. Northampton and forest of
Rockingham, by persons who unlawfully use dogs, nets, cross-bows,
guns and other engines, for preservation of which game I have given
power to Edward Sawyer to enquire of all persons known or sus-
pected to offend as aforesaid, and for that purpose to search in all
houses and places within the said town and five miles compass for
finding such dogs, nets, bows, crossbows, guns, and other engines be-
longing to such offenders, and to certify to me the names and offences
of such persons, that course may be taken for their punishment,
charging all mayors and other officers to assist. [Copy. See
Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 38. If p.]
Dec. 12. Warrant to Lord Newburgh, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lan-
caster, to affix the seals of that Duchy to two new letters patent of
lands granted and confirmed to the City. [Docquef]
Dec. 12. A like to the Barons of the Exchequer and to the Attorney-
General, authorizing them to take off the file the proceedings in that
court against the city of London and divers citizens concerning the
land contract. [Docquet.]
Dec. 12. A like to Lord Cottington, Sir Thomas Trevor, and the Attorney-
General, authorizing them to grant their estates of the remainder of
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several terms of 99 years in the manor of Kingswood, in cos. Wilts
and Gloucester, and other manors and lands, to the use of the city
of London, and to new grant to the Queen three yearly rents in lieu
of three other rents which she is to surrender for the better settling
the said lands to the City's trustees. [Docquet]
Dec. 12. Grant to John Farren and John Robinson of the office of searchers
in the port of Chichester during their Hves, with survivorship, upon
surrender of Jasper Sellwine and Edward Eolt. [^Docquet.l
Dec. 12. Grant of Incorporation to the Burgesses of Reading, Berks, by the
title of mayor, aldermen, and burgesses, with a declaration that
there shall be for ever hereafter a mayor, 13 aldermen, 12 assistants,
two chamberlains, steward, coroner, and three sergeants-at-mace ; the
mayor and chamberlains to be annual officers, the aldermen and
assistants to be for life, and the others to be at the will of the mayor
and aldermen, with divers other powers for better ordering the cor-
poration. [Docquet^
Dec. 12. Presentation of Robert Cheslen, clerk, M.A., to the rectory of
Hinxworth, co. Hertford, void by resignation of Andrew Clare, D.D.,
and in his Majesty's gift pro hdc vice by reason of the lainority of
Anne and Penelope Bayning, daughters and coheirs of the late Lord
Bayning, his Majesty's wards, [pocquet.}
Dec. 12. 56. Petition of Miles Birkett, clerk, to Archbishop Laud. Peti-
tioner was arrested the last court day for 201. due debts, and could
not appear at Lambeth that day. He is willing to appear the first
court day of next term, and to give bond to that purpose. Has pe-
titioned Sir John Lambe and offered submission, and Sir John has
referred him to you. Desires order that bond may be taken for his
appearance the next court day, and a supersedeas granted to the
attachment awarded against him. [| p.'] Underwritten,
56. I. "/ remember there was a sccmdalous petition delivered
into the court by this petitioner against Sir John Lambe,
to whom 1 know not whether he his submitted himself,
and therefore to him, 1 shall refer him. W. Cant." Le-
cember 12th, 1638. [^ p.]
Dec. 12. 57. William Heaward to [Sir John Lambe?] Our Visitation is
Leicester, all ended and our Courts of Audience till after Christmas. I hear
Dr. Loke [Lock ?] has set his office to Mr. Fowler, who writes in the
Audience Office, and Mr. Winford, the proctor's brother or kinsman,
for 230L the year, and that the Dr. intends to go into Ireland to be
the King's Advocate there. Mr. Clayton was with Mr. Burden, who
said he would not absolve him without your consent. Hancock's
commutation was very lately [little ?]. The man is not of that
estate that he was thought to be. I marvel how Mr. Burden can
trust Mr. Baylis to receive the synodals if he be so bad a paymaster
as I think he is. The sickness at Leicester does not much spread.
The Countess of Devonshire keeps her Christmas here. Mr. Oneby's
L 2
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wife was gone, but he has fetched her again. Only Mr. Noel was
somewhat fearful, and must be gone. The town is carefully looked
to by watchmen, and two of the forty-eight watch every night, and
those that are sick, if poor, are allowed very good maintenance from
the town. [1 pJ]
Dec. 12. 58. Officers of the Trinity House to Sec. Windebank. Reasons
Trinity House, -w^hy London has not been nor is not so fully served with coals from
Newcastle as in former times. The causes assigned are misconduct
of the Hoastmen at Newcastle in compelling the masters to take
coals of whom they appointed, and what coals, what measure, and
at what time they pleased. Long treaty of the Newcastle men
about the farm of the coals. Difficulty of obtaining the former
price, by reason of the limited price of I7s. and 19s. Late extremity
of weather, and consequent losses. Want of free trade, to sell at
what price the market will afford ; and increase of charges by the
corporation [of London]. The remedies suggested are either a free
trade, to go, come, and sell as the market goes, or, that the corpo-
ration should take off their coals " at the price aforesaid," and give
them sudden despatch. [^Seal with arms. 1^ p."]
Dec. 12. 59. Henry Barker to Dr. Turner. It has formerly been conceived
that there was correspondence of affection between my eldest son
and one of Sec. Windebank's daughters, your wife's sister, which on
my son's part continues ; wherefore, if it may be, without eclipsing
the gentlewoman's fortunes, and my son may appear worthy in
her parents' esteem, I shall be ready to give what satisfaction I
am able. I will settle my whole estate, as also leave him all my
estate in tlie parsonages of Hurst and Ruscombe after my decease,
and settle all upon his heir male, and in case there be none, to en-
gage a great part of it for provision for daughters. For his present
maintenance I will allow him 200?. per annum, as also his wife's
portion to purchase other lands for present benefit, and part of her
jointure. If this may be entertained, I shall wait upon Mr. Secretary,
which at this present had been performed had not my bodily in-
firmities been more now than ever. P.S. — There was a small re-
membrance given to my son by his grandfather which I may not
dispose of [Endorsed by Windebanlc, "Mr. Barker, of Hurst, to my
son Turner!' Seal with arms. 1 p.'\
Dec. 12. 60. Note of English ships and guns sold abroad. The names and
tonnage of the ships, and places and time of their sale, were as follows ;
viz., Charles, of London, 250 tons, at Lisbon in 1633 ; St. Matthew,
of London, 350 tons, at Venice in 1617; Bonaventure, of London,
200 tons, in Portugal in 1634; George, of London, 550 tons, at
Naples in 1623 ; William and Jane, of London, at Porteaport
[Oporto] ; Content, of London, 250 tons, the same in 1633 ; Dove,
of London, 150 tons, the like in 1633; Pye, of London, 140 tons,
the like in 1633 ; Blackbuck, of London, 250 tons, at Marseilles in
1632 ; another Blackbuck, of London, at St. Lucar in 1633. The
number of guns sold with the said ships was 299. [^ p.'\
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Dec. 13. Grant of incorporation to divers starchmakers, by the name of
Master, Wardens, Assistants, and Commonalty of Starchmakers of
London, who are enabled for making white starch, to sell in England,
Wales, or Berwick. The whole trade to be managed by one joint
stock, the starch to be sold at moderate rates, and to be made of
bran or pollard and of such foreign grain as shall be imported.
They have power to make ordinances, to levy money on members
towards the common charges, and to purchase lands not exceeding
100 marks per annum. The starch to be be made in or near Loudon,
with a prohibition against the importation of foreign starch after
the 7th January next. One moiety of the clear profit to be to his
Majesty, the other moiety to the company. [Bocquet.']
Dec. 13. Indenture of covenants between his Majesty and the Corporation
of Starchmakers, whereby the latter covenant to furnish the king-
dom with good white starch at moderate rates, never to exceed 44s.
per cwt. for the best sort and 38s. for the rest. They are to pay to
his Majesty the first year 1,500?., the second year 2,500?., and every
year after 3,500?. They are to appoint, with the allowance of the
Lord Treasurer, an able person to be treasurer for the company, and
to put the whole joint stock, being 5,000?., before the 1st of March
next, into the hands of Thomas Meautys, now chosen treasurer for life,
who is first to defalk his Majesty's rent before any dividend shall be
made among the society. They are to pay 100?. per annum to a
surveyor to be appointed by his Majesty, also 100?. per annum for
seven years towards the repair of St. Paul's, London, with an in-
hibition of all foreign starch after 7th January next, and the company
to have the moiety of all prohibited and forfeited starch. [Docquet.l
Dec. 13. Warrant to pay to Sir Anthony Vandyke 603?. for pictures, and
also 1,000?. arrears of his pension of 200?. per annum for five years
ended at Lady Day last. [JDocquet.']
Dec. 13. Petition of Sir Edward Lloyd and Kowland Pugh, fee-farmers of
the lordships of Arrustley and Kennylock, co. Montgomery, to the
King. About 1629 his Majesty directed the Commissioners for the
sale of his Majesty's lands to sell to Sir Thomas Middleton, alderman
of London, deceased, the said lordships in fee-farm. Thereupon the
commissioners granted the same to Sir Thomas for 1,000?. Sir
Thomas in his lifetime, and Sir Thomas his son after his decease,
sold the said lordships to petitioners. About three years past an
information was exhibited against petitioners in the Exchequer
Chamber, by relation of certain of petitioners' neighbours, who en-
deavoured the purchase of the said lordships for themselves, but,
missing thereof, to prevent the discovery of their own encroachments,
and to weary petitioners with expenses in law, suggested a trust
from his Majesty in petitioners concerning the said lordships. Pe-
titioners having procured the cause to be set down for hearing, have
attended nine days for hearing, to their great charge, yet have not
been heard. As petitioners are specially employed at this present in
the care of arms for his Majesty in that county, and cannot discharge
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their duty therein as is expected, being bound to a continual attend-
ance about the said suit, they pray his Majesty to take into con-
sideration the said cause, and according to the merit thereof to
declare his pleasure, and discharge petitioners from further attendance.
[Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 10. 1 ^.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Attorney-General to give account of this busi-
ness, his Majesty not being willing that justice should be
delayed to any rrmn. Whitehall. 13th December 1638.
IGopy. Ibid., p. 11. i p.]
Dec. 13. 61. The King to Bishop Morton, of Durham. We have from
■Westminster, time to time given directions to our Council to signify our pleasure
for mustering the trained bands within our lieutenancies, but not
finding effect answerable to our expectation, we at this time com-
mand the execution of our former directions, and we have sent Sir
Thomas Morton, colonel, and gentleman of our privy chamber, to
yoUj whose advice we would have you observe for such things as
you shall understand by our instructions given to him. We also
recommend to your care the advancing the number of horse, being
but 70 to 100, which we would have you do with the advice of the
deputy lieutenants. You will shortly receive orders that neither the
clergy nor others having lands in that county, though not dwellers,
are to be exempted, and for the more ease of those charged with
horse we have thought fit to have them furnished with light arms
proportionably to. the horse of that country. [Copy. 1 J p.J
Dec. 13. Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxevi., p. 33. I4 ^.J
Dec. 13. 62. Order of the Committee of the Council of War. The Earl of
Earl of Newport is to cause the Officers of the Ordnance to certify the
land's'liausrin 11^™^^!" ^'^d condition of the arms lately brought out of the Low
Queen Street. Countries, and viewed in the Tower, which certificate is to be sent
to this committee by Sunday next. [1^ p.']
Dec. 13. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxevi., p. 31. ^ p.]
Dec. 13. Order of the same. The Earl of Newport is to take order that
The same, the arms imported from the Low Countries, with 60 lasts of gun-
powder and other ammunition appointed to be sent to Hull, be
shipped in time to be there by the ] 2th January next. [See this
Vol., No. 62. \ p.]
Dec. 13. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxevi., p. 31. \ p!]
Dec. 13. Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To
deliver two barrels of gunpowder at 18cZ. per lb., for the use of
FitzwUliam Coningsby of co. Hereford. [Minute. See Vol. ccclv.,
No. 61., p. 7. kp.]
Dec. 13. 63. Sec. Windebank to [Mark Thomas, mayor of Rye]. His
Whitehall. Majesty beinginformed that Lord St. John, eldest son to the Earl of
Bolingbroke, is secretly gone to Rye, with purpose to transport
himself into foreign parts, and that by reason of indisposition he
continues in that town, under the name of Tomson, you are to arrest
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Dec. 13.
Fdgaith.
Dec. 13.
Whitehall.
Dec. 13.
Whitehall.
Vol. CCCCIV.
and keep him until further order. Further you are to seize all his
papers, and send them to me by the bearer. It is further advertised
that he has a servant attending upon him called Ash, whom you are
likewise to take into custody, and to keep him until you shall be
authorized otherwise. P.S. — When you have taken my Lord into
custody, you are to keep him close, and not suffer him to write to
any, nor any to have access to him, and you are to take special notice
of any that shall either desire to come or write to him, and to certify
their names, and send their letters hither. The messenger, Jasper
Heily, knows nothing of the business. You are to communicate h to
him, and he is commanded to be assistant to you. [Braft. 1 p.]
64. Thomas Lajrfield to his brother Edmund Layfield. I am
given to understand by Mr. Mansor, under-sheriff of this county, that
he has received a letter which came post to Lord Clifford from Sec.
Windebank, with a warrant for apprehension of Roger Moore, upon
my information to you, and his immediate convention before his
Majesty, but without any command for my appearance, or that of
any other witness. The business is this : — On Sunday 4th Nov-
ember last, Mr. Place, the usher of Kirkby, William Smyth, of
Kirkby, junior, and myself, being together in our "oast-house,"
immediately after dinner, we fell into a discourse touching the con-
formity of the church, and amongst other things William Smyth told
us that John Bailiff alias Baily of Middleton told him, that Roger
Moore of Middleton having a question propounded to him what he
would do if the King should command him to turn Papist, or do a
thing contrary to his conscience, he replied he would rise up against
him and kill him. Baily said that he and several others heard Moore
speak these words. I, being a stranger in the country, out of my
true subjection to his Majesty forthwith informed you of it. States
what each of the witnesses is likely to say, but as neither he nor the
others are prepared for a long winter's journey, he wishes Moore
might be bound to appear in Easter term, when all the witnesses
might be brought up. Appeals strongly to his brother to preserve
him from any charges, harm, or danger. [1| p.]
Henry Earl of Holland to the Verderors, Foresters, and Regarders of
the New Forest, Hants. The Earl of Southampton has requested me
to grant him license for felling certain underwood and timber growing
in his own coppices within the manor of Bewly [Beaulieu] and
bounds of the said forest, called Culver ly coppice and the new cop-
pices in Ipley and in Faringdon. You are to view the said under-
wood and timber, and to certify to me whether they may be felled
this present year without prejudice to his Majesty's game, and also
what timber trees are growing within the said coppices, and how
many may be cut down without damage of the said forest, and of
what growth and value the same are. [Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv.,
p. 40. 1 p.]
The same to the similar officers of the Forest of Chute, Hants-
Lord Charles Pawlet has requested license to cut down and incoppice
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such part of his coppice woods lying in Dole Walk within the Forest
of Chute as are in course and fit to be sold this year. You are to
view the same, and to certify what part thereof may be felled this
year, without destruction of the vert or prejudice to the game, and
what number of acres the same contains. [Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv.,
2?. 41. I^.]
Dec. ] 4. 65. The King to Attorney-General Bankes. By privy seal of 26th
WhitehaU. July last we appointed 200,000L to be employed in affairs of great
weight by the order of the Lord Treasurer, the Earl Marshal, the
High Admiral, Lord Cottington, Sir Henry Vane, and Sees. Coke
and Windebank, or any three of them. There have been divers
sums issued to John Quarles and others, here particularly named, by
virtue of that privy seal, and warrants given for issuing other sums.
You are to prepare a warrant directed to the lords and others men-
tioned in the said privy seal, to ratify the aforesaid disbursements,
and authorise them to give order for disbursing such other sums as
shall be issued by virtue of the said privy seal, and also to authorise
the lieutenant of the ordnance, and all others who by order of the
said lords and others shall receive any moneys out of the Exchequer
by virtue of the said privy seal, to employ the same as shall be
appointed. [Braft. 3 ^p.]
Dec, 14. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi. p. 51. 2^ p.]
Dec. 14. 66. Petition of Lady Elizabeth Hatton to the King. Upon
hearing the cause in Chancery betwixt the petitioner and the heir,
executors, and feoffees of Sir Edward Coke, your Majesty ordered
that the manor of Fakenham should be conveyed to petitioner.
Petitioner has exhibited her bill in ChaScery to discover in whom
the inheritance of the said manor is, that thereby a lawful con-
veyance may be made. To which bill John Coke answers, that the
same was conveyed to him for life, with other remainders over,
which he refers to the deeds, but refuses to convey the same. Peti-
tioner beseeches your Majesty to signify to the Lord Keeper that he
take order for the speedy conveyance of the said manor and that the
deeds be brought into Chancery without delay, [ip.] Under-
written,
66. I. Minute of the pleasure of his Majesty that the order made
at the council table (lie being present) shall be put in
execution, wherefore he requires the Lord Keeper to take
order therein accordingly, and that the deeds mentioned
be brought into Chancery. [^ p.'\
Dec. 14. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccciii, p Vj . \ p.\
Dec. 14. Petition of Philip Burlamachi to the King. Having received
from his Majesty a letter dated 1st March 1628-9, by which 'he
commanded petitioner to assist the late Earl of Carlisle in his em-
ployment for his Majesty's affairs in parts beyond seas, petitioner
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furnished him with money at home, and credit abroad, for a very-
considerable sum, whereof at his return he gave satisfaction for the
most part, leaving, nevertheless, a bond unpaid of 2,] 321., which he
gave at his departure, with promise to pay the same in April 1629.
The Earl was often solicited to satisfy the said debt, and, after his
death, the administrators of his will, but petitioner could never
obtain payment either of principal or interest, only of late the ad-
ministrators tendered the principal, which having been kept so many
years is grown with the interest to the full forfeiture of 4,0001.,
although the interest be accounted barely, and not interest upon
interest, as usurers commonly do, and as petitioner has been forced
to pay for great sums to several men. Petitioner prays a command
to the administrators to satify the said bond, as well interest as
principal. [Copy. See Vol. cccciii, p 14. ^ p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Earl of Carlisle, Sir James If ay, and Archi-
bald Hay, feoffees and administrators of the late Sari of
Carlisle, together with Lord Oorivg, to whom, his Majesty
has declared his pleasure in this biisiness, to take present
order for petitioner's satisfaction, both of principal and
interest, his Majesty holding himself bound in honour to
see 'petitioner satisfied, in regard the moneys were lent
upon his Majesty's coTnmand. Whitehall, 14th December
1638. [Copy. Ibid, p. U. ^ p.]
Dec. 14. Petition of Sir John Morley to the King. Ed[ward] Higgins, of
Chichester, casually meeting petitioner in the cloisters adjoining the
cathedral, upon a conference begun concerning former passages
grew into much rage against petitioner, being of a quiet disposition
and unfit for quan-els. Higgins, being beyond all comparison the
stronger man, in conclusion closed with petitioner, and much abused
him, though petitioner at first kept him off by his small riding rod,
having no other weapon. Higgins being of a contentious humour,
waiving his own proper way of action, threatens to prosecute petitioner
by indictment, as for an offence against a statute of Edward VI.
concerning the striking in a church or churchyard with a weapon
drawn, as if petitioner's ordinary little rod were a weapon drawn
within that statute, or othei-wise by information in the Star
Chamber. If petitioner be any way guilty, yet in respect that his
act was forced upon him, and that he has made satisfaction for what
error he any way committed against the chnrcii, having received his
absolution, ready to be shown, he prays his Majesty's pardon, and
that for speedj'^ satisfaction, if further required, his Majesty will
refer the premises to the consideration of those who know all parties,
and are in or about London ; petitioner nevertheless being ready in
any action at law with a justification, and to answer all damages.
\Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p 1^. 1^.] Undervmtten,
1. His Majesty grants the petitioner his pardon and the Solicitor-
General is to prepare a hill accordingly. Whitehall,
. I4th December 1639. [Ibid, p. 16. \ p^
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Dec. 14. 67. Order of Council on a petition presented by Lord Goring and
Whitehall, others, agents for tobacco licences, showing that upon the first granting
those licences there was a certain number liraited for divers cities
and towns. As j'^et in many of the said cities and towns the number
of licences appointed has not been taken out, whereby his Majesty is
much hindered in his .revenue thereupon. Petitioners' suit there-
fore was for an order to fill up the set numbers of licences appointed
as aforesaid, or otherwise to let to his Majesty's best advantage the
said vacant licences. It was ordered that the agents for the tobacco
business should fill up, let, or dispose of all such licences vacant in
cities and towns, according as they shall find best. [Copy. 1 p.]
Dec. 14. 68. The Council of War to Sir Eobert Pye. To draw an order
for issuing to Sir Jacob Astley 382?. 13s. id. for pay allowed to
him, Sir Thomas Morton, and six captains, appointed to repair into
sundry counties to view the forces and assist the Deputy Lieutenants ;
viz., to Sir Jacob Astley at the rate of 11. 6s. 8d. per diem, to Sir
Thomas Morton at 11., and to the six captains at 15s. per diem, to
be allowed for two months, commencing from 13tli November last.
To be reckoned as part of the privy seal of 26th July last for
200,000?. [Copy. | p.}
Dec. ] 4. Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., 34. p. 34. f ^.J
Dec. 14. The same to Sir John Heydon. To deliver to Sir Jacob Astley
the 129?. 18s. Od. received by Sir John out of the Exchequer for
repairing the fort at the Holy Island [Copy. See this present
volume, No. 62. |-p]
Dec. 14. Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 32. \ p.]
Dec. 14. 69. Mark Thomas, Mayor of Rye, to Sec. Windebank. Upon re-
Eye- ccipt of your letter [see this Volume No. 63], I made enquiry for Lord
St. John and his servant Ash, and put them in safe custody, and
commanded two of our sergeants of the mace to watch at their
chamber doors. I viewed my Lord's and Ash's valises and mails,
and myself, with Mr. Heily and the clerk of the passage, searched
them, and the papers found about them I have sent enclosed. I find
by a master of a boat of this town, by name John Brown, that my
Lord said to him, that if he found not himself well, the passage boat
that was to carry him to France should carry him to Gravesend, so
from thence he would return for London. TSeals with arms
damaged. 1 p.]
Dec. 14. 70. Capt. William Legge to Montjoy Earl of Newport. I have
York. seen the last of Sir Jacob Astley 's provisions delivered at Hull, and
am on my way to Newcastle, to see what Heath and my Dutchman
have done there. Within two days I shall be returned from thence,
and then will give you and Sec. Windebank a fuller account. The
number of these arms is not answerable to the first proportion sent
me by Sir Jacob. Their sufiiciency I am not able to inform, my care
being for their accommodation and lending, having no time for
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proof. It is almost two months since I received any of your
commands. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebank 1 ^.]
t
Dec. 14. 71. Certificate of Sir Edward Salter, that William Cape, of
Garstang, co. Lancaster, had this day taken the oath of allegiance
before him. [J p.]
Dec. 14. 72. List of counties assigned to Sir Jacob Astley and to Sir
Thomas Morton respectively, with the names of the captains who
with them were to see the trained bands put in order. [ Draft. [1 p.]
Dec. 14. 73. Copy of the same, [f p.]
Dec. 14. 74. Statement, attributed in the endorsement to Mr. Stanley, of
the way in which the business concerning recusants is managed in
the eleven northern counties, with the reasons why the like business
has had so slow a progress in the southern parts. The mode of
proceeding both in south and north is very minutely stated.
l=Bpp.]
Dec. 14. 75. Notes upon the above subject, partly probably derived from
the preceding paper, and partly " from the information of Mr. Stanley
and Mr. Darrell." ^Incomplete. 4| pp.]
Dec. 15. Kelease to William Earl of Salisbury of the fines of 1,400?. and
6,000?. set at the last Justice Seat for Rockingham Forest, touching
his parks of Brigstock in that forest, and all previous fines incurred
contrary to the forest laws, in consideration of 3,000?., to be paid by
1,000?. per annum, with a deafibrestation of the same parks, which
are now disparked, and licence again to impark the same, with all
privileges accustomed. [Docqvst.']
Dec. 15. Warrant to pay to Sir Jacob Astley, governor of the fort at
Plymouth and of the island of St. Nicholas, oil?, half year's pay to
him and the ofiicers and soldiers there. [Bocquet]
Dec. 15. 76. Sir Robert Rich, Sir WiUiam Becher, Edward Johnson, and
Lawrence Whitaker to the Council. According to your order of
29th November last, we have called before us Joseph Symonds,
William Symonds, George Pickering, and Richard'Gibbs, complained
of in the petition of Thomas Violet, and have charged them with
the scandalous speeches therein mentioned, whereunto, though they
give negative answers, yet still with reservation that they do not
remember that they uttered such speeches, some of them acknow-
ledging that speeches of variance passed betwixt them and Violet,
and that there was contestation, but in a jesting manner ; so that, no
other being present, no other proof appears against William Symonds,
Pickering, and Gibbs besides Violet's affidavit ; therefore, they being
persons that may be useful for his Majesty's service, and bavin o-
engaged themselves to be for the future conformable to government
we conceive, if you think fit, to free them, and restore them to their
liberty of buying and selling gold and silver at the office, it may
conduce to his Majesty's service. For Joseph Symonds, we find
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proof against him by the affidavit of three witnesses, whom we
leave to be proceeded with as to you shall seem meet. But in re-
gard of the profession he has made of being sorry for such speeches,
and of his willingness to conform himself, as also of his poverty and
great charge of children, if you restore him to his liberty of
buying silver at the office, we hope it will rather further than
hinder his Majesty's service. But if he be found in his actions
contrary to his profession, we shall then think him fitter to be
proceeded with than spared. [2 pp.]
Dec. 15. Petition of Thomas Mason to the King. There are divers petty
commodities, inward and outward, for which there is no custom or
import at all paid, but the farmers grant bills of store in such cases,
which is the royal gift, and not accounted in the farm, nor any set
officer to make the said bills. Petitioner prays order that he
may have the sole making of bills of store in England and Wales
for 31 years, with allowance of such reward for the same as the parties
usually give, rendering his Majesty the yearly rent of 201. per
annum. {Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 13. i p-l Underwritten,
I. His Majesty being willing to hestow some fit suit up&n peti-
tionert, refers Ms request to the Lord Treasurer, upon
whose approbation the Attorney or Solicitor General is to
draw up a lease to petitioner as the Lord Treasurer
shall think fit. St. Jameses, ^Qth March 1638. \Oopy.
Ibid. \ p.l
II, Lord Treasurer Juxon to the King. Bills of store are of this
nature ; when the commodity is slight, has suffered detri-
ment, or is for the proper use of the merchant, the farmers,
by_ a clause of their patent, may grant a bill of store,
vjhereby the quantity mentioned in that hill is freed from
paying custom and impost. I sent to the farmers, and
found that they claimed the making of these bills in
respect of the abatement of custom, but in regard of the
invpost, though they pretend custom for both, they could
not deny but his Majesty was to appoint the officer for
that part. [Copy. Ibid, p 14i. i p."]
Ill His Majesty grants petitioner the office of making bills of store
for impost, and the Lord Treasurer is to give order for
preparing a bill for granting the same, with such fee as
his Lordship shall find fit. Whitehall, 1 5th December
1638. ICopy. Ibid. ^ p.}
Dec. 15. 77. Lord Chief Justice Bramston, Lord Chief Justice Finch, and
Lord Chief Baron Davenport to the Council. In pursuance of
order of the 9th February last, upon a petition of Sir William
Killigrew against the Earl of Exeter, for disturbing him in his pos-
session of certain severals in Revesby, co. Lincoln. In which order the
matter referred to our consideration was whether the subsequent
decree of 11th Charles could extend to explain the decree of 6th
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Dec. 15.
Dec. 15.
Dec. 17.
Ipswich.
Dec. 17.
Harwich.
Dec. 17.
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Cliarles, or no. We are of opinion that it cannot. The words of the
decree of 6th Charles being "by Mareham, Revesby, Kirkby, and
Hagnaby," we are of opinion that those places are named only
as boundaries, and not to be included in the decree. So that
the Earl's lands in Revesby being not included in the decree of 6th
Charles, and so not bound to take notice of that tax, cannot by the
subsequent explanatory decree of 11th Charles be made liable to a
sale for nonpayment thereof [=li3']
78. Account by Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1637. Total
received 163,255?. Os. Id, remaining 33,159?. 7s. Id. [1 p,J
79. Accounts of ship-money for 1G37 remaining in the hands of
the sheriffs, total 2,240?., which makes the total levied 165,495?.,
being 19,457?. less than was levied on 16th December 1637. [1 p.]
80. William Moysey and John Barbur, bailiffs of Ipswich, to the
Council. Upon receipt of your letters of the 11th inst., we caused
the owners and masters of ships trading for coals to appear before
us, and acquainted them with your letters, requiring them to go
to fetch coal from Newcastle for the city of London, we also inti-
mated to them that his Majesty gave way that such masters and
owners as should now furnish the City should have liberty to
sell their coals according to the price of the market. To which they
answered that they were willing to submit to your commands, and
informed us that there are about ten or twelve sail of ships laden
with coals in this harbour, the which have lain ready-bound for Lon-
don these fourteen days, and will, with the first fair weather, set sail ;
also there have been between 40 and 50 sail sent to Newcastle
about three weeks since, which they expect with the first fair wind
to be at London. They further informed us that there are now in
this harbour about four or five and twenty sail which suffered damage
in the late tempestuous weather, and are to be repaired before they
can be sent to sea, which shall be done with the best expedition they
can. We also sent a copy of your letters to the mayor of Harwich, a
member of this port, and desired him to give charge to the masters
and shipowners there. [Seal with arms. 1 ^.]
81. Richard Hankin [Mayor of Harwich ?] to the same. According
to your letter, I sent for the masters of ships belonging to our port,
being seven which are fit for that service. Five of them are laid up
on the Ouse, and cannot get off until a spring tide, which will be a
day or two after Christmas Day. The other two were laying up their
ships, but hearing your pleasure, presently addressed themselves for
Newcastle, and are gone this day. [1 jf>.]
82. Thomas Medowe and Thomas Manthorp, bailiffs of Great
Yarmouth, to the same. In answer to your letter of the 11th inst.,
there is not, in this port, any shipping heretofore employed in fetching
coals, but the same is still continued, and not any shipping has been
laid up Avhich has been formerly in that trade, the number being
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eight vessels, to whom we have made known his Majesty's commands.
ISeal of the town. 1 ^.]
Dec. 17. 83. Attorney-General Bankes and Solicitor-General Littleton to
the Council. According to order of the 16th inst., we have called the
tinners of Cornwall and his Majesty's tin-farmers, and we certify
that, by indenture of 8th January 1635-6, the farmers are to pay
the tinners and owners of tin-works in Cornwall, 30Z. for every
thousand stannary weight of white, soft, merchantable tin. The
tinners and owners desire to have 34L 3s. 4(Z. for every thousand,
which is a penny in a pound increase of price. The farmers will not
yield, in regard they say the commodity will not bear it ; but they
are willing to surrender their new lease for seven years, so that they
may receive satisfaction for two years' tin upon their hands, according
to the price they bought it at, with interest for their monej' and
charges ; or, if the succeeding farmers will not buy their stock, that
then they may have a year's time to vend it ; and during that time
that the succeeding farmers may vend no tin ; and the increased rent
offered by the new farmers may go to the tinners, to increase the
price of their tin. \I)amaged by damp. | p.]
t
Dec. 17. 84. Dr. Peter Turner to Archbishop Laud. Describes the reception
Merton College, which the archbishop's orders for the regulation of Merton College
met with from Sir Nathaniel Brent. He made show to approve of
them, with some additions which he desired Turner to represent to
the archbishop. Most of the additions are the same which are men-
tioned in Sir Nathaniel's letter of this same date. Among those not
so mentioned, he desired that the fellows might be required to speak
Latin at all times within the college, and not merely at meals in the
hall, which Turner thought superfluous, as already required. He
disliked an order which limited men's absence from the college and
required them to ask leave, as contrary to the former liberties and
custom of the college, and suggested a register in which men were
to enter their names at going forth and returning. Concerning the
choice of their brewer, the archbishop had interdicted them to choose
Mr. Carpenter. Turner suggests that during this visitation it was
unfit for the archbishop to over-rule a matter of that nature in behalf
of a man whose relation to the archbishop, and his religion, might
render the archbishop's action obnoxious to misconstruction. On
these grounds Turner expressed his hope that the interdict would be
recalled. [1^ p.}
Dec. 17. 85. Sir Nathaniel Brent to the same. Your directions in your
Oxford. letter of the 7th inst. shall be punctually observed. In the first of
the orders formerly sent to the college which concerns the coming
into the college hall to meals, something may be fitly added. In
regard no penalty is set down, some make bold to absent themselves,
and others come so late that it is very troublesome to those that
keep their times better to sit at the table until these have ended
their meals. It may be ordered that all the commons be brought
into the hall every dinner and supper, which will cause those to
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•whom they belong to follow them, that they may not lose their
meal. At the hearing at Lambeth you prefixed a time for all those
that held benefices to resolve whether they would adhere to their
benefices or to their fellowships. The words were indefinitely de-
livered, and are so expressed in the 12th order. I suppose, therefore,
that you meant only those who formerly might have kept both, and
not those who by statute and custom were to leave the college at the
end of their year of grace. I leave it to your determination, and
move it now because Mr. Woodcock's year of grace is lately ended.
Dec. 17. 86. Sir John Manwood to [Robert] Eeade, Principal Secretary to
Sec. Windebank. I have sent you a copy of the foreign droits and
duties, by which yoa may see that, although they do not pay for
passing the boom in France as they do in Flanders, yet they pay for
congas, which is the same thing. To go down before this business
be settled I cannot, for I shall be a scorn in my office, and so made
incapable to serve the King at Dover. And this I humbly desire
Sec. Windebank to take into his consideration. \_Seal with arms.
Ip.]
Dec. 17. 87. Copy of the principal part of the foregoing. [1^ p.\
Dec. 18. Warrant to the Sub-Dean and Prebendaries of St. Peter's, West-
minster, to pay into the Exchequer all moneys belonging to the
Bishop of Lincoln as their Dean, \Pocquet\
Dec. 18. Warrant for payment to William Ledman, appointed one of the
yeoman prickers of the privy buckhounds, in place of William
Connock, deceased, 2s. per diem for wages, and 20s. yearly fur a
livery at Christmas, {pocquetl
Dec. 18. A like for payment to William Pitman, also appointed yeoman
pricker, in place of the said William Connock ; 20d per diem, and 20s.
yearly for a livery at Christmas. [Docquet.^
Dec. 18. A like for payment to George Fryer, one of the j-eomen of the
waggon for the privy buckhounds, in place of William Rawson,
deceased, 261. 13s. id. per annum, quarterly, and 20s. yearly for a
livery at Christmas. [Docqiiet^
Dec. 1 8. Pardon to Thomas Watkins, William King, James Pybus, Thomas
Barnes, Hugh Watkins, William Blithman and Adam Lambert,
beavermakers of London, of all offences by them committed in
that art wherewith they are charged by an information exhibited in
the Star Chamber. [Docquet]
Dec. 18. The King to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the rest of the
Commissioners for Sutton's Ho.spital, to admit Robert Jones, late his
Majesty's haberdasher, to the next pensioner's place. [Docquef]
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Dec. 18. Grant of denization for William Maccord, his Majesty's servant,
born in Scotland, and for Margaret Tayler, widow, Anne de Petain,
and Abraham Kuffeler, born in foreign parts, part of the number
granted to David Alexander. [DocquetJ]
Dec. 18. 88. The King to Sir John Astley, Sergeant-Major General of the
Whitehall. Field. Instructions : — To make his repair to cos. Leicester, Notting-
ham, Derby, Stafford, Rutland, Lincoln, the west riding of York-
shire, and Northumberland, with the towns of Hull and Newcastle,
and to see the letters of the Council for mustering the trained bands
put in execution, their arms viewed, their persons exercised, and
a survey taken of the public magazines. At Hull he is to make a
survey how that town is to be fortified, to view the arms sent from
the Tower and brought from the Low Countries, and to leave Capt.
Ballard and Mr. Pinkney there to assist Capt. Legge, and to see the
ordnance that is to come from Holland and the Tower well stowed.
Thence he is to repair to York, to muster the trained hands, and raise
the regiments from 1,000 to 1,500 men. Thence he is to repair to
Newcastle, and to consider how it may be made safe. He is to view
' also the castle of Tynemouth, and a piece of ground at Shields whereon
to raise a sconce. He is also to view the rivers Tweed and Tyne,
and the passages, and to consider the fittest places for making stages
for supply of victuals, also what corn, butter, and cheese may be
had in that country, and a suflBcient proportion of roust-waggons.
He is also to survey the fort on the Holy Island, and consider how
the garrison there may be reinforced secretly and without noise. He
is to advertise the Earl Marshal or one of the secretaries of his
proceedings. [4| pp.'\
«
[Dec. 18.] 89. Copy of the same. [15 pp.]
[Dec. 18.] Further copy. \_See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 36. 6J pp."]
[Dec. 18.] 90. First rough draft in the handwriting of Sir Henry Vane.
[6 pp.]
Dec. 18. 91. Draft finally settled in the handwriting of Nicholas. [6 pp.]
Dec. 18. 92. Petitionof James Lord Kintyre to the King. Petitioner's late
deceased father, Archibald Earl of Argyle, was, a little before his death,
a suitor to your Majesty' for new letters patent of the marshes of
Tydd St. Mary's, Holbeach, Wigtoft, and Moulton, co. Lincoln, granted
by the late King to Charles Glemham and others by letters patent
dated 29th April 1615, in trust for petitioner's father and his heirs.
The consideration of whose desires your Majesty referred to Lord
Cottington and the Attorney-General, who have made certificate, as by
petition and certificate annexed. All which before-mentioned premises
petitioner's father has left to petitioner for his principal support.
There appears no exception against the said grant, but that the
marshes have not been embanked as was covenanted, which has not
happened by any neglect, but by the disturbance of intruders and
pretenders, against whom proceedings have been liad. Petitioner
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intends to proceed therein if, by a more full assurance from his
Majesty (he and his partners being to expend great sums of money
therein), they shall be encouraged to proceed. Hopes his Majesty
will continue his favour to petitioner, and will waive all strict advan-
tage of law, the rather as his Majesty has lost little or nothing that
was ever enjoyed by the Crown, petitioner's father having most
suffered in losing benefit of his grant made upon consideration of
good service against the Macgregors in Scotland. Prays warrant to
the Attorney-General to prepare a bill for a grant to petitioner under
the former rent. [J p.] Underwritten,
92. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington to
certify the value of the lands mentioned in this petition.
Whitehall, I8th December 1638. [i j>.] Endorsed,
92. II. The Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington to the King. The
late Earl of Argyle petitioned your Majesty for certain
marsh lands, and had a grant of 10,000 acres, upon con-
dition that they should be embanked and inned by a time
limited, luhich, not being at all performed, Mr. Attorney
lately reported that that patent was of no validity. The
lands lie within the Great Level, and are a part of your
Majesty's undertaJcing to drain the same. We conceive
it to be our duty not to set a value upon these lands until
you dispose and order the luhole, but of late %ue have not
sold lands of this nature under 4()s. per acre. [| ^.]
Dec. 1 8. Petition of Sir Francis Kynaston to the King. Petitioner and
his poor children having been very liardly used by his father. Sir
Edward Kynaston, have been enforced (as no mediation of friends
could prevail) to have recourse to your Majesty's justice, and by
divers petitions to implore relief, wherein, although you have wi'itten
your letter of recommendation to Sir Edward Kynaston, who has
also long since received a friendly letter from the Earl of Stirling
and Sec. Windebank, yet he has really performed nothing in
obedience thereto. Petitioner's suit is for a reference to Archbishop
Laud and others of the Council, that they may send for Sir Edward,
and upon full hearing make such an end as they shall think
conformable to his Majesty's pleasure. {Copy. See Vol. cccciii., '
p. 17. I p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to Archbishop Laud, Lord Treasurer Juxon, the
Earls of Dorset, Holland, and Stirling, and Sec. Winde-
bank, to call the parties before them, and determine their
differences. Whitehall, ISth December 1638, [Copy.
Ibid., p. lb. Ip.l
Dec. 18, 93. Petition of Sir Popham Southcote, his Majesty's farmer and
servant, to the same. Had long laboured to advance your Majesty's
profit, and at last became a farmer, on extreme hard conditions, both
of rent and security, being compelled to enter into bonds of unusual
and extraordinary penalty. Sets forth the difficulties he has met
13, M
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■with, the business being highly discountenanced ; great opposition
raised by the soap-makers, and refusal to pay the duties ; so that he
Las expended much more than he has received. He has also met
■with so many casualties that at best he can hope for no gain, but
must supply the rent with his o^wn charge and labour. Prays a
grant of reasonable time for payment of his first half-year's rent, and
that no advantage may be taken against petitioner by suing his
great bonds. [| p.] Underwritten,
93. I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Oottington,
calling to them the Attorney-Oeneral, to take a course for
relief of petitioner as they shall find fit. Whitehall,
18th December 1638. [i p.} Endorsed,
93. II. The Lord Treasurer and Lord Oottington to the King. The
above petition discovers much weakness in j>etitioner's estate
and judgment. Your Majesty may remember with hov)
much importunity he obtained this farm, which was taken
from Mr. Saint Hill, a discreet and powerful man, who in-
deed was the author of the business, and without all doubt
luould have settled it with less noise and trouble. Peti-
tioner now, instead of paying his rent, seems to complain
of hard measure, as if the farm had been put upon him,
or that he has not had all reasonable assistance. If he be
now unable to pay 1,250Z., which is the half-year's rent,
we conceive he will be less able to pay 2,5 OOZ., which will
be due at the year's end, and so at last your Majesty will
lose your rent, and be forced to settle new tenants formerly
refused. 20th December 1638. [f^.]
Dec. 18. 94. The Council of War to Sir Eobert Pye. To draw an order
■Whitehall, for issuing to Sir Jacob Astley 1,000Z. upon account, to be reckoned
as part of the 200,000Z. to be issued by privy seal. [Draft, f p.]
Endorsed,
94. I. Memorandum by Nicholas. A letter to H[umphrey]
Hlide], sheriff of Berks, to send a summons to the rest of
the sheriffs for sortie representatives to meet for assessing
the sums payable for setting forth a ship of 450 tons.
[9 lines.l
Dec. 18. Copy of the foregoing letter of the Council of War. [See
Vol. cccxcvi., p. 50. ^ p.]
Dec. 18. 95. Order of Lord Treasurer Juxon and Lord Cottington for pay-
ment of 551. to Thomas Patt, master of the harriers and beagles,
upon his fee of 1201. per annum for himself, one footman and four
horsemen, and his allowance of lOOit. per annum for keeping 20
couple of hounds for his Majesty's disport. [Underwritten. Request
of Sir Robert Pye to Mr. Savile to pay the above. 1 p.J
Dec. 18. 96. See " Returns made by Justices of Peace."
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 1/9
1638. Vol. CCCCIV.
Dec. 19. 97. The King to Robert Earl of Essex, Lord Lieutenant of co.
Whitehall. Stafford. We have from time to time given directions to the Council
to signify our pleasure to the lords lieutenants for the mustering and
exercising the trained bands. Lest those directions should not
have been so exactly observed as these times require, we again com-
mand the execution of our former directions, and, that our forces of
that county may be in readiness, we have sent Capt. Erneley to
you, whose advice we would have you to cause to be observed.
We likewise recommend to your care the increasing of the numbers
both of horse and foot, so as to make a regiment of 1,000 men 1,500,
and so proportionably. You will shortly receive order that the lands
of all persons in that county are to be rated towards these services.
[Draft. Hp.]
Dec. 19. Copy thereof. [See Vol. cocxcvi., ff. 47. If p.]
Dec. 19. 98. First rough draft thereof by Nicholas. [| p.']
Dec. 19. Docquet thereof [Docquet.l
Dec. 19. Docquet of similar letter to William Earl of Derby and James
Lord Strange, lieutenants of cos. Chester and Lancaster. [Docquet.'\
Dec. 19. A like to William Earl of Newcastle, Lord Lieutenant of co. Not-
tingham. [Bocquet]
Dec. 19. A like to Henry Earl of Huntingdon, Lord Lieutenant of cos.
Leicester and Rutland. [Docquet.^
Dec. 19. A like to Robert Earl of Lindsey, Lord Lieutenant of co. Lincoln,
[Bocquet.l
Dec. 19. A like to WiUiam Earl of Devon, Lord Lieutenant of co. Derby.
[Docqv^t.']
Dec. 19. Presentation of John Donne, LL.D., to the rectory of Ufford, co.
Northampton, void by resignation of Thomas Nicholson. [Docquef]
Dec. 19. A like for Michael Hudson, M.A., to the rectory of Uffington, co.
Lincoln, void by death. [Docquet.']
Dec. 19. Warrant to Sir David Cunningham, receiver of his Majesty's
revenue as Prince of Wales, to pay to Anthony Roberts, one of his
Majesty's musicians appointed to teach the Princess Mary to sing,
100 marks a year. [Docquet]
[Dec. 19.] 99. The King to Sir Thomas Morton, Colonel, and Gentleman of
the Privy Chamber. Instructions : — He is to make repair into
COS. Chester, Lancaster, East and North Ridings of Yorkshire,
Cumberland, Westmorland, and Durham, to see the letters
of the Council long since sent for mustering the trained bands
duly put in execution, and a survey to be taken of ihe public
magazines, also to give account thereof to the Earl Marshal. He
is to desire the Bishop of Durham to call to him the deputy
lieutenants of that county who are colonels, to appoint fit days
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Vol. CCCCIV.
and places for the musters, that the trained bands may be in
readiness for defence of the kingdom, to treat with the said
colonels to reinforce the regiments from 1,000 men to 1,500.
Every colonel is to speak with his captains to provide themselves
with a waggon or cart for the company's accommodation, for
which the King will give allowance, and every captain to appoint
every soldier of his company to have with him a knapstack,
wherein to carry certain days' victuals. He is to " use the colonels
with all humanity," to assure them they shall be employed if fit,
and if they want able officers, to supply them out of his list.
He is to consider of the fittest places for stages for supply of
victuals for sustaining an army, and what store of corn, butter,
cheese, and victuals is to be had in the country, and at what
rates. His chiefest place of residence being to be Durham, he is
to consider how the army may be best drawn together and
quartered there, and how a sufficient proportion of waste waggons
may be provided there, and if there be any gunsmiths in tho^e
parts, and if so to encourage them to set in hand with making
snaphaunces or other arms or utensils of war. He is to take
notice what voluntary offers shall be made by the nobility or
gentry to do the King service, and to advertise the state of the
King's affairs, and what he conceives [fit ?] to be done for the
advancement of the same. \Copy. 2f _p^.]
Copy of the above. \_See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 43. 4;^ p.]
100. Notes made by Nicholas on the settlement of a draft of the
preceding, with a variety of suggested emendations. [1| p.']
101. Order of the King in Council. Upon consideration of
petitions of the Cinque Ports, the towns of Southampton, Poole,
Weymouth, Melcombe Regis, Great Yarmouth, Lewes, and the
traders in fish and salt of London, touching the vending of salt made
at Shields, and upon heoTing the agents of the ports, and the answer
of Thomas Horth and the new undertakers of the salt business, and
conceiving it to be a matter of great advantage that salt made within
his Majesty's own dominions should be preferred before foreign salt,
and finding that salt made in his Majesty's dominions is sufficient
for use if it be skilfully handled, it was ordered, that the said
business be forthwith established, and that for the price Lord Trea-
surer Juxon and Lord Cottington a.re to call before them some fisher-
men and others, and upon hearing them and the said Horth, to set
down at what prices salt shall be sold by the patentees. [H ^-J
102. Similar order. Upon consideration of the petition of the
tinners of Cornwall for an increase of price, and upon hearing divers
tin owners and his Majesty's tin farmers, it was ordered that there
shall be 2,000Z. per annum allowed to the tinners by way of increase
of price upon a year's preparation of tin made in that county, whereof
his Majesty, out of the revenue of that farm, allows 1,0001. yearly,
and the tin farmers, at his Majesty's instance, allow 1,000?. per
annum more, during their farm, of which increase of price his Majesty
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declared that he intends the poor labourers belonging to the said
tin-works to receive the benefit, and gave special charge to the
gentlemen that attended to see it accordingly disposed of. \_Draft
by Nicholas. 1 p.]
Dec. 19. 103. Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to Sir John
Whitehall. Pennington. Upon the difiiculty we found to be repaired upon the
Dunkirkers for injuries done us, and our application to you for
repair, you wrote, nominating then some obstacles, that if they were
removed that business would be done with more ease, which though
we apprehended we had done, yet finding our reparation to be short
of our expectations, we apprehend that either we were short in our
performances, or our letters came short to you. We are yet far
behind with them, notwithstanding the injury lately done us by
their contemptuous taking the master out of our buss, the Salisbury,
and carrying him away till we shall ransom him at the price they put
upon him. So that now, besides our loss, the State suifers in point
of dishonour, and as you have your share in both, so we hope you
will do your uttermost for the repair of the whole. \_SeOjl with arms,
I p.]
Dec. 19. 104. Sir James Douglas to Sec. Windebank. Some of our Council
Ber[wick-upon-niake comments upon his Majesty's covenant, which trouble much,
"''^^ ■-' inferring the former and this to be all one. His Majesty's commis-
sioner has made declaration that their inverting of his expressions is
contrary to the intention of his meaning. I suspect his Majesty
shall take himself better by tlie hand before he truly knows all.
We presume too much upon his gracious goodness. We hear there
is [a] garrison providing for this town. If so be, I entreat that
with them may come arms for 300 men, which shall be taken to his
Majesty's service, and paid. This town is not of itself sufficient
without help. If the people of Scotland break, this is of much con-
sideration. Keceive here[with] such printed passages as are. This
book of Aberdeen doctors was not suflPered to come abroad as soon
as it was " owtin." [2 pp-^
Dec. 19. 105. James Lord Livingstone of Almont or Almond to his cousin
Pinkie. Thomas Livingstone. Concerning the plate now in Mr. Thomson's
keeping, I hope he will surely keep it. Concerning the money
you have so often written for, I admire it is so long unpaid, having
given order, by letters, several times, that it should have come to
you from Holland. For news here I refer to the bearer, my nephew,
expecting you will acquaint me of what is with you that concerns
us here. P.S. — Mrs. Threne's money was paid three months ago.
[^Endorsed by Sec. Windebank. Seal with arms, broken. 1 p.]
Dec. 19. 106. Petition of James Phillips, his Majesty's footman in ordinary,
to Archbishop Laud. On Sunday the 14th inst., at Rickmansworth,
petitioner, coming to divine prayers after dinner, found in his seat
in the church, for which he renders due satisfaction, one John
Parcell, a dancing master, whom petitioner desired in friendly
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manner to depart, which Parcell refusing, petitioner endeavoured to
put him forth, so that the minister commanded both to depart
thence, which was obeyed. Prays to be freed from his offence, and
will conform himself to whatsoever the Archbishop shall appoint.
[iP-l Underwritten,
106. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe. In regard petitioner so
willingly submits himself, Sir John is to show him what
lawful favour he can for his freedom from further trouble.
1638, December Idth. [i p.]
Warrant under the Signet, whereby his Majesty gives power to
Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne, stationers, for printing and
publishing all matter of history or news of any foreign place or
kingdom, since the first beginning of the late German wars to this
present, and also for translating and publishing in the English
tongue all News, "Novels," Gazettes, Currantos, or Occurrences
that concern foreign parts, &c. for the term of 21 years, they paying
yearly towards the repair of St. Paul's the sum of lOl. [Bocquef]
Pardon and release to Mary Barker and William Yeomans, in con-
sideration of 1 SOI. paid to his Majesty's use, of their offences in pro-
curing Matthew Rogers, a minor, to levy , a fine of the manor of
Alderley, co. Gloucester. [Bocquet.']
The King to the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford,
requiring them to suppress a supper or meeting annually held there
by the scholars chosen from Westminster school, called a West-
minster supper. [^Docquet.l
Grant of a pension of 2501. to Elizabeth, wife of Sir William
Fleetwood, and sole daughter and heir of Dame Christian Harvey, for
life, if she survive her husband. [^Docqiiet.]
Warrant to Sir David Cunningham, Eeceiver of his Majesty's
Revenue as Prince of Wales, to pay to Peter Massonett appointed to
instruct the Prince in the French tongue 60Z. per annum. [Docquet.']
107. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. Windebank. Sir Jacob Astley
and myself, with the rest of the officers, having met here this night
so far upon our journey, we find some of the letters to the lords
lieutenants wanting ; namely, a letter for myself and Capt. Richard
Gibson to the vice-president, as also a letter for Capt. Henry Waytes,
designed for Cumberland and Westmorland. Except the defect
be speedily supplied we shall be exceedingly disordered in our affairs.
A little loss of time now may be of much disadvantage to the ser-
vice. [1 p.li
108. Nicholas to Sir Robert Hutton. According to the Lords'
command, I attended this morning Sir R[obertJ C[arr], whose
answer is, that he will send counsel to attend Mr. Recorder, to
perfect the agreement set down in writing by the Lords' directions
at first ; but as for the new proposition made to him by the Lords at
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their last meeting, he desires time to consider of it. As for the 2001.
he says it has been ready this fortnight, and he will deliver it as
soon as he shall receive from my Lords his plate and linen, or be
assured that it is at his house in the country, to be delivered to such
as he shall appoint. This is his answer, which I shall deliver to the
Lords as soon as they meet upon any other business, and wherein
my endeavours may contribute to the service of that noble lady, I
shall esteem the same happily employed. [Rough draft, damaged.
Dec. 20. 109. Petition of Ann Key to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner
having had a child by Bartholomew Hutchins about three years
since, and being very poor, has kept the said child ever since, and
never had any help from him, until of late he has conveyed the child
to some private place, being then visited with the small pox, en-
deavouring to make away with the child, and gives out that she
shall never see it again, petitioner taking so much grief by reason
she knows not what is become of her child, that through want and
poverty she is likely to perish. Prays reference to Sir John Lambe
and Dr. Merrick, to the intent she may have the keeping of her
child, and may be allowed means for its maintenance. [| p.J
Underwritten,
109. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe and Dr. Merrick to take such
order as they shall find to be just. December 20th, 1638.
Dec, 20. 110. Officers of Ordnance to TVEontjoy Earl of Newport. Accord-
Office of ing to order fi-om the Earl Marshal, Mr. Comptroller Vane, and Sec.
Ordnance, "w^indebank, dated the 13th inst., you will receive herewith the
number, state, and condition of all the armours, pikes, swords, belts,
and bandoleers lately brought out of the Low Countries, as by the
certificates of the respective artificers may appear. [| ^.J En-
closed,
110. I. Certificate of the Armourers of the city of London, being
commanded by the Master and Lieutenant of the OrdnaMce
to distinguish every kind of the Dutch arms, and set a
value on every kind. 1,521 armours are divided into
jive classes, varying in value from 15s. each to 2s. 6d.;
there being 421 of the best ; 106 old, but of the better sort,
valued at lOa. each; 414 old and small, valued at 6s.
each; 260 light, valued at 9s.; and 320 little, with whole
bands, valued at 2s. 6d. The armours consisted of breasts,
backs, head-pieces, and gorgets, and there is a return of
the number and character of each class, more than 300 of
each being declared "naught." Tower of London, 6th
December 1638. [2 pp.J
110. II. Similar certificate as to 2,000 pikes which were ordered
to be 16 feet in length and 1^ inch in diameter. 1,735
ranged between 15^ feet and 13|, the remaining 265 were
declared to be unserviceable. Of the whole number it is
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said, " Were they in our shops we could itot vent them, in
this kingdom at any rate." Tmmr of London, Qth December
1638. [I p.]
110. III. The like as to the bandoleers. As to the straps or belts,
a certificate of six able and experienced men in leather is
annexed, from luhich it appears that they are altogether un-
serviceable for his Majesty's use. Tower of London, 7th
December 1638. [IJi^.] Annexed,
110. III. i. Certificate of the six able persons above mentioned,,
who, being sworn, point out a variety of imperfec-
tions and some frauds (as the substitution of brown
paper instead of leather for lining), whereby the
articles were Tnade to seem fair and, strong, but were
not so. Tower of London, 7th Decetnber 1638. [1 p.]
110. IV. Similar certiticate as to the swords. The hilts, handles,
and scabbards were found serviceable, and the shapes for
the Tnost part defective. The sivords which were found
serviceable were approved, and those defective were put
into tlie hands of the proof-masters, whose return is
annexed. 10th December 1638. [I p.'] Annexed,
110. IV. i. Return as to 1,323 swords viewed Vjth December
1638; 807 were found serviceable, and valued at
6s, a piece; 516 defective, and valued at 2s. Qd. each.
110. V. Similar certificate as to the girdles, hangers, and belts.
The girdles and, hangers were declared to be old, ".the
heart of the leather being worn out,'' and the belts were
made of leaMer only fit for linings. Such leather was
not used for such purposes in this country, not being held
by law sufficient. Toiver of London, 20th December 1638.
[1^.]
111. Sir William Beclier to Nicholas. Please to move for the
release of William Morgan, lately committed. I have taken bond
with a good surety that he shall work no more without leave from
his Majesty, and he has delivered all his tools, which are sealed up.
Up-']
112. Estimate of the OflBcers of the Ordnance for 1,000 carbines
with snaphammer locks, completely furnished; total, 1,517^- 6s. 8c?.
[2 pp.]
Grant of pardon to Sir John Morley for his offence by a quarrel
between him and Edward Higgons in the cloisters of Chichester
Cathedral. [Docgue^.]
Warrant to pay 2001. to Mrs. Mary Woodman, late wet-nurse to
the Princess Elizabeth, as of free gift and reward in consideration of
her service. [Docquet]
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Dec. 22. Grant of protection to Ralph Massey, scrivener, for one year, with
the usual exceptions, and also except matters depending or to be
commenced agaiast him in Chancery. [^Docqueti]
Dec. 22, "Warrant to William Kent, Messenger of the Chamber, to take
into custody all members of the corporation of beaver makers who
shall not make their account and pay their duty of 12cL upon a hat,
according to their contract, [^Docquet]
Dec. 22. Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for a livery for
David Forest, one of the grooms of the Robes in ordinary, in place
of John Hart. \_Docquet.'\
Dec. 22. A like to the Treasurer and other Officers of the Household, to pay
to John Giffard and Solomon Cole, yeoman and groom of the bows
to the Queen, 1 2d. per diem to each of them for their board wages,
provided a former warrant be made void. [^Docquet.']
Dec. 22. Grant of the office of Surveyor for the Starch business to William
Ryley during life, with the yearly fee of lOOl. to be paid by the
Company of Starchmakers. [Docquet.J
Dec. 22. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. Requires him to accept
from the Lord Baron of Kirkcudbright a surrender of the troop of
horse he now commands there, and to grant the same to his son-in-
law, Robert Maxwell, who for 1 3 years has been a lieutenant of the
said troop. [^DocquetJ]
Dec. 22, 113. Edward Fenn to Nicholas. Since the two last certificates
there had been received 230^. ship-money for 1636 and 43i. 6s. for
1637, and 2001. or 300?. is said to be in town, and will be paid in
from the sheriff of Norfolk upon 1637. [J p.]
Dec. 22. 114. Petition of Philip Knyvett, son and heir of Sir Philip
Knyvett, to Archbishop Laud and Henry Earl of Manchester. Not-
withstanding your certificate, and his Majesty's allowance thereunto,
wherein petitioner's mother is to pay him the arrears after 4>0l. a year
of his former allowance of 60l. per annum,, which she denies to per-
form still to keep petitioner in prison, for want of means for himself,
his wife, and family, and to discharge the warden of the Fleet's fees,
which come to some 2QI. for petitioner's chamber for a year and three
quarters, besides some other charges (which, without such moneys as his
mother is ordered by his Majesty to pay,) he can never be discharged
nor able to subsist. Beseeches tlie said Lords that his mother may
be compelled speedily to perform his Majesty's order, or to show
cause why she doth not. [| ^.] Ann£xecl,
114. I. Affidavit of Thomas Whittingham. Upon the 15th inst.
he served an order from his Majesty upon Lady Knyvett,
wife of Sir Philip Knyvett, bearing date the 12th inst,
and showed the very order itself. 22nd December 1638.
[If]
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Dec. 23. Commissioners for Gunpowder to the Master of the Ordnance.
Warrant to deliver half a last of gunpowder at 18cZ. per lb. to Hugh
Owen, for replenishing the magazine of co. Pembroke. [^Minute.
Booh of Warrants for Gunpowder, see Vol. ccclv., No. 61, p. 10.
Dec. 23. 115. Algernon Earl of jSTorthumberland to Sir John Pennington,
My house, Admiral of the Fleet, in the St. Andrew, in the Downs. His Majesty
Queen s street. |jgjjjg pleased, at the earnest request of Count Henry of Nassau (now
in the Downs), to accommodate him with some vessel under your com-
mand for his transportation into Holland, you are to give order to Capfc.
Robert Fox, of the Tenth Whelp, to receive him on board, together
with his company and baggage, so as his Majesty's said vessel be not
cumbered in case of fight, and to transport him to such port in Hol-
land as he shall desire, and without delay to return to you again.
[Fine impression of the Earl's seal. 1 p.]
116. Thomas Kynnaston to Richard Harvey. We have no news
of the ship, neither can I conceive that she is nearer than Lee, so
that it will be impossible for Mr. Porter to go and return to-morrow.
[J^.]
117. John Ashburnham to Nicholas. By your good care I have
received my brother Cornwallis's present of hawks. I send to-
morrow to Sir Richard Gifibrd to be advised as to putting them
into the mew. My journey to my Lord of Hertford shall not be
long unfinished, but I hear Mr. Hyde, of Salisbury, who is my Lord's
counsel, has possessed him that he must have a covenant from us to
surrender Robert Nicholas's lease after the death of Lady Beauchamp,
which is a madness to imagine we shall do. I am glad to hear
Mr. Major is at Hampton [Southampton]. I will speak to him on
my journey to Netley. I hear he complains of ill-usage from
Mr. Goddard. I am glad that Mr. Swettenham has paid you the
200Z. Sorry to hear of the continuance of the rebellious humours
of the Scots. God, I hope, will appease them by dividing them
among themselves. Thanks for the news of Mr. Courteine's [Cour-
teen's ?] ship's arrival, for our part lies therein. Put on your sad
weeds, for the dun bastard Barbary, and the Friar, and the other
young dun pigeon are all dead. Remember to make my excuse to
Lord Cottington. [1 p.]
118. Examination of Edward Hurst, of Cambridge, tailor. Came
to London on Thursday last, and lodged at the Bull in Bishopsgate
Street, and this day, inquiring for a friend of his, was told that he
might find him at a house in Rederiffe [Rotherhithe], whic\ made him
go thither, where he found about 20 or 30 persons, men and women,
all strangers to him, where they did all pray together, and disputed
and exhorted one another, and there continued about two hours
together, until the constables and officers of Rotherhithe came in
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[and] took some of them away. Denies that he exhorted or disputed
with them. [J p.] Underwritten,
118. I. Certificate of the churchwardens and constables of Rother-
hithe. Going about in time of divine service to see good
order kept, they found Philippa Cowlate, Frances Green,
Benjamin Pratt, Martha Elliot, and John Ellis, and divers
others that ran away, gathered together in a house where
one Hayward dwells, he bei/ng at sea, and his wife with
her friends in the country, but how they came in the house
the officers know not. [It appears from notes in the
margin that all these persons were bailed, except Martha
Elliot, whose word was taken. They are termed Brownists
in the endorsement. | p.]
Dec. 24. Licence to John Browne to travel into parts beyond seas for three
years. [Docquet^
Dec. 24. Warrant to pay 500?. to the Earl of Kelly as of his Majesty's
bounty. [Bocqueti]
Dec. 24. "Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for a livery of 76s.
per annum for William Pitman, one of the huntsmen for the buck-
hounds in ordinary, in the place of William Connock, deceased.
l^Docquetil
Dec. 24. A like for a like livery for William Ledman, one of the huntsmen
for the buckhounds in ordinary, in place of William Connock,
deceased. [Docquet^
Dec. 24. A like for a like livery for James Medcalfe, one of the huntsmen
in ordinary, in place of Jerome Medcalfe, deceased. [Docquet.l
Dec. 24. A like for a like livery for George Fryan [Fryer f\, one other of
the huntsmen in ordinary, in place of William Eawson, deceased.
[Docquet!]
Dec. 24. Warrant to William Watts, Messenger of the Chamber, to give
attendance upon the commissioners for examining abuses committed
by refractory persons in retailing tobacco without licence, artd to
take such persons into custody, and keep them until discharged.
\Bocquet^
Dec. 24. 119. Sir John Pennington to Nicholas. Ey this time I think your
chief business is done at the Council table, for that you will have
little more to do this month. I hope, for all the bruit, that the
Scottish business will have a peaceable end, and that they will
better consider, on both sides, what a home war is ! I did not
conceive that Sir James Bagg had been so poor, though I never
thought him rich, for all his great fluttering in the world. I am
very glad of Sir Jacob Astley's good fortune, for he is a very stout,
able, deserving gentleman, and fit to do his country service, and I
am glad to hear the King looks upon such, We have no new news
here, only the certainty of the taking of Bressake [Breisach ?], and that
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the Plate fleet has arrived in Spain. I shall have a small new-year's
gift for you shortly, but by reason of these blustering winds it will
come after the day. I thank you for your intelligence about the
Treasurer of the Navy's place, which I niust confess I do not so
much as think of, for if God sends me well quit of this I am now
upon, I think I shall hardly have further dealing in marine affairs,
except they use me better, which I do [not ?] look for so long as
some [?] are at the helm. I desire that you will deliver the 5001. my
servant left with you to Capt. Percival. [^Seal tuith arms. 2 pp.]
Dec. 2i. 120. Sir Anthony Irby, late Sheriff of co. Lincoln, to Nicholas.
Boston. Upon Monday last I had a sight of the Lords' letter, directed to the
present high sheriff and myself. As soon as I received it I .sent to
the sheriff for a meeting, and on Saturday last we sent out as many
warrants as we could for present dispatch ; the residue are to be
dispatched on Wednesday next. I will take care for speeding the
business ; but the Lords have prefixed us so short a time as it will
be impossible to answer their expectation, in respect of the largeness
of the county, and I have not above five weeks, a fortnight of which
time is in Christmas, that the officers who are to distrain (I am
afraid) will neglect it, besides many that are to pay, when they hear
the shortness of the time, will keep their goods and themselves out
of the way. My suit to the Lords is for longer time. I hope I shall
accomplish the service if I may have reasonable time (the old relics
of ray sickness as yet hanging about me), I returning up what money
I shall receive from time to time. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Dec. 24. 121 . Keceipt of Thomas Pott, Master of the Harriers and Beagles,
for 5ol., upon his fee of 120Z. per annum for himself, one footman
and four horsemen, and his allowance of 1001. per annum for keeping
20 couple of hounds. [^ p.\
Dec. 24. 122. Brief declaration of the account of the Farmers of the
Customs and Subsidies for one year ended this day. The rent
payable was 150,000?. ; against which were set the surplusage of
the last account, 36,873Z. Os. 7^d., and various defalcations, fees to
the officers of the Customs and Exchequer, and annuities charged
upon the customs, making a total of 67,768?. 12s. *7d. ; payments to
the King's household, 20,293?. 17s. 7d. ; to the Master of the Great
Wardrobe, 4,004?. 19s. lid. ; and other payments, amounting in the
whole to 113,475?. 10s. 10c?., which left the accountants in surplusage
31,244?. 3s. 5c?. [= 2 pp.]
Dec. 26. Commission of Lieutenancy of cos. Leicester and Rutland granted
to Henry Earl of Huntingdon and Ferdinando Lord Hastings jointly
and severally. [Docquet]
Dec. 26. Dispensation for John Balcanquall, B.D., and Prebend in Rochester
Cathedral, to hold together with the rectory of Tatenhill, co. Stafford,
the vicarage of Boxley, Kent, for two years. [Docquet]
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Dec. 26. 123. The King to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Algernon
Whitehall. Earl of Northumberland, Theopbilus Earl of Suffolk, Francis Earl of
Cumberland, and to Henry Lord Maltravers and Henry Lord Clifford,
the Lords Lieutenants of Cumberland and Westmorland, and in their
absence to the deputy lieutenants of those counties to which Capt.
Henry Waytes was designed for his advice and directions. \_Minute.
a
Dec. 26. A like letter to the Deputy Lieutenants of the East and North
Whitehall. Ridings of CO. York, for Sir Thomas Morton and Capt. Richard
Gibson. [Minute. Written on the same paper as the preceding.
Dec. 26. 124. Dr. Peter Turner to Archbishop Laud. Solicits an addition
Merton College. to the archbishop's orders for the government of Merton College, to
the effect that, besides the Bursar, the Senior Fellow might have a
key to the College chest. The addition was desired bj- Mr. Nevill,
senior, the Bursar, who was very necessitous, and was apprehensive
that on the Sub-Warden's return, he, being also necessitous, should
tempt him by exchange of reciprocal courtesies to lend him some of
the college money, by suffering him to borrow for his own private
uses. Suggests Owen and Broad, two of the six Bachelors, who were
to liave been admitted Masters at the beginning of Michaelmas Term
last, to be permitted to proceed next Act. Brent (Sir Nathaniel's
nephew), Clark, Allen, and Scriven were the others who for various
reasons were not recommended. [1 p.}
Dec. 27. Warrant to the Earls of Holland and Dorset, Sir John Finch, Sir
Richard Wynne, and Sir Thomas Hatton, feoffees in trust for the
Queen, by an assignment from Sir John Walter, Sir James FuUerton,
and Sir 'Thomas Trevor, of their interest in a remainder of an estate
of 99 years in the manors of Somersham, Fenton, Bluntisham,
Colne, and Earith, in co. Huntingdon, to convey to Henry Jerinyn,
son of Sir Thomas Jermyn, vice-chamberlain of the household, all
their estate in the remainder of the said 99 years of the waste
grounds and improvement made thereout, containing in all 1,12.5
acres, reserving the rent of 201. per annum. [Docquet.]
Dec. 27. Another docquet of the letter to the Lord Deputy of Ireland
already calendared under date of the 22nd inst. [Docgwet]
Dec. 27. 125. Letter, or suggested letter, under the Signet. Sir Basil
Whitehall. Brooke having made known to his Majesty by petition, already calen-
dared in Vol. ccclxxv., No. 32 (undated, 1637,) that, George Mynne
claims, under the articles of partnership between him and Sir Basil,
a payment of 1,000?., with 332?. 16s. interest, in order to equalise
their payments on account of the fines set upon them at the Justice
Seat held at Gloucester. The amount of their respective shares of
those fines having been fixed by his Majesty, his pleasure is that
the division he made be no more questioned. [Copy or draft. 1 p.J
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Dec. 27. Petition of William Legge, Master of the Armoury, to tbe King.
His Majesty, upon petition of Sebeoca Holman, referred to the Lord
Keeper the differences between her and petitioner, concerning some
houses upon Tower-hill, anciently enjoyed by the Master of the
Armoury. The Lord Keeper certified that the said Uebecca claimed
the houses by virtue of a lease from Sir William Cope, one of petiti-
oner's predecessors, and that the granting the said houses belonged
to his Majesty, who thereupon commanded petitioner to pay lOOZ.
and such other charges unto the said Rebecca as the Lord Keeper
should think fit, and so enjoy the said houses after the said Sir
William Cope's death, which lOOl. petitioner tendered to the said
Rebecca, and the same lies I'eady for her at the Hanaper Ofiice, by
direction of the Lord Keeper, to whom petitioner has also oQered to
submit for the other charges. Since your Majesty's order. Sir
William Cope being dead, the said Rebecca, who formerly alleged no
other title but by his lease, refuses to yield up the houses, she now
pretending a lease parole from Sir Thomas Jay, aftei'wards Master of
the Armourers, who by confederacy with her gives out that he made
her a lease [by] parole, which was not mentioned before the Lord
Keeper. Prays reference to the Lord Keeper, to find out the unjust
dealing of the said Rebecca and Sir Thomas Jay. [Copy. See
Vol. cccciii., p. 19. | p."] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Keeper as desired. Whitehall, 27th
December 1 638. Ibid, p 20. ^ p.J
Declaration under the privy seal, whereby his Majesty, taking
notice of the privy seal of the 26th July last, by which 200,0001.
was appointed to be employed in his Majesty's special affairs, by
order of the Lord Treasurer, the Earl Marshal, the Lord Admiral,
Lord Cottington, Mr. Comptroller, and the two Secretaries, his Majesty
approved of the disbursements of those moneys so issued, and gave
further power to the commissioners to order the disbursing of such
further sums as should be issued by the aforesaid privy seal ; and the
Lieutenant of the Ordnance, and all others that by order of these
commissioners shall receive moneys, are to employ the same for such
services as the commissioners shall direct, and to make their account
before them for the same. [^Docquet.l
126. Certificate of Henry Earl of Huntingdon of the names of
certain persons respecting whom complaint was made by the deputy
lieutenants of co. Leicester that they never showed at musters. [| p.]
127. Sec. Coke to the Masters of Requests. His Majesty has
taken notice of petitions passed by ji'ou which concerned Church
causes, wherein, for want of information from those prelates
whom the causes concerned things have passed to the prejudice of
the Church. You are hereafter to present no petition concerning
business reflecting upon the Church, without giving his Majesty
knowledge thereof, and moving for a reference therein, either to the
Metropolitan or the Diocesan to whose cognisance it may belong.
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Dec. 30. 128. List of articles of apparel of a gentleman termed " my Master,"
signed by Jehan Lamp and Charles Fen wick. [If p.']
Dec. 31. Grant of the office of Surveyor of Petty Customs in the port of
London to Endymion Porter, WiUiam Courteen, and Richard
Dowdeswell, for their lives successively, after the death of Richard
Carmarden. [Bocquetl
Dec. 31. Warrant for payment of 110?. to Richard Delamain, his Majesty's
servant, for provision of silver bullion to make mathematical instru-
ments for his Majesty. l_Docqi(st.']
Dec. 31. Warrant to Sir David Cunningham, Receiver-General of his
Majesty's revenue as Prince of Wales, to pay the bills of divers
servants attending the royal children, the same being allowed by the
Lord Chamberlain. '[Docquet.']
Dec. 31. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. To consider a petition
presented to his Majesty by Bryan McConneU, one of his Majesty's
ancient footmen, and to give order for granting petitioner his desire,
if not inconvenient for his Majesty's service. [pocqueLl
Dec. 31. Grant to Aubrey Earl of Oxford, and his heirs. Earls of Oxford, in
part payment of 20 marks per annum, for his and their creation
money, the sum oilOl. per annum, being a fee-farm rent issuing out
of the manor of Geldham, Essex, with the arrears since 27th Elizabeth.
[_Bocquet.'\
Dec. 31. Grant to Fabian Phillips and John Cudworth, to the use of Aubrey
Earl of Oxford, of certain debts and recognizances of Edward late
Earl of Oxford, made to Israel Amice, who was outlawed after
judgment, and the benefit of a seizure of the lands of the said Earl
made thereupon, with a lease of the same until the debts be satisfied,
to commence after the surrender of a lease made to John Drawater
and John Holmes under the rent of 11. per annum. IBocquet.']
Dec. 31. Confirmation to the Corporation of Merchant Adventurers of
Bristol of their former charters with various new powers. \_I)ocquet.']
Dec. 31. The King to Thomas Turnor, D.D., and John Juxon. Lease
for five years of the prebend and rectory of Aylesbury, co. Buck-
ingham, and the rectory of Presteigne, cos. Hereford and Radnor,
upon trust to dispose, out of the profits of the former, of 140f., and
out of those of the latter, of 90?., towards making up 2,020Z. in part
already raised, to accomplish certain works intended to be done
by the feofl'ees for impropriations, before the said feofiees conveyed
their interest to his Majesty, in obedience to a decree in the Court
of Exchequer, the residue of the profits to be disposed of to the vicars
of Aylesbury and Presteigne ; and if the 2,020Z. shall be sooner made
up, then afterwards, during the said term, 30Z. per annum of the
profits of the prebend of Aylesbury to be applied towards the
maintenance of a free school in Aylesbury, the remainder to the
vicar, and the whole profits of the rectory of Presteigne to the vicar.
{Docquet.}
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Dec. 31. 129. Petition of Thomas Ellyott to the King. Your Majesty,
about seven years since, disafforested the Forest of Nerock, in Somer-
set, when there was allotted to your Majesty part of the said forest
lying in several parishes, all which your Majesty has since sold,
excepting 200 acres belonging to the manor of Barrington. Prays
a grant of tlie said 200 acres for three lives, at as much rent as
has been accounted to your Majesty for three years past, [^ p.]
Underwritten,
129. I. Reference to Lord Treasurer Juxon to certify his Majesty
concerning this request. Whitehall. 31 si -December, 1638
lip-]
129. Ti. Lord Treasurer Juxon to the King. The petitioner
understands not how your Majesty contracted for all
that forest and Roche\_forest'] for 20,000?. which (upon Sir
John Hey don's p)etition T referring lately to the Attorney
and Surveyor General and others), I find your Ma-
jesty has been paid hut 18,099Z., and that there are certain
lands yet unsold, which may amount to 3,165?., so that the
sum exceeding the sum to be paid to your Majesty is but
1,264?. ; whereas there is a privy seal to Sir Sackville Crow
for his charges for 2,800?., and, Sir John Heydon's dis-
bursem,ents are 050?., with other sums, which will be
demanded if the lands remaining prove valuable to
satisfy them. 1638-9, January 2oth. [1 j:).J
Dec. 31. 130. George Lord Goring, Charles Frankland, and Thomas Bland,
patentees for granting tobacco licences, to the Council. We have
examined complaints against Samuel Newton of Ashby-de-la-Zouch,
and finding him delinquent in selling tobacco without licence, we
have fined him 20?. to the patentee, which he peremptorily refuses
to pay. All which we certify to your Lordships, that a course may
be taken with him. [1 p.']
Dec. 31. 131. Eeceipt of Henry Wicks, Paymaster of his Majesty's Works,
for 799?. 8s. 4c?. paid by John Savile,' Teller of the Exchequer,
for repair of his Majesty's houses, in the months following, viz.
232?. 5s. 6d., in full of 929?. 12s. <id., for August 1637, and 567?. 2s. 5c?.,
in part of 1,220?. 15s. lie?, for September 1637. [i p.]
Dec. 31. 132. Keceipt of Thomas Eyre, Edmund Cooper, and Toby Baylie,
Pages of the Chamber to the Queen, for 66?. 13s. 4d. paid by the
same teller as the preceding, and to be divided amongst the grooms
and pages of the chamber to the Queen, as his Majesty's free gift,
this Christmas. [-^ p.]
[Dec] 133. Petition of Sir John Dryden and Charles Cockaine, sheriffs
of CO. Northampton, for 1635 and 1636, to the Council. By direc-
tions, dated 30th November 1638, petitioners are commanded to pay
in to the Treasurer of the Navy the arrears of ship-money. Peti-
tioners have paid in all that they could levy, and the certiorari
directed to them, about two years since, commanding the return of
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the names of those who have not paid, was accordingly executed,
since which time there have issued writs of scire facias and levari
facias, upon which divers have paid money. Petitioners not being
acquainted what moneys have been levied since their shrievalty,
and having formerly done their utmost endeavour in this service
to the expense of 1000?., pray the Lords to order the arrears to be
levied as they shall think meet. [^ p.]
[Dec. ?] 134. Petition of Edmond Farmer, of Daventry, to the Council.
Was sent for by warrant in November last for not paying ship-money,
being 4s. 6d., and was ordered to pay the same and 5s to the bailiffs
for making a distress. Petitioner has tendered the same to Sir
Robert Banister, then high sheriff, which he refuses to receive. And
whereas the bailiffs allege that petitioner swore he had never paid
and never would pay any ship-money, petitioner utterly denies the
same, but was wilUng to pay 31. and 40s. at a time ; but as for the
4s. Qd., it was never demanded before Sir Eobert Banister's time, and
was tendered before the bailiffs made any distress, and afterwards,
they demanding 5s. for their pains, that was also tendered to them ;
and whereas there is a suit commenced against the said bailiffs by
the magistrate of the town and petitioner, he submits himself, and
is willing to withdraw the same. Prays order to pay the amount
to Sir Robert Banister, and that he may be freed from any further
attendance, [f p.]
Dec. 13.5. Sir Jacob Astley to [the samel. Prays them to settle the
number of officers and soldiers to be kept in the Fort of Plymouth
and the Island of St. Nicholas, and proposes to them a scheme.
[Ip.]
Dec. 136. George Lord Goring, Charles Frankland, and Thomas Bland,
Commissioners for Tobacco Licences, to the same. On 8th July last,
concerning William Jhanns and the patentees for retailing tobacco
in Norwich, you ordered that a new licence should be granted to
Jhanns and such others as he should nominate for retailing such
licences in that city, paying the rent of 120?. per annum. We have
used means to carry out the said order, and have summoned the said
patentees to appear before us, but they have only, the 30th Novem-
ber last, sent us a dilatory letter, desiring further time to answer.
Request an order for reducing the said patentees to conformity,
[1^.]
Dec. 137. Suggested instructions to the person who shall be appointed
to the office of provider, to supply the army with corn or meal for
bread, and with butter, cheese, and beer, also with oats and hay for
the horses. [If ^.]
Dec. 138. Notes for perfecting the musters.
" A cuirassier is he that is armed cap-a-pie, mounted on a strong horse,
with two good pistols and a sword of four foot long, which is best for a
horseman, as a short one of three foot is for a footman, which is contrary
_ -to the old custom ; he hath likewise a boy on horseback to carry his spare
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arms. An Arquebusier is to be mounted on a good gelding, andis to have a
buff jerkin, curetts [cuirass ?], head-piece, and arquebuse, and a pair of good
pistols. A oarabinier is to be mounted on a middling gelding or nag, with a
good buff jerkin and carabine The musket barrel should be four foot
long, stock and all 6 foot 2 inches, and her bore of 12 bullets in the pound,
rolling in. The barrel of the small piece should be 3 foot' 3 inches, stock
and all 44 foot, the bore of 17 bullets in the pound, rolling in. The
arquebuse barrel is to be about the length of 2i foot, stock and all 3 and i,
and her bullet of 17 in the pound, rolling in. The carabine of the length
of the arquebuse, and her bore of 30 bullets in the pound, rolling in. The
barrel of the pistols 14 foot, stock and all 26 inches, her bore of -24 bullets
in the pound, rolling in."
[2 pp.}
[Dec. ?] 139. Petition of Roger Prosser to Archbishop Laud. The arch-
bishop, upon the petition of petitioner, granted a reference to Sir John
Lambe, to end all suits that were raised between petitioner and
Edward Clark and John Williams, concerning divers assaults offered
to petitioner's wife. Sir John wUled a speedy end to be made,
which petitioner's adversaries promised, but will not [perform], in-
tending to obtain a sentence this term against petitioner, who is very
poor, and unable to contest at law. Prays the archbishop to cause
a favourable end to be put to the premises, [f p."]
[Dec.?] 140. Petition of Anne Dee to Sir John Lambe, Dean of the
Arches. The late Francis Dee, Bishop of Peterborough, brother
to Daniel Dee, petitioner's late husband, by his last will be-
queathed to Mary Dee, his daughter, wife of William Greenhill,
D.D., 300/1. to be employed in purchasing some good copyhold land
to be enjoyed by the said Mary during her life, and afterwards to
come to the children of petitioner and to those of John Dee, another
brother of the bishop. Prays order that the money be not delivered
to Dr. Greenhill or the said Maj-y until he put in good security for
performance of the will. [^ p.]
[Dec. ?] 141. Petition of Rice Thomas, of Biston, co. Monmouth, husband-
man, to the same. Petitioner has been forced to come into this
Court [of Arches] to gain his absolution which he has procured.
But since he procured the same, he is given to understand that there
has been a certificate made to the Lord Keeper, and a significavit
granted, so that he dares not go home. Prays a certificate to the
Lord Keeper that he may have a countermand of the sigmficavit
[Dec. ?] 142. Petition of Thomas Flower, of Askbam, co. Nottingham, to the
Commissioners for Depopulations. By your order petitioner was to cast
open all the inclosures he had lately made in the common arable fields
of Askham, with which order he has complied, except for about three
acres, which he prays he may still hold, as without them he cannot pre-
serve any com or hay upon his lands adjoining, nor distinguish the
boundaries, and in lieu thereof he has ploughed up 30 acres of ancient
inclosures ; or he is willing to submit to such fine as to you shall seem
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fit. Prays the Lords to revoke their order for his commitment, and
to refer petitioner's allegations to the Justices of Peace adjoining
to Askham. [f p.]
[Dec.?] 143. List of the numbers of men to be levied out of the several
counties for the present intended expedition. Total, 30,400 men
Up-1
[Dec. ?] 144. Draft of another similar list, with an additional number to
each county, the additions amounting to 5,116. [1 p."]
[Dec. ?] 145. Draft of another similar Kst, in which the additions amount
to 2,422. [1 23-]
[1638?]
Vol. CCCCV. December, 1638.
Two separate books put together in one volume ou account of
similarity of size, being: —
I. Liber Pagis, or a List of all the Justices of Peace for England
and Wales, arranged by counties. This book was probably originally
compiled for the 12th year of the king's reign, but by alterations
and queries designed to be made applicable to the following year.
[176 pages, whereof 6 are blank.'}
II. List or roll of all the able men in the several hundreds of
CO. Derby, consisting of returns made during the month of December
1638, by the pettj' constables, and transmitted by the High Consta-
bles of every hundred to William Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant
of the county. The names comprised all the men in that county
able and fit for the wars, over and above those already enrolled in
the trained bands. The total number was 17,308. The earl sent
this list to the Council, together with his letter, calendared under the
date of the 1st January 1638-9. See Vol. ccccix. No. 1. [300 pages,
of which 20 are hlaiik^
Vol. CCCCVI. "Undated, 1638.
Presentation of John Featly, M.A., to the rectory of Shotley,
Sufl"olk, in the King's gift on account of the minority of Sir Henry
Felton, his Majesty's ward. [See Coll. Sign Man. Car. I. Vol. xiii..
No. 104.]
1. Royal Licence for Sir Matthew Boynton, of Barmeston, co. York,
to go with his wife and family into the Low Countries, [ Unsigned
by the King, but prepared by direction of Sec. Coke, and, the docquet
signed by Sir Abraham Williams, one of the clerks of the Signet.
Parchment. 21 lines.']
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2. The King to Algernon Earl of Northumberland, Lord High Ad-
miral. Some [dwellers] on the coast of Flanders, contrary to the articles
of peace with Spain, have lately taken at sea certain ships laden with
fish belonging to Richard Viscount Lumley, Henry Lord Maltravers,
and others, adventurers in the fishing business of the association of
the Earl of Arundel and Surrey, and have carried the said ships into
Nieuport, where • they are detained, and the fishermen imprisoned,
being free denizens, which ships and goods are of the value of 2,5001.,
and they have forborne to make restitution, notwithstanding it has
been demanded. We require you to take ships of Dunkirk, or any
other place on the coast of Flanders, and to send them to some of
our ports, to the end satisfaction may be made ci" the said 2,500Z.,
with damages. [^Draft of perhaps a suggested document. | p."]
3. Treatise on the office of Earl Marshal of England, part whereof
is stated to have been copied at this time out of a book of the
tiuie of King Henry VIII. remaining in the custody of Sir Thomas
Cotton. [21 pp.}
4. List of pictures painted by Sir Antonio Vandyke, principally
portraits of the King, Queen, and royal children, with the charge of
the artist placed against each picture. It is stated in an under-
written memorandum that the account was "rated" by the King,
and that he marked with a cross those pictures which the Queen
was to pay for. The sums allowed by the King were very con-
siderably less than those stated by the artist. The total sum payable
by the King for 15 pictures was 603Z., to which was added 1,000Z.
for five years' arrears of Sir Antonio's pension. \_French. 1^ 2^-]
5. Note of wages, bills, and warrants payable by the treasurer
of his Majesty's chamber for her Majesty's service. It includes
sums due to players to her Majesty, for making pictures for her Ma-
jesty, to apothecaries, and divers others, all which by computation
amount to SfiOOl. [1 p.]
6. Declaration of proceedings by the Board of Green Cloth, con-
cerning Edward Turner and William Plummer, high constables in
CO. Hertford, who had procured a presentment by the gi'and jury to
Sir Robert Hitcham, one of the justices of assize for that county,
against Francis Joyce, purveyor to the household for wood, because
he would give no greater price than 4s. per load for wood, and
against John Halsey, yeoman purvejj^or for salt store, because he
would allow but 2c?. the mile for carriage. The presentment was
part of a more general endeavour to procure an increase in the King's
prices paid for supplies for the household. [4| pp.}
7. Answer of the clerks of the royal kitchen to the Committee for
revising the regulations of the household concerning making oath to
the parcels of the pantry, buttery, cellar, and kitchen. [2;^ pp.]
8. Certificate to the same Committee that there is a necessity for
four servants to be continued in his Majesty's ewery, with a par-
ticular specification of their duties. [^ p.}
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9. Statement of reasons wherefore the clerk of the woodyard
cannot safely swear to the parcels of that office, [f p.]
10. Similar statement of reasons why the clerk of the spicery
cannot make oath to the monthly parcel. [1 p."]
11. Similar statement of the clerk of the poultry. [|-^.J
12. The like of the clerk of the scullery. [| ^.j
13. The like of the sergeant and clerk of the bakehouse, [f p.]
14. Petition of the clerk of his Majesty's carriages and the rest of
his fellows, the cart-takers, to the committee for regulating the
household. Solicit an order for reformation of the practice of divers
chamber-keepers, who have- usually gone three or four miles from
court upon removing days, and have taken carts themselves, which
irregularity has led to various inconveniences, and often his
Majesty's peace has been broken, with the shedding ot blood. Pray
tliat petitioners may have the execution of their places, and that a
list may be made for disposing of carts according to the necessity of
their Majesties' service, and the quality of those allowed carts by his
Majesty's book signed. [1 p.]
15. The King to the Steward, Treasurer, and Comptroller of the
Household, and the Officers of the Greencloth. The number of carts
in ordinary now agreed upon and allowed by us shall not be
exceeded to any whatsoever in any of our journeys, yet because no
certain rule can be made of the same in our extraordinary occasions,
we authorize you to give warrant for such other number of carts as
may be requisite, care being taken that it be done with all the ease
that can be of our subjects, every person that shall have the same
paying our accustomed price, and our officers giving us an annual
account of all extraordinary carriages. [Copy, f p.']
16. Draft of the same. [f^.J
17. Orders of his Majesty for selling the overplus of provisions
sent in from the counties for his household, and for proper keeping
the household accounts, being a copy of Vol. ccclxxxii. No. 11.
18. Notes by Sir Dudley Carleton of alterations and corrections
suggested by him to be made in the proposed new regulations for
government of his Majesty's household. Upon this subject see a
letter of Sir Dudley to Nicholas. Vol. cccxc. No. 115. [2f pp.'\
19. Suggestions concerning a commission to take account of the
crown jewels, such account to remain with the clerk of the robes,
whereby his Majesty at any time may be satisfied what his
jewels are, and with what persons they remain. Warrants were to
go forth to the sub-dean of Westminster, the master of the jewel
house, and the gentlemen of the robes, to deliver in accounts of jewels
in their charge, and as there had not been any such account taken
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since 1634, it is suggested that warrants be sent to the treasurers, to
discover what jewels have been paid for since that time, [f p.^
20. Another similar paper of suggestions. One of the inquiries
here proposed is, how those jewels are disposed of that were re-
deemed by Sir Job Harby. [IJ p.]
21. Copy of a paper stated in a title given to it by Sec. Sir Joseph
Williamson to have been in the State Paper OflBce in the hand-
writing of Sec. Windebank or Mr. Reade, his secretary. It relates
to various duties in the royal household to be performed principally
by the Lord Chamberlain and the groom of the stole. [2 ppJ]
22. Notes upon the mode of appointment and duties of the
chamberlains, auditor, tally-cutter, usher, messengers, clerk of the
rolls, and tellers of the Exchequer. [7 pp.]
23. Orders established for the robes, and stated to have been
subscribed by his Majesty and the Lords of the Council. They
principally relate to the account to be rendered yearly by the
gentlemen of the robes, and the books to be kept by the clerk.
[1 p.]
24. Petition of Edmond Nicholson, his Majesty's servant, to the
King, The subjects desire that there might be obtained, to go along
with farthing tokens, some supply of pence and half-pence coined at
the Tower, for those are limited to such a slender proportion that little
commodity arises thereof, by reason of the extraordinary charge and
toil attending the coinage, and when such small moneys are coined
their diminutive circumference makes them subject to be lost. Peti-
tioner offers to have that defect at the Tower conveniently supplied
in bullion or silver plate, the moiety of such pence and half-pence
being of sterling silver, and the residue of fine white metal, with the
circumference larger than those at the Tower, which bullion shall
touch and wear as well as most Dutch rix-dollars. If your Majesty
please to cause silver pence and half-pence to be coined, the same to
be current only to the proportion of five shillings and not above in any
payment, and shall not desire to retain the profits in your own
hands, petitioner offers, for a lease of 20 years, to pay 5001.
per annum, besides, at his own cost, to make provision of all
necessaries for the coinage. Petitioner is endeavouring the making
of plate trenchers, saucers, and pieces of plate, that by a sculpture
and stamp shall be discerned from plate of full sterling quality, to be
delivered to the subject at 3s. 8d. per ounce troy, which, if he accom-
plishes, he will then augment the 5001. rent to 1,000^. per annum.
[]p.]
25. Petition of Henry Cogani, Comptroller of the Mint, to the
King. About 13 years since petitioner obtained a grant in reversion
of the said office, after Richard Rogers, then comptroller, with the
yearly fee of 100 marks, and was admitted by Rogers to assist him
in the execution of his pffice, which he performed for 12 years before
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the death of Rogers. It is requisite tbe office should be always
supplied with one able man well practised in the execution of that
service. Petitioner prays that, upon surrender of his former patent,
he may have a regrant, together with WiUiam Wheeler. [§ p.]
26. Paper endorsed " Barrett's proposition for the advancement
of foreign coins which are perfect." The forbidding of Spanish
money in England was to enrich the mint, which brought forth
contrary effects, for the French, Dutch, and other nations, by ad-
vancing Spanish coin, received the greatest profit, as also the gold-
smiths of London became factors for the East India Company, or for
the French or Dutch, or melted it into plate, so as the King lost
the 'benefit in his mint, besides receiving infinite detriment in his
customs. If his Majesty would raise the Spanish coin to be current
by proclamation in England, it will increase his Majesty's customs, en-
rich the kingdom, and raise above 50,0001. into his Majesty's coffers,
and be a great yearly revenue, without in any way engaging his Ma-
jesty's honour, disbursing any money, or using the help of any mer-
chants, but only the royal prerogative and the precedent of other
princes. The double pistolet, weighing 1 6s., should be raised to 1 5s., the
crown of the sun, weighing 7s. 6d., to 7s., the piece of eight, weighing
5s., to 4s. 6c?. ; and when there is store brought into the kingdom,
then have a new proclamation to call in those coins, to be stamped
with a mark, and to be raised to the intrinsic value, arid afterwards
to come to his Majesty for the royal stamp to pass current, as they
do in foreign countries ; and as more comes into the kingdom to
receive the like mark and pay the like fees to his Majesty. [1^ p.]
27. Extract of a portion of the preceding paper. [^ p."]
28. The like, [i^.]
29. Names of 37 persons prosecuted in the Star Chamber for un-
lawful transportation of gold, with the amounts transported.
[=2 pp.-]
30. Petition of Anthony Spittell, Postmaster of Basingstoke, to
Sec. Windebank. Having received your orders for the performance
of the King's service, petitioner sent warrants to the constables to
warn such men as it concerned to send in horses for the King's
special service, his Majesty being then in that country. Complains
that Peter Beacondsawe, Thomas Tutt, Francis Fawcond, WiUiam
French, clerk, Richard Pile, Bartholomew Wyatt, Thomas Woodward,
Thomas Fawcond, and Christopher Huett have neglected the service,
and derided petitioner, whereby, others, taking encouragement, peti-
tioner is unable to perform his service. Prays that they may be sent
for to answer their contempt. [1 p.]
31. Minute of the requests of Thomas Carr, postmaster of Berwick.
Thomas Witherings, in consideration of his grant of the letter office
of England and foreign parts, is to pay the posts their wages.
Witherings has reduced the wages of Thomas Carr from 2s. id. to
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Is. per diem, all the rest being cut off only but the third part^ of
their pay, which "will not be sufficient to find horse and man to
perform the service, moreover they are enjoined to more service than
formerly, viz., to carry his mail of letters forward and backward
once a week gratis. Witherings employs one at Berwick to carry
his letters from thence to Edinburgh for 20s. a week. Carr has
offered to perform it for a great deal less ; but Witherings not only
denies the same, but threatens to put Carr out of his place if he go
not speedily down, he waiting only for the arrears of his post wages,
without which he is not able to subsist. Requests that his pay may
be made Is. Sd. per diem, that he maj' carry the letters from Ber-
wick to Edinburgh, and also that he may be sworn his Majesty's
servant, as the other posts are. [| p.]
32. Petition of James Earl of Carlisle to the King. Queen
Elizabeth granted to the Earl of Norwich, petitioner's grandfather,
by the name of Sir Edward Denny, the keeping of Epping Walk
and half New Lodge Walk, with half the house called the New
Lodge in Waltham Forest, for his life. King James likewise granted
to petitioner's grandfather, and to his father, the late Earl of Carlisle,
the keeping of Chingford Walk, and the other half of New Lodge
Walk, with the keeping of your Majesty's game of pheasants, during
their lives. In answer to another petition of petitioner, your
Majesty ordered the Attorney-General to prepare a grant of the
keeping of the said walks and game to petitioner, after the decease
of his father and grandfather, which events having occurred before
the said grant was fully perfected, petitioner prays a grant of the
same for his life. [| |3.]
33. Statement of the claim of Andrews, a prisoner in the
King's Bench, as assignee of Job Bradshawe, a brewer, who had
survived his Majesty's servant, Charles Barrett, to a grant of such
deserted lands as Barrett had discovered in cos. Devon, Somerset,
I/incoln, and Cambridge, of which lands one third part was reserved
out of the grant for his Majesty, the remaining two thirds being
agreed to be grapted to the patentees in fee farm at 2d. per acre.
It was suggested that some person, addressed as " your Lordship,"
should pray a grant of the King's third part at 2d. or Sd. an acre.,
after whicli the two parts of the patentees might be easily had. It
is suggested the Earl of Arundel had got many thousand acres of
deserted lands in Norfolk, and Endymion Porter 2,000 acres of like
lands. [2 pp.}
34. William Wise to Sec. Windebank. Proposes to prosecute
such course of law as thereby his Majesty shall be rightfully entitled
to all marsh lands sometimes overflowed with salt water, lying
between the ancient high and now low water mark of the sea or
navigable rivers, for which the writer desires that he may be secured
by patent of the marshes of Tydd St. Mary's, Tydd St. Giles, and
Newton, in cos. Lincoln and Cambridge, wherein he is now estated as
a purchaser, and has drained aud embanked most part thereof, for
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which grant he will render to the crOwn a new increased rent of
301. per annum for ever. The better to enable him to do this ser-
vice, he prays pardon of the Star Chamber sentence. [| p.]
35. The King to Commissioners [of Sewers, co. Lincoln]. We
have formerly declared our resolution for draining that level of fens
lying in co. Lincoln within the extent of your commission, which is
a work of public consequence, and we have ever been ready to
advance the same. We have recommended to you several persons
to be undertakers for such draining, by whom, although there has
been some progress made, yet we find that the most material part
to be done by you is still wanting, which is for a recompense to be
assigned in land for the labour of so great a work. We desire to
give the country all reasonable satisfaction, and to take away all
pretence for further delay ; wherefore we have thought fit to appoint
Kobert Earl of Lindsey, Lord High Chamberlain, to be sole under-
taker for the draining of the said level, requiring you to make a
general bargain with him, and to decree him such recompense of
land as the charge of so great a work shall deserve. We are assured
that our said cousin is a person most agreeable to you, and there-
fore, as well out of that consideration as in confidence of his ability
to discharge the service, we have made choice of him to be the
undertaker. ICopy. 1 p.']
36. Agreement under the Great Seal between the King and
Robert Earl of Lindsey, for draining the Eight Hundred Een, co.
Lincoln, containing by estimation 21,000 acres. [Attested copy,
much damaged.^
37. Calculation of the shares in which 12,000^, was to be advanced
by the Earl of Lindsey and his co-participants, that sum being re-
quired as a stock for carrying out the agreement with his Majesty
for draining the Eight Hundred Fen. The number of participants
was eight, the number of shares eighteen, which were held as follows :
the Earl of Lindsey held four shares ; the Earl of Dorset, two shares ;
Lord Willoughby, two shares ; Peregrine Bertie, one share ; Sir
Edward Heron, two shares ; Sir William Killigrew, five shares ;
Sir Thomas Stafford and Sir Francis Godolphin, each one share.
[Similar to Vol. ccclxxviii., No. 49. If p.]
38. Petition of Henry Earl of Dover, Sir Abraham Dawes, and
others, to the King. Ever since your Majesty gave order, two years
since, for petitioners to sue in the Duchy court for recovery of their
possessions, detained hj Sir Robert Heath and Sir Cornelius Ver-
muyden, they have followed the case, so as it would have come to a
hearing this term, but that they were cunningly delayed by Sir
Robert and Sir Cornelius, who, by means of this extraordinary dry
summer, and help of engines, and not their pretended "sough,"
which is no ways perfected, got ore out of petitioners' mines, which
are not above six or seven, and yet themselves have 400 or 500
within their plot of ground. Pray order that the profits arising out
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of petitioner's mines may be sequestered into indifferent bands, or
that Sir Robert and Sir Cornelius may give security to answer the
same when the cause is determined. {Underwritten: "This to be
showed to Sir Robert Heath, aud bis answer required." \ jp.]
39. Answer of Henry Earl of Dover, Sir Abraham Dawes, with
others, to a petition of Sir Robert Heath. They do not desire a
sequestration of the possession of their mines, as Sir Robert Heath
would cunningly persuade his Majesty, but only a sequestration of
the profits of those few mines (being not above seven) to which
they lay claim (while Sir Robert has lOOj, that the profits may be
kept in safety until the cause be heard, to be then restored to the
right owners. Although the order of Council was penned with dis-
advantage to them, yet do they not in the least jot seek to alter
anything therein, as unjustly charged by Sir Robert's petition.
40. Petition of Lord William Howard to the King. Your Ma-
jesty is seized by the attainder of Leonard, Edward, and Francis
Dacre, sons of William Lord Dacre, of a certain piece of waste ground
called the Forest of Gweltsdale, the ancient rent being 40s., and
upon the demise made to the Lord Scrope 62s. lOd. per annum.
Petitioner is owner of one part of the said Forest of Gweltsdale in
right of his wife, and the other part is open, the tenants adjoining
having common without stint or number, there being no timber trees
or other wood of value thereupon. Ranulph Dacre, the last heir male
of that noble family, being now deceased, the said Forest of Gwelts-
dale, with other lands, are pretended to revert to the heirs general of
Lord Dacre not attainted, and so your Majesty's title thereto should
be extinct. Petitioner being desirous to do your Majesty service,
and hoping that he is able to show that your right is not extinct in
law, prays a grant in fee-farm of the said forest. [^ ^.]
41. A plan or map of Peterborough Little Fen, alias Fleg Fen,
CO. Lincoln, the King's part being subdivided.
42. Petition of Sir Philiberto Vernatti to the King. Prays a
protection for 13 months, and that his sureties. Sir John Brooke, and
three of his brethren, Antonio, Abraham, and Maximilian Vernatti,
for so much only as they stand engaged for petitioner's debts may
enjoy the benefit of it. When the Earl of Bedford's delays and
failings made petitioner liable to suits, your Majesty protected him.
Prays your Majesty not to refuse it now, when it was your Majesty's
late undertaking, and not proceeding accordingly, that caused the
heavy weight of his debts to increase upon petitioner, to his utter
destruction. By effectual proceeding, his estate would prove suffi-
ciently able to pay all he owes, with interest and damages, and
leave him a plentiful overplus. [| p.]
43. Another petition, similar to the preceding. [| p.]
44. Statement respecting the liability to repair Audry [Aldreth] and
Earith causeys and bridge. Since William the Conqueror there has
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been a long causey over the fens, called Alderhee, vulgo Audry Causey,
being the King's highway from Cambridge to Ely. There is another
causey out of Huntingdonshire to Ely, called Earith Causey, and at
the east end of Audry Causey is a great bridge over the Ouse, with
smaller bridges in several parts of the said causey. These causeys
and bridges were ancientlj'' maintained by the bishops of Ely,
by right of sundry great manors belonging to that see. In the
reign of Queen Elizabeth, the see being void for 20 years, they were
repaired by the Queen's officers, and, when certain great manors
were taken away from that bishopric, it was covenanted with Bishop
Heaton that the bishops should be exempted from these repairs.
In 44th Elizabeth, Thomas [Earl of Arundel], then Lord Howard,
purchasing from the Queen the manor of Haddenham, had an abate-
ment of 300?., on his covenanting to discharge the Crown from re-
paration of the said bridges. About 25 years ago the high bridge
over the Ouse fell down, and no new bridge having been built, a
fei'ry is kept, in the right of the said Earl, who exacts ferriage, to
the great loss of his Majesty's subjects, some six or seven having
lost their lives there, and the great market at Audry for fat cattle
being thereby quite decayed, to the particular damage of the Bishop
of Ely, and the impoverishment of the tenants of the bishop, and
the dean and chapter, and all others. [1 p.']
45. Information of John Felpps, touching the mode of draining
the fen lands of the manor of Soham, co. Cambridge, [f ^.J
46. Petition of Cuthbert Bacon, your Majesty's long and faithful
servant, to the King. About 30 years since petitioner bought the
place of ranger alias, ryding fostership, in the New Forest, Hants, of
John Norton, for a valuable consideration. Being grown aged peti-
tioner prays leave to assign that place to his son Thomas, an able
man, and capable of the service. \_\ p.]
47. Minute of application of Sir Thomas Wroth. In Trinity Term
1638, a commission was awarded out of the Exchequer to inquire of
the bounds of Petherton Forest, Somerset, and to treat with the
owners for the disafforestation or otherwise in respect of any
defects in their grants. The commissioners gave warrant to the
sheriflFto empannel a jury, and by the records given in evidence it
nppeared that a great part of this forest was afforested by King
John. Wherefore the commissioners dismissed the jury, and forbore
to treat with the owners of land within the said forest for either dis-
afforesting or for any defects in their grants. Within the ancient
bounds of this forest Sir Thomas Wroth has some 1,400 acres, worth
1,400?. per annum, for disafforesting whereof, and to have a new
grant he is willing to compound. [Endorsed, " Petherton Forest,
James Leviston." 1 p\
48. Answer to objections made as touching the timber latelj- con-
verted for his Majesty's use in Shotover and Stowe Wood, co. Oxford.
The objections were that the timber cut was unserviceable and
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over costly. The answer runs into various details to show the
contrary. [2 pp.']
49. Eeport of Richard Hore and Richard Parne, preservators of
Shotover Forest and Stowe Wood. His Majesty has leased out all his
coppices in these forests for 51 years, aud granted away all the
timber trees, excepting 4,000 to be marked for the use of the navy,
and 10,000 other young trees to be reserved for a future supply.
We have viewed the said trees, and find the 4,000 for shiptimber to
be marked in some reasonable good sort ; 8,000 more are worth
8,000?. at the least ; yet, notwithstanding, of the 10,000 smaller trees
a thousand of the best of them are not worth above 5001., and of the
remaining 9,000 many are not worth above 2s. each, and many not
above 8c?. We are of opinion that it would be most for his Majesty's
benefit to keep these forests in his own hands ; his Majesty's profit
herein, the good of the country, and the beauty and life of these
forests lie now at stake. [1 p.]
50. Notes on the value of a grant of Shotover and Stowe Woods,
CO. Oxford, made to the Earl of Lindsey. The carpenters in Oxford,
who were set by Dr. Bancroft to value the trees, estimated them at
16,000L, which is too much by 5,000?. ; but allowing their valuation,
the timber already marked by the shipwright for the navy is worth
3,500?., and the young trees which the Earl of Lindsey ofiers to
leave, being 6,000, cannot be less worth than 2,000?. ; besides, the
planting of coppices will cost the Earl 2,000?., and of the rest Sir
■Timothy Tyrrell will have the bark, tops, and lops, which is half as
much as the trees are worth, so that this suit cannot be so good to the
Earl of Lindsey as his Majesty intended when he set his hand to the
first warrant. [1 p.l
51. Brief for the defendants in a case of the Queen's Attorney-
General, upon the relation of John Spatchurst, Roger Wyvell, and
Edmond Leighton, against Robert Herbert and others, defendants.
The plaintiff claimed the manor of Gothland, co. York, as part of the
Queen's jointure. The defendants set up a grant of the same manor
by James I. to Sir Robert Carey, afterwards Earl of Monmouth, and
John Barton, in fee-farm, under which grant they claimed. [1|^.]
52. Petition of Colonel Sir Andrew Grey to the King. Your
Majesty, " at Portsmouth, before the petitioners last going over,"
promised that if petitioner should return you would provide for his
future maintenance. Your intentions have been hindered by the
unwillingness of your officers, for of petitioner's pension in Scotland
he has received during the last four years only 100?., and for your
last grant, for the arrears of his "gages," he has not received one
penny, but after a tedious suit was forced to give it all out in assig-
nation to his creditors, who finding but slow payment refuse him any
longer trust, so that now, being dejected by fortune, refused of his
creditors, and oppressed with old age and sickness, after the escape
of so many hazards which he has run through abroad in the service
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of your Majesty and your allies, through the extremity of his wants
he shall perish at home. King James granted Brogborough Park
and three other parks in the honour of Ampthill to Lord Bruce for
two lives, both yet in being, and afterwards your Majesty granted
the said' other three parks to one Johnston in fee-farm after the
expiration of Lord Bruce's grant. The reversion of Brogborough
Park being in your Majesty's disposal after the two lives in being,
petitioner prays a grant of the same in fee-farm after Lord Bruce's
grant, in such manner as the three parks were granted to Johnston,
reserving the yearly rent of 26/. 1.3s. id., or a grant of 10,000 acres
to be planted in Connaught. [| ^J.]
53. The King to Bishop Skinner of Bristol. The revenues of
divers bishopries in England have been so diminished that they
suffice not to maintain the bishops according to their dignity. We, in
our care of the Church, have signified our command to the bishops
of those sees which are much impoverished, for joining some con-
venient means to them, not purposing thereby to deny such necessary
commendams as we shall think fit. To this purpose we directed
our letters of 28th March 1633 to your predecessor, concerning the
manor of Abbots Cromwell alias Cromhall, in co. Gloucester, re-
quiring him, upon the expii-ation of the old lease, not to renew the
same, but to reserve it for the use of the bishop. Being informed
that the manor and farm of Horfield lie much nearer to your
dwelling house in Bristol, and have a better house for your re-
tiring in summer or in time of sickness in the city, and are of better
value for support of your bishopric, we therefore wrote our letters
concerning Abbots Cromwell, and require you, for better help of
hospitality, after the termination of the existing lease, to hold the
manor and farm of Horfield in your own hands, or not to lease the
same otherwise than for your term of continuance in that see.
[Copy. 1^ p.]
54. The King to Upon occasion of [Ezekiel ?] Wright's par-
ticular case, whom we have presented to the church of Dennington,
Suffolk, against whom Sir John Eous, the pretended patron, has
brought a " quare impedit " in the Court of Common Pleas, we have
received information how the case of almost all clerks presented by
us now stands, that when they are impleaded by writs of quare
ifnpedit the defendant is compelled to maintain our title against
a plaintiff who cannot maintain his own. A greater mischief also
arises out of this rule of law, which is, that in cases of simony, or
upon a nullity of a super-institution, the justice of the sentences of
the High Commission are thus unavoidably brought into question
and tried by a jury. We recommend to you that when any of our
counsel at law shall attend you herein you will so take it to heart
that you find the best way to give a check to this bye-way of pro-
ceeding, which the judges of the courts of law cannot decline, and.
what you shall find to be done in this case of Wright, when in a
judicial way it is brought before you, you speedily execute for his
quiet settling in Bennington, and that you pursue the same in all
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other cases of the like nature, until you have reduced it back to that
pass that a clerk presented by us be not set in worse case than
all the rest of our subjects, nor our High Commission Court be
exposed to the weak judgments or to the wilfulness of a country
jury. [Copy or draft. Endorsed by Sec. Windebank. 1 p.']
55. Order of the King. Upon a petition exhibited to us by our
servant, Dr. Paul Mickletliwaite, Master of the Temple, concerning
differences between him and the houses of the Temple, we referred
the same to certain Lords of the Council, who settled a final end,
with the consent of both sides, in which it was agreed that all arrear-
ages unpaid during the time of those differences should be satisfied.
Notwithstanding which order, wo understand that the arrearages
are yet detained. We command that all monies due to Dr. Mickle-
thwaite from both the houses to this present, as well the profits of
the mastership as the sums due upon agreement for his pains of
preaching on Sundays in the afternoon, be forthwith paid, expecting
that for the future he enjoy both the rights of the mastership and
these other payments. [Draft. 1 j?.]
56. Order of certain Lords of the Council, referees of a petition of
Dr. Paul Micklethwaite, Master of the Temple. The said master
has twenty chambers in Parson's Court and in the churchyard,
which his predecessors have let at their pleasure, and which in
value, one with another, are worth 4<l. a chamber, but by building
may be much improved in value. He has also, for the rolls of 18rf.
per annum of every gentleman in both houses, of the Inner house
but lU. 10s. and of the Middle house 171., in all 311. 10s., which is
all that he has of the houses for his ministry. It is ordered, that he
deliver up his cliambers to the two houses, receiving for them and
for his tithes and oblations 200Z., in equal portions, every term, pro-
vided that those monies which have been lately detained be paid,
and that when they build Parson's Court, they make him a con-
venient lodging. He is to preach every Sunday, and so long as he
shall reside the Temple shall allow him diet for two men ; he shall
also have the rolls of the gentlemen brought to him every term, that
he may know who do not communicate, that either by private
admonition they may be reformed, or that the orders of the house
may pass upon them. He is to be present at all meetings about
repairing the church, and all rights of liis office are to be preserved
entire. [1 JJ.]
57. Archbishop Laud, Sir John Lambe, Dr. Kobert Newell, and
Dr. William Bray, Cornmissioners for Causes Ecclesiastical, to John
Wragg and William Flamsted, Messengers of the Chamber. Warrant
to apprehend Sir Edward Payton, of Covent Garden, and bring him
before the Commissioners, [/i. blank form, not fully filled up. Seal
of High Commission irapressed. 1 p.^
58. Petition of Matthew Griffith, clerk, to the King. Your
Majesty gave direction to the Master of Eequests to signify to the
Master of the EoUs that he should order petitioner's admittance to
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the termly preacher's place in the Eolls, void by death, to which he
was admitted accordingly by order of the master and the joint
approbation of the six clerks. On the Sunday following, petitioner
made his appearance in the KoUs Chapel, but was not permitted to
officiate, by reason of a peremptory command from the Master of the
Eolls and his lady, upon pretence that petitioner had made some
untrue suggestion to your Majesty, whereof he earnestly desires to
clear himself. Prays reference to some of the Lords of the Council.
[fi'-l
59. Petition of Thomas Jones, clerk, chaplain to Edward Viscount
Conway and Killultagh, to the King. Edward Togood obtained a
presentation from your Majesty to the portion of Tidcombe in the
church of Tiverton, in the lifetime of the simoniacal incumbent, William
Sharpe, which presentation, having a former grant from the simoniacal
patron, he kept dormant \mtil the death of the said simoniacal Sharpe,
and then joined the royal grant to that of the simoniacal patron, and
so procured institution from the bishop upon both titles together,
making no other use of your Majesty's grant than to palliate the pre-
tended simony. These abuses appearing, your Majesty revoked Togood's
grant, and conferred your right to the said church upon petitioner,
who, not obtaining institution from the bishop, was forced to a tedious
suit in the Arches, where the said church is declared void, upon such
contradictory institution, and the abuses of your grant have been
justly sentenced, from which sentence Togood has appealed to the
Court of Delegates. Prays the King to signify to the Judges
Delegates that the revocation granted to petitioner be efiectually
made use of. [| p.]
60. Petition of "Vincent Gregory, Italian, D.D., to Archbishop
Laud of Canterbury. Has suffered above three weeks imprisonment
in the Gatehouse, Westminster, upon information against him in the
High Commission Court, for offences which, after due examination,
will appear to be an effect only of the malice of the minister of the
Italian Church in London, and that the witnesses against him were
brought into court by his subornation. Petitioner's whole estate
being in the custody of the court, he prays that upon security given
for his performing the sentence of the court tp be given herein that
he may be discharged of his imprisonment and have his moneys
restored to him. [| p.^
61. Petition of Roger James, parish clerk of St. Pancras, Soper
Lane, London, to the same. Petitioner has been for many years
clerk in the above parish, being one of your Grace's peculiars, where
the wages are only 31. per annum. In another peculiar, viz., St.
Vedast, Foster Lane, there is a great difference between the rector
and parishioners about the choice of a clerk, which you have referred
to Sir John Lambe. The man appointed by the rector is in holy
orders, but has relinquished them, and lived as a layman, contrary to
the canon, so that in likelihood the place will fall upon the parish
choice, which have no right thereto. Prays the Archbishop, for
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settling peace and for advancement of petitioner, to commend him
as a third man. [f p.]
62. Drs. William Sammes, John Farmery, and Arthur Duck, to the
Archbishop of Canterbury. Certiiicate in favour of John Milward,
notary public, to be admitted a proctor of the Court of Arches.
[I p.]
63. Petition of Morgan Winne, D.D., to the same. Andrew Morris,
Dean of St. Asaph, parson of Chiddingston, Kent, (a benefice in your
collation,) and petitioner beneficed at Brasted, Kent, also in your
gift, are desirous, for convenience sake, to make an exchange of the
benefice of Chiddingston for a donative of petitioner's in Denbighshire,
called Llanrwst, of equal value. Pray that they may have your
approbation, [f pJ]
64. Petition of Francis Tucker, B.D., prisoner in Newgate for
debt, to the same. Samuel Eaton, prisoner in Newgate, com-
mitted by you for a schismatical and dangerous fellow, has held
conventicles in the gaol, some to the number of 70 persons, and is
permitted by the keeper openly to preach. Eaton has oftentimes
afiirmed in his sermons that baptism was the doctrine of devils, and
its original an institution from the devil, and has railed against the
archbishop, affirming that all bishops were heretics, blasphemers, and
anti-christians. The keeper, having notice hereof by petitioner, who
desired that these great resorts might be prevented, and Eaton be
reproved, and removed to some other place in the prison, replied to
petitioner disdainfully, threatening to remove him to some worser
place. The keeper has been present in a conventicle of 60 persons
when Eaton was preaching. He said there was a very fair and
goodly company, and stayed there some season. Contrary to the
charge of the High Commission, he permits Eaton to go abroad to
preach to conventicles. The keeper also caused petitioner's sister to
be removed out of the prison, contrary to the opinion of a doctor,
and she died the very next day, her chamber being presently after
her removal assigned to Eaton, it being the most convenient place
in the prison for keeping his conventicles. Prays the Archbishop to
refer the examination of this matter to Isaac Pennington and John
Wollaston, sherifls of London, and in the meantime to take such
course with the keeper as shall be thought fitting. [1 p.l
65. Petition of John Tregonwell to the same. The Bishop ot
Bristol has craved the assistance of the High Commission Court
against James Kawsoii, an exorbitant minister of his diocese, and
he now tliereupon stands convented before you. Petitioner lias been
much maligned by Rawson, who by petitions to the King, to your
Grace, to the Lord Chief Justice Finch, by motion also in open court,
and by endless clamours abroad, has traduced petitioner in his good
name. Prays that Rawson's complaints may not receive further
credit than his proofs shall make good, and that the prosecutor may
proceed in a fair legal way, and the cause receive such sentence as
the merits shall deserve, [f p.]
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66. Petition of the Bailiffs and Burgesses of the Town of Shrews-
bury to Archbishop Laud. Queen Elizabeth granted the tithes of
the dissolved college of St. Chad in Shrewsbury, and the disposition
of the curates there, to Sir Christopher Hatton in fee, rendering to
the crown 91. 16s. lOd., and 151. payable for the salary of two curates,
with a covenant that the patentee should retain so niufih of the
Queen's rent as he should pay to the curates. Parcel of which tithes,
and the disposition of the curates, immediately were granted to peti-
tioners, who ever since have elected the curate, and retained and paid
151. per annum for his salary, and have also allowed him their tithes
and oblations, being 4<0l. yearly. Mr. Studley, the last curate, on
the 1st November last resigned, when one of the bailiffs and the
burgesses elected Eichard Poole, who was approved by the bisbop,
being a man very conformable to the government of the church ;
yet, upon misinformation as to the right of nomination, and sugges-
tions of undue proceedings in the election, the King had been moved
to require the bailiffs and burgesses to admit Mr. George Lawson to
the curate's place, which tends to the overthrow of the Queen's grant.
I Pray the Archbishop to tender petitioners' right, and to further their
suit to his Majesty for a reference to such persons as his Majesty
shall think fit. [f p.]
67- Petition of the parishioners of St. Mary, Shrewsbury, to the
same. Tlie tithes of the parish being impropriate, and the church
served only with a stipendiary curate, who has no certain maintenance
but 201. pei' annum, the rest of his maintenance being arbitrary from
the corporation, and the parish so great that the present curate, being
a doctor of divinity, is enforced to maintain a reader under him,
of late, upon a reference to treat with the proprietors of the parishes
of Shrewsbury for augmentation of the church's means, some of the
proprietors, possessed of small parts of the tithes of St. Mary's, have
yielded to grant the fourth part of their tithes to the curate, but a
great part belongs to the corporation in right of the free grammar
school there, from whom the 201. stipend is paid, and other part,
being the tithes of Cotton, to the value of lOOZ. per annum, granted
to Mr. Lloyd, vicar of St. Alkmond's, Shrewsbury, who for the present
refuse to yield any part of their tithes, yet offer to submit to the
Archbishop. Pray his favour for settling the fourth part of the tithes
throughout to the said church, the school having a very great sur-
plusage and revenues, and Mr. Lloyd a competent maintenance arising
out of his own parish. Signed by three churchivardens and 24
other persons. [1^.]
68. Petition of James Chadwick, clerk, rector of Stanley Kegis,
CO. Gloucester, to Sir John Lambe. Petitioner tendered the agree-
ment made between him and Thomas Hillersdon and William Burton,
whereto Hillersdon has sealed, and Burton is willing to seal the same
when he shall have intelligence from Sir John that Hillersdon,
Burton, and Beely shall not be hereafter further prosecuted upon
the suit commenced by petitioner against them in the High Commis-
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sion. Prays Sir John to consider petitioner's great expense in travel
and extraordinary charge in defending his right, and to signify to
Mr. Burton by letter that sealing the said agreement he and
Mr. Hillersdon, and Mr. Burton, [Beely ?], shall not doubt of any
further trouble touching the said suit. [^ p.]
69. Petition of Anthony Hopkins, brasier, to Sir John Lambe.
About half a year ago, petitioner hearing that Mr. Carpenter was in
New Prison for getting a wench with child, which was spoken by all
sorts of people, and he speaking words to that effect to two boys, was
sued in the Arches Court for slander, and being a very poor man,
and newly married, desired Carpenter to refer the matter to the
Lord Mayor or to the company of brasiers, petitioner being willing
to give satisfaction so far as he is able, but Carpenter refused, saying
that he would undo petitioner before he would leave him. Carpenter,
and Master Fryery, his abettor, aggravated the business, saj'ing they
had acquaintance with you, and could have what damages they
listed. Pra3's Sir John, when he shall give sentence, to fix payment
of moneys awarded to Carpenter for charges, quarterly. [1 p.J
70. Petition of Ealph Mercer, of St. Giles' -in-the-Fields, to the
same. There are suits in several courts depending between petitioner
and John Joseph, of Lambeth, baker, concerning the title of a house
in St. Giles's, and Joseph has lately exhibited articles of defamation
in the High Commission Court, charging petitioner and one of his
maid servants with adultery, and another of his maids to have worn
man's apparel, to which articles they replied upon oath in Hilary
Term last ; yet, notwithstanding, Joseph has procured Abraham Dodd
to be the promoter, who writes himself of Chidlington [Chellington],
CO. Bedford, although he lives in Lewknor's Lane in St. Giles's, in a
chamber there, being a miserable poor man, having a wife and children
ready to starve ; and Joseph likewise invites every Sabbath day to
dinner one Benjamin Gregory, a porter, a very weak man in estate,
as likewise lewd in conditions, whom he cherishes, to be a witness
against petitioner in this cause. Prays to be dismissed from further
attendance. [| p.]
71. Petition of Joan White, relict of Dr. Francis White, late Bishop
of Ely, to the same. After the death of Bishop Cox, the see of
Ely was void 20 years, in which time the houses of the bishopric
were greatly decayed. The first bishop after that vacancy was
Bishop Heton, who lived there about 10 years. What his executrix
paid for dilapidations the bishop that now is best knows, being
household chaplain to the succeeding bishop, Dr. Andrewes, who
paid not anything to Bishop Feltou. The see being void two
years, Bishop Buckeridge succeeded, who recovered of the executors
of Bishop Felton 400/. for dilapidations. Bishop White suc-
ceeded in the bishopric, and had sentence of 400^. against the
executors of Bishop Buckeridge. Now Bishop Wren, succeeding,
has pressed a greater view of dilapidations, when indeed there was
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least cause, for Bishop White in his time expended upon repairing Ely
House in Holborn/Ely Palace, Downham House, and Wisbeach Castle,
545Z. lis. 6d. She prays you to take a poor widow's case into
your care, [f p."]
72. Petition of James Carey, clerk, vicar of Thornborough, co.
Buckingham, to the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Keeper.
Sir Peter Temple does not yield to allow the incumbent anything
but his bare stipend of 4iOl. per annum for his vicarage, so that he
should be to seek a house and all things else, being in a very dear
place, and far from market towns. He desires to preserve the rights
of the church, and not to alienate them into a layman's hand.
Beseeches you, to whom the case is referred from his Majesty, to
appoint another time to hear the particulars both of the parsonage
and vicarage, and to do therein as God shall direct your pious hearts
for the good of his poor church. [|- p.^
73. Petition of Francis Foe, clerk, vicar of Barkby, co. Leicester,
to Sir John Lambe. Complains of refractory people in his parish,
as appears by a certificate which will be delivered by Dr. Leake,
especially of Thomas Johnson, who slights ecclesiastical government
and canonical obedience. At the last visitation, petitioner brought
Johnson before Dr. Roane, who returned him into the High Com-
mission Court, but he did not fear the danger, for Mr. Coker said he
would get him off, which Dr. Robinson's son hearing, told the visitor,
whom petitioner found very noble and just to maintain the govern-
ment of the church, and to inflict punishment upon those who laid
aspersion on, or disrespected, their minister, but afterwards petitioner,
being much importuned by Johnson's friends, intreated Dr. Roane
that upon promise of reformation he would dispense with him for a
time, which he did, but presently Johnson getting acquaintance
with Dr. Bastwick's man, he Avas more peremptory than before, as
will appear by the certificate. Prays Sir John 'either to advise
petitioner how he shall prosecute, or out of his own authority and
judicious care of church government to work Johnson's reformation.
74. Petition of Everard Falkenor and Lyon Falkenor, on behalf
of themselves and others of the parish of Uppingham, co Rutland,
to the same. In Michaelmas Term last, upon petitioners' suit
to the Archbishop of Canterbury to be relieved from the insupport-
able taxes and charges imposed by Anthony Fawkener, joiner,
churchwarden of the parish, who against custom has continued in
the said ofiice for the last six years, the Archbishop desired you to
consider petitioners' suggestions. Understand that the hearing de-
signed for next Easter is likely to be postponed, your more weighty
affairs preventing your return this vacation. Petitioners, since
Fawkener's being churchwarden, have been taxed to the church QOOl.,
whereof 180Z. is for this year, and he still continues his expensive
way. Pray Sir John to appoint a hearing, and in the meantime to
stay the suits and taxes of the churchwarden. [1 p."]
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75. Petition of George Harrison to Sir John Lambe. Petitioner has
prepared his petition annexed to the High Commission, but by reason
of his great poverty cannot have the same prefeiTed. Prays Sir John
to take the same into his consideration, and to do therein whatsoever
shall seem good. [^ p.] Annexed,
75. I. Petition of the sarne to the Arckhiskop of Canterbury and the
Lords of the High Commission Court. John Cock, deceased,
having discovered the incontinent life of John Thierry,
merchant, and Ursula Bapthorp, she offered Code 211.
to he silent, which he was content to accept, and petitioner
went with Cock when he should have received the money.
At their com,ing for the money, ^uhich she appointed at a
tavern, they were arrested, and carried to the Compter, and
thence committed to Newgate. Afterwards at a sessions
they were indicted, and, on the testiinonies of the merchant
and the said Ursula's sister and her husband, were whipt
three times to the pillory, where they stood eleven hours,
and were not suffered to come down till they had asked
Thierry and Ursula's forgiveness before all the spectators,
and so were three times whipt back again. By the
extremity of which execution petitioner lost his speech
and almost his understanding, omd Cock was carried
home dead in the cart. By which cruelty and disgrace
petitioner, who was formerly well respected, is now utterly
undone. Forasmach as Thierry and Ursula are now
detected to this High Court, and that the said poor men
suffered but for nneddling with the truth thereof, peti-
tioner prays that the merchant may be ordered to give him,
" and said poor children," relief and restitution for their
sufferings, [f ^j.J
76. Petition of George Hall to the same. Petitioner was,
about seven years since made parish clerk of Old Windsor by
Richard Humfries, the vicar, and was sworn at the metropolitical
visitation. Yet Mr. Humfries, upon some spleen, because petitioner
demanded some duties of his place, violently took away from him
the keys of the church, and by undue suggestions to Sir Nathaniel
Brent and Dr. Lynne procured him to be suspended. Upon petition
to the archbishop he referred the consideration to Sir Nathaniel
Brent, who ordered that petitioner should proceed for trial of his
right in the Arches Court, which he had done, until lately some stay
is made thereof. Prays that he may proceed according to the justice
of the court, otherwise he is utterly ruined. [J p."]
77. Letters testimonial of Bishop Montagu of Chichester that
Ant[r]obus Sicklemore, B.A., being presented to the rectory of
Singleton-cum-Charleton, Sussex, before his admission into the said
rectory, appeared, and signed the Articles of Religion and Supre-
macy and took the oaths against simony. [Draft. 14 lines on a
strip of p>archment.'\
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78. Articles for regulation of the practice of the Courts of Arches
and High Commission, arranged under certain specified heads, viz.,
Touching delays in causes ; Inhibitions ; Eegistrars of the Court of
Arches, and their clerks; Advocates and Proctors ; and the Registrar
of the High Commission, and his deputies and clerks. \_An incoTii-
plete draft by Sir John Lambe. A fair copy of a portion of this
article will be found in Vol. cccxxxix., No. 70. 7 pp-l
79. Official extract from the King's Books that the annual value
of the rectory of Overton in the deanery of Basingstoke was
29?. 19s. 4Jd. [Under this statement is written, " Thomas Bishop
Galloway," which means Bishop Thomas Sydeserf, one of the Scottish
bishops removed by the General Assembly of the present year. | p."]
80. Presentments made in the deaneries of Newport and Ayles-
bury, and at Amersham, all co. Buckingham, upon an ecclesiastical
visitation. The first name mentioned is that of Matthew Brown-
]?:nave, presented at Newport Pagnel as a recusant. At Simpson,
various persons of several parishes, among them Mr. Sparkes, parson
of Bletchley, and his wife, were presented for being at a sermon
preached on New Year's Day by Mr. Pearne, parson of Wilby,
CO. Northampton, " which showed no licence." The chief present-
ments are for nonpayment of church rates, for ante-nuptial inconti-
nency, or for absence from church. There occur occasionally present-
ments for striking in the church, for abusing the parish clerk, for
standing excommunicated, for grinding on holidays, for using a trade
on Sundays, for not repairing their parts of the parish mounds, for
not receiving the sacrament at Easter, and such like. [10 pp.^
81. Articles of misdemeanor against Thomas Robinson, of Brinklow,
CO. Warwick The principal charges are for words in abuse of the
universities or the clergy, or the ceremonies of the Church ; ex. gr.,
that the universities were sinks of sin and pits of iniquity, and that
he never knew any good man come from either of them, two only
excepted ; that the conformable curates were dunghill priests and
hedge priests ; that they were termed the pillars of the Church, but
were indeed the spillers of the Church ; that before he would be a
prey to any knave in the kingdom he would receive the communion
upon his knees, though it were against his conscience and with reluc-
tation of spirit ; having been arrested upon a warrant out of the
High Commission, and given bond for his appearance, upon his
return to Brinklow he said that he was now come home again, in
despite of all the devils of hell, and so forth. [If p.]
82. Articles objected by the Commissioners for Causes Ecclesiastical
against William Pickering and Ursula his wife, and Edward Bough,
of the parish of Stanton Lacy, co. Salop. These are the articles upon
which sentence was passed on the 30th May 1638, and notes of
which are calendared under that date. Vol. cccxci., No. 85. Defen-
dant, William Pickering, asserted that the Church of England was
none of God's Church, and that his Majesty and the Archbishops of
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Canterbury and York were papists in their hearts. [Draft settled
hy Sir John Lambe. 3 pp.^
83. Exceptions taken to various passages in sermons of Dr. [John ?]
Prideaux. Apparently extracted from printed copies of six sermons,
two of which were preached before the university, one before the
King at Woodstock, and the rest at court. Several of the passages
reflect upon the pride and haughtiness of the clergy. [2| pp.']
84. Minute of a suit of Bishop Duppa [?] of Chichester to Arch-
bishop Laud. Requests him to propose to his Majesty the advantage
which may be raised to the bishopric of Chichester by his dispensation,
with his instructions, in the point of letting leases for lives of some
houses ia Chancery Lane, by which the bishop hoped to augment the
rents of the bishopric 2001. per annum. [_Endorsed by Sec. Wivde-
ba/nk. ^ pP\
85. The King to Bishop Duppa [?] of Chichester. Letter of
dispensation granted in pursuance of the request contained in the
article last calendared, authorizing the said bishop to grant leases
for three lives of houses in Chancery Lane, belonging to the see of
Chichester. [Draft endorsed by Sec. Windebanh 1 jp.]
86. Particular by Mr. Gery of his lease from the Dean and Chapter
of Peterborough of the manors of Castor, Ailesworth, and Sutton,
CO. Northampton, yet in being for 15 years. The whole premises
are valued for purchase at 5,874?. 16s., exclusive of the dean's rent
of fifty odd pounds. [1 p.]
87. Admonition out of the Audience Court of Canterbury, directed
to Elizabeth Smyth, widow, relict and executrix of Millicent Smyth.
She is called upon to pay to Samuel Willingham 111. 14s. for tithes
adjudged to him by a sentence given against Millicent Smyth, with
40s. costs, or to appear before Sir CharJes Ctesar, judge of the said
court, in St. Paul's Cathedra], on the second court day after the feast
of St. Faith the Virgin next, to see and hear herself excommunicated
for nonpayment. [Copy. \ p^
88. Information, according to the endorsement, by [Nicholas] Gare,
of misdemeanors committed by Miles Burkitt since his admonition.
Although he read his submission, yet he made an apology for himself,
and preaching the same afternoon he justified himself, saying that he
never preached anything tending to faction and schism. About the
time of Prynne and Burton passing through his parish, and since his
admonition, he delivered in the pulpit that though the faithful were
molested, persecuted, and cropped, yet they would continue faithful
still. Since his admonition he has had monthlj* communions, and
has often omitted to bow at the name of Jesus. He has employed
the collections for the poor to his own use ; he has been at a conven-
ticle and fast at Marston St. Lawrence; he has often omitted to
catechise the youth ; he has not begun to read his afternoon service
until other neighbouring parishes have ended ; that they should
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resort to his sermons, which he continues until six or seven o'clock
at night ; he uses his own extemporary prayers when he visits the
sick ; he will not suffer the youth of the parish upon Sundays, after
evening prayer, to ring ; nor, when he churches women, wUl he suffer
them to kneel near the communion table. There was a fast held at
Marston St. Lawrence (as was conceived), for Prynne's and Burton's
deliverance, at which fast Mr. Burkitt was present. [1 p.]
89. Articles objected by the Commissioners for Causes Ecclesias-
tical against Sir Giles Estcourt, of Salisbury, that he had unjustly
got possession of the churchyard of St. Edmund's, Salisbury, and
had applied the same to his own use, putting his horses and cattle
to graze therein, and had felled a number of goodly elm trees growing
therein, defacing the graveyard mounds in carrying them away,
and leaving the church destitute of defence on the western side
against the winds. [4| pp.]
90. Articles objected by the Commissioners for Ecclesiastical
Causes against Francis Muse, of Holdenby, co. Northampton. He
is charged with a variety of ecclesiastical offences, most of then^
being abuses of his power and influence as keeper of the Queens
house at Holdenby. He had refused to consent to having any elec-
tion of churchwardens, parish clerk, or any other parish officers,
unless he might have their nomination ; in consequence whereof the
church had fallen into great decay, especially of the seats and reading
desk, and there were no proper books or other articles necessary for
divine service ; and when the minister named and chose one John
Barrett to be parish clerk, defendant swore that he would not come
to church, nor receive the holy communion, so long as he continued
parish clerk. Also that several of the parishioners having provided
various articles necessary for divine service, amongst them a silver
bowl for the sacrament, the defendant had got these articles into his
custody, and employed them to common uses. That he had used the
churchyard as a milking place for his cattle, and kept the key of the
church door, and suffered it to be opened only when he listed. That
he refused to bow at the name of Jesus, and entertained great hatred
against the minister, on whom he had laid violent hands, and pro-
tested he would never come to church when that minister preached
or read prayers. Moreover, that the few inhabitants of Holdenby
had for many years been allowed a way to church through the
garden of the great house, but defendant had denied them that
accommodation, and compelled the parson and his servants to go a
quarter of a mile about by a way over shoes and up to the ankles
in dirt, with many other acts and words indicative of bad feeling ~
towards the clergyman. [24 pp.]
91. Answers of Francis Muse to the questions before calendared.
As to the state of repair of the church, he contends that the seats are
as handsome as are ordinarily found in country churches thereabouts ;
that the minister's reading desk is as it has continued time out of
mind ; and for the books, there is a fair Bible and Common Prayer
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Book, although neither of them of the last translation. For the
bells, he never saw any of them. There was a parish clerk put in
by Mr. Wade, the last incumbent, who was displaced by Mr. Hill,
the present incumbent, and another put in, whom this examinant for
just causes does not so well like ; but he denies his alleged opposition
to the election of churchwarden or parish clerk, or that he ever chal-
lenged the naming of them. The chalice or communion cup being
foul and slovenly kept, examinant was by the last incumbent desired
to take ifc into his custody, but it was never detained from the church
or employed to any common use, and since he was first accused
thereof he has utterly refused to take the same into his keeping.
Renting the churchyard of Mr. Hill for a yearly consideration, he
put his kine therein, and caused them to be milked there to the
number of 20 ; but he did not believe that the place was ever so dirty
as to be offensive. It is very probable that dung might be left in
the church porch, but he took care to have it made clean by the
Lord's Day. The church key was left at his house by the former
parish clerk, but he never denied it to anyone that came for it. He
has always well approved of bowing at the name of Jesus. When
absent from church it was when he was necessitated by the service
of the Queen, or when he went to Lady Spencer's at Althorp, where
his wife almost continually is. The stopping of the way alluded to
is by reason of her Majesty's pleasure that her garden should be kept
private. When any of the inhabitants have gone to church that way
it was by courtesy of examinant, and so much favour he should not
have denied the parson if he had ever fairly desired the same.
Denies all threats or acts of violence towards him. [26^ pp.}
92. Opinion of Sir Edward Littleton, Solicitor-General, as to the
right and mode of presentation to the prebend of Sutton-cum-
Buckingham. A. being in possession by grant from the Crown, and
pretending a surrender of the prebend in the time of Edward VI.,
no such surrender can be found. Sir Edward was of opinion that
A. had not a good estate therein, and that the King might confer
the same on whom he pleased, by direction to the Dean and Chapter,
or, if the prebend had belonged to a religious house, to the Archbishop,
by reason of the suspension. [1 p.']
93. Abstract by Robert Smith of the contents of some work
written against the interference of the courts of common law in suits
respecting customs or prescriptions of tithing, the offices of ministers,
the recovery of treble damages for predial tithes not set out, and in
suits respecting dowries, or money or chattels obtained by matrimony.
94. Copy of the same. [2| pp."]
95. Memorandum endorsed as relating to the New Churchyard,
and addressed to " Mr. Alsop." This piece of ground was given to
the city for a burj'ing place, the fee being Is. for ground and 6d. to
the grave-maker, but for a minister I do not hear of any, for it is
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to be understood they always bring one with them. This maj^ be a
non-conformitan plot, that so in what manner they list they may
bury the dead. The government thereof is to go from one lord
mayor to another, and the profit of the ground they may dispose to
their favourites. Alderman Clithorow gave it to one Clithorow, a
kinsman of his, in whose hands it now is, and such as he favours
may do what they will, dry fustians (as a dweller thereby doth), or
anything else. Suggests that Dr. Worrell's curate should be ap-
pointed to bury the dead, with a fee appointed to him as well as to
Clithorow and the grave-maker, and he to give an account for all
that are not buried after the manner of the Church of England.
Occasion should be taken of this disorderly burying of Eaton to put
this in practice; whether the time be seasonable the Archbishop
knows best. [1 p.^
96. Note of the state of two appeals from the Court of Audience
by Henry Alleyn, one in a cause of defamation against Waters,
Steward, and Pinkard, in which the judge of the Audience had
excommunicated Alleyn for not answering personally before wit-
nesses were produced. In this case the judges delegates ordered the
original cause to proceed, Alleyn answering as far as he is bound by
law. The other appeal was in a cause of Furins and others, church-
wardens of Aylesbury, in which the judge of the Audience had given
sentence against Dr. Eoane and Henry Alleyn. Dr. Roane concurred
in the appeal, and promised to pay half the charge, and gave
Mr. Leake order to lay it out, but he refuses to do so in Dr. Roane's
absence, [f pp.^
97. Information of Dr. Sibsye or Shepsy and Charles Robson,
respecting 700L remitted to Dr. Stoughton, of London, by Mr. White
and Mr. Benne, of Dorchester, and Mr. Browne, of Frampton, Dorset.
The money was transmitted through the hands of Nicholas Phill,
of Lydlinch, Dorset. It was stated to be childrens' portions.
Mr. Phill has been reproved by his kinsman Higden, of Lyon's Inn,
for " twattling " about the matter. [2 pp.]
98. Certificate by William Earl of Newcastle, that William Coote,
D.D., is well settled in his religion and conformity according to the
" orthodoxall verity of the Church of England," and that there is no
cause of fear that he should revolt from the same whether he travel
beyond seas or no. [^ p.}
99. Notes made by Bishop Wren, of Ely, late of Norwich, on the
several articles contained in Bishop Montague's account of the state
of his diocese, remitted to Archbishop Laud. [2| pp.}
100. Proposal for augmenting the income of the Vicar of Berwick-
upon-Tweed. The facts relating to this vicarage, already stated in
our Calendar notice of Vol. ccclxxv.. No. 67, are here recapitulated,
and the proposal made in that paper is renewed, namely, that the
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Dean and Chapter of Durham should grant the vicar a lease of cer-
tain tithes now held under them by William Risdon and John Sal-
tonstall, and that the King should call for a surrender of a lease
of certain premises in the palace at Berwick, demised by the
late King to the corporation of that town, who had permitted
them to fall into ruin. It was calculated that the profits to be de-
rived from the lease of the tithes would constitute a proper endow-
ment for the vicarage, exclusive of the payment of 40i. per annum,,
now made to the vicar by the King, and that from the premises to
be surrendered by the corporation 400Z. could be raised to settle
with Risdon and Saltonstall. [2^ pp?^
101. Another statement to the same effect as the preceding, but
not quite so full on certain points. [1^ p.]
102. Instructions [for articles in the High Commission] against Sir
Richard Samuel, of Gayton, co. Northampton, for a varietj' of acts
of oppression, principally against clergymen, some of which have been
already mentioned m the calendar of a paper dated 26th January
1637-8. This paper sets out the particulars of seven specific cases of
alleged misconduct. [1 p.]
10-3. Answers of Lambert Osbolston, clerk, of tl)e city of West-
minster, to articles objected against him by the Commissioners for
Causes EcclesiasticaJ. Admits the authority of the High Commission,
and his knowledge of the decree of the Star Chamber respecting the
licensing of printed books. Denies all knowledge of the authorship
of the book entitled " The Holy Table, name and thing, &c.," or that
it was not, as stated in the title page, written in Queen Mary's days.
Believes that Dr. Heylin wrote the book called " A Coal from the
Altar," but did not know it until he put out his other book in reply
to the Holy Table, in which he acknowledged the same. Professes
himself innocent of any intention to give offence to the King, from
whom, and his father, examinant has been maintained and bi'ought
up ever since he was nine years of age, from whom he has ever since,
in a more special measure than many better deserving men, enjoyed
so many blessings and comforts through his whole life to this day,
that he should hold himself unworthy of life or being if he should
once wittingly or willingly harbour the least thought, or incline to
give his Majesty any suspicion, much less any just occasion to incur
the least displeasure against him. He was ignorant of a certain
passage in the book articulate, now shown to him, but, as he sees it
in the same book, and whether it concerns or is meant thereby that
there is a deviation in the holy sacraments or ceremonies of the
Church of England, or not, he knows not. Professes his hearty
desire that he may live no longer than he shall be ready to be found
an obedient son of the Church of England, and to give all due reve-
rence a.nd respect to the prelacy of the same. Believes that the
book, " Holy Table, name and thing, &c." was printed in the city of
London ; denies that he knows who was corrector of the press.
Shortly after it was printed, a bundle of those books, to the number
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of six, was left at examinant's house ia Westminster, by one whose
name he knows not, directed to the Bishop of Lincoln, which exami-
nant sent to Buckden, or delivered them to his Lordship at his first
coming to town, but which of them he remembers not. On May 27th,
1637, he wrote the letter to the Bishop of Lincoln now produced,
wherein are these words : — " These designs are to frighten you from
answering the railing little pamphlet, which I would do or die, if I
had half the ability of your Lordship." This noway refers to the
" Holy Table, name and thing, &c." [24 pp.]
104. Rejoinder of Bishop Williams, of Lincoln, to the replication
of the Attorney-General in one of the numerous suits in the Star
Chamber against him. He will maintain his answer, and that
nothing thereof ought to be expunged that is necessary for his
defence, and if anything so necessary be expunged, defendant, and all
other the King's subjects, being remediless in law, appeals to the
High Court of Parliament when it shall next assemble, protesting in
the meantime against any sentence that shall pass against him as
null and void. Richard Kilvert has made himself prosecutor in this
and many other suits against defendant, and having procured the
most necessary matter for defendant's defence to be expunged out of
his answer, and having published to Dr. Hamlet Marshall and others
that the end of this prosecution is to degrade defendant, and deprive
him of his bishopric and deanery (being his freeholds), and of his
honour of peership and place in parliament (being likewise his free-
hold), defendant not conceiving Kilvert's averment to be true, nor
that defendant deserves any sentence at all, nor that this court ever
degraded or ever will degrade any bishop or other lord or peer of
parliament, yet, because the replicant, by procurement of Kilvert at
a hearing in this cause in July 13th, Car. Reg., pressed in open court
the degradation of defendant, by misurging a precedent of 26th April,
Anno 34 Regni Eliz., and the same was approved by some of the
Lords, and for other reasons here stated, arising in the prosecution
of this cause, defendant is and will be ready to prove all these
matters, and that in the kingdom of England all the ecclesiastical
lords are peers and barons of parliament, and cannot be deprived or
degraded by this court, and therefore against any such demand or
sentence defendant appeals to parliament. [Copy in the handwriting
of Robert Read, Sec. Windebank's secretary. 2^ pp^
10-5. General statement of charges of misconduct brought against
Bishop Williams, of Lincoln, in reference to each of the four places
which he holds in the Church of England, viz., as rector of Walgrave,
CO. Northampton, residentiary of the church of Lincoln, Dean of
Westminster, and Bishop of Lincoln. He has never been at Wal-
grave since he was made bishop, whereat the whole county murmurs.
As residentiary of Lincoln, he is charged with omitting to remedy
certain great grievances affecting Bigglesworth [Biggleswade], co.
Bedford, which is a prebend belonging to the church of Lincoln worth
400^. per annum, but the chancel is left altogether ruinous ; although
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presented by the inhabitants at least 20 times, and. viewed by
the bishop himself, there is no reformation. Mr. Lambert Osbolston
is the prebendary of this place; Sir William Fish the tenant. As
Dean of Westminster, it is asserted that the bishop holds the deanery
by breach of a statute of that place, made since the Reformation.
As Bishop of Lincoln, it is alleged that at a visitation, when he was
Lord Keeper, he sent down a commission to take up all the fees due
to his officers at that visitation, whereby 32 oflBcers were deprived
of their fees. It is also stated that the clergy of his diocese are
much offended because he takes a bond of all ministers at the time
of their institution to resign in case the bishop's right of patronage
be disputed. [Sh pp.]
106. Certificate [of nine proctors practising in the Court of High
Commission ?] that they never knew any table of fees hung up in the
registrar's office of that court, and therefore cannot say what fees
were due in the 30th Elizabeth. l_Copy. f p.]
107. Charge given to the jury empannelled to inquire of fees
which for the space of 30 years had been used to be taken by the
officers of every particular court. [^ p.]
108. Articles of enquiry for the diocese of Norwich in the first visi-
tation of Bishop Montague in 1638. At the foot of the title page is
printed the following note : " This book of articles, being extremely
negligently printed at London (which impression I disavow), I was
forced to review ,and have it printed again at Cambridge. R. Norv."
[Po'inted Mo. 18 pp.l
109. Similar articles of enquiry, being the edition of the preceding
printed at London by E.P. for Henry Seile. [Printed 4to. 27 pp^
110. Extract from the High Commission issued for the province of
York, being the clause upon which they grounded their proceeding
" with the Chester men ;" that is, the persons who were punished
for showing kindness to William Prynne when on his way to Car-
narvon, the first place of his banishment. [1^ p.]
111. Report of the referee of the Lords of the Council, directed to
enquire concerning debts due by Dr. John Scott, Dean of York.
One of the debts in question was 200Z. due by bond to Archibald
Armstrong. The referee reports that Armstrong received from the
Dean four acquittances of 5QI. each, for rent of the tithes of Pickering
payable by the Earl of Danby, and that under an order of the Lords
of 15th May 1637 Armstrong i-eceived one payment of 50?., but on
the 7th June 1637 that order was revoked, as obtained by"sur-
reption," and as being contrary to an order of the 14th February before,
" which is the true state of that business." The other debt was 612Z.
due to Aquila Weeks, keepei" of the Gatehouse. The dean, having
been taken in execution for 600?. due to Richard Coish and Obadiah
Coish, was committed to the Gatehouse, and stUl remains there a
prisoner, although the plaintiffs Coish had obtained a judgment
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against Weekes for 612L upon an escape, for permitting the dean
to go abroad. "Weekes petitioned for a sequestration of the estate
of the dean, upon the supposition that a former sequestration was
satisfied, but the referee reported that he found the same to be far
otherwise. [Copy. I p-\
112. Clauses extracted from the Royal Charter to the University
of Oxford, by which they were exempted from the duty of furnisliing
carriages or provisions to the royal household. [Latin. 1 p.]
113. Instructions of Archbishop Laud for the I ))reparation of
articles to be inquired of at the visitation of Merton College, Oxford.
] 1 4. Articles to be inquired of at tlie visitation of Merton College,
apparently a draft endeavoured to be framed by altei-ations of the
articles used at a previous visitation held on the 2(3th May 1562.
mpp-]
115. Petition of John Norton, stationer, to Arclibishop Laud.
Mr. Haviland, a licensed printer, by the Star Chamber decree, is lately
dead. Petitioner prays the archbishop to confer the vacant place
upon him. [^ p.]
116. Petition of Mary Oakes alias Kempe to the same. Pe-
titioner's father, Nicholas Oakes, of London, printer, being, by reason
of great age, unable to follow his vocation, petitioned the Arch-
bishop for turning over liis press to John Oakes, his son, aged 30,
who agreed to pay his father 251. per annum, and to give petitioner
501. By reason he is not set down in the decree, petitioner's brother
fears to be hindered in the exercise of the said art, and refuses to
perform his agreement. Prays that he may subsist, as he now does,
by favour, and have the reversion of the next printer's place whicii
shall fall void, in order that petitioner may receive the 501. promised.
\_8ee Vols, ccclxii., No. 65, and ccclxiv., No. 111. | p.^
117. Petition of William Stevenson to the King. Petitioner being
a recusant, and having compounded for his recusancy, was lately
called before the High Commission at York, and there questioned
concerning a certain library of books intercepted upon the River
Ouse by ofBcers of the Archbishop of York, and albeit the library
consisted of books ordinarily sold at Paul's Churchyard, and nothing
proved against petitioner, he was tendered the oath, which he did
not refuse, but only prayed time to consider, whereupon he was
committed prisoner to the Castle of York. Prays that he may be
enlarged, giving caution for his appearance before the Council.
118. List of books, principally theological, brought out of the Low
Countries. It has been suggested that these are the books men-
tioned in the preceding article ; but these are chiefly Protestant
works, and it does not appear that the books in Stevenson's case
came from the Low Countries. [2^ pp.^
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119. Petition of Thomas Tanckard, William Stevenson, and Thomas
Harrison, to the King. The Archbishop of York's pursuivant has
seized certain books pretended to belong to a seminary priest ; and it
is also pretended that Tanckard had the books in his house, that
Stevenson ordered them to be sent down the Ouse to York, and that
Harrison was to convey them into Lincolnshire. Petitioners were
wholly ignorant what was contained in the trunks, except that they
were such works as are ordinarily sold in St. Paul's Churchyard,
and having compounded with the commissioners for their recusancy,
they pray to be freed from further trouble, and that Sec. Windebank
may take the books into his custody, till you declare your royal
pleasure. [1 p.]
120. Petition of Sir Francis Mannock and Mary his wife to the
same. Have ever been loyal and dutiful subjects, and will always so
continue. Have but a small estate, which is charged with four
annuities. Pray grace and favour that they may not be molested
under the laws of recusancy. [-5- p.]
London House. 121. Lord Treasurer Juxon to [the Justices of Peace of Cornwall].
There are many popisli recusants in that county who have not been
duly indicted and convicted. You are to send your precepts to the
high constables, requiring them to give directions to the church-
wardens and petty constables to certify the names and places of
abode of recusants to the high constables, and that they present the
same at the next assizes or sessions, whereupon the clerks of the
assizes and of the peace may proceed to their conviction, and make
I'eturns thereof to the clerk of the escheats ; lastly, the said clerks
at the time of these presentments are to suffer the bearer whom we
have appointed to attend this service, to take a list of tlie recusants
names. [Fo7^m not filled up nor signed by any one save Bishop
Juxon. f p.]
122. Note of the names of recusants against whom process has been
stayed by letters under the privy signet. They were William
Arundel, second son of Lord Arundel of Wardour, and Lady Mary
St. John his wife, Capt. John Eead, Sir Francis Mannock and Mary
his wife. Sir Henry Browne and Elizabeth his wife, William Bradshaw
and Margaret his wife, Robert Hewitt and Mary his wife, Sir Henry
Awdeley and Anne his wife, and Thomas Lord Arundel of Wardour
and Anne his wife. [JEndo7'sed, Mr. Offley's information. [1 p.]
] 23. The King to the Judges of Assize, Justices of Peace, and
Clerks of Assize and Peace for cos. Oxford and Wilts. Lady
Elizabeth Stonor of Blount's Court, widow, stands indicted for re-
cusancy in CO, Oxford. Being a weak and sickly woman, our plea-
sure is that you forbear to proceed against her, her lands and goods,
until our pleasure be therein signified. {Minute. Underwritten,
" Thomas Croftes" and endorsed " Mr. Cradock." f p.'\
124. Petition of John Jennison, of Walworth, co. Durham, a re-
cusant convict, to the King. Your Majesty was moved, upon view
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of a petition and certificate stated to be annexed, to grant a reference
to the commissioners in the north, but petitioner has not been able
to obtain any relief. His composition of SOI. per annum, being near
upon three parts of his estate, with the arrears, are returned into
the Exchequer. Prays that his composition may be rated according
to the usual rate of a third part of the yearly value of his estate,
the arrears be mitigated, and an " estallment " thereof made, at the
discretion of the commissioners. [The petition and certificate stated
to have been annexed are j)robably those calendared under date of
17th May 1638, Vol. cccxc., No. 97. | p.]
125. Edward Earl of Dorset to Attorney-General Bankes. You
are to add this to Mr. Gilford's grant, that no house be under twenty
foot in breadth. [J p^
126. [Sec. Windebank to Lord Treasurer Juxon and Lord Cot-
tington, Chancellor of the Exchequer.] Eecites petition of Peter
Gifibrd, described as of co. Stafford, calendared above. The persons
addressed, with the Barons and others of the Exchequer, are next
term to consider the informations therein mentioned, and the statutes
whereon they are grounded, and to certify his Majesty whether by the
letter or equity of the said statutes Gifford be liable to the penalties
for keeping or relieviug priests or hearing mass, whereupon his
Majesty will direct his pleasure therein, and in the meantime, by
such course as their experience may direct, they are to stay the pro-
ceeding upon such records as concern the petitioner in the points
above enumerated. Nevertheless, touching the charge against pe-
titioner, of conveying his lands to the maintenance of priests, they
are to try the same according to the ordinary course of like trials,
and to give his Majesty a particular account thereof upon their
return from your circuit. \Draft of probably a suggested letter.
21 p>p.'\
127. Petition of Richard Forster to the King. Gives thanks for
the mercy your Majesty has had on him in pardoning him his re-
cusancy, with all convictions and penalties, whereby you have raised
him, as it were, from death. Continuing a Roman Catholic, by the
course of the law he is likely to be shortly again indicted and con-
victed of recusancy, and otherwise molested for his religion, where-
by he will be disabled to do your Majesty those services his heart
dictates to him he may and ought to do. Prays his Majesty to sign
the paper annexed to this petition. [^ p.] Annexed,
127. I. The King to allJudges and other officers. Being satisfied
of the loyalty of Richard Forster, his Majesty charges the
jjersons addressed and all others not to cause or suffer
him to be prosecuted under any laws made against popish
recusants. [For'm, the date not being filled up. f ^.]
J 28. Petition of John Williams, Rowland Baugh, William
Dowthwaite, and others, his Majesty's patentees, to the King,
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Your Majesty was pleased to give order for proceeding in a cause
in the Exchequer Chamber between Eichard Michell, plaintiff, and
petitioners, defendants. Pray that before this cause be heard, which
is, upon pretence of equity, against your Majesty's title, it may be
referred to the judges and some of your counsel-at-law whether any
equity is to be admitted against this forfeiture to your Majesty,
tliat so you may be sure to receive no prejudice either in regard of
a future precedent or diminution of revenue, a tenth of the profits
being reserved to your Majesty, and that in the meantime the hearing
may be respited. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebanh as" Mr. Popham's
busioiess." ^ p.]
129. Petition of Alexander Ward, prisoner in Newgate, to the
King. Petitioner was accused of feloniously taking away 10s. from
a boy, although authorized to do so by the owner ; neither owner nor
boy were produced against him, yet he was convicted and sentenced to
be executed on Wednesday next. Has from his youth, for 12 years,
followed your Majesty's wars, and never neglected any employment
in which he might do your Majesty and his country service. Prays
for a reprieve. \_^ p.'\
130. Brief in a cause of Eichard Grant upon the demise of Edward
Luttrell versus John Ley, touching the descent of certain lands
called Northcott, settled upon the marriage of Eichard Ley (father
of Philip Ley, of whom Luttrell was the executor,) with Margaret
Jewell, daughter of John Jewell. It is desired by Luttrell that, the
question being merely one of law, there may be a special verdict.
131. Certified copy of the will of William Tempest the elder,
made the 9th August 1 627, but apparently in question in Trinity
Term 1638. He mentions his wife, his sons Eobert, Thomas the
lawyer, Andrew and William, his daughter Elizabeth, and his
cousins Eobert Tempest and George Vaughan, and he bequeaths his
farms at Norton, Kidlington, and Somerton. [1 p.]
132. Petition of John Ashburnham to Francis Lord Cottington,
Master of the Court of Wards. Petitioner, having taken a lease of
lands belonging to Cecilia Lady de la Warr, has manured the same for
the best advantage, and in particular has been at great charge in the
burning of 15 acres of down and heath, which he believes he may
lawfully do by virtue of his lease. Yet in regard of an injunction
issued out of the Court of Wards about July 1 637, to prohibit occu-
piers of Lord de la Warr's lands to plough ground not formerly
ploughed, petitioner did not venture to plough the said 15 acres last
year without licence, which was granted for that year only. Prays
extension of the licence to plough and sow the 15 acres for three
years more, petitioner being answei'able for any damage. [ 1 jo.]
133. Brief in a suit, perhaps in the Star Chamber, in which
Katherine Kinder complained against William England and others
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for turning her out of a house in Swainton, co. Nottingham, which
Robert Earl of Kingston had agreed that she should have for her
life. Katherine Kinder's brother Philip having displeased the Earl,
he let the house to William England, who compelled Katherine to
remove by pulling down the walls of the house. [3| ^p.]
134. Petition of Elizabeth Chapman to Sir John Lambe. Being
a hired servant to Samuel Fisher of Ingoldsby, co. Lincoln, with fair
promises of marriage, he overcame petitioner, but being with child
he turned her out of doors. Being very poor, she prays to be ad-
mitted in forma pauperis to sue for the wrong done to her. [^ p.]
135. Petition of Andrew Burton, Richard Hulett, Felix Wilson,
and John Burton, executors of Henry Fryer, to the King. John
Fryer, heir-at-law to Thomas Fryer, his father, and to Henry
Fryer, his brother, sued petitioners in the Court of Wards, they
being trustees for charitable uses, whereupon they petitioned the
King to dispose of the lands to such uses of charity as to him should
seem good. The King accepted thereof, and stayed the proceedings
in the Court of "Wards. Thereupon Thomas Fryer, Dr. in Physic,
younger brother to Henry Fryer, exhibited a bill in Chancery against
petitioners, and that being dismissed twelve other suits have been
prosecuted against them. Having by their care advanced the per-
sonal estate of the testator 500?., and having no other recompense
but a legacy of 40?. each, they pray for some further allowance out
of the estate for their pains. [1 p.'\
136. Petition of Sir Edward Powell, Mary his wife, and Sir Peter
Vanlore, to Archbishop Laud, Lord Keeper Coventry, Bishop Juxon,
Lord Treasurer, and the Earl of Manchester, Lord Privy Seal. His
Majesty has upon several petitions referred to you several suits in
the said petitions mentioned. There are other differences between
them not comprised in the said petitions. They pray you to under-
take the determination thereof, [f p.]
137. Brief of proofs of Eleanor Ell worthy alias Weild, in a cause
in the Court of Delegates, for the establishment of the nuncupative
will of Grace Wood, late of Crediton, deceased. [=17 pp.]
138. Briei ex parte Rawson against John Browne, being a
suit in the Court of Arches by the rector of Witherston, for the tithes
of Broadmead and Broadmead lines. Witherston was a reputed
rectory in the diocese of Salisbury, and heretofore there was a chapel
in that place. The incumbent was inducted upon a garden plot of
ground where heretofore the chapel stood. [ = 9^^.]
13.
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[1638?] 1. Brief in a cause before the Court of Delegates respecting the
administration of the estate of Edward Ramsey. Eobert Eamsej'-,
j-ounger brother of the deceased, obtained letters of administration.
Roger Ramsey, the elder brother, sued for an account, but could not
obtain sentence, the administrator having a great interest in the
Judge. The present appeal is as for a denial of justice. [1 J i^-]
2. Opinion of Sir Robert Heath that in a quare impedit if the
court writes to a bishop to certify whether the church be full of a
clerk, the bishop is not judge of the right, but is to return the fact.
[Endorsed, " For Mr. Lloyd." ^ p."]
3. Brief in a suit in Chancery of Lady Elizabeth Hatton against
Sir Robert Coke and others, defendants. The plaintiff sought com-
pensation for the breach by Sir Edward Coke of his agreement made
before his marriage with her, whereby she shall be damnified SOflOOl.
It relates to the manor of Fakenham, Norfolk, and those of Wittlesey,
Croft, and Corfe Castle, with Hatton House. [ = 2 pp.^
4. Brief in the Arches Court in the case of the administration of
the estate of John Belke. The suit was between William Belke,
nephew of the intestate, against Valentine'Belke, administrator, and
Thomas Belke, Michael Belke, Gabriel Belke, Anna Belke alias
Nicholson, Anna Giles alias Hunt, and Frances Giles alias Para-
more, aephews and nieces intervening. [See Vols, ccclxxxvii., No.
64, and cccxciii., No. 22. 2 j^p.j
5. Another brief in the same matter. [2 pp."]
6. Brief in a cause in the Court of Arches on behalf of Edward
Bedwell, of Ipswich, against Edmund Baldero and Dr. Peirce.
Bedwell, at Easter, at the time of ministration of the communion in
the church of St. Lawrence, came into the chancel, and presented
himself in a seat near the communion table, kneeling in a reverent
manner in the sight of Mr. Baldero, the clergyman. He passed him
over, because he did not come to the rail, and he was thereupon
presented for not receiving the sacrament. [3^ pp^
7. Petition of Mary Lady Howard, alias Grenville, to the King.
Was forced, for safeguard of her life and preservation of her estate,
from Sir Richard Grenville to fly to the Courts of High Commission
and Arches, where, after long and tedious suits, she obtained a
separation and a legal divorce, and had enjoyed her estate in peace
for seven years. On 28th October last Sir Richard exhibited a
petition to his Majesty, endeavouring to disquiet petitioner in her
fortune so settled, he never being of any estate at all, but having
prejudiced her estate at least 10,000^. Prays that she may not be
disturbed in her life or fortune so legally settled, [f p.]
8. Depositions of witnesses in a cause of Joice Battell, of the
parish of Tewin, co. Herts, spinster, against Ann Sharmebrooke
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wife of John Sharmebrooke, for defamation, in saying that Joice was
with child by Samuel Field. [6i pp.']
9. Legal case for the opinion of [Mr. Shuter] as to whether the
existence of a suit for the establishment of a pre-contract at the
time of entering into the ordinary bond given on obtaining a mar-
riage licence was a breach of the condition of that bond, although
the decision in the suit was against the pre-contract. [^ p.]
Annexed,
9. I. Opinion \of Mr. 8huter'\ that the existence of svxh a suit was
a forfeiture of the bond, [f p.]
9. II. Copy of the bond above referred to, given by John Geers of
St. Bride's, merchant tailor, and Daniel Dale of St.
Andrew's, Holborn, gentleman, to the Archbishop of
Canterbury, in 2001. Bated 15th June 1638. [| p.]
10. Thomas Babthorpe, to some one addressed as Eight Honour-
able. Presents the order of the court with his suit that you
would speak to the Lord Privy Seal that he may appear in court
to demand his right. [| p.] Annexed,
10. I. Order of the Court [of Requests'] in a cause of Thomas
Babthorpe and William Brand agahist Sir Guy Palmes,
Francis Lister, John Hall, Thomas Charlton, and 'Walter
Cobcroft, The court refused to relieve Brand for an
annuity, upon an assignment made by Babthorpe from
parts beyond seas, leaving Babthorpe at his return to seek
relief for the same. [1^ p.]
11. Order of Council upon a petition of Marmaduke More. He
confessed some errors, and prayed the Lords to accept his submission.
The Lords, for the Earl of Suffolk, his lord and master's sake, passed
by the same, but ordered More to pay to Badcock such costs as
should be allowed by Sir Dudley Carleton for the trouble he has
been put to by More. [Draft. | p.]
12. Note by William Herberd, attorney for the defendant, of a
case of John Winne against Thomas Agas, in which the plaintiff
sought to recover 20s. for teaching the defendant's son for one year.
The plaintiff was permitted by consent to give evidence. [Copy,
temp. Car. II., of an earlier paper. IJ p.]
13. Part of a brief in a cause between Denzil Holies, and his
mother Ann, Countess Dowager of Clare, respecting the validity of
the will of the late Earl, who died on the 4th October 1637, and
the rights of the said Denzil thereunder. The present paper con-
tains the history of the marriage of Denzil Holies with Dorothy,
daughter of Sir Francis Ash|by7 and particulars of the last illness
and death of the Earl of Clargf [ = 10 pp.]
14!. Brief on the part of Nurse and Whittington against Croker,
a cause in the Court of Delegates, touching' the validity of the
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will of Philip Croker, dated 30 September 1633, and proved in the
Prerogative Court, 8th January 1634-5. [16 pp.]
15. Brief on behalf of John Croker against the proof of the
pretended will of PhiHp Croker. [10 pp.]
16. Depositions touching Elizabeth Penkevill, to be added to the
brief in the cause of Meddock against Lurkyn in the Arches Court.
These depositions relate to the delivery of the said Elizabeth of a
man child, of whom she declared Joseph Cockaine to be the father.
She had been cook in the family of Sir Nicholas Halse. [14 pp.]
17. Bi'ief on behalf of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, in a
cause before the Court of Delegates against a pretended codicil to
the will of Sir Francis Clerke. Sir Francis having founded certain
fellowships in Sidney Sussex College, gave by his will certain debts
owing to him from Sir Charles Blount to the said college in augmenta-
tion of his fellowsliips. The will was dated the 31st May 1632, and
was proved on 7th November 1632. Afterwards, in Trinity Terra
1637, the codicil in question was produced and proved in common
form. By that codicil a different disposition was made of the debts
from Sir Charles Blount. [22 pp.]
18. Statement by John Cockshut of his services in drawing the
pleadings in various suits for his Majesty, and soliciting the same.
Among the suits named is one against Mary Baker, for building un-
lawfully at Piccadilly ; one against Thomas Viscount Savile, for
enforcing Field to have sealed a deed by setting a stiletto to his
breast ; and the cases against Henry Myarne, Sir John Corbet, the
case touching Londonderry, the opposers of ship-money, the trans-
porters of gold, those of Prynne and other libellers, the Bishop of
Lincoln, and many others. [1 p.]
19. Case and opinion of Sir Henry Calthorpe, on the question of
whether a son of 14, his grandfather or father living, not yet fallen
into wardship, may be disposed in marriage at the will of his parents
without licence from the King. The opinion was, with some qualifi-
cation, that he might. [^ p.]
20. Petition of Anthony Robert to the King. To your royal
disposal belong the offices of the 14 filazers of the Court of Common
Pleas. Grants in reversion have been made to David Eamsey,
Edward Burgh, Richard Francklin, junior, and John Dand, and on
the death of Dand then to Francis Benson. Prays a similar grant
in reversion to Ralph Gregge. [| p.]
21. Petition of Arthur Mainwaring to the Council. About three
years ago petitioner lent to William Bradshaw 60Z., for repayment
whereof the said William Bradshaw, Edmond Bradshaw, and
George Hopkins became bound. Edmond Bradshaw and Hopkins
will not appear to any action, and Bradshaw, being under the com-
mand of the Council, will neither pay petitioner nor give better
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security. Petitioner prays that he may have the liberty to take the
law against William Bradshaw. [1 p!]
22. Petition of Thomas Sandiford, a poor prisoner in the Fleet, to
the Council. Being committed from this Board, upon the false
accusation of Edward Woodfine, for repeating words spoken by
Lawrence Lewis, a dyer, petitioner was in Trinity Term last indicted
upon the said words. The indictment has been ever since un-
prosecuted, and petitioner has lain a year and a half in prison. His
poor aged father and mother, with his wife and children and him-
self, are like to perish. Lawrence Lewis, the prime author of the
words, is now in the Fleet, and may be produced. Prays to be
speedily tried or bailed, [f p.1
23. Petition of Eichard Johnson, Clerk of the Commissions of
Appeal in the Court of Chancery, and of Thomas Johnson, to Lord
Coventry. Petitioner, Richard Johnson, with one Isaac Johnson,
being heretofore appointed by letters patent clerks of the said com-
missions, for the benefit of Isaac and his heirs, and Isaac being lately
dead, and leaving the benefit of the said ofiice to petitioner Thomas
Johnson, his son and heir, he, finding that the benefit of the oflBce
does not exceed 30L per annum, and not being bred a clerk, nor
capable to execute the same, petitioners pray to be allowed to dis-
pose of the same to John Strangways. [f p.^
24. Petition of Anne Blewett and Thomas Buckner to the
Council. The father of petitioner Anne by wiU gave her 600?., and
appointed his son and heir to pay the same. He is since dead,
having appointed John Blewett, his son and heir, to pa}' petitioner's
legacy, who wrongfully detains the same. Petitioner being of late
dangerously sick, Thomas Buckner laid out for her QOl., which he
was promised to be paid by John Blewett almost two years ago.
Pray a reference to Sir Thomas Middleton and Sir Maurice Abbott.
Alderman Garraway and Alderman Smith. [§ p."]
25. "A Memory," for Nicholas, from Sir Jacob Astley. To
present to the Council that the trained bands for Devonshire have
muskets not all of one bore. The deputy-lieutenants fear that their
endeavour to bring the country to buy new muskets wiU not be suc-
cessful. Suggestion that order to this effect should be given to the Earl
of Bedford and Lord Russell. Sir Jacob Astley also prays the Lords
to write to the mayor of Plymouth, or to Mr. Heles, who was mayor
last, and knows that by some officers under Sir James Bagg a
cistern of lead was taken out of the fort to reserve rain water,
but which the heirs of Sir James Bagg pretend was his own. [1 p.']
26. Note of measures to be taken for defence of the realm. The
navy to be rigged and maintained ; a Council of War to be esta-
blished ; the companies of trained soldiers to be doubled ; a maga-
zine of powder, Rhot, and match to be put in the chief town of
every county ; all muskets to be of one bore ; calves and pigs not
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to be killed ; papists' arms to be taken away ; every one to take the
oath of allegiance ; the Narrow Seas to be guarded ; castles to be forti-
fied ; a garrison to be put among the islands of Scotland ; wagons to
be had in readiness. [| p.]
27. List, certified by James Tucker, mayor of Exeter, and six
others, of the captains and other officers, with the names of all the
enrolled soldiers, of the trained bands Jof Exeter and the .county
of the same city. They number 449 officers and men. [,=^ pp-j
28. Similar list, certified in the same manner, of such able men
within that city and county as are fit for supplies of the trained
bands there, but do not yet belong to the same. [919 TMmes.
= 5 pp.]
29. Note that Richard Bristow and Henry Stredwick usually
absent themselves from musters in the rape of Arundel, [f p.]
30. Note by Nicholas, that the Lord Admiral has by his patent
authority to appoint any officers requisite for the government of the
navy in England or Ireland. And that to have a supplementary
authority in relation to the latter country might raise an argument
as though the navy there were distinct from the navy in England.
But he knew not whether the Lord Admiral's power extended to
appoint commissioners. [1 p."]
31. Note by Nicholas to move at the Council, for an order
that the Lord High Admiral should cause ships to be set forth for
guard of the Irish coast, out of the revenue of that kingdom, with an
underwritten draft of the order desired. [Draft. 1 p.]
32. Orders to be observed by the officers and company aboard his
Majesty's ship Constant Reformation. [3^ pp.]
33. Petition of Thomas Horth of Yarmouth, merchant, to the King.
By virtue of letters of reprisal granted to Nicholas Polhill and George
Polhill against the Dutch, they proceeded on a man-of-war voyage,
and petitioner disbursed l,470i. to victual the Recovery to proceed
on the said voyage, which sum was to be repaid out of the first
2,0001, recovered. The Polhills have received 4,900Z. and yet refuse
to^satisty petitioner, and by virtue of a protection, of which petitioner
had no knowledge when he disbursed his money, they have debarred
him from his remedy by law. Prays leave to take his course by law
against the persons or goods of the Polhills, or that goods to the
amount of petitioner's debt may be sequestered out of the 4,900il. to
the King's use, to remain in part payment of the salt rent which
petitioner and his partners are to pay to the King. [1 p.]
34. Petition of Nicholas Polhill and his partners to the King.
Your Majesty granted petitioners letters of reprisal, to set forth two
ships and one pinnace, for reparation of their losses suffered by the
piratical acts of certain Dutchmen of Rotterdam. Petitioners have
set to sea one ship and one pinnace, and have prepared another
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ship now ready to put to sea, but which is stayed by your Majesty's
pleasure, signified by Sec. Coke to the Judge of the Admiralty.
Pray your Majesty to consider the great distress your subjects are
brought to by the piracy of the Dutch, which is much increased by
seven years' prosecution, and that they are at 450Z. a month charge
for the ship now stayed. It would be the utter ruin, of petitioners
and their iriends if their grant were suspended. [^Perhaps presented
in March 1638; See Vol. cccxci., No. 1. Hp.]
35. Petition of John Starkas and "William "Wright, two poor aged
men of Latton, in Essex, to the Council, In 1637, upon war-
rant of Sir John Lucas, sheriff, for levying 12>l. 17s. 6(2. allotted
towards the ship-money, petitioner Starkas being churchwarden,
with other the inhabitants, made a rate by land taxing owners at
4c?. and farmers at 2(i. the acre. John Chaffont, Samuel Champ-
neys, and others of the inhabitants made a rate after ability, but
Sir John Lucas allowed the rate by land, and directed his warrant
to collect the same. Howbeit Chaffont and Champneys prevailed
with Sir John to allow a third rate according to ability, and" them-
selves to be named collectors. Petitioners offered to pay their tax
according to land rate after 4(i. the acre, but Chaffont and Champ-
neys refused to accept thfe same, distrained their goods, sold them at
under values, kept the surplus, complained of them to the Lords,
and caused their commitment. Pray reference to Sir Humphry
Mildmay, the precedent sheriff. Sir "William Luckin, the subsequent
sheriff, or Sir Thomas Barrington and Sir "Wilham Marsham, or
Anthony Luther and Edward Palmer, to examine the premises.
{Endorsed. " Denied." 1 j3.]
36. Petition of George "Walker, clerk, to the King. Petitioner
being much weakened with imprisonment for a year past is now
much cast down by slanderous reports, that he has in a sermon
dishonoured his Majesty and the Queen by resembling them to some
persons infamous in the Scriptures for wickedness, whom, out of
fear, reverence, and loyalty, he thinks not fit to be named, and that
he has preached against the ship-money, and encouraged his hearers
to stand out against it, with other seditious passages, from all which
he knows himself to be most innocent, as his hearers wHl fully
acquit him, as also divers persons whom he has by reasons
grounded on God's word laboured to convince that they ought to
pay the ship-money being demanded. Prays liberty to purge him-
self of all such crimes, the aspersion of which is more grievous to
him than his imprisonment, and that he may freely prosecute such
persons as have done dishonour to your Majesties by such slanderous
reports, and have utterly undone petitioner, [f p!\
37. Memorandum for Sir John Lambe, to put Archbishop Laud in
mind that the Doctors' Commons house is assessed by the Lord
Mayor at 101. towards the shipping whereas the Doctors themselves
are all assessed at the places where they dwell, and the two Ser-
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geants' Inns, the Four Inns of Court, the Inns of Chancery, the
Heralds' House, and the like, are not assessed at all, nor any of the
City Halls. [= i p.]
38. Petition of the Corporation of Plympton Earls, Devon, to the
Council. S5l. has been heretofore assessed on the said borough for
ship-money, to which petitioners are most willing to contribute in
due proportion. The whole borough does not exceed 100 acres of
land, the inheritance of divers gentlemen inhabiting abroad in the
country, the inhabitants being tradesmen, and under-tenants at great
rents, and so to be rated as occupants, yet have they for two years
past, made payment of the greater sums, as being unwilling to
hinder the service but being very poor men, and charged with a
great sum of 24<l. 2s. 2|cZ. per annum to the lords of the borough,
they find the proportion of the rate very unequal, compared with
other towns. Pray that the 35L may be added to the sum set upon
the whole hundred, and they be rated accordingly. [1 p.J
39. Petition of the inhabitants of the western parts of the hundred
of Catsash, Somerset, to the same. In all payments their hundred is
divided into two parts, the eastern and the western. The western
part has long been aggrieved by being rated equally with the eastern
part, which is far before it in value. Petitianers have, for quietness
sake, undergone the burden, till of late they were not able longer to
endure it, and petitioned the sessions for relief, which being referred
to Sir Henry Berkeley, Dr. Goodwin, James Farewell, and Thomas
Light, justices of peace, the two first-named certified at the last
sessions at Wells where it was ordered that thereafter all payments
should be made according to the said certificate. Petitioners have
acquainted the present sheriff with the said proceedings, yet he has
granted his warrant for collecting this present ship-money after the
old rates. Pray the Lords to confirm the order of sessions. [_Enr
dorsed a 'memorandwrn of Sir William Becker that the Lord Keeper
had directed the papers to be sent to him,. 1 _p.]
40. Petition of Thomas Pitt, bailiff of Blandford-Forum, Dorset,
to the same. Petitioner has received directions from the Lords
eitJier to pay in 25Z. arrear of ship-money for 1636, or to attend the
Board the first day of Easter Term next. Prays that the said arrear
may be required of William Strechley, the then bailiff. [^ ^.]
41. Pettion of Edmond Brunsdon, one of the bailiffs of Wilts, for
levying ship-money, to the same. Being charged by Sir Nevill
Poole and Sir Edward Baynton, late sheriffs, and John Grubb, now
sheriff, to collect several sums for ship-money, amongst others
of Edmond Hungerford three sums, amounting to 151. 19s. 3d.,
Hungerford's answer Avas that he had no money ; but, as soon as
petitioner had taken a distress, Hungerford came to him, and charged
him with felony and burglary, and charged the constable to have
petitioner before Sir Francis Seymour the next morning ; and
Hungerford, with divers others, in most violent manner rescued the
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distress, being three or four horses. [Underwritten are the names of
John PyJce und Stephen Talbot as present at the rescue. 1 p.]
42. Petition of Justices of Peace and others, for themselves and
the inhabitants of co. Hereford, to the Council. This county for two
years past has been visited " with the grievous contagion of the
plague of pestilence," which yet continues, whereby great taxations
are made for relief of the inhabitants in places affected, and the
Lent corn and fruit this year generally failing, whereby famine creeps
upon them, and the plague in Worcester stops commerce for the sale
of their wool ; pray the Lords to make this grievous state known
to his Majesty. Petitioners implore that their present taxation of
ship-money may be forborne or moderated. In the borough of
Ross alone there are dead 100, and decayed 100 famihes who paid
to the ship-money. [Signed by Bishop Coke, Sir Robert Uarley,
a,nd, in all 17 of the jjrincipal persons of the county . 1 pi\
43. Petition of the yeomen and ancient inhabitants of Enfield,
Middlesex, to the same. Willingly, and in an equal way, they cessed
themselves and others for the ship-money, and returned the same
to the present slieriffs, who in a private way altered the same
cessment, easing the ablest, and lajdng the greatest burdens upon
petitioners, who for the most part live upon rackrents, which they
conceive to be contrary to the intention of the warrant of the Lords.
Pray that their cessment, which they will justify to be equal and
honest, may stand, and that " futurely," so long as they are not
partial nor refractory, they may enjoy the privilege to cess amongst
themselves, and not to be cessed by those who know them not.
44. Petition of Thomas Walter and John Elkin, collectors for ship-
money at Harrow-on-the-Hill, to the same. Have often demanded
the assessments of ship-money of the parties refractory, but could
not receive it ; upon which they complained to Mr. Atkins, the
sheriff, who promised to send bailiffs to distrain, but they never
came, so petitioners conceive the bailiffs have unjustly complained
of them to the sheriff. Pray to be discharged out of the messenger's
custody, [i ^.]
45. Petition of Matthew Stevenson and Roger Reynolds, chief
constables of the hundred of Blofield, Norfolk, to the Council. Pe-
titioners last term made known to the Lords the miserable poverty
of many poor people who were assessed to pay ship-money, where-
upon an order was made that their petition should be showed to
Mr. Buxton, the then sheriff. He could not deny the same, but
said, " for all this I shall make you know I am a man of worth
and wisdom, and have many good friends at court, and make no
doubt but I shall so far prevail with the Archbishop of Canterbury
as to lay you fast by the heels, where, for anything I know, you shall
lie alJ the days of your life, and these are but so many pricks in my
side to make me use my best wits to accomplish the same, saying
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also, that he would make petitioners an example to aU chief con-
stables in England." Mr. Buxton gave petitioners six weeks to get
up the money ; yet 14 days before that time he procured a messenger
to be sent for them in harvest time, and after they had got up 110?.
he procured another messenger to be sent for them, so that they
have been constrained to spend of their own estates 1001. within this
12 months, and if they should be enjoined to pay the l8l. which is
in arrear they are utterly undone. Petitioners crave time for what
the Lords shall order them to pay, Reynolds being sick of an ague,
and so disabled from collecting the new ship-moneys by the 14th inst.,
according to the sherifif's warrant, and that petitioner Stevenson may
be released out of prison, [f p.l
46. Petition of Thomas Robins, yeoman, to the Council. Petitioner
holds many grounds in Barby, co. Northampton, for which he has
always paid ship-money, but there is one ground on which he
has recently entered for which it seems 12s. is in arrear, the which
was never demanded of petitioner. Petitioner's shepherd, being an
ignorant man, when the oiScers came to distrain, desired that the
cattle might be stayed till he spoke with petitioner. Petitioner and
his shepherd being sent for by warrant for their contempts, petitioner
is willing to pay all arrears, and prays they may be discharged.
47. Petition of the poor inhabitants of Newark-upon-Trent to
the same. Their town being incorporated is taxed at 45Z. towards
the ship-money, which sum the sheriff of co. Nottingham intends to
lay upon the town, not having power to mitigate the same. Set
forth their inability to pay the amount, and pray direction to the
sheriff or any other thought fit to examine the truth of the infor-
mation they give respecting their poverty, and that after such ex-
amination the sheriff may lay a moderate and equal tax upon them.
[1^.]
48. Petition of John Wight, late Mayor of Brackley, co. North-
ampton, to the same. Petitioner was mayor of Brackley for 1637,
when the town was charged with 50Z. ship-money, of which he
could not get above the half. The Lords having written to him in
January last to pay the said 501. before the first of March following,
he has paid in 23^ odd, and since, by extraordinary industry, has
levied 4Z. 9s. more, the rest denying to pay the moneys they are
assessed at. Prays to be discharged of the said service, or that he
may be furnished with further power for levying the residue of the
501. [liJ.l
49. Petition of William Scudamore, late Sheriff of co. Hereford,
to the same. By the Lords' letters of the 30th November last,
directed to the present sheriff, and to petitioner as sheriff for 1635,
S4il. 3s. 5d. is required of petitioner as an arrear of ship-money.
His Majesty's writ for that year was dated 12th August, and was
delivered to petitioner the 21st. Ten months of petitioner's shrievalty
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were expended in subdividing and assessing the amount before he
could enter upon 'the levy. During the short time then remaining
of his shrievalty he levied 3,564?; 10s. ll^d., which he paid to the
Eeceiver of the Navy ; the remainder unlevied being 175 J. 9s. O^d.,
with a memorial thereof, and 20s. in money, with the writ and in-
structions, were by the Lords' command of the 28th April 1636 de-
livered over to his successor, with letters from the Lords for levying
the arrears. He has received divers sums, but how much or what
persons are now behind petitioner knows not. Since that time
petitioner has undergone some troubles by default of his successor,
but was freed thereof by order of the Lords of 14th May 1637.
Prays that his successor, the sheriflFfor 1636, may finish this business
according to the Lords' command, and that petitioner may be dis-
charged. [I p.]
50. Petition of John Barnard, of Caistor, co. Lincoln, prisoner in
the Fleet, to the Council. Petitioner stands committed for words
whereof he was accused] concerning three shillings, parcel of eight
shillings, assessed upon him for ship-money, of which he willingly
paid five shillings, and did not refuse the other three shillings but in
regard of the disproportion of the assessment. Expresses contrition,
and prays to be enlarged, being ready to pay the three shillings.
51. Order of Council in the business in difference between the
hundreds of Bath-Forum and WeUow, Somerset, in the matter of
rates for ship-money. Recites report of Lord Chief Justice Finch,
approves what he had done, and orders that the rate set upon the
hundred of Bath-Forum by the sheriff' shall stand. [Draft, with
blank left for the Lord Chief Justice's report. 1 p."]
52. The Council to George Fouch, Messenger of the Chamber, and
William Dove, to repair to the house of John Bai'nard, late under-
sheriff' of CO. Lincoln, and require him to pay into the Exchequer
200?., by him levied upon the tenants of certain marshes in Gedney
and Sutton, as ordered by the Court of Exchequer on 12th February
last, and if he neglect to make present payment to take him into
custody, that so with you he may remain until he make such pay-
ment. [Copy. 1 p-l
53. Petition of Sir WiUiam Lewis to the King. By my oath as
sheriflF for co. Brecon I am bound to a residence there for the time
of my office, but having many occasions to repair this year to
London, Hampshire, and other parts, my petition is, that I, waiting
on the judges at the assizes there, and doing all other duties of my
office by myself or my deputy, may be licensed to repair to the
places before mentioned. [| p.} Annexed,
53. I. Statement of the reasons of the preceding petition. At
his Majesty's making me sheriff I was resident in Hampshire,
100 miles distant from co. Brecon, amd did not receive my
commission till the last day of December, a time of yea/r
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that allowed neither the possibility to remove my fam,ily
thither nor provision for any entertai/rtment to continue
there the whole year, the mere entertavniment of the judges
twice in the year for eight days at each time putting me to
a great straight. [| p.^
54. Certificate by Pentecost Doddridge, Mayor of Barnstaple, of
defaulters to the ship-money. Total amount of the tax 150?. ; col-
lected 1381. 8s. ; unpaid 111. 12s. [1 p.}
55. Certificate by Samuel Foye, constable, of the names of the
principal refusers to pay ship-money in the hundred of Horethorne,
Somerset. [1 p.1
56. Note of the way in which 424?. ship-money assessed on co.
Denbigh was charged in 1638 on the several boroughs and hundreds.
57. Notes on the question whether Yarnfield and Gasper, in the
tithing and hundred of Norton-Ferri.s, Somerset, should be assessed
for the ship-money with Maiden Bradley, in Somerset, or with the
hundred of Mere, in Wilts ; with answers to objections made re-
specting the conduct of Sir Henry Ludlow. [2f pp.]
58. Petition of the Company of Gunmakers to the Council of War.
According to order, petitioners have delivered into the Tower 2,1] 4
muskets ready finished, and have marked for a second proof 2,500.
Petitioners have received warrant from the Earl of Newport for
receiving their moneys by debenture in the master and wardens'
names as the cutlers and armourers do, but it is refused to make
one debenture for all, and they would charge petitioners to
make several debentures for above 20 persons, on all which pe-
titioners shall have to pay poundage. Pray that some other course
may be taken for satisfaction of petitioners, [f p.]
59. Petition of Thomas Stevens, master workman of the Armoury
at Greenwich, to the same. Is informed that there is a supply of
armour to be made, for furnishing his Majesty's magazine in the
Tower. Petitioner, being his Majesty's sworn servant, and trained
in that art, is fitter to be employed in that service than strangers.
Prays that he may be employed, he making the same as good, and
affording them at as reasonable ra.tes as any other, and that if any
armour be served by any others that he may have the viewing
thereof. [1 p.]
60. Petition of Benjamin Stone, blade-maker to the Office of the
Ordnance, to the Council. Petitioner has for long time employed
himself in making sword blades in England for his Majesty's service,
and has perfected the manufticture thereof by Englishmen as well as
others, and has now great store of swords upon his hands, being
hindered from delivery thereof by the great number of bad blades
delivered into the Tower by Capt. Legge and the Company of Cutlers
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and others. Although you ordered that these blades should be re-
surveyed by the Lieutenant of the Tower and Officers of the Ordnance,
the cutlers have hindered the same, whereas petitioner's blades have
been at all times thoroughly tried. Prays that the said order may
be put in execution, and that the Officers of the Ordnance may
leport bow they find petitioner's blades to prove on trial, also that
3,000 blades now lying on his hands ready fitted up may be received
and paid for, [| p.J
6L Petition of Benjamin Stone, styling himself Cutler for the Office
of the Ordnance, to the Council of War. Petitioner having expended
all his estate, viz., 8,000Z. in the manufacture of blades, and having
brought the same to perfection, his Majesty gave order to the Earl
of Newport, Master of the Ordnance, to admit petitioner as cutler
for furnishing his Majesty's stores. He has always furnished the
stores with far better swords tlian ever were brought in by any,
and has at present given security to deliver 1,000 swords per month
so long as his Majesty shall have occasion. Prays warrant to have
the making of all such swords as liis Majesty shall have occasion to
use, and that the cutlers of London shall not molest petitioner.
\Underwntten by Nicholas, " The petitioner is to malce as onany
swords as he can, and they shall be all taken off if they be sei^ice-
able and goodV 1 p.]
62. Petition of the same to the same. Similar to the preceding
petition, with the addition in the prayer that he may have power
to hinder the striking of Spanish and other marks upon blades
made by the workmen of the cutlers of London, [f pl\
63. Petition of Leonard Pinckney to the Commissioners for Salt-
petre. Petitioner, having been employed above a year for making
saltpetre, has laid out above 1 ,000Z., which service should have been
performed by David Stevenson, who was joined in commission with
petitioner, but Stevenson's carelessness has been such that petitioner
is like to be a loser this year above 200L, without your wonted
favour. Prays a deputation to himself alone, or to Oswold
Pinckney his brother, who will repay petitioner the money disbursed,
and give security for performance of the service. [^ ^.]
64. Suggestions for better keeping the accounts of the Office of
Ordnance. No account of the stores has been exhibited there 40
years last past, so that it is not possible to make a just charge of the
provisions that ought to be found in his Majesty's magazine. The
keeper of the stores is unable to make satisfaction for the
defects, but some others who upon examinination will be found more
culpable than he, may be compelled to render the estates they have
purchased by embezzling his Majesty's moneys and robbing his
magazine. \\\ ^.]
65. Account of a proportion of ordnance stores to be provided,
perhaps for Carlisle or some other place in the north of England, also
60 soldiers, or as many more as without discovery of the design can
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be got, and amongst them 6 or 8 gunners, " voysete " to be for
Ireland, under the command of Capt. George Bagg, and to be
transported in one of his Majesty's lesser ships, or a ship taken up
at Plymouth. [1| p.]
66. Return by Dep. Lieutenants of defaulters in payment of the
tax towards providing supplies for tlie magazine for Sussex ; five
persons are named, among them, Sir Thomas Springate ; the total
amount of the tax unpaid is 8s. Sd. [| p.^
67. Brief collection out of quarter-books and accounts of the
Office of Ordnance of travelling charges and other expenses allowed
to Lieutenants of the Ordnance, and others of that office, from 1557
to the present year. [Endorsed by Nicholas, " Sir John Heydon,
Lieutenant General of the Ordnance." [2^ pp.]
68. Certificate of the number of pistols and carabines that can
be made monthly by 14 master workmen, with the prices. \Endor8ed.
" Wallis's proposition." | p.]
69. Suggestion that Henry Johnson, Clerk of the Ordnance, should
be captain of the Peter Bonaventure, a ship that carries munition
for which the Master of the Ordnance stands accountable, [f p."]
70. Observations by Sir Sackville Crow on a grant for making and
[ transporting iron ordnance, about to be made to John Browne, the
iron-founder. Sir SackviUe narrates the history of his own grants
in connection with iron ordnance, and that of the several previous
grants obtained by Burlamachi and Browne, and states a variety of
objections to the grant now under consideration. [6 J pp.^
71. Petition of Alexander Leviston, equerry in ordinary to the
Queen, to the King. There is a practice lately invented to make
silk stockings in a loom, which is far sooner done, but nothing so
good as those knit with needles, and therefore ought to be sold at
far lower prices. An officer should be appointed to view, search, and
mark or seal all silk stockings, half-stockings, and silk waist-
coats, and to set a mark upon the woven, and another different on
the knit, and such as are deceitfully made or dyed may be for-
feited to the King. Prays a grant for 31 years of the office of
searcher, and that the salesman may pay a fee to petitioner, of Is. for
every waistcoat, 6d. for eveiy pair of silk stockings, and id. for
every half pair, [| p.]
72. Petition of Captain Thomas King, your Majesty's servant, to
the King. Petitioner brought a ship of 300 tons from Barbary
hither, having aboard 350 quarters of wheat and barley, besides 120
tons of ballast. Some bakers of London have informed the Lord Mayor
that there was a greater quantity of corn in the ship than is, and
which petitioner intended for Bordeaux, but that his company brought
the ship into the Thames. The Lord Mayor has used means to the
Lord Treasurer to make stay of the ship, which to your petitioner
is an utter undoing, the charge of his company'a wages and victual
being 180^. per month. Prays that the ship may be' suffered to
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proceed upon her voyage for the rehef of the distressed people of
that nation, intending to return wines from thence to London, or
that the Lord Mayor may pay petitioner the price of the corn as he
bought it in Barbary ,and the freight of the ship. [J p.]
73. Petition, stated in the endorsement to be that of " Mr. Bray "
to the King. Upon certificate of the Judges, it was decreed in the
Star Chamber that no baker should sell bread at other rates than
12 or 13 loaves for the dozen, intending thereby reformation, and to
take away that oppression which the poorer subjects sustained by
the fraudulent practices of dishonest retailers, who increase the
number but diminish the weight of the loaves, so that the wjiole
makes up but the full weight of a true dozen, whilst the retailer
vends every loaf as of the just assize at 12^ to the dozen. Albeit your
Majesty confirmed the decree of the Star Chamber, and commanded
the same to be obeyed, yet divers persons contemptuously transgress
the same. Petitioner offers his service herein, and if it be thought
necessary to put the decree in execution for what is past, prosecutors
and commissioners for enquiry and grace should be appointed.
74. Petition of the Company of Vintners of London to the same.
The Council, by decree in the Star Chamber, has prohibited aU
manner of victuaUing in taverns, which general and sudden restraint
is likely to ruin many families. Prays some mitigation of the
decree, and that petitioners may victual in a moderate manner,
with such cautions and restrictions as shall be thought meet.
75. Petition of Edward Hawkins and George Lasselles to the
same. Petitioners, by a former petition, showed youi- Majesty what
liberty the innholders, taverners, cooks, ordinary table keepers,
butchers, alehousekeepers, and other victuallers take upon them-
selves, in the " inordinate " of Lent and other days forbidden by
law by strict proclamations. Petitioners also in their said former
petition in treated your Majesty to authorise them to call all such
persons yearly before Lent to enter into recognisances not to kill,
dress, or eat any flesh during Lent, nor on other days prohibited,
petitioners receiving the accustomed fee for taking the said recog-
nisances. Upon reference to certain of the Council, the referees
directed the Attorney-General to draw up a proclamation to such
purpose. Pray Letters Patent authorising them to take such
recognisances. [1| p.]
76. A brief declaration of the great profit which will accrue to the
commonwealth by having his Majesty's pleasure expressed in his
proclamations for the observance of Lent and Fasting Days strictly
looked into, and officers to be appointed to be sworn for due execution
of that service, and an office to be erected in which all recognisances
taken in that behalf may be safely kept. The advantages to ensue
upon carrying out this project are explained in seven articles.
[Spp.]
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77. Petition of Sir Popham Southcote, his Majesty's servant, to
the King. Your Majesty granted to petitioner the farm of the
duty for hard soap made in the western parts, the profits whereof
he has advanced 8001. per annum. He has taken forth a commission
directed to gentlemen of best quality in those parts for regulating
that trade to your Majesty's most advantage, and the contentment
of your subjects, and has executed that commission among the most
part of those hard soapmakers, who have become bound for payment
of the duty to petitioner ; but Mr. Ball, who was an agent for Mr.
Sainthill, who a long time opposed this advancement of rent,
finding his ends crossed, has stirred up certain soapmakers of Exeter
to cross petitioner's grant by malicious suggestions, saying it will
spoil their trade, whereas they themselves aim at a monopoly. Prays
that he may quietly enjoy his grant, and that the disturbers may
receive condign punishment. [1 p.J
78. Petition of Anthony Wither, your Majesty's Commissioner for
reformation of clothing, to the King. Petitioner was some years
since drawn from his ordinary trade by the entreaties of the Company
of Merchants Adventurers to undertake a most difficult service, which
being for the honour of your Majesty and the State, he was induced
to undertake, thoiigh it was conceived it would be with peril of his
life, and now the company are like by his endeavours to save 1 0,000L
a year, which they have paid yearly for faults found in the
white cloth sold in that half of their trade which is in Holland, and
to secure " a far more sum " which they are daily in danger to pay
in the other half of their trade which is in Hamburgh. By your
Majesty's commission petitioner is to take no benefit by the
penalties of any laws, nor any other ways to advantage himself, but
to expect his reward from the King or the Merchant Adventurers,
which merchants have for the first two years only given him reason-
able satisfaction, and subsequently have yearly lessened his payments,
and now have thrust him out of his place by electing another
thereunto, and that only because your suppliant required his
payment; the company refusing to give him for his travel so much
money as it has cost him out of his own estate. Petitioner is
greatly grieved in being suddenly put from all course of living, which
is to him much more prejudicial than all benefits he has received in
these five years can recompense. Petitioner is informed that the
plurality of hands in their court was in his favour, but others
thought otherwise and it was divers times put, until they obtained
his dismissal. The great traders in white cloths gave their utmost
endeavours for his continuance, and no fault was found with him,
but that other men offer to do it better cheap. Prays his Majesty
to recommend the hearing of his cause to the Council, that not being
found faulty he may be continued in the sei"vice, upon such payment
and conditions as shall be ordained. [1 p.J
79. Petition of Peter Le Noble, John de I'Espine, Samuel Dubois,
Michael Clarke, John Perkin, and Peter Lekeux, in behalf of the
strangers, manufacturers of stuffs at Canterbury, to the King. In
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the patent lately granted to the company of weavers in London,
petitioners are tied to pay for duties a third part more than the
company, and that for " two descents," which is so doubtfully ex-
pressed that petitioners know not whether father and son only, or
father, son, and grandchild be concerned therein ; the grandchild
being by the law and by the injunction of the Archbishop of
Canterbury to be in all respects taken for native English. As
petitioners and their forefathers brought into this kingdom the
invention of these manufactures, by which many of your subjects
have employment, and are at continiial great charge in carrying
their stuffs to and from London, and for that your Majesty has
custom on the materials of those manufactures, and that all strangers
importing commodities by which your subjects have no employ-
ment pay but a fourth part more custom than the Englisli, peti-
tioners pray that they may pay for the new rate in the corpora-
tion of weavers the like proportion as strangers pay in, the
Custom House, viz., a fourth part more than the English, for father
and son only. [^ p.l
80. Petition of divers Baymakers of Coggeshall, Essex, creditors
of John de la Barre, merchant, to the Council. De la Barre owing
them 1,700^., and being protected by his Majesty, so conveyed away
his estate as no part could be found, except 2,300?. due from his Ma-
jesty, and bills due out of the office of the navy. His Majestj'
gave leave for order to be taken for petitioners' satisfaction, they
being willing to accept half their debts, and your Lordships in May
1637 ordered de la Barre to assign 850?. of the moneys due to him,
whereof petitioners have received 253L, leaving 541?., which the
Lord Treasurer says, being for freight of ships, victualling, and men's
wages since the voyage for relief of Eochelle, he cannot appoint
payment. Petitioners conceive that it was his Majesty's pleasure
and yours that they should be paid the moiety of their debts out of
the moneys in general due from his Majesty to de la Barre, and there-
fore, though the Privy Seal of 1,500?. be assigned to other creditors
of de la Barre, they hope that if payment be deferred of any, it will
rather be of those to whom the Privy Seal is assigned, for that they
are better able to forbear their moneys than petitioners, who lose
900?. by de la Barre when these bills are'paid. Pray payment of the
541?., bj'' which means their undoing and the ruin of many thou-
sands depending upon them will be prevented. [1 p.j
81. Petition of divers of your Majesty's Merchants in London
ti'ading in woollen commodities to the King. The wools of this
kingdom being the main staple afford excellent manufactures very
useful to all. These manufactures have been of late years so falsified
by the makers, one striving to undersell another, that their abuses
being daily discovered, they come to an ill market at liome and
abroad. Pray a reference to a committee of the Council or others
to hear petitioners and report the truth, that a prudent government
may be established for well ordering of these commodities. [1 p.]
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82. Petition of Sir Kalph Blackstone and John Spencer, of London,
mercer, to the King. Saffron is only useful for its colour or tincture,
much of which is lost in drawing it out. Petitioners have found
out a way to improve saffron to its greatest advantage, so that
ten ounces shall go as far and yield as much tincture as 1 6 ounces in
the leaf or "shyve." Pray a patent of privilege for 14 years for
the sole making up into their form of all such saffron or other
vegetables as shall be spent in all your Majesty's dominions.
Petitioners will pay to the King one-third part of all the gains.
\_Endorsed : " Lord Herbert. To be referred to the physicians." •§ p.]
Annexed,
82. I. Explanation of the advantages of the new process for ex-
traction of the colour from saffron and other vegetable
substances. [1 p."]
82. II. A conjectural "supputation " of what saffron may be spent
in all his Majesty's dominions during one year. Say
there be one million households and that every house spend
three halfpence in saffrmi, that would produce 6,250Z.,
which would require 3,125 lbs. of saffron. The gain upon
every pound being 15s., would amount to 2,3i3l. 15s.
[^Written upon the same paper as the preceding. ^ p.']
83. Petition of the Corporation of Saltraakers of South and North
Shields to the same. Pray an order of Council for suppressing the
melting of foreign salt within the limits of their patent ; also that
the Attorney-General may have a warrant for renewing their contract
with certain clauses herein specified, principally affecting the importa-
tion of 8,OU0 weys allowed to the Scots. They also pray that Sir
William Bellasis, the present governor of the corporation and sheriff
of Durham, may be a justice of peace there, notwithstanding any
statutes to the contrary. [1 p.]
84. Robert Smith and Leonard Stockdale, relators in the Star
Chamber against the Company of Starchmakers, defendants, to the
same. Remonstrance concerning their proceedings in his Majesty's
service in the starch business. They set forth the past abuses of
the starchmakers by which they contrived to avoid the payment of
the 3,000?. per annum contracted to be paid to the King. Propose
a new arrangement, whereby the petitioners being appointed sole
starchmakers, the importation of foreign starch strictly prohibited
and certain prices fixed by proclamation, 81. per ton might be paid
to the King. [lif>.]
85. Petition of Robert Smith, Leonard Stockdale, Thomas Peterson,
Hugh Cuer, Nathaniel Fox, and Richard Moore, on behalf of them-
selves and fifty other starchmakers, freemen of that company, to the
same. Since the great abuses crept into that trade were discovered
by the relators and petitioners Smith and Stockdale, and their
offer of improvement of your Majesty's profits therein from 2uO?. to
3,000Z. per annum, some few of other great trades being for money
admitted into the company, contrary to the King's proclamation,
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have circumvented the petitioners by offering a small addition of
benefit to your Majesty in the first two years above the prior pro-
position, and thereupon procured a warrant to the Attorney-General
for a new charter, wherein they refuse to nominate any of the peti-
tioners, purposely to engross the whole trade into their own hands.
Petitionei's are ready to give security (better than is now offered)
for an improvement to your Majesty of 500^. per annum above the
last pro])osition, which will be in all 3,5001. per annum, and like-
wise to increase the 50?. for seven years offered towards repair of
Paul's to lOOi. per annum, and will observe the prices in the said
warrant limited. Your Majesty having referred these matters to
the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Keeper, the Lord Treasurer,
and Lord Cottington, petitioners pray reference of the present
proposition to the same referees, [f p.^
86. Petition of Kichard Delamain, his Majesty's servant, to the
King. Your Majesty commanded petitioner to make up sundry new
instruments in silver for your particular use ; one invented by your
Majesty about the time of the launching of the Sovereign, another
a new dial for your bedchamber, invented by petitioner and pre-
sented to you at Greenwich last summer, and another a universal
instrument called a Helicon, studied by petitioner for your Majesty's
vise in time of progress and presented bj' him to you at Bagshot, all
which have since been fitted by petitioner in the mouldings and
framing in metal for their making up in silver ; but for that the
mass of silver for these instruments is greater than petitioner has
ability to buy, he prays warrant to the Lord Treasurer or the
Master of the Jewels that 36 lbs. of silver may be delivered to
him for that service. Petitioner vdll see it employed at your Ma-
jesty's house at the Minories, at Sir John Heydon's. [f p.}
87. Petition of John Ward, of London, merchant, prisoner in the
King's Bench, to the same. Has used the trade of a merchant for
30 years, during which time he has paid for customs above 5001.
yearly, and for freight of ships about 2,000Z. a year ; but by reason
of losses and the advantage taken of him in his imprisonment by
unscrupulous persons, he is not able to give present satisfaction to
his creditors, his estate lying abroad in most parts of Christendom.
Prays reference to some Lords of the Council or other fit persons to
compose the differences or to certify your Majesty of the state
thereof [f p.]
88. Petition of Peirce Creagh, merchant, to the same. Two years
past, petitioner being bound from Spain for Limerick with Spanish
commodities to the value of 1,500?., his ship was taken by the
Turks, and he remained in slavery until ransomed by Sir William
Courteen for 160?. Has paid some part of the 160?. to the assignee
of Sir William, but is not able to pay any more, having lost his
whole estate, yet he is, cootinually troubled by the assignee for the
remainder. Pravs some relief, or employment here or in Ireland
89. Petition of Peter Marolois, Arnold Beake, and others, of
London, merchants, to the same. Petitioners set forth the St. George
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of London, in July last to Cadiz, and from thence to the Canaries,
where she took on board 424 pipes of .wine, and in her return home-
wards about 1 1th December by distress of weather was stranded upon
the coast of Picardy, "near the town of Berque [Bercq], which is
under the government of the Duke del Bceuf, or in his absence of Mons.
de Mouille." Much of the ship's furniture and great part of the wines
were saved, but Mons. de Mouille refuses to rate the salvage. Pray
letters to the Duke that the goods may be restored to petitioners,
they paying salvage. [1 p.]
90. Petition of Casparus CardhafFe,' prisoner in the Tower, to the
Kino-. Petitioner having learned liis late master's art of' making
pieces was charged by him with a design to pass beyond sea to
reveal the same to some foreign prince, and also that he had behaved
contemptuously towards him, whereas petitioner never had such in-
tention. Was committed prisoner to a messenger for seven weeks,
and then discharged upon putting in a bond of oOOl. with sureties
not to depart the realm without licence, since which he has betm
committed to the Towei" these 26 weeks, without allowance of diet
or maintenance, being like to perish, though he knows himself guilty
of no offence, but only his skilfulness in his trade. In respect he is
an alien, destitute both of friends and means, prays to be freed
from his imprisonment upon his former security, with some allowance
for his time and diet since his imprisonment, and restitution of his
tools and patterns, with liberty to use his trade. [^Endorsed by Sec.
Windebank as "Dutchman's petition." % p.^
91. Petition of John Tilier to the same. Petitioner being a
stranger has traded in wines, jjaying double duties, and has within
nine months imported great quantities of French wines, which for
the most part he sold to the wine coopers of London. They being
now debarred from b.uying wine the trade is wholly in the government
of the company of vintners. They have undertaken to take off such
wines as remain in the wine coopers' hands, and petitioner has
offered them all his wines, being about 130 tons, and such as they
shall refuse he will dispose of to the hot-water men, but the vintners
refuse to meddle with his wines. Prays order to them to take peti-
tioner's wines. [| p.^
92. Petition of sundry Merchants, strangers residing in the city of
London, to the Council. Several small quantities of French wines
have been brought over in Dutch vessels from Holland and Zealand
which were licensed to be landed and sold, but it M'as ordered that
the money arising therefrom should be deposited with the farmers of
the customs till further orders. The wines belonging to none but
those of Holland and Zealand, petitioners pray to be discharged
from depositing their moneys, and that hereafter wines belonging to
subjects of Holland and Zealand may be landed and disposed of as
the Lords allow to the English. [| p.]
93. List of six wine merchants who refuse to pay the imposition
of 20s. per ton upon French and Spanish wines. The largest im-
porter was "Marmaduke Roydon, 137 tons." [^ p.]
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94. Petition of John Bedoll, merchant, to the Council. Your
Lordships, on ISth December last, ordered that the persons charged
in the " leviation " by the commissioners for payment of debts owing
by the Muscovy Company should make payment according to the
leviation or stand committed, unless wrongfully charged. This
order has since been confirmed on 3rd present, wherein petitioner,
with three others, were committed to the Fleet. Shows that he has
been wrongfully charged, as by a certificate, stated to be annexed,
appears. These debts are grown by the trading company but since
petitioner gave over that trade, which was eight years since. [1 p.]
95. Petition of the Glovers of London, being above 400 house-
keepers and above 3,000 workers, to the same. By order of 10th
April his Majesty granted petitioners a corporation, but the order is
drawn in such an obscure way that they cannot yet make use of it,
no place being named where the corporation shall be laid, only it is
said they shall be incorporated for three miles about London. In all
other cities and many corporate towns there are' companies of glovers
incorporate, but none now in London, whereby the abuses in their
trade are grown more incorrigible than ever. Pray the Lords to
take pity on this so much admired manufacture abroad and too
much neglected at home, [f p.]
96. Abstract of a petition attributed in the endorsement to " Mr.
Atkinson." It has relation to the importation of kid skins from France,
and an application upon that subject by Mr. Johnston. The writer of
this abstract had obtained, in partnership with others, a grant from
the King of France, under which they alone had the power of
purchasing kid skins in that country. They had expended 3.0U0L
for better gathering in the skins and engaged themselves in great
penalties, with securities for receiving tiiis commodity for 15 years.
Mr. Johnston, being refused to come in a sharer, petitioned for a
prohibition of the importation of French skins. Johnston sells the
skins to a scrivener in Thames Street, and the scrivener to a leather-
seller, and the leatherseller to the glovers, whereby the price is
much raised. Petitioners will sell the skins to the glovers at the
same rate as they are sold first hand. In case his Majesty should
hinder the importation of the skins it would be the utter undoing
of many thousand poor people, the disfurnishing of the kingdom of
the said commodities, a great loss in the customs, and also a prece-
dent for French merchants in the like case upon English commodi-
ties. Petitioners will pay yearly into the Exchequer 100^. during
the said grant, [f p.']
97. Petition of the Governor and Company of Merchants of Eng-
. land, trading in the Levant seas, to the Council. In 1608 there was a
toleration granted to the Muscovy, Eastland, and Barbary merchants
for transporting 34,000 Suffolk and long Western cloths yearly,
being strained cloths, in which toleration, the trade of Turkey being
then in its infancy, the Levant company was not included. In
regard that of late years the chief exportation of strained cloths is
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fajlen upon this company, they pray a toleration to transport into
Turkey so many strained cloths and kerseys as those parts will vent.
D-P-]
98. Answer of the Governor, Deputy, Assistants, and Fellowship
of Merchant Adventurers of England to the Council. Being replies
to four objections propounded to them by the Council with reference
to a former petition praying for the better ordering of the trade in
cloth into Germany and the Seventeen Provinces. The first point
related to four tons of yarn licensed to be exported by the city of
Canterbury for the relief of the poor. They submit to the judgment
of the Council, but pray that the quantity may be reduced to two
tons. The second point had relation to the prayer of the Merchant
Adventurers that the interloper might not be permitted to pass in
strangers' names or upon strangers' custom. They explain that they
sought not thereby to exclude the stranger from trading, enumerate
the advantages possessed by the interloper, although he acts in oppo-
sition to all royal charters, and does not increase the customs like
the fair trader. The third point was that the interlopers in times
of glut were thought to be a great help in taking oif the cloth of the
Merchant Adventurers, and a daily spur to them to do the same
themselves. Their answer is that the interlopers are unable to do
the State any service, not one in forty ever thriving, and there is no
want of ready men among the Adventurers to buy up more cloth
than could be made in the kingdom. The last point related to
security to be given by the Merchant Adventurers for buying up,
in case of emergency, all the drapery from the clothiers. The answers
refer to what they had done in 1563 and 1587, and at the present
time, when, notwithstanding the wars in Germany, the stop of trade
in Holland, and the great fears at home, there had been no just
cause of complaint either to the clothier in . buying up, or to the
farmers of the customs in exportation. They bring their remarks
to an end by reminding the Council that the suppression of the
interloper was his Majesty's promise to the town of Rottei-dam,
when the Adventurers removed thither from Delft, and which was
mentioned in his Majesty's proclamation, and some service rendered
in consequence to his Majesty by the town. The town stick not to
threaten the Company, that in case the same be not performed they
will require restitution for that which they advanced to his Majesty.
[Hpp-J
99. Petition of John Oldfield to the same. Petitioner's com-
plaints having been found just, as appears by a report annexed,
justifying his proceedings to have been according to the proclamation,
and to have benefited the King in respect of 6c?. the 1,000 bricks
within the limits of a corporation lately granted to the brickmakers
of London, to the value of 1,000 marks at the least, and commodious
to the commonwealth in respect of the goodness of the earth for that
purpose. Upon the unjust information of four or five of the com-
missioners for archeiy petitioner was put by on ground in which
the archers never had anything to do, unless all gardens be at their
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disposal, whereby petitioner lost 2001. Prays liberty to make bricks
of his ground as other subjects have, which done he shall be damaged
5001., and that committees may be appointed for moderating the
engagements which through imprisonment he has been forced to, or
that some course may be taken by the city in regard that, for the
superfluous pleasure of the citizens, he has for this five years been
exiled from his whole estate, then worth \,200l., and not only left
without means of livelihood but 40Z. in debt. Unless the Lords
take him into their consideration he must lose his estate for 150Z.,
which he was forced to take up to redeem himself from prison.
\Underwritten, "Nil."' ^p.]
100. Petition of the Wire-sellers, Wire-drawers, and Wire-workers
of London to the Council. Have been much abridged and indeed ex-
cluded from their trade, as well by a covenant made by the company
of pinmakers witli James Lidsy, to buy of him yearly 200 tons of
latten wire, which is more than ever was yearly wrought in this
kingdom, and so in effect the whole sale of this commodity is appro-
priated to the private lucre of one man, as also by a late proclamation
of 19th August last, whereby it is first pretended that the latten wire
made in England is much better than that imported, and that the
manufacture employs many of his Majesty's subjects, both which asser-
tions petitioners deny. The patentees themselves are fain to procure
some foreign wire to be imported which they work, and in making the
finer sorts of pins the wire made at home is not to be dravm into
such small sizes for pins and divers other uses, yet petitioners seek
not to discourage this manufacture here, but desire that it may be
for any man to make. Pray the Lords to afford petitioners a favour-
able hearing, [f p.l
10 J. Petition of Thomas Persons, of Batcombe, Somerset, to the
same. Petitioner having adventured to the value of ^01. for
tobacco beyond seas, on its arrival took by licence of the Farmers
of the Customs, only two small rolls of the tobacco, leaving the rest,
in lieu of custom, until he could redeem the same. Upon complaint
of John Smith, patentee of Batcombe, that petitioner should sell
tobacco without licence, he has been sent for up in custody of a
messenger. Petitioner never sold any tobacco, and if his wife did
so, he was ignorant thereof He proffered the two rolls to the
patentee at the accustomed prices, who would not accept of it.
Prays discharge. [| p.]
102. Petition of Anthony Hooper, merchant, to the same. In
February last, petitioner made over to John La Poutre certain
tobacco aboard the Exchange, of London, which La Poutre after-
wards made over to Daniel Farfax and Isaac Legay, for better
security of 10,000Z., for which La Poutre and petitioner stood
bound. The tobacco being since landed at Guernsey, is there de-
tained from Farfax and Legay by reason of attachments brought
upon bare pretences. Prays order to Sir Peter Osborne, governor of
Guernsey, to deliver the tobacco to Farfax and Legay. [| jj.]
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] 03. Minute made for Sir William Becher of a petition, touching
the tobacco-pipe makers. They have a patent of incorporation
10th Charles. Mr. Lee is patentee for sole venting of tobacco-pipe
earth, 21st James, which patent vras called in by the House of
Commons 1st Charles. In December last Mr. Kirke and Mr. Max-
well, of the bedchamber, took an assignment of Lee's patent, and
John Price and Francis Brudenell are farmers to the assignees.
Foster and Peniall, messengers, have warrants for execution of this
patent. Petitioners desire that the patent may be called for, and
offer to submit to it, so it may be truly executed. [| j3.]
Vol. CCCCVIIL Undated, 1638.
1. Statement respecting the various measures taken for the regula-
tion of the manufacture and sale of playing cards. It contains notices
of the various proclamations and grants made for promoting the sale
of English-made cards, and for seizing all unsealed cards, and all
cards imported from foreign countries. [2 p^^-]
2. Another statement upon tlie same subject as the preceding,
with special notice of the grant made to Edward Darcy in the 40th
Elizabeth, and the proceedings consequent thereon. [2f pp."]
3. Petition of Thomas Blackall to the Council. By warrant of
the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington, petitioner was taken into
the custody of a messenger, concerning the business of cards, where
he has remained these 23 days to his great charge. Having truly
related to the Commissioners all his knowledge and dealing in cards
since the proclamation [15 May 1637], and submitted his books to
a merchant of quality, who has certified to the Commissioners, be
prays to be discharged, [f p.']
4. Petition of the Master, Wardens, and Assistants of the Company
of Hatband Makers of London, to the same. In December last
his Majesty granted to petitioners letters patent of incorporation,
and sundry ordinances have since been confirmed to them by the
Lord Keeper and two Lords Chief Justices for the good government
of their corporation. There are some refractory members who will
not yield obedience to their charter and ordinance, and others who
exercise petitioners' calling without having served according to law
Pray warrant to a messenger for apprehending the offenders and
conventing them before the Lords for examination as to their mis-
demeanours. [1 p.']
5. Petition of George Clarke, one of the Officers of the Ordnance, to
the same. The Commissioners for the Admiralty [for Saltpetre and
Gunpowder?] having been informed of divers powder mills in Bristol
which, contrary to the proclamation, made and sold powder to the
prejudice of his Majesty's sale, they employed petitioner with direc
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tion to the Mayor of Bristol for disabling the said mills, which has
been performed, as related in the mayor's letter to tlie Lords. Prays
for some satisfaction. [See also Vol. ccclxxxiii., No. 41. ^ p.J
6. Petition of William Wall, of London, merchant, to the Council.
Petitioner having contracted with certain mercliants of Zealand for
furnishing 100 fodder of lead, provided himself of that proportion,
with intent to transport the same accordingly. The exportation of
that commodity being since prohibited, tlie stock lies dead on his
hands, and he is threatened to be sued on his contract. Prays licence
for the transportation of the lead, he entering bond that the same
shall be conveyed into some part of the United Provinces. [^ p.J
7. Petition of William Gore to the same. Petitioner, in accord-
ance with an order of the Lords, has submitted himself to the
Eastland Company, and yet they, contrary to the true intention of
the said order, have laid a tax of fiOZ. and upwards upon petitioner,
whereupon petitioner exhibited his complaint to the Lords, who
directed that a subscription should be made under the same, that
they found the said high penalty very strange, and that they expected
better conformity with their order, which being delivered to the
company, they answered that they would attend the Lords about
the same, which yet they have not done, purposely delaying peti-
tioner, knowing that he has goods ready to be shipped, which will
tend to his undoing if he be prevented of the next opportunity to
send away the same. Prays the Lords to order the Eastland Com-
pany to accept petitioner's submission, and that his fine may be
remitted or extenuated, and he be suffered to ship his goods, [f p.']
8. Petition of Sir Xjlervase Scrope, prisoner in the Fleet, to the
same. Petitioner has justly incurred censure for, some menacing
speeches used to one of his Majesty's officers in the execution of his
place for ship-money. Prays the Lords of their accustomed good-
ness to persons brought to a true sight of their errors to vouchsafe
his release, [i 2^-]
9. Petition of Robert Anderson to the same. By undue practice
between ThomasHardware, owner of the Margaret, of Yarmouth, laden
with coals, Clement Baker, master of the same, Thomas West, a wood-
monger near Charing Cross, who bought the said coals, and Thomas
Horth, agent for the shippers, against the Hostmen of NcM'castle,
petitioner has been twice sent for by a pursuivant and enforced to
two journeys from Newcastle; also he has been put to an expense of
at least 2001, besides the scandal brought upon his colliery at New-
castle, he never having had to do with those coals more than the
merest stranger. A certificate remains in the hands of the clerk of
the Council from the Bishop of Durham and Sir John Fenwick, to
whom the Lords referred the matter. Prays that the certificate
may be read, and that petitioner may have some reparation for his
wrongful vexation. [^ p.]
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10. Petition of owners and masters of ships trading to Newcastle
for coals to the Council, Until lately petitioners had liberty as in
a free market to buy coals of any Hostmen at Newcastle, and had such
over-measure as for a long time had been allowed. In the fourth
year of his Majesty's reign coals were raised 12d. in every chaldron
upon promise that the accustomed over-measure should be continued,
which was never denied till last year, when, by combination between
the Hostmen and his Majesty's farmers at Newcastle, the Host-
men, being about 50, appointed seven persons to sit at a board of
green cloth, and there to appoint deliverance of coals to every
shipper for the whole fraternity ; by which means petitioners were
not only often^laden with unsaleable coals, but were debarred of their
accustomed overplus measure, which was the very livelihood of
petitioners. Against which grievance and innovation petitioners
petitioned last summer for relief, but their petition was stayed by
Mr. Warmanth, alderman and solicitor of Newcastle, then attending
the Loi-ds on other business, upon promise that at his return to
Newcastle he would cause the quartering and gross sale in common
to cease, which about Michaelmas last was for a short time per-
formed. Since Christmas the Hostmen have set up again their
quartering and monopoly, by which means a great number of ships
accustomed do not now go to Newcastle, but traffic into foreign
parts or lie still, for that the Newcastle voyage will not bear
common charge and losses of adventure. Pray relief. [1 p-l
Annexed,
10. I. Petition of the same to the saone, stated in the preceding
article to have been presented last summer. [1 p."]
11. Pi'opositions proffered by the masters and owners of ships
trading to Newcastle, Sunderland, &c., of the terms upon which
they will supply London with coals if they may have a free trade
to Newcastle and a just measure, being a copy of the paper already
calendared in Vol. ccclxacxvii., No. 20. [| p.]
12. Reasons to induce his Majesty to compound and take in hand
two patents granted out for stuff tb make blue starch as saffer and
potashes. The patents complained of were granted by James I. on
20th January in the 16th year of his reign, for 31 years, to Sir
George Hayes, but really for the benefit of Abraham Baker, a
Dutchman, born in Flanders. Great misconduct is attributed to
Baker by the writer of the present paper, who prays the King to
withdraw the patent from Baker and confer it upon Christian
Wilhelm, the first man that invented smalts in this kingdom, and
from whom Baker had his insight, and so got a patent over his head.
The writer further states that there is a stuff called " barilli " that
is better for blue than potashes, and that Wilhelm has invented tlie
making of white earthen pots, glazed both within and without, which
show as fair as China dishes. [ = 2 jp^.]
] 3. Suggestion of Edward Misselden for a letter to be written to the
company of Merchant Adventurers by the King, complaining of the
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way in which a royal letter on behalf of Missel den had been treated
by Peter Jones, a member of the company. Jones was to be
examined before the governor and deputy, and a report to be made
thereof. [| p.]
14. Propositions to be presented to the Earl of Northumberland
as Lord Admiral for his approval, touching provant-clothes to be
vended in 1638 aboard his Majesty's ships. [If p.]
15. Statement of the abuses in clothing with the remedies sug-
gested by Mr. Withers, and by him delivered to the Council, with an
underwritten certificate of the approval of the same by William
Adam, Christopher Potticary, and 12 other clothiers whose names
are subscribed. [Broad sheet. = 4 pp."]
16. Abstract of Sir Alexander Gordon's proceedings in his suit
touching tradesmen and artificers. Sir Alexander's propositions were
approved by the two late chief justices, but objected to by Attorney-
General Noy, and moderated by his Majesty. Ultimately Sir
Alexander moved for a commission to treat for pardons to such
offenders as of their own accord should desire the same, whereunto
his Majesty condescended, uttering these words, " Volenti non Jit
injuria." The suit had been delayed by Sir Alexander's being
called into France, and thence into Scotland, but he is now desirous
to pursue the same to a successful period. [| p.']
17. Petition of Nicholas Page, clerk, to the King. The assignees
of Sir Nicholas Halse have often suggested to your Majesty that
they are the first true inventors bf kilns to dry malt, hops, &c., with
sea-coal, turf,.&c., by the use of iron plates. Petitioner was the first
publisher, and has the first grant of the like invention. The
neglect of putting into execution the said work is a great incon-
venience to the commonwealth and hindrance to your Majesty's
revenue. Prays that the assignees of Sir Nicholas may be ordered to
proceed with their invention, making use of iron plates, and that
petitioner may go on with his own particular invention without
iron plates. If petitioner may, enjoy his privilege and take his
remedy against such as may trench upon his way according to the
intent of his grant, he will be accountable to your Majesty for two
thirds of the profits. [1 p.]
18. Statement of the abuses of innkeepers, victuallers, and ale-
house-keepers in the brewing of beer, and the advantages which
would ensue to the subject from prohibiting innkeepers and others
before mentioned from exercising the calling of brewers. The abu.ses
complained of were that there was an excessive consumption of
malt, that small beer was seldom brewed, so that the poor were
unable to procure drink, all the endeavour of brewers being to please
the licentious appetites of riotous and disordered persons. [1^ ^'l
19. Another statement in the form of articles [by Capt. Duppa],
enforcing the reasons for suppressing innkeepers and victuallers from
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brewing and establishing licensed brew-houses. Among the argu-
ments stated in favour of this change, the following is alleged in
Article No. 2, that if common brewers were established all men
might be served at reasonable prices, " and his Majesty in all his
progresses may have his drinks brewed near the Court, so that the
subjects need not be constrained to carry his Majesty's drink, some
12, some 14, and some 16 miles, as oftentimes they do." [2| pp.']
20. Another statement, also attributed in the endorsement to
Capt. Duppa, setting forth, to the same effect as the preceding, the
advantages which would accrue from the establishment of common
brewers. [1 p.]
WhitebaU. 21. [The Council to the Sheriffs of the several counties.] In Jul^-
last his Majesty sent forth proclamations that no man should buy
any grain to convert into malt, after Christmas last, but such as
should be allowed by commissioners, whereby not only the number
of maltsters might be lessened, but also they might be reduced under
government by incorporating in every county meet persons for that
trade. We require you to send for the constables in every hundred
and charge them to bring you an account in writing of such persons
as have bought any grain to convert into malt since Christmas last,
and by what authority the maltsters have done the same, and their
account j'ou are to return to us before the J 0th June next. [1^ p.]
22. The same to the Mayor of Eeading. To certify the names of
persons in that town who have since Christmas exercised the trade
of malting. [Underwritten is a list of cities and towns to which
similar letters were directed. Draft. ] jp.]
23. Answer to objections against the orders for better regulating
maltsters, especiallj'- with reference to co. Hertford. [2^ pp?^
24. Information that John Newell, of Elstow, co. Bedford,
continues brewing in contempt of the proclamation, and has living
with him Gabriel Newell, who goes about the country to get the
hands of innkeepers and alehouse-keepers to a petition to the King,
which intimates their consent to give the King 20s. per annum tn
be at liberty to brew as before, and for this service he demands 12ci!.
per house as a fee due to him. It is desired that this may be
examined by two justices of peace. [^ p.]
25. Statement of the manifold and dangerous abuses committed by
the distillers of strong waters. It is asserted that the material ingre-
dients of their distillations are principally the emptyings of brewers'
vessels, droppings of alewives' taps, and washings of beer hogsheads,
which they call a low wine ; adding thereto spices, seeds, and herbs,
and dulcifying it with the refuse or dross of sugar, fit only for hogs'
treacle. There is appended a list of "the barbarous names" of
thirty-three of these pretended strong waters. [2 pp.]
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2G. Bill for poultry purchased from various persons named, and
at the prices stated. Capons were charged at 2s. 6cl. each and
chickens at 6d. \_^'p.]
27. Copy of the same. [^ p.]
28. The King to aU Justices of Peace, Mayors, Sheriffs, and other
officers. There are within Cornwall, Devon, and other places many
copper mines discovered, which if set on work would yield gTeat
benefit for making brass ordnance for our forts and navy, besides
manufactures for employment of our people, which copper mines we
have now taken into our own hands. We have appointed our
servant Thomas Russell our principal agent for that service, and
require all whom it may concern to permit him to go about these
our services without let or molestation. [18 lines on parchment.
Unsigned.']
29. The same to Attorney-General Bankes. By letters patents
of 4 July 1629 we granted to John Jacob, now Sir John Jacob,
and George Wilmer, the office of collector of impositions upon
tobacco, with the annual fee of 150?. during life, and also another
annuity of 150?. in case we should take away, discharge, or change
the said impost. Sir John Jacob and George Wilmer being willing
to surrender the said office and annuities, to the end we may grant
tlie same to John Haies and Thomas Nevett, you are to prepare a
bill accordingly. [1 p.]
30. Letters patent for granting to Griffin Lloyd, messenger of
the Cliamber, the fines commonly called prefines and postfines, and
the ])rofits of all fines of lands and tenements within the county
palatine of Chester, the county of the city of Chester, and the
county of Flint, for the term of 31 years, at the annual rent of 201.
[Latin, oi pp.]
31. Warrant to Thomas Webb, a messenger of the Chamber.
Sundry rents and arrearages of rents and other profits stand charged
before several auditors of the Exchequer and are due to his Majesty ;
you are to make your repair to the persons chargeable with such
debts or duties, and to collect the same by way of distress upon their
lands, goods, and chattels ; and forasmuch as divers tenants cliarge-
able with such rents have refused to make payment of the same,
and the accomptants have desired the aid of some of his Majesty's
servants to levy the same, you are to assist any such his Majesty's
officers by levying distresses upon such tenants, and if any rescue
or refuse payment you shall bring them before me or deliver them
to the sheriff of that county to be taken to gaol, there to remain
until they make payment. [28 lines on parchment. 1 p.]
32. Minute of an application to be made tf) Sec. Windebank foi' a
letter to the Lord Chief Baron in behalf of Edward Watkins, chief
searcher of the port of London, praying time till next term to answer
the searcher of Gravesend, who, in consequence of Mr. Watkins's
oood service in the seizure of 1,400L aboard a ship bound for Dun-
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kirk after she had been cleared by the searcher of Gravesend, is now
in question upon pretence that if the whole seizure do not belong
to the searcher of Gravesend, then it belongs to the King. [1^ p.}
83. Petition of Elizabeth Harrison, wife of John Harrison, your
Majesty's late agent for Barbary, to the King. Petitioner's husband
has preferred many petitions to your Majesty, and thereupon had
references and orders for his money due for his employments, but
as yet has not received any. His creditors are so importunate
that he must be forced either to go to prison or depart the country,
and petitioner is like to perish, having lived all this while at the de-
votion of friends who are no longer able to maintain her, being the
daughter of one of your servants, Ambrose "Wheeler, gentleman-usher,
quarter-waiter, deceased, to whom also your mother owed a great
sum of money. Prays a grant to her husband, who has so often ad-
ventured his life in his Majesty's service, of the suit mentioned in
the petition annexed, or an order that he may receive his money
due. [-^ p.] Annexed,
33. I. Fetition of John Harrison to the same. 2 here are many
debts as forfeitures of port bonds, and other bonds, fines
and forfeitures imposed upon offenders in the Courts of
Exchequer, Wards and Liveries, and First-fruits, which are
neglected to be levied by the sheriffs, but by labour might
be brought into the Exchequer. Frays a grant of two thirds
of such debts. He will cause the same to be levied at his own
charges and will be accountable to your Majesty for the
third part, until his debt of 3,648Z. be satisfied. [^ p.]
34. Petition of Eichard Joliffe, on behalf of the inhabitants of
the Isle of Wight, to the same. Petitioner having obtained
special direction from your Majesty to the Lord Treasurer Weston
for payment of 7,340Z. due to petitioners for billeting soldiers within
the said isle, Weston paid 3,000?. and promised speedy payment of the
rest, but very shortly after died. Petitioner has since spent four
years' time and 500L out of his own purse in following this business
on behalf of the said isle. He has obtained references from your
Majesty to the present Lord Treasurer for payment of the 4,340Z. re-
maining, but as yet cannot obtain any part thereof. In respect
petitioner bi'ought your Majesty 3,000J. taken up in Spanish money
out of the sea within the said isle, he hoped to have obtained some
part thereof towards satisfaction of the inhabitants, and has given
daily attendance in London thereon. Being no longer able to follow
that suit he prays a Privy Seal for the said 4,340Z., and directions
to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Admiral to grant petitioner a
warrant for the recovery of such moneys and goods as shall be taken
upon wreck at sea or otherwise shall be due to your Majesty in
the Admiralty Court before the commencement of the Lord Admi-
ral's patent, and petitioner will entitle your Majesty to the same at
his own charges. [| p].
35. Petition of Francis Phillips, one of the seven auditors of the
Exchequer, to the same. Has been an officer in that way above 40
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j'ears, and has been employed in divers extraordinary accounts ; he
has besides for seven years taken the accounts for the repair of
St. Paul's Cathedral. Being now aged, and having the charge of
many children, petitioner prays a grant to his son John, who has
been trained up in the office of Sir Edmond Sawyer, of the reversion
of the auditor's place which shall first happen to become void, [f p."]
36. Another petition of Francis Phillips, one of the seven auditors
of the Exchequer, to the King. To the same effect as the preceding,
but praying for a reference to the Lord Treasurer for nominating
John Phillips for the grant of the auditor's place in reversion prayed
for in the preceding petition, [f p.']
37. Petition of Charles Lord Lambert, your Majesty's servant, to
the same. Petitioner being bound with Sir James Bagg in a bond
of 2,0001. for payment of IjOOOZ. borrowed by Sir James of the
Farmers of the Customs, the said debt with others was assigned to
your Majesty, and by process out of the Exchequer the lands of Sir
James specified in a schedule annexed were in September last ex-
tended for the same, since which other extents have been made of
the said lands and certain goods, and your Majesty has bestowed
the benefit of part of the lands in the said latter extent upon Sir
James's son. If out of the residue of the said estate the bond for
2,000J. be not satisfied it will lie very heavy upon petitioner's estate,
which is already very much charged by his father's debts. Peti-
tioner prays that, towards satisfaction of the said bond of 2,000i.,
leases may be made to him of the residue of the lands and goods
in the said extents under such rents as the same are valued at in
the extents, except onlj' such lands as are already bestowed on Sir
James's son, and upon discharge of the said debt petitioner will be
ready to assign over the leases either to the Farmers of the Customs
or to the heir of Sir James Bagg. [f p.]
38. Petition of Charles Lord Lambert to the same. Sir Miles
Fleetwood and Sir Oliver Luke demanded great sums from petitioner,
which had been settled by awards made in Ireland by Lords DUlon
and Ranelagh, and by the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, and they also
refused to make allowances of certain suras received by their agents,
whereupon petitioner was enforced to exhibit his bill in Chancery.
Defendants, intending to surprise petitioner before he could make
any proof in his cause, obtained a reference from your Majesty
to the Lord Keeper to determine the same in a summary way.
Petitioner having entered bond to abide by his Lordship's award,
lie has made a decree whereby petitioner finds himself grieved in
divers points, wherein he could not make the equity of his cause to
appear for want of his witnesses, being all resident in Ireland ; and
further, a great part of the gross sum in the said decree is charged
upon him contrary to the true meaning of the Lord Keeper, as
appears in the paper annexed. Prays the King to command the
Lord Keeper to take such points as are laentioned in the paper
annexed into further consideration, and to grrmli petitioner a coin-
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mission to examine his witnesses, and to command a stay of proceed-
ings in the meantime, [f p.l Annexed,
38. I. Note of particulars charged on the plaintiff in the Lord
Keeper's decree contrary to his Lordship's meaning in his
orders ; also of faiiiculars charged in the decree for want
of plaintiff's proofs, without tvhich the equity of his cause
cannot appear, [f p.]
39. Petition of Brome Whorwood to the King. Sir Thomas
"Whorwood, petitioner's late father, entered into treaty of marriage
between petitioner and Jane Rider, daughter-in-law to James Max-
well, one of the grooms of the bedchamber. They concluded the
same on the 10th September last, and amongst the articles of agree-
ment, petitioner's father provided for a jointure to be made for a
second wife. In regard of Mr. Maxwell's attendance upon your
Majesty, the marriage did not take place till the 22nd September,
and after the said marriage petitioner's father, the very same day,
died, petitioner being not then 21 years of age. After the office
found the Court of W ards assessed the fine of petitioner's marriage
at 5001. Prays reference to the Lords Judges Assistants of that
court, that your Majesty may be advertised whether, as this case is,
there will be a value of a marriage due to your Majesty. [^ |).]
40. Petition of John Rowden, your Majesty's servant, prisoner in
the Fleet, to the same. Your Majesty commended petitioner to the
late Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer for payment
of sundry great sums of money disbursed for your Majesty's service
by command, as also of an annuity of 501., and a fee of 12d. per diem
for eight years then passed. By reason of petitioner's restraint,
which disabled him from prosecuting- the said reference, and the
change of the then Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer,
nothing has been effected for petitioner's relief, but he has continued
14 years in prison through want of the said moneys. Prays a
revival of the reference to the now Lord Treasurer and Lord
Cottington. [f ^J.]
41. Petition of the same to Francis Lord Cottington, Chancellor
of the Exchequer. Petitioner was formerly a clerk in the Receipt
of Exchequer to one of the tellers there, and disbursed divers great
sums of money by command of superior officers, for a great part
whereof he never could get allowance or repayment, by which means
his estate has been extended, and himself imprisoned in the Fleet
14 years. There is also due to petitioner, in the name of John
London, upon an annuity of 501., the sum of G501. For his relief
petitioner petitioned his Majesty, who made a reference to the Lord
Treasurer and yourself, dated at Theobald's, 81st May 1638. Prays
an appointment for hearing the cause. [§ j3.]
42. Petition of George Parrj', Doctor of Laws, Lady Dorothy
Smith his wife, formerly wife of Sir Nicholas Smith, deceased, and
grandmother to George Smith, your Majesty's now ward, and James
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Walker, nearest kinsman to the said ward, and executor of Sir
Nicholas, to the King. By the death of Nicholas Smith, of Exeter,
George Smith, his son and heir, being about four years old, is in
ward to your Majesty. His father, as is pretended, desired in his
last will that bis son's wardship might be committed to Sir Miles
Fleetwood, receiver of the Court of Wards, in trust for the ward,
and conveyed to him two parts of his estate. Pray that some other
of the friends of the ward residing near his estates, which are in
Devon and Cornwall, may be joined with Sir Miles Fleetwood, and
that provision be made for clearing the estate and true accounting
for the profits thereof. [^ p.]
43. Petition of Peter Newton, James Clegborn, Humphrey
Deatheck, and Alexander Dunsire, your Majesty's servants [gentle-
men-ushers], to the same. About two years since petitioners pre-
sented a petition concerning alieas, which your Majesty then con-
ceived might trench upon the late corporation for tradesmen. Your
servants being satisfied to the contrary, presumed lately to revive
their former suit, and upon a reference to the Solicitor-General, he
has certified his opinion touching the same. Others have been
petitioners in the like kind, and have likewise obtained a reference
to the Solicitor-General. Pray his Majesty to take notice of the
priority of petitioners' request, and to give order to Mr. Solicitor to
prepare a book accoi-dingly, and petitioners shall pay your Majesty
1001. yearly, [f p.]
44. Petition of Bryan Case, your Majesty's ancient servant, to
the same. Your Majesty granted petitioner the office of keeper of
the Council Chamber, attending the commissioners for that part of
your revenue as Prince, which office petitioner now enjoys, and
likewise by the said grant the reversion of the office of keeper of
your Majesty's Council Chamber of Estate after George Ravenscroft
and William Eailton. Being by reason of his great charge and age
hardly able to discharge the said office, prays that upon surrender of
his grant his office may be regranted to Ninian Cuningham. [§ p.]
45. Eeasons to induce the King to settle the office of Registering
Bills of Exchange, the principal object of which was to put a stop
to the exportation of gold. This paper was written by one of the
merchants lately prosecuted for the offence of exportation in the
Star Chamber. [SJ pp.']
46. Minute of application by George Bagg to Sec. Windebank,
with reference to his petition to his Majesty of the 4th September
1638. When his Majesty gave leave to Sir James Bagg to com-
pound with Sir Ferdinando Gorges for the fort and island near
Plymouth, there was a reversion formerly granted to Sir Thomas
Aylesbury, which Sir James Bagg bought for 1,000L, and then there
was a patent granted to Sir James Bagg and Capt. Arthur Chichester,
in trust for the petitioner, George Bagg, who because he is young
will be content to have under him a lieutenant of his Majesty's
13. J,
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choosing. As to the Western imposition, the patent for collecting
it is to Sir James Bagg and Abraham Bigges, his brother-in-law, in
trust for George Bagg. There are great arrears of this collection,
but Sir James's extended lands are of greater value than the debt,
and Sir Abraham Dawes and others will be security for the receipt
to come. [1 p.]
47. Minute of a petition of Eichard Forster to the King. Peti-
tioner was a suitor to his Majesty for the arrearages due to
his Majesty for his coal mines in BenweU, Northumberland, but
whilst his petition was before the then Lord Treasurer, Mrs.
Cecily Crofts became suitor for the arrearages within four
places, by name in Benwell, for which she obtained a grant.
Petitioner became again a suitor for all the arrearages in Benwell
not granted to Mrs. Crofts, for which he obtained a patent in the
names of two of his friends, but it was stopped at the Great Seal
until Mi's. Crofts' suit was heard, for which there was then an
information in the Exchequer. After waiting six years, Mrs. Crofts'
suit is now in a way to be compounded, and it is pretended that the
arrearages in Benwell shall be compounded for under her grant, as
though Forster never had any grant, and that his Majesty will
discharge the defendants without regard to Forster's grant, which
he hopes is not his Majesty's intention, and prays him to declare
his pleasure therein. [| p.]
48. Information against the Searchers of the Customs that they
frequently pass English books printed beyond seas. They are pro-
hibited by the decree to suffer any packs of books to be opened
until the Archbishop of Canterbury or the Bishop of London shall
have appointed one of their chaplains with the wardens of the
stationers to be present, yet they open them themselves, taking out
what they please, and let the rest pass privately. Seven instances
are quoted of cases of books passed by them. One of the instances,
that of Egerton, has been already noticed in our abstract of the
proceedings of the Court of High Commission. See especially vol.
for 1635, p. 187. [1 p.]
49. Minute of an application to his Majesty in the controversy
between Morgan and Eookes, concerning the searcher's place of
Sandwich. His Majesty directed that both parties should try their
title at law. Eookes declining that course, endeavours to make his
patent in reversion commence by the forfeiture of his son's patent
by a trial at the King's Bench bar against his son for misdemeanours
committed in the execution of the said place ; in which course, if
he be permitted to proceed, his Majesty's intention will be inter-
rupted. It is desired that his Majesty will stay this trial, and that
both parties may proceed according to his Majesty's directions, [f p.]
50. Parcels demanded by Philip Burlamachi in his account, but
suspended by the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington until his
Majesty's pleasure be further known. These items comprise claims
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for freight, factorage, exchange, fees paid in the Exchequer, and
various allowances, altogether amounting to 25,373?. 8s. Id. [2 j pp.]
51. Parcels similarly demanded by Philip Burlamachi, but alto-
gether disallowed by the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington. These
are principally claims for compensation for losses consequent upon
non-payment of moneys at the time they were due, and amount to
24,803Z. [1 p.]
52. Philip Burlamachi to [Lord Cottington ?]. States reasons
why he should be allowed the parcels or items mentioned above as
suspended and disallowed, and appeals to the person addressed to
intercede for him on their account with the King. [2| fpP^
53. General tabular statement of the number of persons holding
offices, and the suras which they might be called upon to contribute in
any case of financial necessity. The number of such persons is cal-
culated at 5,150, and the sum they might advance 1,150,000?. [1 p.]
54. Petition of Mary Thomas, wife of William Thomas, keeper of
the Wardrobe in Windsor Castle, to the King. In 1630, Aaron
Williams purchased of Richard Glover a lease of a piece of land
lying in Wapping Level, called Peasefield, at 4L rent per annum for
every acre, upon which he built sundry tenements for mariners and
let parcels for seamen to build upon, and then mortgaged the ground
for 400?. to Dr. Tapsall, deceased, your Majesty's chaplain, and to
petitioner, his then wife. The newly erected buildings upon a
presentment were ordered to be demolished, but your Majesty, out
of commiseration of the fraudulent dealings of Aaron Williams
towards petitioner, and in consideration that the inhabitants were
aU seafaring men, signified by Sec. Windebank to the sherifis of
London that they should forbear the demolition, yet they are
now again presented and like to be questioned. Petitioner prays
order to Sec. Windebank for a Privy Seal to pardon the said
buildings, [| p.]
55. Richard Graham to the same. During the reign of the late
King the border lands between England and Scotland were reduced
to a reasonable quiet, and the humour of thieving appearing to be
totally extinct the special government of the borders was laid aside
and all left to the ordinary government of lieutenants, justices of
peace, and the course of the common law. The expectation of these
countries' quiet by this ordinary way has failed, stealing has become
very common and thieves very insolent, they gather in troops of 10
or 12, and if .any be brought in for trial such favour and fear they
get amongst the people that it is matter of great difficulty for any
poor man to obtain legal proof Prays that the Earls of Arundel,
Suffolk, and Nithsdale may call before them the gentlemen of those
counties and consider of some course for his Majesty's better service,
[i jP'] Underwritten,
55. I. Memorandum that the King directed the Earls above
mentioned, luith the Earl of Anvandale, to meet together,
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and after notice taken of the growing disorders to advise
with such of the gentlemen of those counties as are now in
town, and enter into consideration with them of the best
means for reducing those parts to civility and good
government. \_\ p.]
56. Petition of William Terry, of LDiidoti, mercer, to the Council.
By order at the Inner Star Chamber of 25th January last, petitioner,
about Easter term last, was, amongst others, served with an order
of favour to sue out letters patent of pardon by Whitsuntide for
1 3 houses in and near Swan Alley in Blackfriars, built contrary to
proclamation. The said houses were built 20 years ago, and the
fine paid about two years since by Edmond Travers, who had the
inheritance, and was not the offender, nor had the full profits of
the houses, there being a lease of 30 years yet in being of the pre-
mises, which Sir James Carroll, who lives in Ireland, enjoys. Peti-
tioner, after the said fine paid by Travers, bought the fee simple and
a rentcharge of the premises of the said Travers, yet petitioner was
by the parish warned with this your order, and in obedience shows
the state of his case, not being in possession, but only receiving his
rentcharge from the steward of Sir James Carroll. Prays that he
maj' be spared from this order. [See Vol. cccli., No. 75. 1 p.']
57. Statement of the condition of the keelmen, watermen, and
labourers in the coal works at Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The stoppage
of the coal trade by sea has thrown at least 3,000 men out of employ,
and unless some course be taken to encourage the ship-masters to go
to Newcastle again this winter, they will be in danger to assemble
themselves and make an uproar in the town, as they did of late, or
if there be any troubles in the State, make use of it to the damage of
the town, [f j^.]
58. A true relation of the business prosecuted against Edward
Moore, of Berwick, by Sir Robert Jackson. George Lambe, a servant
of Moore, having reproved Edmund Richardson for eating and stealing
corn, Richardson procured a warrant against Lambe from Mr. Ord,
brother-in-law to Moore, which warrant was given to William Cooke,
bailifi" of Tweedmouth, to serve. Moore hearing of the warrant,
passed his word to Mr. Ord that Lambe should appear when called
for, but Cooke in spite of that promise arrested Lambe under tlie
warrant, whereupon a quarrel ensued between Moore and Cooke,
which was magnified into a riot, for which Moore was indicted at
Durham. [= lip.]
59. " Advice how to proceed eflfectually in this project," which
was to procure the King to resume possession of certain houses in
Berwick, granted to the corporation by James I. It was first to be
learned what effect an accusation of Edward Moore was likely to
produce. To be avenged of his imagined enemies in Berwick, he
had framed against the governors a number of articles alleging ill
government, wiiereby they had forfeited the charter of the town.
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If that should succeed, the King should be moved, that out of the
forfeiture 400^. should be raised and employed in redeeming the lease
of the rectory. If Moore should fail in his accusation, then his
Highness's letters should be procured to the purport already calen-
dared in Vol. cccxci., No. 13, i., and mentioned in, the next article.
The form of the suggested letter is here stated, and corrected by Sec.
Windebank. [l^^^J-]
60. Petition of the Mayor, Bailiffs, and Burgesses of Berwick-
upon-Tweed to the King. Your Majesty by late letters (see
Vol. cccxci., JS^o. 13, I. i.,) demanded a surrender of divers houses in
the said town formerly granted by James I., and confirmed by Act
of Parliament, except petitioners could make it appear that they
were useful to them. Petitioners by a former petition, hereimto
annexed, represented how useful the houses were to them, and craved
that they might continue the same ; which petition was presented
by Sir Edward Powell, but petitioners received no answer thereof
Petitioners being sore burdened with widows and orphans, relicts of
the late dissolved garrison, and other poor people, are suitors that
your Majesty will signify your pleasure touching the said former
petition, [f j?.] Annexed,
60. I. Petition of the same to the same. Copy of the petition
above alluded to as the forTner petition. It recites the
King's letter above mentioned, and states the reasons why
the petitioners desired^ to retain possession of the same, as
those reasons are stated i/n Vol. cccxci., iVb. 13, I. [| p.] ■
61. Draft suggested settlement on a proposed marriage between
Thomas Lord Wentworth, sou and heir of Thomas Earl of Cleveland,
and the sole daughter and heir apparent (sic) of Sir John Lambe. The
Earl proposes to bring into settlement his lordships of Stebenhith
and Hackney, with all his lands in those places, and also in Shore-
ditch, Holywell Street, Whitechapel, Stratford-le-Bow, Poplar,
North Street, Lime Street, Eatcliff, Clenc Street, Brook Street,
Mile End, Bethnal Green, Old Ford, Westheath, Kingsland, Shakle-
well, Newington Street alias Hackney Street, Clapton, Church
Street, Well Street, Humberton [Homerton], Grove Street, Gouneston
Street alias Mere Street, and Stebenhith Marsh. [=29 pp."]
62. Another draft of another, probably alternative, suggested settle-
ment on the proposed marriage mentioned in the last article. In
this draft the Earl of Cleveland proposes to bring into settlement
Toddington Place, co. Bedford, with the lordships of Toddington
cum membris, Tingrith, Dixwell, and Youngs, and all his lands in
the parishes and hamlets of Toddington, Chalton, Heme, Sundon,
Westoning, Tingrith, Eversholt, Milton Bryant, Hockliffe, and
Kidgmont. [=29 pp.]
63. " The humble requests of the Company of Parish Clerks of Lon-
don, touching some additions and amendments to be [made] in their
Charttr." They desired an extension of their jurisdiction to West-
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minster, Southwark, and the fifteen out-parishes, with a variety of
fresh privileges and powers. [1 p.]
64 Statement of the facts in a case before referees, between
Thomas Smith and Ralph Saunderson, touching their separate rights
under a grant for ballasting ships. Smith having obtained the
grant subject to a rent to the Crown o£ 6661. 13s. 4cZ. per annum,
compounded with the several persons who had power to ballast,
upon the terms of paying them the following annuities, viz., to the
Earl Marshal, 3171. per annum ; the Trinity House, 100?. ; Endy-
mion Porter, 501. ; and certain wharfs, 501. He also disbursed for
engines, lighters, &c., 9,000?. He then sold to Saunderson, for 1,325?.
money down, an annuity to himself of 750?. per annum, and security
to be given for payment of the rent and annuities. The security
not being forthcoming, Smith re-entered, and there then ensued the
disputes which were the subject of the pending reference, [f p."]
65. List of such persons as have compounded for buildings erected
in London, contrary to proclamations. They number 447. Among
them are Sir John Cotton for four hous[es] in Drury Lane. Mr. Scipio
Le Squire for one house in Long Acre, John Hooker for two tene-
ments right against the mews, George Prynne for two tenements upon
the Ferry Bank, Westminster, William Ryplingham for a new building
in the Angel's Inn in Islington, Mr. Thomas Cavendish for enlarge-
ment to one house in Long Acre, Edmond Travers for thirteen houses
in Swan Alley in Blackfriars, Mr. Edward Apsley for three houses
in Hartshorn Lane, Elizabeth Hambden for one house in King Street,
Henry Milton for nine houses enlarged by Limehouse, Henry Steven-
son for six houses by the Ducking Pond, RatcliflF. [12^ pp.]
66. Note of the values of the houses and gardens on Tower
HiU and Tower Wharf, belonging to the Office of the Armoury, as
they may be let at a rack rent. Total, 573?. 5s. [1 p.J
67. Extract from the Charter of Reading (Rot. Pat. 14 Car. I.,
part 10,) of the clause which constituted the mayor for the time
being, with the Bishop of Salisbury and his chancellor or commis-
saries, and the alderman who was the previous and will be the next
succeeding mayor, to be justices of peace. [Latin, f p.]
68. Extracts from the Charter of Shrewsbury (Rot. Pat. 14 Car. I.,
part 11,) of the clause which enabled the corporation to elect an
ensifer or sword bearer, and also of that which constituted the
mayor, the Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, and his commissaries
or chancellor, with the recorder, steward, and the three senior alder-
men, to be justices of peace. [Latin. 2 J pp^
69. Petition of the Mayor, Burgesses, and inhabitants of Yarmouth,
Isle of Wight, and of the Captain of your Majesty's Castle there, to
the King. Yarmouth is au ancient port town, consisting only of
mariners, where, by reason of a haven running in, across the island,
within about a quarter of a mile of the main sea, your castle is very
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useful both for succour of petitioners and defence of the island, being
the chief place for landing supplies from the main-land between the
castles of Yarmouth and Hurst. The parish of Freshwater, by a
cut overland between the sea and haven, may easily be made an
island fit to receive the people of the country, their cattle, and sup-
plies from the maiu, in case of invasion. Petitioners are informed
that Lady Wainsford [Wandesford ?] has a grant of the said haven,
and intends that it shall be taken in, whereby the port, town, and
castle are likely to lose their wonted benefit of shipping, to the
undoing of petitioners, prejudice of the castle, and advantage of an
enemy, who landing at Freshwater Gate, may march athwart the
island and prevent the inhabitants both of their refuge and supplies.
Pray order that the taking in of the said haven may be for ever
utterly forborne, [f p."]
70. Particulars objected by the Mayor and Burgesses of Yarmouth,
Isle of Wight, against the taking in of Yarmouth Haven. [1 p.]
71. List of the Lord Lieutenants of certain counties in England.
72. List of various towns in England and Wales, with directions
as to the proper mode of addressing letters to them. [1 p.^
73. List of the Deputy Lieutenants for the cos. of Hereford and
Shropshire. [^ p."]
74. Plan of lands in or near Stickney, Revesby, and Hagnaby, co.
Lincoln. [SJcin of parchonent.']
75. Petition of Philip Bolles to the Commissioners for New Build-
ings. Having bought of James Clarke a lease of a small tenement
in St. John's Street, Middlesex, held of one Mr. Campion, as chief
landlord, at a yearly rent of 51., petitioner is ordered to pay lOl. for
an ofience committed by Clarke in repairing the said tenement, and
Campion but 51. Petitioner, in these times of continuing infection
about the city, is unable to pay otherwise than by imprisonment.
Pravs to be released from the said fine or that it may be mitigated.
lip-']
76. Minute of the pleasure of his Majesty to grant the wardship
of George Booth, son and heir of William Booth, deceased, to Sir
George Booth, grandfather of the said George. [^ p.]
77. Petition of Thomas Viscount Somerset [?] to the King. Your
Majesty assured petitioner that he should have satisfaction for his
pensions and arrearages by some grant of lands, either in lease or
fee-farm, or by some other means. Prays reference to the Lord
Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer with commands that the
same may be performed. [} p.]
78. Petition of William Forster, of Clerkenwell, gentleman, to the
same. Petitioner became bound with Sir Charles Howard, one of
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the sons of the Earl of Suffolk, for Sir Charles's proper debt to divers
persons, in sums amounting to above 1,000?., and disbursed for him
2001. more, which in all is much more than petitioner is worth.
Sir Charles having no lands, but only an interest for term of his life,
to secure his sureties, made a lease to petitioner and William Compton
for seven years, if himself lived so long, but he died 3^ years ago,
there having been little or nothing received towards satisfaction of
his debts, neither will his friends or kindred take any order for
payment thereof. Some arrearages of rents may be recovered by
suit in law, and some relief be obtained by suit in Chancery against
some of his friends, but petitioner is disabled to follow the same,
being in daily danger to be imprisoned for the said debts. Prays a
protection for one year. [| p.]
79. Petition of Capt. Charles Price to the King. John Price, of
Manachty, co. Eaduor, lately deceased, having mortgaged a great
part of the ancient inheritance of his family, entreated petitioner to
dismortgage the said lands, and to become purchaser thereof for the
preservation of the ancient estate in the same name and family.
John Price being infirm in health, made a cautionary will, nominating
Sir Robert Harley and one Smith, an apothecary, as his executors,
which bequest was only of trust to pay his debts, and no way in-
tended to the advantage of the executors. John Price having died,
Edward Price, brother and heir to the said John, articled with
petitioner to provide money to redeem the said lands, which he did
accordingly, and also delivered to the said Edward several sums for
his own use, but he also dying, the executors of John combined with
Allan Currance, who had the lands in mortgage, and with the co-
heirs of the said Edward, to defeat petitioner as well of the said
bargain as of the money delivered to Edward, pretending that no
benefit of the testator's estate was ever intended to Edward, nor any
bargain thereof to petitioner, which pretences are not according to
truth. Petitioner, being a captain in Ireiland, and thereby disabled
to undertake a suit in the ordinary course of law, prays reference to
some honourable personages. [1 p.l
80. Petition of William Lake to the same. In 1616 your Majesty's
father granted to petitioner the place of secretary for the Latin
tongue, in reversion after the death of Mr. Reade. Since Mr. Reade's
death, petitioner by reason of some opposition could never obtain
possession Of the said grant or recompense thereof. Prays the rever-
sion or grant for two lives, such as he shall nominate of the Assurance
Ofiice, after the death of the two lives now in being, [f 2'-]
81. Petition of Elizabeth Howard, one of her Majesty's maids of
honour, to the same. Prays a grant to such person as she shall
nominate, of the reversion of auditor Tuck's place as one of the
auditors of the Court of Wards. [| p.]
82. Petition of George Thornton to the same. John Bacon,
deceased, being chafewax to the Great Seal about 50 years since.
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Kobert Thornton, petitioner's father, married Bacon's daughter and
succeeded him in the place. Robert Thornton was succeeded by his
son Robert, who yet lives in the said place, with the reversion to
Henry Thornton, who is lately dead. Petitioner prays a grant of
the said reversion in room of his brother Henry and after the death
of his brother Robert. [| ^j.]
83. Petition of William Baker to the King. In obedience to your
reference of the 11th December last, Sir Edward Master and John
Best, of Canterbury, have examined the matters in the petition
alleged, and by their report the truth thereof is vindicated. Peti-
tioner being unwilling to trouble his Majesty further, endeavoured
to make the address of the referees to the Archbishop of Canterbury,
but having been obstructed therein and nothing being likely to be
done for his redress, [he prays the King to discbarge him without
paying fees, in respect it clearly appears that he was taken and im-
prisoned for his loyalty and good affection to his Majesty, [f J5-]
84. Petition of Robert Terwhitt and Charles Trevor, your Ma-
jesty's servants, to the same. John Evershatt and Thomas Butler,
of Surrey, have killed one Heynes, of the same county. Pray a
grant of the forfeiture of their bodies and goods. [| j>.]
85. Petition of Timothy Tyrell, son of Sir Timothy Tyrell, your
Majesty's late servant, to the same. Your Majesty conveyed to
petitioner's father on his death-bed your intentions towards his
children, by letter of the Earl of Holland, which encouraged peti-
tioner's mother to strain her poor estate to give petitioner a charge-
able education abroad, the better to qualify him for your service.
Prays to be taken into your or the Prince's service, and that the
Earl of Holland may be your remembrancer, when there is oppor-
tunity to admit him. [| p.]
86. Order of Council. James Gresham, on behalf of himself and his
wife, the widow of Roger Hurst, of Greenwich, brewer, having peti-
tioned for a royal protection, the Lords declared that they thought it
not fit to grant the same, but commanded that, according to an order
of the 28tli December last, an act of their refusal should be entered
in the Book of Council Causes, that the said petition may be no
more presented to the Board. [Draft.']
87. Petition of Thomas Jeffs, Richard Woodfall, and William
Jeffs, of Priors Marston, co. Warwick, to the Council. Having for-
merly petitioned concerning the complaint of Mr. Boldsworth against
petitioners, the examination thereof was referred to the Solicitor-
General, who has taken a full hearing thereof, but has not as yet
made his report, whereby petitioners are still engaged in bond to
attend the Lords. Pray speedy order for tlieir discharge, [^ p.]
88. Petition of the inhabitants of St. Neot's, co. Huntingdon, and
of the watermen upon the river [Ouse] in the said county to the Council.
Certain sluices have been lately built upon that river by virtue of a
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patent granted by King James, whereby the river has become navi-
gable for transportation of commodities. Your Lordships, out of
your care for an indifferent toll to be set betwixt his Majesty's
subjects and John Jackson, who has an assignment of this grant
ffom the undertaker, gave direction to the judges of assize to certify
what they thought fit, who accordingly certified that 12d. for a great
chaldron of coals and rateably for other goods was sufficient, and
that Jackson was not fit to trade himself, which rates were also
confirmed by the Earl of Manchester at the suit of the inhabitants
of St. Ives and others. Since then, on the importunity of Jackson,
the Earl of Manchester set 15d. upon the great chaldi'on, to continue
for four years, and then after but 12d., and directed that Jackson
should keep the sluices in repair, and that all his Majesty's subjects
might have free passage, paying these rates. Jackson intending
merely his own private benefit, and to oppress the country by en-
grossing all manner of traffic by water into his own hands,
slights these orders, and combines with millers to withhold the
water, denying passage to petitioners and all others. Pray the
Lords to take order with Jackson, and that petitioners and all others
may have fi-ee passage, paying reasonable toll as already set down.
[Ip.]
89. Petition of James Eycroft, late pilot and factor of the Eliza-
beth, of London, to the Council. Upon a complaint of Capt. Kirke,
grounded upon a misinformation of Capt. Harris, petitioner, by
your warrant, has been in a messenger's custody about nine weeks,
and is yet undischarged. Petitioner lately showed that he and his
wife and children were ready to perish for want of his means in the
merchants' (hands, being 111^., whereupon you required them to make
payment, which order they have slighted and given him but one
20s. Pray some more special command to the merchants for peti-
tioner's payment. [^ p.']
90. Petition of Peter Symon, clerk, to the same. Petitioner
being engaged as surety for his brother for a debt of 501., lately
repaired to London to satisfy 101. thereof and to meet his mother,
when he happened upon two of his neighbourhood who were bound
over by Sergeant Dendy to attend the Council, petitioner having
no intention to encourage them in the business for which they were
questioned. These neighbours entreated petitioner [to go] with them
to the sergeant's house, to enable him to acquaint their friends where
they might be found, if restrained of liberty. Petitioner then let
fall some words that have begotten distaste. Prays the Lords to
make a favourable construction of what he spoke, and that his im-
prisonment for almost a week, or any other acknowledgment enjoined
him, may expiate his offence. [^ p.']
91. Petition of Penelope Aston, widow of Sir Arthur Aston, to
the same. Petitioner had a pension of 501. per annum granted her
for life in 1627, in consideration of the many services of her late
husband, who lost his life in the Isle of Rhe. This pension has been
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ever duly paid to her, and unless continued both she and her daughter
cannot choose but perish, having no other livelihood. Prays order
for payment, [f p."]
92. John Williams, sergeant-at-arms, to the Council. He has
brought up Sir Michael Greene, who is ready to attend, but Sir Wil-
liam, his father, being unable to travel without danger of death,
he has taken the credit of Sir Michael that his father shall be ready
to appear when commanded, if God give him strength. [^ p.]
93. Information of Sir Robert Phelipps, or Phillipps, to the same.
John Boyse, junior, of Mudford, Somerset, refused to take an appren-
tice assigned to him by Sir Robert Phelipps and other justices of
peace, and uttered contemptuous and insolent expressions in regard
thereto, both to the bailiff of the manor and to the Lord Chief
Justice of the King's Bench at the assizes. [1^ p."}
94. Petition of Sir Robert Phillipps to the King. Sets forth the
misconduct of John Boyse the younger, and his especial affronts to
Sir Robert. Sir Robert had resorted to the Lords of the Council to
be righted, but after there was an order made for his submission
and acknowledgment, he was by means made to his Majesty com-
manded to be discharged. Sir Robert prays that, seeing he received
these disgraces in discharging his duty to his Majesty's commands,
he may be repaired either by Boyse's being enjoined to give public
satisfaction in the country, or that according to the order of the
Council he may be turned out of his captain's place. [I J p.]
95. Petition of Cicely Ryman to Sec. Windebank. Petitioner
having served the Countess of Nottingham for 20 years, at her
request lent her 300L, which she, not being able to repay, assigned
to petitioner 3001. out of her pension, payable in the Exchequer.
Prays order for payment of the said 300L [^ p.]
96. Petition of John Hammond to the same. Petitioner has title
by descent from Francis Hammond, his father, deceased, to a messuage
and 1 4 acres of land in Wokingham, value 201. per annum, but by
reason of poverty is not able to commence suit for recovery thereof,
the same being withheld by Paul Dawson, a servant to his Majesty.
Prays Windebank to send for Dawson and to examine the truth of
the cause. [1 p.']
97. Petition of James Wilsford to the Lord Ti-easurer, Sir Henry
Vane, and Sir Francis Windebank. Your Lordships having com-
mitted petitiolier ^to the Gatehouse, he submits himself and prays
release. [4 p.l
98. Petition of Richard Bo wen and Dulcia his wife to Sir John
Lambe, Judge of the Arches. They sued Richard KifBn for 801.
legacy, given to their daughter Mary Bowen, for which sentence was
given, but you ordered petitioner Richard to fetch up his wife Dulcia
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out of Flintshire, near 200 miles, before sentence could be passed.
The cause has been in suit two years, and petitioner Richard has at-
tended the same five terms, and spent in journeys and attendance at
least 101. each time. Pray that good charges may be allowed them,
else they and the poor " orphan " shall be great losers. [| p."]
99. Eeasons why Thomas Lord Arundel of Wardour ought not
now to remit the difference between his son and him to any arbitra-
ment. If the Lady Blanche, it is asserted, had rightly informed the
King, he would never have pressed Lord Arundel to submit to
arbitrament that which is his already by three decrees and three
great seals. Lord Holland urged the arbitrament upon Lord
Arundel by direction of the King. The point in dispute related to
lands leased and bequeathed by Sir Matthew Arundel. Lord
Arundel had been before urged by the Lord Chamberlain, under the
directions of the King, to increase the allowance of his son William.
Lord Arundel had replied that he was so over-burdened with
debts and interests, and providing portions for his unmarried
daughters, that he was unable to do so, though he knew his
son to be in great want with the charge of six or seven young
children. Lord Arundel asserted that the principal intent of the
litigation was to protect some hundreds of poor men, under-lessees
of those lands, as to whom the son had threatened that his father
should no sooner be dead than he would make entries upon all those
grants, to the utter undoing of the under-lessees. [2| pp.l
100. Certificate of Henry Earl of Stamford and eight other justices
of peace of co. Leicester that they have known Mr. George Pochin
these many years, and that he has always lived and behaved himself
in the fashion of a gentleman. [1 p.l
101. Lawrence Parke to [Sir John Lambe]. Compliments him
on his love for learning and the kindness which he has shown to
the tender pupils of the muses. The writer regrets the sterility of
his own mind, which had not brought forth anything worthy of being
presented to Sir John, and can only promise payment, but not pay.
[Latin. J ^.]
102. William Lenthall to his mother-in-law, Mrs. Evans, of Lod-
dington. Is sorry that he cannot yield to her request, especially
since he knows that whilst she is in the house no man will take it.
Intends to let it or otherwise to keep it in his own hands. Tliat
place has afforded him so little comfort that he is loth until he had
settled it to come there. The rates are so infinite that he is ashamed
he should be so easily worked out of his money. The fault lies not
in her, and if there wex-e no inconvenience to himself he would be
glad to do her any courtesy. [1 p.J
1 03. The same to the same. Entreats her to provide some other
place for herself, that he may prepare to let it [the house mentioned
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in the last article] and make somewhat of that for which he has
paid most dearly. He intends shortly to see her, and to come into
those parts. [|- p.]
104. Information of David Stott, messenger. James Knowles,
constable of Kingston, came last night to the Hand-in-Hand at
Kingston, where the messengers are billeted, and took the horse
of Hugh Peachey, one of the messengers. He was told it was a
messenger's horse, but he said he would have him. The mes-
senger came in from Hampton Court to carry letters from the
Council and had no horse. He gave Peachey nothing for the
hire, [i p.]
105. A short breviat taken out of Mr. Lorren's evidences of
his ancestors and his descent since the 1st Ricliard III. It con-
cludes with the statement that in Trinity term, 14 Car. 1.,
Thomas " Lorreyne " sued out his ouster le raaine for the manor of
Kirkharle, Northumberland, " and is now living and is of the age
of 23 years or thereabouts. This Thomas married Elizabeth, the
widow of William Bewick, deceased, and sister to Sir Lionel
Maddison, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne." [If ^j.J
106. Account of the estate of John Bayley, of Chichester, or some
other place in Sussex, deceased, as confessed by Styant.
Total, 2,046/1. 9s. id. ; with a note of the legacies given by the
pretended will. Mention is made of John Bayley, son of the
deceased, Bartholomew, John, and Thomas Bajdey, his brother's
sons, and Moody e, his sister. [Imperfect. 1|- p.]
107. Bill for jewelry " for the right honourable " Mrs. Porter.
Two gold pendants for the ears, 12^. ; the like for the neck. Hi. ;
two gold headpieces, 171. ; two gold bracelets, 171. [f^.]
108. " The Confession of Faith of the Kirk of Scotland, subscribed
with a Designation of such Acts of Parlament as are expedient for
justefying the Vnion, after mentioned, by the King's Majestic and
his Housholde in the yeare of God 1580, and subscribed by the
Nobles, Barrons, Gentlemen, Burgesses, Ministers, and Commons, in
the yeare of God 1638." [Printed copy, Uo. n.p. n.d. 15 pp^
109. Paper entitled " A brief collection of the passages of the
assembly holden at Glasgow, in Scotland, November last, 1638, with
the deposition of divers bishops, their offences for which they were
sentenced, and an Index of all the Acts made at the said assembly."
But this paper is an incomplete copy. It breaks off at the beginnino-
of the 12th page, just after the Marquis of Hamilton had departed,
and as the members remaining proceeded to give their votes on the
question of whether or not they constituted a lawful assembly.
[10 pp.]
110. Copy of a pretended speech of the Duke of Lennox, dis-
suading the King from entering upon a war with Scotland. A copy
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which occurs in Vol. cccxcv., No. 56, was described in the last volume
of our Calendar, p. 564. The present copy ends with " Finis," as if
derived from a printed copy. The name "Adam Oxinden " is written
upon it. [3i pp.]
111. Another copy of the same speech. [2 J pp.]
112. Another copy of the same, written in Scottish orthography.
[lip-]
113. " Generall demands concerning the late covenant, to be pro-
pounded to some reverend bretheren who were to recommend it to
vs and our people." Copy, in manuscript, of a portion of a pamphlet
stated to be printed at Aberdeen by Edward Eaban, " printer to his
most excellent Majestie's famous University there," 1638. It contains
queries to be put to the propounders of the covenant, written by
some one who deemed the same illegal and unnecessary. [4 pp.l
. 114. Petition endorsed by Sec. Coke as being that of the "S[c]ot-
tish minister of Liucolnshire " to the King, Under colour of pre-
senting his sole daughter to her aged grandmother in Scotland, the
petitioner offers himself apparently to go to Glasgow as a spy upon
the proceedings of the General Assembly to be held at that place.
Prays the King to bestow upon him 601. He concludes with the
following words, — " Expiscations are expensive." [^ p."]
1 15. " Ane misseif letter parrafraist in mitter," a Scottish baUad
on the sudden return of the Marquis of Hamilton to court in 1638.
Begins —
" My Lord, your unexpectit post
To court, maid me to mise
The happines which I love most,
Your Lordshipe's handes to kisse."
Eleven verses of four lines each, the last being —
" And howsoevir, I remaine
Your Lordshipe's whil I die.
And for your glad returne againe
Your Beidman I shall be."
[IP.]
116. Mons. de HasteviUe to Sec. Ouylebeng [Windebank ?]. Is
aware what bad oiEces have been done him to prevent his being
enrolled in the number of Windebank's servants. Prays him not to
regard the calumnies of the writer's enemies, but to have pity on his
misery. After a long sickness he had been arrested for some
provisions purchased by him. Prays Mr. Secretary to succour a
poor stranger. [French. Seal with arms. 1 p.']
117. Minute of a representation of the Lord Mayor and Court
of Aldermen to the Council. For supply of soldiers and sending
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taen to the plantations beyond seas without lawful press, certain
persons called " Spirritts," by lewd subtilties, entice away youth
against the consent of their friends, whereby great tumults are raised
within the city. Pray the Lords to direct some course for suppressing
them by proclamatioti or otherwise. [J p.]
118. Petition of Bennett Wright, wife of WiUiam Wright, a
prisoner under the tyranny of the devilish Turks, to the Council.
Her husband had been in slavery ever since May 1636, and is like
miserably to perish, neither she nor her friends being able to pay the
ransom demanded, being 901. By a former petition she had prayed
, that he should be ransomed with the ransoms of some of the Turks
which then lay in Winchester Gaol, but they were since bought by
Mr. Newland, of the Isle of Wight. Prays the Lords to take some
order in the premises. [ Underwritten, " Nil." 1 p.^
119. Petition of William Hazard, a poor mariner, to the King.
Petitioner, in 1636, being master and owner of the Trial, of London,
trading to Romsdal, in Norway, the ship was there seized by
officers of the King of Denmark upon supposition of not paying fuU
custom, and petitioner was constrained to enter bond of 1,000 dollars
for his appearance at Copenhagen with his ship at the Midsummer
then next, but his detention being so long in Norway, his ship was
by foul weather cast away, and petitioner was not only undone, but
disabled to perform the condition of his bond. Afterwards, in 1637,
petitioner went pilot in the Prosperous to Romsdal, and being
there ready to sail for his merchant Jacob Isaacson, he was seized
by Capt. Gran, who would not suffer petitioner to depart until
Isaacson had entered bond with petitioner for him to appear at the
parliament at Bergen, which petitioner, by reason of his long deten-
tion, was no way able to perform. Isaacson is now condemned in
1,000 dollars, seized upon in Norway and carried into Denmark,
there to remain prisoner at Copenhagen, and until he be discharged
petitioner is kept prisoner in England. As petitioner's ship always
paid her due custom, and he was disabled to make his appearance at
Bergen owing to the long time Capt. Gran detained him, he prays let-
ters to the King of Denmark for releasing of Isaacson and discharging
petitioner from his appearance. [ I p.']
120. Note of the capture of the Salisbury, a fishing buss of the
Lord Chamberlain, master Krint Pawlson, a Dutchman, taken by
Capt. Lawrence Brewer, of Newport, from whom the buss was after-
wards taken by a Holland man-of-war of Flushing. The total loss
was estimated at 1,4 OOZ., to which was to be added 829?. 9s. 7d.
unsatisfied of a former demand of 1,200L, which makes the whole
damage now to be repaired by the Dunkirkers 2,229Z. 9s. 7d. [1 p.']
121. List of places in the English Channel and the Narrow Seas
where foreigners have struck to the English [flag], with a reference
in every case mentioned to the page of some book upon the subject.
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122. Petition of Giovamii ISicolo de Franclii, gentleman, of Genoa,
to the King. Petitioner, after 18 months' stay out of his own country,
expected an end of a suit between him and Capt. Stuart, depending
in the Court of Delegates. By a letter of Sec. Wiiidebank the Court
of Delegates is inhibited to proceed any further in the said cause,
and no time nor place appointed where the cause shall be heard.
Prays his Majesty to take pity on a poor stranger, and to appoint
a course of speedy justice, whereby petitioner may be delivered out
of this languishing misery. [ I p-l
123. Petition of the same to the same. Petitioner has been near two
years in suit with Capt. Walter Stuart, and the present term hastens
to an end, and nothing yet done by the Lords Adjuncts and the
Judges Delegates. Petitioner beseeches your Majesty to command
that the cause be forthwith brought to an end. [1 p.}
124. Petition of the same to the same. Petitioner obtained a
definite sentence some four months since in the Court of Admiralty,
after an appeal made to the Judges Delegates and the Lords
Adjuncts against Capt. Walter Stuart, for restitution of ten chests
of silver. Petitioner, at the intercession of the Lord Admiral and
Sir Henry Marten, granted to Capt. Stuart two prorogations of time
upon his promising either to pay in the money or to give better bail,
neither of which he has performed. Petitioner prayed the Lord
Chamberlain's leave to put the sentence in execution against the
captain, but the Lord Chamberlain desired respite for the said
captain till Sunday last past. In regard of the absence of the Lord
Chamberlain, petitioner prays your Majesty's leave that he may go
on with the execution of the sentence. [1 p.]
125. Petition of the same to the same. Capt. Stuart has submitted
himself to the sentence of appeal given in July last by the Judges
Delegates and Lords Adjuncts, in paying the costs of suit and en-
treating the Lord Admiral and others to intercede for respite of the
principal, first till Michaelmas and then tillAllhallows. The captain
has now made suit to your Majesty for a revision, to drive petitioner
by these delays to despair. Petitioner has also of late been assaulted
by a false instrument forged in Spain, with a new lawsuit of 10,000?.
Petitioner, in the heaviness and anguish of his soul, prays your
Majesty to redeem a poor stranger, after two years languisliing, from
utter ruin, and to cut off these vexatious delays, there being no
precedent that ever any revision was granted in a cause sentenced
by the Lords of the Council, and to grant leave to petitioner to use
such means as in execution of sentences are usually permitted.
[Ip.]
126. Petition of John Bourgoing, a Frenchman, to the Council.
Ever since his coming from Dunkirk, which was three years ago, with
Sir John Wentworth, he has lived in this kingdom, and so is minded
to continue, and to employ himself and his little estate he has for his
maintenance. Prays leave to buy or hire a French bark of the burthen
of 50 tons, and to man the same with French mariners, to be bound for
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Spain, and to bring thence oranges, lemons, and other commodities, and
in respect to carry money to buy those commodities is not bore allow-
able, he prays permission to carry hence green and dry codfish to the
value of 2001., and that the Lords would grant him their warrant of
safe-conduct. [| p."]
127. Anonymous application to the King that his Majesty would
hear the writer speak. Within half a quarter of an hour he will
discover to his Majesty the best matter that ever was presented to
him or any of his predecessors. It is one of the secrets of God
revealed to very few. [jEndorsed, perhaps by the King, " A rare
secrett." 9 lines.]
128. Docquet of a grant from the Queen to Kobert Long to be
her surveyor and woodward general, with the annual fee of 30^. and
all other fees belonging to that oiSce during pleasure. [4 lines.']
12.9. List of gifts given to the poor and other good and charitable
uses, but which have lain unclaimed or have been misappropriated,
with brief specification of the objects for which they were given.
[2 pp.]
130. Particulars respecting the number of messengers in attendance
upon the Lord Treasurer, and the changes that have taken place
in their number and establishment since King James I. reduced the
number from 100 to 40. [| p.]
131. Account of the rate of commons and diet for prisoners in the
Fleet from a lord downwards. There was allowed for the commons
of a lord, weekly, 33s. id. ; and for a knight or D.D., 18s. Qd. ; for
an esquire or gentleman, 10s. ; for a yeoman, 5s. [1 p.]
132. Description of the person of Capt. Giron, who came to Ports-
mouth Harbour in a small French bark laden with apples, for inser-
tion in a warrant [for his apprehension] to be directed to Capt.
James, Deputy Vice- Admiral of Portsmouth. [|- p.]
133. Note by M. De Vic, intended for Sec. Windebank, by whom
it is endorsed. To put his Majesty in mind of De Vic's suit to be one
of the clerks extraordinary of his Council. To know his pleasure
for De Vic's going into the [State] Paper and other offices for fur-
therance of his collection. To present to him the memorial delivered
to Sec. Windebank concerning French business. [^ p.]
134. Account by Hugh Campion of quit-rents received at Michael-
mas 1637 for the manor of AUfarthing, Surrey; also receipts in 1638
for lops of trees ; 65 loads at 5s. per load is 161. 5s., deducting the
charge for lopping and fagotting at IM. per load is 31. 15s. lOd., and
tithes ll. is. lOd., leaves due to my master for wood 1 1 1, is. id. [1 p.]
135. Particular of lands of Lord Fitzwilliam in Castor, Ey Is worth
[Ailesworth], and Sutton Meadow, all in co. Northampton. The
13. s
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acreage was 1,127 acres 2 roods, the rents S131. 17s. lid [ETidorsed,
" Sir John Hanbury's particular." 1 ^.]
136. Copy thereof with some variations. [1 ^.]
137. Particular of a lease holden of the Dean and Chapter of
Peterborough of the manors of Castor, Ailesworth, and Sutton,
CO. Northampton. [1 j3.]
138. Copy of the same. [Ijj3.j
139. Particular of the manor of Eotherstborpe, co. Northampton,
140. The like of lands of Sir Lewis Pemberton, of Eushden, co.
Northampton. [1 p.]
141. The like of the manor of Baynton, co. Oxford. [■|i'-]
142. The like of the house and lands of Brookemans, at North
Mimms, co. Hertford. [1 ^.]
143. The like of Tuetingham [Twickenham] Park, with some
calculations as to the value by Sir John Lambe. [1 ^.]
144. Copy thereof without Sir John Lambe's additions. [fjs.J
145. Particular of Gaines Park, near Epping, Essex. [1 ^.]
146. Notes by Sir John Lambe on the value thereof, [^p.]
147. Particular of Lawling Hall, Dengie hundred, Essex. [1 jp.]
148. Particular of the manor of Bassetsbury, in High Wycombe,
Bucks, held of the church of Windsor at the rent of 911. 19s. Id.
per annum. Among other items it includes " A paper mill called
Lowdwater MUl, newe built, let for .50i." [= 3| pp^
149. Account of Sir Thomas Coningsby, late sheriff of co. Hertford,
of bis collection of ship-money under writs dated 19th September
1637. The sum assessed on every parish is here stated, together
with the amoimt received and that remaining unpaid. The total
assessment was 4,000Z., of which 200i. was charged upon the
boroughs (120i. on St. Albans, 65J. on Hertford, and 25Z. on Berk-
hampstead); of the 3,800?. remaining, 3,384L lis. hd. had been
collected, and 415L 8s. Id. remained unpaid. [9 pf^
1 50. Petition of Theobald Maurice to the King. It is easy to
keep salmon fresh and in its natural goodness a long time by a new
invention, so that it may be transported out of England, Scotland,
and Ireland into all other parts. Prays a privilege for 15 years for
dressing and preserving salmon, and that none other use petitioner's
invention upon pain of 500?., one third to your Majesty, another to
the informer, and the remainder to petitioner ; and that the profits
of the invention may be employed for transporting into a colony in
the West Indies or other remote parts such as shall desire the same,
and [so] lay the foundation of a plantation in the name and behalf
of your nephew the Prince Elector Palatine, [f ^.]
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151. Letters testimonial that William Harris, of Bristol, merchant,
is sworn to his Majesty, and made free of the Society of the Fishing
of Great Britain, Scotland, and Ireland, and the isles thereof, as an
adventui-er, wherefore it is his Majesty's pleasure that you suffer the
said William Harris to pass in all places without any stay. \_IIn-
signed. | p.]
152. Reasons why there should be a prohibition of the importation
of French salt, and allowance of Spanish and Portugal, paying the
duty on it. The object of this paper is the encouragement of the
home manufacture of salt and the depreciation of the French salt,
as containing more sand, dirt, and filth than the salt of Spain and
Portugal, and as generally imported in French ships. {Printed
broadside. = 2 pp."]
153. Statement of causes of complaint against Jacob Brames,
customer at Sandwich and Dover, some of which were the subject of
proceedings against him in the Star Chamber. The paper contains
many particulars illustrative of the trade carried on at the ports
mentioned. [1^ p.']
154. Petition of the gentlemen ushers, daily waiters, to the King.
Having attained this place by your Majesty's favom: and their long
attendance, they have now for a year and four months suffered the
want of their diet to their great expense in providing the same for
themselves and their servants, none of their predecessors having ever
suffered the like. Pray that their sufferings may not be recorded to
posterity, but that the consideration thereof may be referred to the
Lords Commissioners of the Household. [^ p.]
155. Petition of the four pages of his Majesty's presence in ordi-
nary to the same. In the time of Queen Elizabeth petitioners were
allowed their diets in the waiters' chamber, but in King James's
time, by reason of an overplus of gentlemen then admitted, two of
petitioners were put to board-wages, and since, about eight years,
none of them have received either diet or board-wages. In the time
of Queen Elizabeth and King James petitioners made the beds, and
swept the privy chamber, and made all things decent against their
Majesties' coming forth, which service was performed by Mr. Coats,
page to Queen Elizabeth, and now page to her Majesty in ordinary, and
by Thomas Bartholomew, formerly page and now groom to your Ma-
jesty, but since your Majesty's coming to the crown it has been done
by an extraordinary page sworn about five years since. Petitioners
having but 40s. a year wages, pray that they may be settled in their
places and services as formerly. {Endorsed by the King, "The
pages of the presence." | ^J.]
156. Petition of his Majesty's Sergeant-Trumpeter with twenty-
six of his fellows to the Lords Commissioners for the Household.
There is due to petitioners since his Majesty's coming to the crown
for board-wages at 4cZ. per day the sum of lOOZ. and upwards.
Petitioners have general debentures for the same in the time when
s 2
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Sir Henry Vane was cofferer. Pray directions for speedy payment.
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157. Petition of John Penruddock to Archbishop Laud. Peti-
tioner stands in question in the Court of High Commission for
having incurred liis Majesty's displeasure by being present at the
marriage of Lord D'Aubigny and Lady Katherine Howard, at which
petitioner affirms he was neither by way of presumption nor con-
tempt, but was ignorant that the same was unlicensed. Prays
pardon. [| p.]
158. Remonstrance of Edmond Bradshaw, prisoner in the Fleet,
to the Council, lie negotiated the affairs of the crown of Morocco,
and took away the obstacle of the first making and detaining the
English captives by this present King's father, and that under orders
of his Majesty and the Council he negotiated a peace and liberty for
the captives, as appears by the letter he brought from the King of
Morocco, dated 22nd May 1637, whicli is not at variance with the
letter which that King's ambassador brought dated in September last.
Petitioner prays the Council to take him into their consideration in
regard that in this negotiation he has spent much money, beside long-
time and travel, receiving no return but trouble, sickness, and dis-
grace. [1 p.]
169. Reasons for disafforesting Deane Forest. The furnaces and
forges at present employed in the iron works will exhaust the wood
in less than 20 years, and the land will not then be worth more than
5001. per annum. The present projectors offer a perpetual rent of
4,000Z. per annum secured on land of their own, if the King will
grant them the forest in fee-farm. [3 pp.J
160. Petition of Thomas Mynne, Knight-harbinger to his Majesty,
to the King. He has often complained to the late and present King
that he cannot rightly exercise his office, because the treasurer and
comptroller of the Household put in and out such gentlemen and
yeomen harbingers as they please, without petitioner's liking, and
contrary to the order made at the greencloth by command of King
James, Lord KnoUys and Lord Wottoa being then treasurer and
comptroller of the Household ; and the treasurer and comptroller do
not desist from chopping and changing harbingers, the commissioners
for reformation of the Household now sitting. The Lord Chamberlain
commanded the knight-harbinger to attend at Downton, for that it
was his Majesty's pleasure, which being made known to one Stone,
lately put to be a gentleman harbinger without the consent of the
knight-harbinger, he refused to give obedience to the knight-
harbinger therein. Petitioner prays that he may prefer another in
Stone's place, and that the gentlemen and yeomen harbingers may
be sworn by the officers below stairs, and that he may enjoy his
office according to his grant and the order of the greencloth before
mentioned. [| p."] Underwritten,
160. I. It was ordered 7th February 1603-4, by Lord KnoUys
and Lord Wotton, that Sir Edmond Gary, according to
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his Majesty's grant, should enjoy the said offi.ce of knight-
harbinger, omd as any place should be void therein,
shou Id present to the white staves such as he should think
meet, and that by vjarrant from him they should receive
their allowance. {Copy. ^ p.^
161. Minute of a letter to be -written by the Council to the Lord
Lieutenants as by direction of the King, containing suggestions for
remedying the great defects in tbe horse companies of the trained
bands. It is directed that the younger sons or brothers of gentlemen,
and the sons of farmers, may be enrolled in these companies, that
the companies shall be disciplined by well-qualified and expe-
rienced persons, and that the great want of powder shall be supplied.
[1^.]
162. Numbers of the trained bands of the several counties of
England and Wales, collected the 9th February 1637-8. The total
number was 93,718 foot and 5,239 horse. [=2 ^2^.]
163. Petition of Elizabeth Maria, Viscountess Dowager of Falk-
land, to the King. Your suppliant, though she have the possession
of the jointure of Aldenham and right of redemption (it having
been mortgaged to Edward Wj'mark, and, as she conceives, all the
moneys laid out upon the said mortgage repaid both principal and
interest out of the rents), yet she can receive no rents nor keep
court there. The heir of Wymark having, as she is informed, given
up the mortgage to your Majesty, which you have promised to
bestow upon the four younger daughters of Viscount Falkland,
petitioner is willing to pay them 2,800?. in lieu thereof, though she
supposes there is nothing due. Prays that the Lord Keeper may
certify to the King the state of the case in chancery, and that her
nephew Gary and Mr. Williams, the latter whom she supposes to
desire her destruction out of hate to her late husband, may make
the land over to her as it was made over to Wymark. She is not
able to wage law with Williams, not having bread for herself and
her family. She has 5001. a year allotted by your Majesty and the
Council, due from her husband's estate, which amounts to 4,000?,,
but has never received but one 2501. for one half-year's allowance.
If this be not speedily ended she protests she and her children
cannot avoid starving. [^ p.]
164. Petition of Ann Gary, second daughter of Henry, late Vis-
count Falkland, to the same. Petitioner's father at his death had
1,900?. due from your Majesty, which he bestowed on petitioner,
she having nothing else left her to live upon. She has often peti-
tioned for payment, which your Majesty has as often expressly
commanded, but she has obtained no part thereof, save only 200?.,
so as for almost five years she has been driven to great necessity,
and to live upon her mother, who is in such extremity herself as
tl)at for a good while she has lived upon charity. Petitioner not
knowing where to have bread or clothes, and her mother not being
able longer to relieve her, she prays the King to take some speedy
course with the Lord Treasurer to make payment of this mouej',
200?. of it being to pay some debts of her father's, [f p.']
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" A description of the walls of the town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne,"
being a plan drawn to scale of the whole circuit of the walls, and in-
dicating the situation and character of the gates and towers, with
drawings, also, of the castle and churches. [Skin of parchment.
See Case E. Dom. Car. I., No. 9.]
165. Suggestions on the ways by which the needful charge for
fortifying Newcastle-upon-Tyne may be raised in Newcastle itself.
The principal propositions are for the application to this purpose, as
long as need shall be, of the tax of 2(Z. per chaldron laid upon all ships
carrying coals from Newcastle or Sunderland, with a tax upon
brewers, and a contribution from the adjacent counties of North-
umberland and Durham. [1 J j9-]
166. State of the cause between his Majesty's Alnager, collector
and farmer of the subsidies of the new draperies and of felts,
and the Corporation of Feltmakers of London, now depending
in the Exchequer. In 1612, 1613, and 1614 three decrees were
made in the Exchequer, with consent of the late Duke of Richmond
and Lenox and the Feltmakers, settling the fees to be paid for
, searching and sealing felts and beavers. Before they could be put
in execution the Duke, Mr. Hadsor, his counsel, and one Banister,
master of the corporation, all died. The corporation refused to be
bound by these decrees. The present suit is instituted by the
Attorney- General and the present Duke of Lenox against the Felt-
makers for confirming the decrees, and his Majesty is prayed to
recommend the cause to the special consideration of the Judges of the
Exchequer. [1 ^.]
-167. Petition of Walter Montagu to the King. About eleven
years since your Majesty granted petitioner a patent for erecting an
office for registering original writs, which office was to prevent many
abuses. The patent passed your Majesty's signature, the Signet and
Privy Seal, and was brought to the Great Seal, but as yet is not
sealed. Petitioner prays that the Lord Keeper, Lord Privy Seal,
the Earl of Dorset, and Lord Chief Justice Finch may certify
whether the same be fit to pass or no. [| |>.]
168. Petition of Alexander Leighton, prisoner in the Fleet, to the
same. Petitioner being aged, much distressed, and sick, and going now
in the ninth year of a hard imprisonment, and the sixty-eighth year
of his miserable days, is fallen lameish in his limbs, and defective in
his hearing and sight, having the charge of a weak wife and six
children, all unprovided for, besides all which, and the sharp inflictions
he has suffered, the clerk of the Fleet on 19th February last caused
him by force and violence to be dragged from a poor little ruinous
chamber, for which he has paid full dear, to the common gaol, the
loathfulness and nastiness whereof he dare not specify to your
Majesty, where he is shut up with other poor wretches from any place
of retiring, though daily like to be stifled in it ; and this was done
without any order showed. By which violent dealing petitioner was
so bruised in his body that thereby, together with the vilenesa and
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unhealthfulness of the place, he fell into a burning fever, the pain-
ful symptoms whereof remaining he is like to perish therein except
your Majesty relieve him. And further, to add to his misery, some
of the timber of the gaol falling down (which had slain petitioner
if the Lord had not miraculously delivered him), and the rest being
taken down, he was forced to lie long under the rain, amongst the
rubbish, from which he is not suffered to breathe in the air, and the
ruinousness of the place still seems daily to threaten death, yet
cannot your petitioner prevail to be brought out of it, nor yet for
free access of those that woiild come to him, by which means he is
debarred of practice in his calling, which might help the subsistence
of him and his family. The pretended ground of aU this dealing
they affirm to be keeping of conventicles, and publishing of something
new, of both which petitioner is cleared partly by his neighbour
prisoners, partly even by the evidence of such as were brought against
him, and would clear himself by oath if admitted to his defence.
Petitioner entreats your Majesty, by all the rich mercies of the Lord
Jesus Christ, that as an angel of God you would pity his distressed
case and his poor family, and command his deliverance, that he may
give up his last breath in some poor cottage in liberty, by your
Majesty's favour, or at least for saving his life for the present, to
give order to replace him in his chamber, where if he be found
offensive by any proof he will refuse no suffering, [f pi]
169. Petition of Theodosia Lady Tresham, wife of Sir William
Tresham, to the King. Petitioner has obtained three commands from
your Majesty to her husband, for repayment of her portion of 4,000Z,
in respect he lives not with her, to which he still yields no obedience,
but relies upon his friends, of whom he has now taken his leave,
and has made himself ready to go into Flanders, where he enjoys
2,000Z. per annum, by being colonel under the Prince of that country.
Besides he has here in England a good estate in the hands of his brother,
Sir Lewis Tresham. By reason they could never seduce petitioner
from God's church is the cause why she undergoes this oppression
from her husband, who allows her so small means that she is not able
to pay your Majesty's officers their fees. Prays the King to grant his
superscription to the royal command underwritten, and petitioner
having received her portion will not fail to be accountable to his
Majesty's officers to their fuU content. [^ p.] Underwritten,
169. I. Suggested royal command, simila/r in form to those
written under other petitions of Lady Tresham. See
Vol. cccxcii.. No. 66, i. This petition was probably pre-
sented in July 1638. [J p.]
1 70. Petition of divers Ministers of God's Word in and about the city
of London and elsewhere to the same. Your Majesty, out of your re-
ligious zeal for conserving the Church committed to your charge in
peace, published both a proclamation and a declaration prohibiting all
opinions either against or besides the orthodoxal grounds of religion
expressed in the Articles. Your Majesty's said edicts are so intei-preted
as we are deterred from preaching those saving doctrines of God's free
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grace in election and predestination, which confirm our faith of
eternal salvation and fervently kindle our love to God, as the l7th
Article expressly mentions ; so as we are brought into a great strait,
either of incurring God's displeasure, or of being censured for
violators of your Majesty's acts, if we preach these constant doctrines
of our Church, and confute the Pelagian and Armenian heresies,
which are both preached and printed boldly without fear of censure ;
as if the saving doctrines of Christ were prohibited and these impious
heresies privileged. We beseech your Majesty to take into your con-
sideration these evils and grievances, and as a wise physician apply
such remedies as may secure the peace of Church and Commonwealth.
\_End(yi'sed by Archbishop Land, " The copie of the intended petition
about liberty of preaching predestination, &c., as it was delivered me
by Mr. P." [i|).]
171. Copy of the same made by William Dell, secretary to
Archbishop Laud, and examined and endorsed by the Archbishop.
172. Petition of Thomas Rogers, prisoner in the King's Bench,
to the Council. Petitioner about 14 years now past was apprehended
and brought to Northampton Gaol ; at the assizes following, the
oath being tendered him, he was convicted in a premunire, and
kept in the gaol 11 years at the King's suit [upon] the premunire,
but was never charged with any other matter. Albeit on Ash-
wednesday three years past the mayor came w ith his officers and
carried away all petitioner's books and writings, thinking thereby
to have brought him into danger. By which means petitioner was
removed to the Gate-House, where he was prisoner three years,
being close prisoner one year and five months, until the plague time,
when he was let forth with many others who had the plague.
Petitioner being kept without due diet, fire, candle, and clothing, he
was forced to petition this honourable table, whereupon Mr. Weekes,
the keeper, procured him to be removed to the King's Bench, where
he is a prisoner at the King's suit only, being so poor that he is not
able to pay for his lodging, nor provide himself diet, apparel, fire,
nor any other necessary, but must perish except you commiserate
him. Prays to be set at liberty, or to have his Majesty's allowance
as he has had for many years past. [1 p."]
173. Petition of Peter Fogg, a lamentable poor man, that has
been a long time kept out of his estate of the value of 1,000Z. per
annum by one John Cock, to the Council. Petitioner about five
years past was admitted tenant as sole heir to lands in Saham Toney,
Norfolk, of the yearly value of 1,000L, by John Cock, steward of the
Court, and an attorney of the Common Pleas, who persuaded peti-
tioner to go to trial with Robert Younge and others who held parcel
of the lands from petitioner. Sets forth at great length the alleged
misconduct of Cock in his proceedings against Younge, and his
being ultimately called to account for the same before Lord Chief
Justice Finch, and Cock's non-fulfilment of his Lordship's order,
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whereby lie now stood in manifest contempt. Prays the Lords]|to
have Cock brought before them by messenger to answer hLs contempt.
[] j3.] Annexed,
173. I. Oertificate of John Bierley and four others, parishioners
of St. Andrew's, Holborn, and St. Giles's in the Fields, in
support of the petition of Peter Fogg, gardener. Recites
the facts stated in the petition in some respects at greater
length than in the petition. [1 p.']
iV't. Memorandum thatTliomas Symonds, late Mayor of Hereford,
had paid to Sir William Russell 7ol. in part of the ship-monej' for
that city. 1101. remained unreceived, of which Sol. was due from the
Cathedral Close, the inhabitants of which paid to the sheriff of the
county. [Underwritten, "Henry Melling, the new mayor." ^ p-J
175. Certificate or undertaking of WiUiam Clobery to supply
Barbary saltpetre, and respecting the sum due to him for freight of
ships taken for the expedition to Eochelle, already calendared under
date of 24th February 1637-8. [Coinj. i p.']
176. Memorandum of Sir John Lambe that the vicarage of Rat-
cliffe-[on-Wreak, co. Leicester], of the value [in the King's books] of
*!l. 15s., was vacant by the death of John Richardson. [2 lines.']
177. Advice respecting measures to be taken for restoring the
Artillery Company to its former efficiency. The company continued
to flourish for about 24 years. On the death of Captain Henry
Waller a dispute arose between the company and the Lord Mayor
respecting the appointment of the captain. The Council, the King
being present, determined that neither the Lord Mayor nor the com-
pany should have thereafter the choice of the captain, nor any other
of the officers, but that their election should be wholly reserved to
his Majesty, the treasurer excepted, who was to be elected by the
company. This order was dated 18th April 1632. Since that order
the company has fallen oflP, until it now has only the name of a com-
pany, but is none. For reuniting the company it is suggested that
his Majesty should grant them the privileges they formerly enjoyed,
or confer the same upon the Lord Mayor, or that the company should
present three, of whom his Majesty should nominate one, or that he
should give the company some peculiar privileges which may invite
men. The entertainment of the captain should not be less than 10s.
per diem. [3 ^p.]
178. Offer of Mary Baker, at her own charge, to convey the waters
which serve Whitehall, Somerset House, and the Star Chamber, fi'om
the springs, in a drain of brick, until it comes above the houses at
Piccadilly, and from thence in leaden pipes to the receptacles whence
the pipes are laid to Whitehall. The workmen to be nominated by
the Surveyor-General. With underwritten undertaking of Sir James
Oxinden that Mrs. Baker should perform this offer if it were accepted.
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EETUENS MADE BY JUSTICES OF PEACE,
From 1st July to 31st December 1638 ;
Most of them relating to Measures for Relief of the Poor, taken in pursiumce
of the King's Booh of Orders and the Instructions of the Council.
Date.
For -what Place.
Nature of Document.
Reference to Document.
1638.
July 2.
July 2.
July 4.
July 5.
Julys.
July 6.
July 9.
July 10.
July 12.
July 12.
July i4.
Hundreds of Eyhome
and Maidstone, Kent.
Lower division of lathe
of Sutton at Hone,
Kent.
Rape of Arundel, Sussex
Hundreds of Colyton
and Axminster, Devon
"Wildish division ofPe-
vensey rape, Sussex.
Hundreds of Copthome
andEfSngham, Surrey.
Hundreds of Freebridge
Lynn, Freetridge
Marshland, and Clack-
close, Norfolk.
Hundred of Cosford,
Suffolk.
Hundred of Samford,
Suffolk.
District in the hundred
of Salford, Lancashire,
comprising Bury,
Elton, Walmersley,
Heap, Tottington, and
Radcliffe.
Hundreds of Loes, Wil-
ford, Thredliug, and
Plomesgate, within
the liberty of St.
Etheldred, Suffolk.
Certificate of Justices of Peace
of apprentices hound out.
Justices of Peace to Judges of
Assize. Certificate of appren-
tices bound and rogues punished
since the last assizes, 12 June
1637.
Certificate of Justices of Peace
of conformity with Book of
Orders, with names of appren-
tices put out and rogues pun-
ished.
Similar certificate of apprentices
and vagrants since the Lammas
Assizes 1637.
Similar certificate of general con-
formity with the Book of
Orders.
Similar certificate of apprentices
and vagrants since 16th Feb-
ruary 1637-S.
Justices of Peace to Judges of
Assize. Certificate of confor-
mity with the Statute of 43rd
Elizabeth and the Book of
Orders.
Certificate of Justices of Peace of
general conformity to the Book
of Orders.
The like certificate.
Certificate of the like of present-
ments at their monthly meetings
from 22nd March 1637-8 to
this day.
Certificate of the like of general
conformity to the Book of
Orders.
Vol. cccxcv., No. 10. 1 p.
Ibid., No. 11. 2 pp.
Ibid., No. 18. IJp.
Ibid., No. 21. 2^ pp.
Ibid., No. 22. ip.
Ibid., No. 24. f p.
Ibid., No. 32. 1 p.
Ibid., No. 35. J p.
Ibid., N-o. 45. 1 p.
Ibid., No. 46. 1 J p.
Ibid., No. 55. J p.
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
283
Returns made by Justices of Peace.
Date.
Por what Place.
Nature of Document.
Reference to Document.
1638.
July 16.
July 16.
July 16.
July 16.
Devon,
July 26.
July 31.
July 31.
[July ?]
[July ?]
[July ?]
[July? J
[July?]
Hundred of Wangford,
Suffolk.
Hundreds of Carlford
and Colneis, Suffolk.
Hundred of Hartismere,
Suffolk.
Hundreds of Hayridge,
Bampton, Hallierton,
Tiverton, ^'and Hem-
yock, Devon.
Hundreds of Soutli
Erpingham andEyns-
ford, Norfolk.
Hundred of Amounder-
ness, CO. Lancaster.
Parishes of Oldham and
Ashton - under - Ljne,
CO. Lancaster.
Places -with the Petty
Sessions held at Ponl-
ton, CO. Lancaster.
Western Division
Surrey.
of
Hundreds of Eadfield,
ChUford, and Whittles-
ford, CO. Cambridge.
Hundreds of Cheveley,
Staine, Staploe, and
Fiendish, co. Cam-
bridge.
Hundreds of Eeigate
andTandridge, Surrey.
Certificate of Justices of Peace of
presentments made to them at
their meetings since the last
assizes.
Justices of Peace to the Sheriff.
Certificate of conformity to the
Book of Orders.
Similar certificate.
Certificate of Justices of Peace.
General conformity with the
requirements of the Book of
Orders.
The like certificate.
Justices of Peace to Sir George
Vernon and Sir Robert Berke-
ley, Judges of Assize. Return
of presentments made at their
meetings on the 2nd April,
and the 3rd, 9th, and 31st July
1638.
The like to the same. Similar
return of presentments made
10th April and 31st July 1638.
Return by Justices of Peace of
presentments made 23rd April,
14th May, 11th June, 2nd and
23rd July 1638.
Justices of Peace to Sir Erancis
Crawley and Sir Richard
Weston, Judges of Assize.
Certificate in reference to the
several particulars mentioned
in the Book of Orders.
The like to the Sheriff of the
county. General certificate of
conformity to the Book of
Orders since the assizes held
1 st March last.
The like, to Sir John Bramston
and Sir George Croke, Judges
of Assize. Similar return from
the same time.
The like to Sir Francis Crawley
and Sir Richard Weston,
Judges of Assize. Return of
numbers of apprentices put out
and rogues punished.
Vol. cccxcv., No. 61. %p.
Ibid., No. 62. J p.
Ibid., No. 63. |/>.
Ibid., No. 64. fp.
Ibid., No. 90. I p.
Ibid., No. 105. Parch-
ment roll. = 4 pp.
Ibid., No. 106.
like. =2 pp.
The
Ibid., No. 112. Incom-
plete. = 14J pp.
Ibid., No. 113.
3ipp.
Ibid., No. 1 14. I p.
Ibid., No. 1 15.
Ibid., No. 116. Ip.
284
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
Ketuens made by Justices of Peace.
Date.
For what Place.
Nature of Document.
Reference to Document.
1638.
[July ?]
[July ?]
[July ?]
[July ?]
Aug. 3.
Aug. 10.
Aug. 18.
Aug. 20.
[Aug. ?]
[Sept. 16.]
Sept. 20.
Sept. 30.
Various hundreds of
Kent.
5 The like of Sussex.
The like of Surrey.
The like of co. Hertford.
Rochdale division of co.
Lancaster.
Bolton division of co.
Lancaster.
Hundred of Leyland, co.
Lancaster.
Hundred of Lonsdale,
CO. Lancaster.
South part of East
Division of Devon.
Hundreds of Wonford
West, West Budleigh,
and Crediton, Devon.
Borough of St. Alban's.
Liberty of St. Alban's,
CO. Hertford.
Abstract of certificates delivered
in at the Summer Assizes 1638.
The like.
The like.
The like.
Justices of Peace to Sir George
Vernon and Sir Robert Berke-
ley, Judges of Assize. Return
of presentments made at their
meetings from 6th April last
to this day.
Certificate of Justices of Peace
of presentations made to them
by constables at meetings from
23rd March last to this day.
Justices of Peace to Sir George
Vernon and Sir Robert Berke-
ley, Judges of Assize. Return
of presentments made at their
monthly meetings.
Certificate of Justices of Peace
of proceedings at their meetings
since the last assizes. It con-
tains returns of all the poor
persons relieved in the several
parishes in the hundredjWiththe
amounts paid to each.
Separate returns by Justices of
j?eace of names of apprentices
bound, with those of their
masters, and of vagrants pun-
ished.
Return by Justices of Peace of
offenders fined and apprentices
bound since the last assizes.
Return of ihe Mayor and Justices
of Peace in conformity with the
Book of Orders. Wheat 5s,
the bushel, rye 3s.. malt 30s. the
quarter, pease 3.9. the bushel,
and outs Ms. the quarter.
Similar return of Justices of
Peace.
Vol. cccxcv,, No. U7.
Ip.
Ibid., No. 118. 1/1.
Ibid., No. 119, 4 p.
Ibid., No. 120. Up.
Vol. cccxcvii., No. 8.
Paper roll. — 4 pp.
Ibid., No. 36. 5 pp.
Ibid., No. 65. 1 p.
Ibid., No. 69, 2^ pp.
Ibid., No. 99. 9i pp.
Vol. occxcviii., No. 98.
4 p.
Ibid., No. 117. Ip
Vol. cocxcix.,
No. 69.
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
285
Returns made by Justices of Peace.
Date.
For what Place.
Nature of Document.
Reference to Document.
1638.
Oct. 18.
Division of Andover,
Hants.
[Oct.]
Dec. 18.
Seven hundreds, part
of the lathe of Scray,
Kent.
Division of co. Lancaster
in which the magis-
trates held their meet-
ings at Oldham.
Justices of Peace to the Council.
Certify that although they in-
creased the rates of the poor to
a very great proportion, yet till
harvest the country was much
more burdened with their poor
than at any time formerly,
which proceeded from the
scarcity and great price of
grain, whereby the husband-
man having no corn to make
money was disabled of setting
the poor on work, wheat being
between 7s. and 8s., and barley
between 4s. and 5s., but since
harvest wheat is sold between
4s. and 5s., and barley betwixt
2s. and 3s. the bushel, so that
now the poor are very well
kept and employed in work.
Return by Justices of Peace of ap-
prentices bound out, with their
names and those of their masters,
and names of rogues punished.
Return of presentments made at
meetings of the Justices of
Peace from 28th August last
to this day. Several clergy-
men were presented for marry-
ing persons likely to become
chargeable to the parish. On
20th November 1638, Samuel
Kemp, apprentice unto Francis
Woolsteucrofte, was ordered to
be moderately whipped by the
constables of Ashton-under-
Lyne for neglecting his work
and " over-running " his master.
Vol. cccc, No. .57. 1 p.
Ibid., No. 136. =ipp.
Vol. cccciv., No. 96.
[Strip of parchment.
71 lines.]
TRINITY HOUSE CERTIFICATES,
For the Year 1638.
In continuation of those for the year 1637, printed in the
Volume of Calendar for 1637-8, p. 137.
Date.
Name of Ship.
Where built.
Tonnage.
Reference to
Certificate.
1637-8.
Jan. 6
Feb. 7
Feb. 17
Mar. 3
Mar. 10
John, of London - - -
Fortune, of London
Confidence, of London
Deliverance, of Ipswich
Henry Bonaventure
Not stated
Flanders
Not stated
Ipswich
Horsleydown -
260
120
200
220
140
Vol. xvii.
No. 164
„ 165
„ 166
„ 167
„ 168
286 DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
Vol. CCOCIX, January 1-23, 1638-9.
1638-9.
Jan. 1. 1. William Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of co. Derby, to
Leicester Abbey, the Council. On receipt of letters of the Council of 18th November
he gave order for a muster of the trained bands of co. Derby in
December following, on several days at three places, the season of
the year and quality of the county making it very inconvenient to
assemble in one place. Encloses a note of the state of the forces,
both trained and private. Has given orders for training thrice more
in January, February, and March next. The few whose arms are
defective are to supply them by the training in February, and the
petty constables are not to suffer any trained soldier of his constabu-
lary to depart from his habitation further than to be ready at a
day's warning to march towards the rendezvous, without cause ap-
proved by a deputy lieutenant. Has sent a list of the names of all
the men who are able and fit for the wars, amounting to 17,308 (see
the list in Vol. ccccv., N'o. 2). Has ordered the county magazine to
be replenished at Hull by the 1st February next. Is not informed
that there were ever any beacons in that county. Has appointed
Richard Harrison provost-marshal. [Seal with crest. 2| pp."] En-
closed,
1. I. View of the forces and arms of co. Derby, taken in Dece-m^er
1638. Totals of trained soldiers : foot, 400 ; private
arms, 442; clergy, foot, 51; horse cuirassiers, 34; dra-
goons, 38. [1 p.l
Jan. 1. 2. Statement of circumstances and probable reasons showing that
Mr. Bacon had a hand to have George Plowright pressed for a soldier.
Both the parties were of Burton Latimer. Plowright had prosecuted
Mr. Bacon in the Star Chamber, and thereupon Bacon threatened
to rid the town of him. When Plowright attended the sheriff at
Northampton, to have the assessment of the ship-money approved.
Bacon procured the bailiff of the town to take Plowright's horse for
a post-horse, although the town was full of other horses, and
Plowright came on his Majesty's service. The horse was lamed.
Plowright was ordered to attend Mr. Attorney- General in the cause
in the Star Chamber, about five days before he was pressed and sent
away to York. Bacon formerly practised the like against one
Shrive, clerk of the church of Burton Latimer, against whom he had
taken ofience ; Bacon, in a muster for Count Mansfeldt, caused him to
be brought by the constables to Oundle, and there would have liad
him sent away. [1 p.} Annexed,
2. I. Certificate of Dr. Robert Sibthorpe. George Plowright is a
man of honest life and conversation, and hy reason of his
ability has for nine years successively borne the offices of
overseer, sidesm^an, and churchwarden, and lastly of con-
stable. He has been a dutiful and careful promoter of
his Majesty's and the church's service, and has done m,uch
good in the time aforesaid. \st January 1638-9. [Signed
by Br. Sibthorpe and 24 others, of whom seven tvere
clergymen. 1 jp.]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 287
1638-9. "^OL. CCCCIX.
Jan. [1?]. 3. Jasper Sprak to his cousin Richard Harvey. The writer
Lime [Lyme?], reminds Harvey that he is a son of his father's sister^ Harvey's aunt,
Mary Sprak, and mentions various circumstances which prove that
his relationship was recognized by Harvey's father and brother. He
states that he has seven children, all of whom (he praises God) can
read, and three of his daughters could knit and make lace as well as
most maids. He had bought a house in Lime, but, by some loss he
had, was constrained to mortgage it. Solicits Harvey that he may
find a friend in him, and begs him to send an answer by the bearer,
Thomas Jarvis. [1 p.']
Jan. 2. 4. Thomas Atkin, late Sheriff of Middlesex, to Nicholas. I under-
stand by the present sheriff of Middlesex that order is given from the
Lords to give the last sheriff power to collect the ship-money arrears
for last year, which is set down at 1,152Z. 7s. 9d., and we are com-
manded to be before the Lords the second Sunday of next term. In
regard we are behind but 6161. I7s. be pleased to acquaint the Lords
that the rest of the 1,152Z. 7s. 9d., which is 5351. 10s. 9d., must be
received from Westminster and the Tower liberty, they having
already paid in part of it, for the whole charge was 5,000^. [ Under-
written is an account which shows how the 6161. 17 s. above men-
tioned was made out. 1 p.]
Jan. 2. 5. Thomas Kynnaston to Richard Harvey. Mr. Courteen and the
writer intend to wait on Mr. Porter tomorrow by 8 o'clock, on the
business of the ship called the Sun. Prays Harvey to send
Mr. Nicholas word of it. [_\ jp.]
Jan. 2. 6. Receipt of Capt. Francis Trafford for 40Z. paid him by Sir
Henry Vane, Comptroller of the Household, by his Majesty's special
command. [^ p.]
Jan. 2. 7. Fragments of a list signed by Deputy Lieutenants of Kent of
all the trained bands of that county, with certificate that the number
of able men, between 16 and 60 years of age, not enrolled in the
trained bands, was 20,276. [Two strips of parchment.']
Jan, 3. 8. Sir Richard Tichborne, Sir William Uvedale, and Sir Thomas
Southampton. Jervoise, Deputy Lieutenants of Hants, together with Thomas Wroth,
Mayor of Southampton, to the Council. According to your letter of
the 7th December, we had a meeting at Southampton on the
3rd inst., where the mayor, with hLs brethren, expressed all readiness
to do his Majesty service, and are willing to take into their charge
six lasts of powder, which we conceive will be a fit proportion. They
will provide a storehouse, and have nominated Thomas Mason alder-
man of that town, to receive and issue the same, and to give account
thereof. Upon debate with the merchants, it was conceived that a
penny in the pound would be the least allowance to defray the
charges in selling it by retail, yet they are willing to make a trial
of it. If no man may undersell his Majesty's price, it will be /nuch
to the advancement of this service. We beseech you that this
288 DOMESTIC — CHARLES T.
1638-9.
Vol. CCCCIX.
powdfir may be sent to us with speed, for the country is wholly
unfurnished. [Seal with crest and motto. 1 p.']
Jan. 3. 9. Petition of William Brooking, a poor tailor, of Plympton, to
Sir J ohn Lambe. Thomas Avent, a rich man, having much oppressed
petitioner, and foully defamed him and his wife, petitioner was en-
forced to prosecute a suit in the Archdeacon's Court of Plympton,
for clearing his wife's credit, where sentence passed for petitioner,
from which Avent appealed to the Chancellor's Court at Exeter, and
there likewise sentence passed for petitioner, from which also Avent
appealed to the Arches, and there, by the apparitors neglecting the
manner of serving a process, Avent is likely to recover some costs
against petitioner, which petitioner is not able to pay until he be
allowed his costs for the two several sentences aforesaid. Hereupon,
referring to a certificate annexed, petitioner prays that Avent's costs
may be stayed until petitioner may have his costs on the two sen-
tences, or until the appeal be ended in the Arches, and that in the
meantime Sir Kichard Strode, recorder of Plympton, or some such
indifferent man, may mediate an end, or certify in whom the fault
is. [I p-l Annexed,
9. I. Certificate of John Blalce, mayor of Plympton, and two
others, that William Brooking was a quiet and peaceable
man, and free from any suits in law, but only by the vexa-
tion of Thomas Avent. 3rd January 1638[--9'}. [| p.]
Jan. 3. 10. Petition of 41 persons, whose names are subscribed, being
Truro. many of the leading persons of Cornwall, to Francis Godolphin,
sheriff of that county. There has been of late a view taken by the
captains of companies within Cornwall, whereat a general defect
of powder was found. Pray him to present this grievance to the
Lord Lieutenant of the county and the rest of the Council, that
petitioners may be supplied with powder at the King's price. [Ip.']
Jan. 3. 11. Lord Keeper Coventry to Sec. Windebank. I send you the
Durham House, papers concerning Mr. Harvie's [Harby's?] cause, but when you
speak with his Majesty of the business, put him in mind that when
he was at Greenwich last summer, upon the petition of Mr. Lang-
ham, his Majesty was pleased that Langham, who excepted to
Mr. Harvie's case, should add such things thereunto as he had and
were material in the way of merchants, and that the same should be
referred to the like number of merchants named in Langham's peti-
tion, as upon Harvie's suit had considered of his case and certified
for him. Various otber proceedings, which are here minutely de-
scribed, were taken in consequence of alterations in this direction
subsequently made by the King, and the result was a delay, which
the Lord Keeper desires that the King should understand was not
occasioned by him. [1 p.]
Jan. 3. 12. Account of the receipt of imposts in the port of London, fi-om
Michaelmas 1637 to Michaelmas 1638. Total 19,238/. Os. 3d, out
of which there had been made various payments, araountino- to
17,361?. 15s. [1 p.l °
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 289
] 638-9. ^^^' CCCCIX.
Jan. 4. 13. Book of notes made by Nicholas of proceedings of the Council,
principally at meetings held during this month. The days on which
there were meetings, which are here noticed, were this day, and the
6th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th, 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th, and
30th inst. There are besides notes of proceedings on various refer-
ences. [92 pp., of which 34 are blank.']
Jan. 4. 14. Book containing the names of all members of the Council
present at various sittings of the Council during the present month,
beginning with this day. The King was present on the 6th, 18th,
22nd, and 27th. [14 pp., of which 2 are blankl
Jan. 4. 15. Order of Council. The petition of the poor hammer workmen
to the Company of Pewterers of London being by his Majesty
referred to the Council, it was ordeted that Sir Ralph Freeman, Sir
Paul Pindar, and Sir Job Harby take the said petition into their
consideration, and return certificate of the true state of the business,
and what they conceive fit to be done therein. [Copy. 1 p.]
Jan. 4. 16. Similar order. Humphrey Jones by petition showed that
Richard Mostyn, having exhibited to the Board a scandalous petition
and articles against petitioner, and upon allegation that his witnesses
to prove the ofiences laid to petitioner's charge lived in Wales,
obtained letters to divers gentlemen, his near kinsmen, to examine
the particulars ; they had done so, and returned a certificate to the
Board. Petitioner being much scandalized by Mostyn, prayed that he
might have a copy of the said certificate, and that a day might be
appointed for a hearing. It was ordered that a copy of the cer-
tificate should be delivered to petitioner, and the Lords appointed to
hear the said clifi'erence on the 20th February next. [Braft. 1 ^ p.]
Jan. 4. 17. Similar order. Matthew Bellinrock and James le Ouste,
of London, merchants, by petition showed that at the complaint of
Thomas Bushell, farmer of his Majesty's mines royal in Wales, his
Majesty being present in Council, it was ordered on 15th October
1637 that no ore of any metal as it is drawn shall be transported
unwrought, of which order petitioner not knowing anything, in May
last bought three tons of Derbyshire lead ore (out of which it is
well known that never any one gained by taking silver) to be de-
livered at Hull, which was brought thither in 36 firkins, to be tran-
sported beyond seas, the customs and duties being first paid. The
customers never acquainting petitioner's assignees with the restraint,
accepted the entry, and the lead being laden is unladen again to
petitioner's great loss ; therefore prays permission to transport the said
36 firkins. It is ordered that the mayor of Hull and Sir John Lister,
having examined the truth of what is alleged, should certify how
they find the same. [Braft. 1^ p.]
Jan. 4. 18. Petition of Henry Coghill to the Council. The Lords, on
petition of Alice Malby, wife of Thomas Malby, ordered petitioner
to pay to her certain arrearages of 201. per annum, for non-payment
13. T
290 DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
1638-9. ^°^- ^^^^^^-
whereof, and for non-performance of an order respecting the same,
made by the Lord Keeper, petitioner stands in contempt. Petitioner
has delivered to Sir William Becher, one of the clerks of the Council,
801., being the said arrearages, and is ready to perform the order of
the Lord Keeper, and therefore prays to be discharged of his con-
tempt. Prays also that the Lords will consider the state of the case
hereunto annexed, and permit him to make his defence by counsel,
and whatsoever they shall order he will perform. [^ p.} Annexed,
18. I. Petition of Henry Coghill \to the Council]. States the par-
ticulars of various money transactions between himself,
Thomas Malhy, and Alice, his wife ; also of an arrange-
ment made between them for the purchase by petitioner from
them of the manor of Ghalkewell and other lands. This
arrangement had been frustrated, and the annuity to
Alice had been withheld in consequence of her refusal to
complete her part of the agreement, and of her abandon-
ment of her blind and aged husband, leaving him desti-
tute. Petitioner claimed a debt due from Malby of
996Z. 12s., with interest, and havi/ng now paid the arrears
of A lice's annuity, and being ready to secure her for the
future, he prayed that she might join in such assurance
as counsel should devise for securing the payment of his
money. [| p.]
Jan. 4. 19. Order of Council. Kecites order of 29th November last,
Whitehall, whereby Henry Coghill was ordered to pay the 801. above mentioned,
secure the future payments of the annuity to Alice Malby, and sub-
rait himself prisoner in the Fleet, upon performance whereof the
Lords prayed the Lord Keeper to consider what was fit in justice to
be further done by Coghill in the cause between him and the said
Alice. The Lords now understanding the payment of the annuity,
and that the Lord Keeper had appointed to hear the said difference
before next term, it was ordered that Sir William Becher should pay
the 801. to Alice Malby, and that Coghill should be allowed no
interest for the moneys pretended to be due to him from the date
of the Lords' order, whereby he was required to bring his action
concerning the same moneys, but neglected the same. The Lords
again prayed the Lord Keeper to consider what further was fit in
justice to be done, and directed Coghill to remain prisoner in the
Fleet until, upon the Lord Keeper's report, they should give further
order. [Draft. 1| p.]
Jan. 4. 20. Minute of a warrant from the Council to commit Matthew
Ball to the Fleet prison. [2 Unes.]
Jan. 4. 21. Minute of the like to Simon Wilmot, messenger, to bring
before the Board Thomas Beale, John Peabody, and Kichard Beale,
of Little Ashby, [Gilbert] Morehead [Morewood ?], of Scale, and
[Kobert] Hudson, of Melton Mowbray, defaulters at musters in co.
Leicester ; but as many of them as shall give satisfaction to the
Lord Lieutenant are to be discharged. [| p.]
DOMESTIC— CHAELES I. 201
jg38_9 Vol. CCCCIX.
Jan. 4. Minute of a warrant from the Council to William Faldoe to bring
befoie the Lords Mr. Borrey, of Southmorfield, William Greeor, of
Somerby, John Morton, of Silebey, Daniel )Shuttlewood, of Waltham-
on-the-Wolds, and John Imyn, of Ibstock, defaulters at musters in
CO. Leicester. [Written on the same sheet of jpaper as the above. ^ p.J
Jan. 4 22. Committee of the Council of War to Sir Robert Pye. To
Whitehall, draw an order for issuing to Sir John Heydon 391?. 18s. 3d upon
account for emptions expressed in an estimate of the Officers of the
Ordnance of 13th September last, for carriages, powder, &c., to be
delivered to the Duke of Lenox by virtue of his Majesty's warrants,
dated 19th July and 10th September 1638, and to be reckoned as
part of the privy seal for 200,OO0Z. [Draft. | p.]
Jan. 4. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi,, p. 50. f p.]
Jan. 4. 23. Lord Chief Justice Bramston to [the Council]. Report con-
Serjeants' Inn. cerning the imprisonment of Katherine De Luke. Mr. Peare,
recorder of Romsey, in May last, procured my warrant against her
and her husband, to apprehend them for misdemeanours certified by
the mayor and aldermen of that town, for which former warrants
had been made by the justices of assize. Katherine was apprehended
in Middlesex in last summer vacation, and being unable to find
sureties to appear at the next assizes for Hants, was committed to
the New prison in Middlesex by Mr. Long. About Michaelmas last,
being informed by Mr. Long that she was exceeding poor, and lived
at the charge of the bouse, I directed Mr. Peare to remove her to
Romsey at the town charge, and to maintain her in prison, else I
would deliver her. Before she was removed I received his Majesty's
command, upon Sir Edward Powell's petition, to examine her con-
cerning a scandal and practise by her against Sir Edward. I did so,
but before she had fully finished her examination I received his
Majesty's command to forbear further proceedings, and to attend the
Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Keeper, Lord Privy Seal, and
Sec. Coke, to whom his Majesty had referred the same. I attended
their Lordships, and was commanded to send her to the Fleet, where
she now is. Since that time no person has appeared to prosecute
against her. [1| p.]
Jan. 4. 24. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. Upon Saturday last,
York. 29 th December, I came to York, and found that the Vice-President
had ordained a general muster, and the meetings to be on the 2nd,
3rd, and 4th of January in several places. Hereupon I took occasion
' to see and train four foot companies close by the city. I found the
men good, and enrolled them all, but many of the arms not serviceable ;
both musketeers and pikemen were imperfect in the several postures of
their arms. The next days following I have been at Bramham Moor,
and saw and trained 160 horse, being the Vice-President's company.
The men and horse were good, and many of them well armed, but
some part very HI. We enrolled all that company. Pray recommend
to the Lords to inform his Majesty that I finding the defects so great
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in arms, both for horse and foot, have given order to Capt. Legge
to send laither certain proportions of arms [set down in the margin],
that the country may be furnished for their money. The Vice-
President and the Lord Mayor of York both assure me that liere are
no workmen that can make, or so much as mend, arms, therefore it
were requisite that some such were sent down from London to set up
that trade in York and other towns, for otherwise there are none but
tinkers can mend any sucli utensils of war. These tradesmen planted
now here will be of most necessary use for his Majesty's service, and if
authorized by the Lords must have their warrants not to be molested
bj"- the corporations, because they be not freemen of the towns. T
find great neglect in many finding arms altogether unserviceable,
though warned to provide sufficient arms at the next meetings,
which will not be remedied unless you send down messengers with
blanks to the Vice-President or me., that such persons best able and
most faulty may be put to the charge to answer their neglect before
the Lords. Sir Thomas Morton, Capt. Gibson, Capt. Waytes, and
Capt. Ballard are all out at this time to see the trained bands
exercised. To-morrow I go to Lord Clifford, and on Sunday next
I purpose to be at Hull, and stay there until Wednesday. Quarles,
the merchant of Rotterdam, is not yet come thither. On Thurs-
day, the 10th Januaiy, I purpose to be here again at York, because
the Vice-President has against that day assembled all the deputy
lieutenants to meet to determine of a general muster, so as Sir
Thomas Morton and myself may see all the regiments and put them
in order. I purpoje to frame every regiment into sortable colours,
that they, being 12 in Yorkshire, may be distinguished afar off"
which I have begun with ray Lord Deputy's regiment. Also I have
written to the Lord Deputy to choose for all the regiments such
gentlemen as he thinks most fitting to be lieutenant-colonels and
sergeant-majors, which in a formal disciplining of war cannot be
wanting. After the meeting on Thursday I shall be better able to
give you account of what shall be proposed among them. After
the meeting I purpose to set forward to Newcastle. The Lord Mayor
of York and the Vice-President tell me that the county is well
stored with powder, match, and ball. The country is also well
stored with corn, grain, and victuals. Prays him to recommend
that 50 complete arms for horse as cuirassiers be sent down to
York .which will be bought by the country. There are above 20
wanting in the troop of horse which I have this day seen ; also 40
partisans for lieutenants, and 100 halberts for sergeants, for no
officers of that kind have any such weapons. It was not my good
hap to meet with the Marquis Hamilton in his passing by. P.S. — I
find such men as are recusants sending their servants unarmed,
because their arms are taken from them. By this means there will
be a considerable number of men coming to exercise and at the
rendezvous unarmed. This I thought good to speak of {Nicholas
has zvritten in the margin, " The King to be acquainted." 3 pp.']
Jan. 4. 25. Capt. William Legge to Sec. Windebank. I thank you for
Hull. your favours and that you granted me leave for coming to London. I
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desired that only to inform you of all the particulars, and let Sir
Jacob Astley know before his departure from Court all things that I
had observed in these parts. Now he is arrived here I shall follow
his directions. I have received order from him to issue into the
country all sorts of arms that shall be desired. This I obey, but
seeing I am by my instructions from you to sell none of those pro-
visions without further order from his Majesty or the Master of the
Ordnance, I desire I may have some order for it, as likewise a
warrant from the Lord Treasurer for delivery of such moneys as I
shall receive into what hands his Lordship pleases. I hope Sir
Jacob shall find no fault in me in the performance of my duty ; I
shall assist and obey him in everything, and shall be most glad to
receive your commands. [1 p-l
Jan. 4 . Account by the Officers of Ordnance of ironwork weighed at Ham-
mersmith for binding ten pair of wheels for pieces of 3 lb. bullet.
The particulars are very minutely stated. \_See Vol. cccxcviii,
No. 58. 1 p.']
Jan. 4. 26. Thomas Gay to his brother John Gay. Upon Friday last the
mayor and Mr. Pearce Edgcom came to the fort [at Plymouth], and dis-
possessing Capt. George Bagg, possessed me of the command, the which
(God willing) shall be so carefully looked unto, that Sir Jacob [Astley]
shall have no cause of complaint. The mayor since is fallen sick, and
entreated me to send up the list of the soldiers to Mr. Nicholas and
pray him to send down the moneys for half a year's pay. I think
248/.. will pay all for half a year; 1 mean the 35 men remaining now
in the fort and island. The new soldiers that were entertained the
1st September expect their pay from the new governor, or out of the
old governor s means. The new governor has no reason to pay what
the old governor received from the King, and did not pay but in
broken numbers, as 5s., 10s., and 20s. at a time, so that few of the
soldiers know what is due to them, and the paymaster refuses to
produce his accounts before the mayor unless commanded thereto by
the Council, and therefore the mayor entreated Mr. Nicholas to
procure the Lords' letter to him to call Mr. Bull, the paymaster,
before him to give up all the soldiers' accounts, and if Mr. Nicholas
cannot return down the moneys, to procure his letter to the mayor
and Nicholas Opie, the customer, to pay the moneys here. Be earnest,
that we may have an answer by the next post, for the soldiers are in
great misery, and those that have families are like to starve with
their families. [2 pp.] Enclosed,
26. I. List of the soldiers in the fort and island near Plymouth,
with their annual wages. The im'iter of the above letter
was lieutenant-governor at SOl. per annum. Thomas
Roche was lieutenant of St. Nicholas island, also at 30Z.
2Jer annum. Polydore Roche was master-gunner at 201.
per annum. There were 30 others at 121. per annum
{among them Ferdinando Paleologus), and one, Atha-
nasius Reepe, at 11. per annum, which is doubtless a
mistake for 121. [1 1 p.]
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Jan. 4. 27. Robert Typper to Endymion Porter. A gentleman was with
the writer yesterday from Porter, a Mr. Phelips, with whom the
writer came to an entire agreement, and he doubts not that they
will conclude the business to each other's content. [1 ^.]
Jan. 6. Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for payment of a
livery of U. 13s. 4d. per annum to David Powell, his Majesty's
fl etcher, in place of John. Powell, deceased. [Docquet.']
Jan. 5. Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber for payment of 20d.
per diem as wages and 161. 2s. 6d. as livery to Simon Nan, one of
his Majesty's musicians for the violins in ordinary, in room of John
Hayden, deceased. [Docquet.']
Jan. 5. Petition of Sir Alexander Hume to the King. Stephen Talmage,
mariner, and Edward Harris, merchant, having the ship Anne and
Sarab, of London, and being bound in her for Virginia, in July was
12 months, became bound to the King in ],000L to return to London,
and there unlade their freight of tobacco. Contrary to the said
bond, the ship arrived in Holland, and has there unladed her
freight. Prays the King to grant petitioner the benefit of the said
bond, petitioner prosecuting the same at his own charge. [Copy.
Vol. cccciii., p. 20. ^ p^ Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Attorney-General to prepare a hill for his
Majesty's signature, containing either a grant of the said
bond to such person as petitioner shall nominate, or a
discharge to the parties in case petitioner shall compound
with them. Whitehall, 5th January 1638-9. [Copy.
Ibid. 5 p."]
Jan. 5. Henry Earl of Holland, Chief Justice and Justice in Eyre of the
Forests on this side Trent, to Anthony Holland, one of the yeomen
huntsmen in ordinary to the King. Two brace of stags have been
lately taken out of liis Majesty's park at Theobalds, and put into the
park of Sir Francis Leight, at Addington, Kent, to be kept there for
his Majesty's disport in the next summer. The said stags having
since broken out from thence, now lie in the fields adjoining, where
they may be subject to many casualties. You are to take care of
the said deer, and for their preservation are to walk from time to
time the enclosures of Greenwich, Woolwich, Eltham, Lewisham,
Deptford, Sydenham, Beckenham, Bromley, and Dulwicb, where the
said deer shall happen to feed, and intimate his Majesty's command-
ment to the inhabitants of the said towns that they forbear to hunt
them ; and in case you find any persons offending herein, you are
to take from them their dogs, guns, cross-bows, or other engines,
and to certify their names to me. [Copy. Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 42.
Jan. 5. 28. Statement of Francis Raworth, town clerk of Dover, that
at a meeting at Maidstone, the Oth December 1637, Sir Thomas
Henley then sheriff' of Kent, there was assessed upon Dover and the
members thereof S301. for ship-money, which sum was paid, viz.,
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by Dover 275^., and by Faversham 551., as by acquittances of Sir
William Eussell appears. [ | p.l
Jan. 5. 29. Account by Robert Reade, secretary to Sec. "Windebank, of
moneys received and paid for Sec. Windebank from the 1st May 1638
to this date. The receipts consist of fees paid to the Secretary for
grants procured from the King through him. They amounted to
1,277/. lis. 5id. The disbursements were generally of a private
nature ; household expenses of the Secretary, gratuities to servants
bringing gifts, allo-wances to his children, and so forth. The follow-
ing are extracts. Mr. Bellamy, for two picture frames, 11. 15s.; the
porters, for whipping the footman, 5s. ; the smith, for a key of " Mar-
rowbone Park," 2s. Gd. ; the man that brought it, 2s. ; the smith that
made a treble key of Greenwich, ] Os. ; Joan, the cook maid, when
my aunt [Reade was Sec. Windebank's nephew'] was abroad, 201.
1 5 chaldron of coals, 1.3/. 3s. 2d. ; for carriage and wharfage, 1/. 16s. 9d.
the apothecary's man, 2s. ; the footman, for drinking-money, 2s. 6d.
the barber at Greenwich, 5s. ; the corn cutter, 10s. ; a coach horse.
13/. ; to the grooms that sold him, 10s. ; freight of the virginals, 21.
to my aunt, 100/. ; crossing to Lambeth and back. Is. ; two maps,
1?. 7s. ; for rolling them, 4s. ; for bringing them home, Is. ; ribbon for
shoestrings, 9s. 6d; a pair of silk stockings, 1/. 14s.; Lord New-
burgh's man that brought trees, 5s. ; Dr. Reade's man that brought
pheasants, 2s. 6d. ; Lord Cottington's man that brought venison,
1 Os. ; my Lady of Arundel's two men, 21. ; my Lord of Hunting-
don's man, 21. ; the man that brought sweet waters, 10s. ; Sir Ed-
mund Lenthall's man, 2s. 6d. ; your honour, for offering-money, lOs. ;
a pair of gloves, 9s. ; to the poor boys at Christmas, 1 s. ; new year's
gifts, S3l. 7s. 6c/.; total disbursements, 1,167/. 6s. 3c/.; leaving a
balance of 110/. 5s. 2^d., of which the Secretary notes that on the
2nd May 1639 he took out 100/. to put into the town chest.
[7 pp.}
Jan. 5. 30. Account of Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1637;
received, 164,044/. IBs. Ud. ; remained, 32,369/. 8s. 9c/. [1 p.]
Jan. 5. 31. Account of ship-money levied and remaining in the hands of
the sheriffs. Total, 1,930/., which, with the sum mentioned as re-
ceived above, makes the total amount collected 165,974J., which was
19,041/. less than was paid on 6th Januarj'- 1637. [1 p.j
Jan. 6. 32. Order of the King in Council. Upon complaint of Sir
Whitehall. Humphrey Mildmay, sheriff of Essex in 1635, the deputy of Bright-
lingsea was, by order of the Board of 30th November last, either to
pay to the Treasurer of the Navy the ship-money assessed upon that
town in J 635, or otherwise to attend the Board the first Sunday in
this month. Forasmuch as there was this day shown to the Board
under the hand of Richard Selwyn, mayor of Sandwich, Kent, in
1635, a certificate, dated 12th October 1635, that 23/. M^as by him
received of William Hatt, deputy for that year of Brightlingsea, for
the service of shipping, the said town being a member of Sandwich,
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with which it always used to be rated, it was ordered that Bright-
lingsea should for that year's ship-money be freed from payment
with Essex, and the deputy of Brightlingsea to be discharged. But
henceforth the said town is to pay with Essex. [Braft This and
the following faper, although dated 6th December, are endorsed
6th January 1638, i.e., 1638-9. There is no reason to believe that
there vjas any meeting of the Council on the 6th December, but it is
clear from other papers of the 6th January, that there was one at
which the King was present on that day, and in Nicholas's Note
Book of the proceedings of the Council, calendared under ^ith
January inst, No. 13, there is mention of this and the succeeding
order having been made at the Tneeting on the 6th inst. 1 p."]
33. Order of the King in Council. Upon complaint made to his
Majesty by Capt. John Fisher, muster-master of London, of dues
i-efused to be paid to him for his service, it was ordered that the
Earl Marshal, the Lord Chamberlain, the Lord Privy Seal, and Sec.
Windebank should send for Mr. Eecorder and some of the aldermen
of that city and the said Capt. Fisher, and upon hearing them to
accommodate their differences, or otherwise certify the true state of
their differences and what they conceive fit to be established. [Draft.
Endorsed is a list of the members of the Council present at the
meeting held this day. f p.]
34. Similar order. That the Attorney-General put into the
commission lately given to Sir Jacob Astley the counties of Chester
and Lancaster, formerly omitted. [Draft, i p.]
The like. Capt. Farrar, a prisoner in Newgate, being ac-
cused to have counterfeited his Majesty's hand and privy signet,
it is ordered that the Attorney-General cause the said Farrar to be
proceeded against. [Written on the same paper as the preceding.
Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport.
To deliver 8 barrels of gunpowder at 18d per pound, for replenish-
ing the magazine of the western division of co. Northampton.
[Minute. See Vol. ccclv.. No. 60, p. 8. J p.]
Henry Earl of Holland to the Keeper and Under-Keepers of
Grafton Park. I am informed that Pond Coppice within the said
park, appointed for sale this year, and consisting chiefly of thorn,
will be in danger upon the first shooting thereof to be destroyed,
through the multitude of conies maintained iu the said park contrary
to the laws of the forest, and with danger to his Majesty's person in
the time of his hunting there. You are to cause the said conies to
be destroyed and their holes stopped up. [Copy. Vol. ccclxxodv.,
p. 45. J p.'}
Grant to John Embree of the office of sergeant plumber to his
Majesty, void by the death of Hugh Justice, with the fee of 12d. by
the day and an annual livery or 408. in money for the same at
Christmas. [Docquet.J
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Jan. 7. 35. Minutes of thirteen warrants from the Council to George
Carter, Robert Tavernor, Edmund Davenport, Henry Kyme, Ed-
ward Stockdell, Thomas Waterworth, Edmund Barker, William
Brooks, David Stott, John Lisney, James Naylor, William Faldoe,
and Matthew Pigeon, messengers, for bringing before the Lords
defaulters, upwards of 70 in number, at the musters in Devon, but as
many as should submit to conform for the future were to be dis-
charged, paying fees. [1| p.]
Jan. 7. Note of a close warrant for Sir Francis Popham. [Written on
the same paper as the above. 1 line.^
Jan. 7. Minute of a warrant to Nicholas Pye, messenger, to bring Arthur
Winwood, porter in the castle of Ludlow, before the Lords, [i&ic?.
Jan. 7. 36. Sir John Curzon, late SheriflF of co. Derby, to Nicholas. I
Kedleston. have received a letter of 30th November, requiring from me an
arrear for ship-money of 192?., unpaid of S,oOOl., upon co. Derby and
the borough towns. I frequently called upon the borough towns to
pay in their money, which they promised they would. By this sum
I perceive that Chesterfield is still the whole charge unpaid, being
501., and Derby 65Z., which latter sum they assiu-e me is abated by the
Council. As for the remainder of 801. and odd in the county, I shall
be diligent where I can meet with any distress, and pay it in with
all speed. I am likewise required, for non-payment of the whole
sum by the beginning of Candlemas term, to appear at the Council
board on the second Sunday in that term to give an account. I fear
I shall not get into London by that time, in regard of his Majesty's
employment here, the training of soldiers, which I am likewise re-
quired to attend, being a deputy lieutenantj but within four days
after I will, though I have no other occasion to the town. [Seal
with arms. Ij- p.']
Jan. 8. Commission to Sir Francis Wyat to be governor of the colony and
plantation in Virginia, with the powers granted to Sir John Harvey
in 1636, with this enlargement, that upon death or discontinuance
of any of his Majesty's Council there, the governor and Council may
choose others, whose names are to be certified to his Majesty or to
the Commissioners for Plantations, for allowance. [Docquet]
Jan. 8. Grant to Colonel George Goring of the office of keeper and captain
of the castle, town, and island of Portsmouth, and of captain of
20 soldiers in the said caatle. Likewise of the ofiice of constable of
the castle of Porchester, and lieutenant of the forest of Southbear,
Hants, as the same were enjoyed by the late Viscount Wimbledon.
[_Docquet.']
Jan. P. 37. Nicholas to the Mayor of Plymouth. Sir Jacob Astley left
Whitthall. order with me to pay to such person as you should appoint the
money due to 35 soldiers and officers belonging to his Majesty's fort
at Plymouth and Island of St. Nicholas, for half a year to end at
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Christmas last, and I understand by a letter from Mr. Gay that
about 1501. will pay the same. If you will signify to me to whom
I shall pay the money, and how much it will amount to, I will not
fail to deliver it, and at the next sitting of the Council I will procure
an order to Mr. Ball, paymaster of the said fort, to make an account
of what is due to the company of the said fort and island. [^Oopy.l
Underwritten,
37. I. Memorandum by Nicholas. " I wrote to Mr. Mayor for
an account whether he had received the 130Z. odd from
Mr. Opie, of Plymouth, and had paid the soldiers. My
letter was dated 12th February 1638 " [-9]. [1 j).]
Jan. 8. Another copy of the above. [See Domestic James I., Vol. ccxix.,
p. 174.]
Jan. 9. 38. Order of Council. Henry Lee and company of merchants
trading to Spain by petition presented that having last year obtained
licence to transport to the Spanish islands several quantities of
shaken cask and hoops, for their accommodation for that vintage, all
which were since returned with wines, to the great advantage of his
Majesty's customs. It being objected that cask could not be spared
out of this kingdom, petitioners have provided cask staves in Ireland,
and besought licence to transport about 100?. worth of hoops for the
said cask stands setting up. It was ordered that the Lord Admiral,
calling before him the Victualler of the Navy a.nd others, should
examine the truth of these allegations, and whether it will not be
prejudicial to his Majesty's marine employments to permit the pro-
portion of hoops desired to be export.ed, and to return certificate
' with his opinion. [Draft. 1 p^
Jan. 9. 39. Similar order. The weavers of Canterbury complaining against
the weavers of London for procuring a proclamation inhibiting
worsted to be wrought into stuff with Turkey yarn, though the one
be warp, the other woof, nor any thread to be wrought with silk, nor
thread with Turkey grogran yarn, whereby many good stuffs will be
put down here and the manufacture transferred to the Low Countries,
to the prejudice of trade and his Majesty's customs, the undoing of
many families, and the exposing hundreds of poor children to beggary.
It was ordered that the commissioners appointed for examining
abuses in the manufactures of the kingdom should examine the
importance of the particulars mentioned, and thereupon certifj' the
same with their opinions. [Draft. 1 p.J
Jan. 9. 40. The like. Upon consideration of petition of Eobert Grosse,
Whitehall, clerk, against Dr. Fuller, dean of Ely, the Lords declared that they
hold the same to be merely clamorous, and in no sort to be credited
against so reverend a person, whose integrity is in so good esteem
with the Lords, as the aspersions endeavoured to be cast on him
weigh nothing at all with the Board. It is ordered that Grosse's
petition be rejected, and the business be left to i^he Qourt of High
Commission. [Draft, f p."]
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Jan. 9. 41. Order of Council. The difference betw&en the Earl of Exeter
and Sir William Killigrew, about the possession of certain severals
in Revesby, co. Lincoln, was 9th February 1 637-8 referred to the
two Lords Chief Justices and the Lord Chief Baron ; they having
heard counsel on both sides, made a report dated 1 5th December
last. (See Vol. 404, N'o. 77.) The Lords concurring with the judges,
for a final end of the said difi'erence do ratify and confirm the same
report. [Draft. ] js.]
Jan. 9. 42. Similar order. The Lords having been informed that upon
Tuesday last a great riot was committed near Temple Bar, upon
occasion of an arrest made about Chancery Lane, and calling to
mind that disorders of that kind have grown to be very frequent,
ordered the Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench strictly to
examine who were the principal actors, and to take a course for
punishing them in such manner as may deter others ; and of his
proceedings herein he is to send an account to the Board. [Draft.
Ip.-]
Jan. 9. 43. The Council to the Vice-President and Council at York. "We
Whitehall, have sent you a petition presented to us in the name of Robert
Dixon, Thomas Rawson, and other inhabitants of Roos, Burton
Pidsea, Burstwick, gkeckiing, Riall [Ryhill], Camerton, Elstronwick,
Lelley, and other towns and villages in Holderness, co. York, con-
cerning a clowe erected by order of sessions in 1617, and ordered to
be repaired and maintained by Sir Henry Constable, Viscount Dunbar,
and his heirs. As a business of this nature may be best understood
in the county where the proofs may be produced, we pray you
to call before you Viscount Dunbar and petitioners, and to settle an
indifl'erent end, or certifj' to us the true state of the business and
your opinion. [Draft 1 p^
Jan. 9. 44. The Council to Algernon Earl of Northumberland. It is his
Majesty's pleasure, that one of his ships and two pinnaces shall be
this year employed for guard of the Irish Seas. We pray you to
give order that the same be forthwith prepared upon the charge of
his Majesty's revenue in that kingdom for so many months' service
as 3'^ou, with the advice of the Lord Deputy and Council there, shall
think requisite. [Draft. \ p^
Jan. [9 ?] 45. The same to Robert Earl of Leicester, ambassador extraor-
dinary in France. By the petition and examination enclosed,
presented by William Rande, master of the Unity, of London, you
will perceive what misery the company belonging to that ship have
suffered from the French, and what loss has been sustained by peti-
tioner and the owners. It may be agreeable to the laws of nations
for one prince to make use of such shipping of another's as he finds
in his ports for his particular, but to deal with them as appears by
the said examination we conceive not suitable to any treaty or
justice, which we pray you to represent on that side, and to use
your endeavour that petitioner and his partners may receive restitu-
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tion of tlieir sliip and goods, or full satisfaction. P.S. — The exami-
nation above mentioned will be presented to you by the bearer,
under the seal of the Admiralty. [Draft. 1 ^.]
Jan. 9. 46. Minute for entry on the Council Register that Sir Francis
Popham having been sent for as a defaulter at the last musters at
Church Tawton, co. Devon, -was, freed from further attendance,
having promised conformity for the future, as signified by the Earl
of Bedford, the Lord Lieutenant. [|- p.]
Jan. 9. Similar minute that John Fountain and forty-nine others who are
here enumerated, being similar defaulters in Devon, upon promise
of future conformity were discharged, [yfritten on the sarnie jpaper
as the preceding article. ^ p.'\
Jan. 9. The like of the discharge of Ann Thornton alias Bamadiston and
Thomas Pitcher, defaulters at musters in co. Cambridge. \Ihid,
2 lines-l
Jan. 9. Order of Archbishop Laud, the Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer,
Whitehall. Lord Privy Seal, and Lord Cottington, referees. Upon hearing Sir
Robert Carr and his lady and their counsel, it was ordered that
there be a covenant entered into the assurance to be drawn up for
settling a yearly maintenance for the said lady and her children,
that if Sir Robert shall see cause to remove any of his children from
his lady, for education, there shall be out of the 1,000?. per annum
allowed by him for maintenance of his lady and children an abate-
ment of lOOZ. per annum for the education of every child that Sir
Robert shall so remove, unless good cause be shown by his lady to
the Lords. [Ibid. ^ ^.]
Jan. 9. 47. Minute of warrant from the Council to Simon Wilmot to
bring before the Lords Thomas Tyrer, of the Halfshire hundred,
and John Jakeman, of Pendock, co. Worcester. [7 lines.J
Jan. 9. Similar minute of warrant to Thomas Welch to bring Thomas
Wood, now or late constable of the Jowy of Tunbridge, Joade,
constable of East Mailing, Joseph Cock, one of the collectors of the
hundred of Blackheath, Robert Petty, and Charles Sandford, now or
late constables of Codsheath, Kent. [Written on the same paper
as the preceding. 5 lines.]
Jan. 9. The like to Nicholas Goldsborough to bring John Burrell, late
constable of the hundred of Bircholt, with the now or late constables
of Ashford and the himdreds of Chart, Longbridge, and Marden,
and Edmund Thomas, constable of the hundred of Westerham, Kent
[IHd. ip.]
Jan. 9. The like of a close warrant to Mr. Peare, Recorder of Eomsey.
[Ibid. 2 lines.]
Jan. 9. The like to Mr. Barkham and William Duckeren, his servant.
[Ibid. 2 lines.''
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Jan. 9. 48. Minute of the appearance before the Council of Richard
Knighton, of Artleborough [Irthlingborough], co. Northampton. He
is to remain in the messenger's custody. [4 lines.']
Jan. 9. 49. The like of a pass from the Council for William Rande, late
master of the Unity, taken by the French King's subjects, and Peter
Geldie, to repair into France to solicit the restitution of the said
ship and goods. [J ^^.J
Jan. 9. 50. Bishop Wren, of Ely, to the Council. Report on the case of
Edward Powell alias Anderson, prisoner in Newgate. Powell was
apprehended on the 5th June 1638, upon the riot then committed
by an assembly of 200 persons, which they termed Anderson's Camp,
but is not imprisoned on that account, but for other misdemeanours
and foul speeches before and at the time of his apprehension. Since
his imprisonment in Newgate he has wi'itten divers letters into the
country, whereof two are annexed, by which it appears that he was
a mover and abettor of the riot, though, perhaps, not present at it.
When his Majesty was at Newmarket in Lent last, Powell gave the
crier of Ely 2d. to make proclamation through Ely that all that
would should meet the next morning to go to the King with a
petition about their fens, for the losing of the fens would be the
losing of their livelihoods. Upon notice thereof Mr. John Goodriek,
one of the justices of peace, called Powell before him, who denied
that he caused the crier to make such proclamation, and said, " If I
deny it, the crier's evidence, being but one man, is no evidence, and
if I confess it, what harm ? For what was he [Mr. Goodriek] and
the rest of the justices? They were but bishop's justices, and not
the King's." The next day, about five in the morning, Mr. Goodriek
went into the market-place, and there found about 60 persons, with
cudgels in their hands, and Powell with them. Mr. Goodriek asked
him what he did there. He asked Mr. Goodriek if it were not
lawful to be in the King's market-place, and so went to his company.
Mr. Goodriek required the company to be gone, whereupon Powell,
standing at the head of them, before Mr. Goodriek, with a great
cudgel in his hand, said, " I was yesterday in your hands, and heard
what you would say ; now you shall hear what I have to say. I
will complain of you to the King, for the King, my master, bade me
tell him of any that hinder me in my petitioning of him, and you
now hinder me, and the King shall know it. Cannot you keep [at]
home and take no notice of what we do ? " Among the poor people
he hears and reports himself as one having ordinary access and
speech with the King. They are told that the King at Newmarket
leaned on his shoulder, and wept when he heard his relation. One
of his letters says also that they may wonder he is so long in prison
after the King's coming to London. The statements in his examina-
tion, calendared in our last Volume, p. 504, are also here repeated,
and it is added that he said to Mr. March, one of the justices of peace
for the Isle of Ely, that if the King did not grant their petition it
would cause a great deal of blood to be spilt, and when Mr. March
came to give evidence of this speech, Powell called out to him openly,
" Mr. March, before you take your oath, answer me to this ; were
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you never forsworn in all your life ? " These are the misdemeanours
for which he was fined (200Z.) and imprisoned, and lies in execution
for the same. Since his removal from the prison at Ely to Newgate
the poor people are very quiet and in good order. [1| p.]
Annexed,
50. I. Edward Powell " to his worthye and 'much esteemed and
assured good friend Mr. Hitch, preacher and deliverer of
the divine misteries in the cittie of My." Such is the
direction, but the letter is addressed " Loving friends a>nd
good neighbours of the city of My and others." You
may think it strange that I am this long detained in
prison. The truth is, that I might forthwith have been
delivered after tlie King's coming to London, had 1 not
regarded your welfare more than mine, for the only
cause <f my detention is that^L will not give up your
names, to be fined and imprisoned as I am,, although I
am daily urged thereunto, fair offers and large promises
being annexed thereunto ; that not prevailing, then
threatening language, terrible speech, %vith protestation
of perpetual imprisonment is vowed unto me. But
neither these large promises, threatenings, or mine own
Tuisery {although greater cannot be, as well in body as
mind) could as yet move or shake my fidelity to you,
and although I should endure all the 'miseries in the
world, yet would I never he enforced thereunto, 'may I
be dealt withal accordingly by you. The truth is, I can
be freed for a 'matter of 20L, which, underhand, must be
given to such as are both able and willing to procure the
same, which sum I am a huvible suitor to you all to
collect amongst you, otherwise 'my condition is so la'ment-
able, as 'my aged 'mother in great want, my harmless
children much distressed, both 'my wife and self bitterly
ruinated, besides the loathsome gaol, in which we core
accompanied %t)ith noisoine stinks, cold, lowsy lodging, and
almost all other 'miseries. I am amongst a labyrinth of
grievous afflictions, which I cannot possibly longer endure,
so that I 'must he constrained to give up your names if
ive cannot be relieved by you. Hut I am confident that
you will either perform 'my request {which is a s'mall
matter amongst you all), or otherwise allow us a weekly
'maintenance that we inay not utterly perish. P.S. —
Wishes Mr. Hitch to read this letter, first to the in-
habitants of Trinity parish, and then send it to St. Mary's.
[1 p.-]
50. II. The same (but not in the same handwriting) to the same.
Is not able to " concesse " any longer, but only for their
answer to his last letter. Is " salesed daily by my very
good friends " [originally written "by my Lord of Bedford"]
to reveal all their names. Will forbear but till the next
return of the waggoner. Newgate, London, 29ih Novem-
ber 1638. [I p.']
DOMESTIC— CHAELES I. 303
1688-9. VOL.CCCCIX.
Jan. 9. Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To
deliver one last of gunpowder at 18c?. per pound to Godwyn Awdry,
of Melksham, for replenishing the magazines in Wilts, Somerset,
Dorset, Gloucester, and Hants. \Minute. See Vol. ccclv., No. 61,
f. 8. i jj.]
Jan. 9. 51. Sir James Douglas to Sec. Windebank. Please receive an
Ber[wick-upon- index of all the acts of assembly holden at Glasgow ; except this
^^® -■■ one, I know not any publicly at large. These factious people are
very busy distributing pikes and muskets amongst their tenants and
servants. For the Merse and Teviotdale, all the tenants are very
unwiUing to receive any, much less to pay for them, repining to pay
dear rents and buy armour, and dare not to say if his Majesty proclaim
them easy of the rent they will serve the King. Thus for the
borders ; I think elsewhere the same discourse goes. Assure your-
self the actors in this, their estates are not such as can maintain
much war, if there be any kind of debarring them from taking from
neighbours, who I hope will be unwilling to part from their own.
Some time ago the Bishop of Gal[lo]way sent to a friend here to
take a house for him against the 4th inst. Some Puritans hearing
of it, supposed he would present himself to their communion on
Sunday the 6th, murmuring they would seclude him if so were, he
being excommunicate by the assembly. Hearing of it, I sent to
speak with Master Dourie, requiring what he would do if such
accident befeU, [and] withal told him he was not ignorant of the
unlawfulness of the assembly. He replied he would not debar him.
The bishop did present himself to their communion, coming here
upon the Friday. The second minister, one Master Bennet, went
to Master Dourie, demanded what he intended, for he perceived the
bishop, who was excommunicate, intended to communicate with them.
The other replied he acknowledged no lawful excommunication, so
went on. If our Scots people had received advertisement that upon
their excommunication the bishop had been debarred within England,
it would have given them occasion to insult, and there is some forty
in this town disappointed in this. Do not take it amiss that I
importune you with the question I have with the town of Berwick,
for the grounds they withhold from me unjustly. In place of
answering his Majesty's letter they have made an unjust petition,
whereof please you to receive the double. In respect they make a
common practice in their oppressions to put every one here to suits
in law, thinking the party will rather quit a part of his right before he
undergoes the charges that he must do before he recover remedy,
my petition to his Majesty is, that he will give them to understand
that they should sue me and put me from it by the due course of law.
I am in possession, and all enjoyed these lands before me as their
introduction to this claim fell to them being tenants to the Earl
of Suffolk. At the present the town has not a beast going there
except my tenants'. [3 pjp.] Enclosed,
51. I. An index of the principal Acts of the Assembly at Glasgow,
held in November 1638, with copy of the sentence of
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deprivation and excommunication against John Spottis-
wood, pretended Archbishop of St. Andrew's, and five
others of the Scottish bishops, also notes of similar sentences
against six others of them. [2 pp."]
Jan. 9. 52. Minute of his Majesty's pleasure that Lord Treasurer Juxon
Whitehall, and Lord Cottington consider again the business which was referred
to them upon the petition of Viscount Rochford, and inform his
Majesty what, upon hearing both parts, they conceive to be just.
[i P-] Underwritten,
52. I. Lord Treasurer Juxon and Francis Lord Cottington to
the King. In November last we made your Majesty a
true state of this business, and how Mr. Howson had put
an information in the Exchequer to prove that the hamlets
of Clifton and Braithwell were no parcels of the manor
of Conisborough, co. York, granted to the Earl of Dover's
father ; and how Viscount Rochford {who pretended the
same included in the former grant) had oiotiuithstanding
submitted his tithe to composition. Upon the above
reference we again called both parties before us, and then
Lord Rochford desired to com,pound, and Mr. Howson
seemed not to withstand it, but until we receive your
Majesty's pleasure we would make no further proceedAngs
in it. ] 9i/i Jamiictri/ 1638[-9]. [^p.]
Jan. 9. Petition of Robert Wilks to Henry Earl of Holland. Petitioner
was presented by the regard of Battle's bailiwick, the 18th Sep-
tember 1637, for felling upon his copyhold lands in Warfield, in the
forest of Windsor, twenty elms, worth 3s. a piece, contraiy to the
laws of the Forest, surrendered and estated on him by Humphry
Weston, who had a licence for him and his assigns from liis Lord-
ship for felling the said trees, by warrant dated 20th April 1636.
Petitioner prays that he may liave the fine taken off. [Copy.
See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 43. 1 p.'] Underwritten,
I. Affidavit of petitioner Robert Wilks. The twenty elms in the
above petition mentioned were standing upon lands
lately purchased by him of Humphrey Weston, and for
felling which elms Weston had co licence, 9th January
1638[-9]. [Ibid, ^p.]
II. Ansiuer of Lord Holland. Direction to Mr. Keeling that
petitioner should be discharged of his fine upon pro-
ducing the licence above mentioned. [Ibid. 3 lines^
Jan. 10. Grant to Archbishop Laud, Lord Keeper Coventry, Lord Treasurer
Juxon, and others, to be his Majesty's commissioners for laying
out proportions of ground and for compounding witli the occupiers
and owners thereof, for the aqueduct undertaken by Sir Edward
Stradling, Sir Walter Roberts, and William Newce, to be brought
from springs near Hoddesdon to London and Westminster, by a
EOMESTIC— CHARLES T. 305
1638-9. Vol. CCCCIX,
vault of brick or stone ; and for earth for making brick, and for
ways for workmen, carts and carnages, to and from the same, and
to certify such as shall befoand refractory or impugners of the work.
[JDocquet.}
Jan. 10. Grant of an almsroom in the cathedral of Worcester to Nathaniel
Giles, the same being void by the expulsion of Thomas Jones.
[Docquet.']
Jan. 10. Presentation of Jeremy Nelson, clerk, M.A., to the rectory of In-
goldsby, CO. Lincoln. [^Docquet.l
Jan. 1 0. 53. Sir Arthur Ingram, Sir William Savile, Sir John Hotham,
Manor at York, gij- Edward Osborne, and ] 7 others, deputy lieutenants and colonels
of CO. York, to the King. Having considered divers propositions
made unto us by Sir Jacob Astley, sergeant-major general of the
field, and Colonel Sir Thomas Morton, conducing to the defence of
the kingdom, and more particularly of these northern parts, we
profess that, in case your Majesty shall find cause to command our
service, we in our own persons, together with the trained bands of
tliis county, being double of our ancient number, will be ready to march
with the arms charged upon us to such place of rendezvous as you
shall assign, there to enter into pay according to your Majesty's
instructions to Sir Jacob Astley. Nevertheless we beseech your
Majesty to consider in what state our country, fortunes, wives, and
children will be then left, when those forces shall be drawn from us,
which, as we conceive, are, and always have been, settled amongst us
for our defence at home, and for anything that we have ever heard
or can find to the contrary, even in times of greatest hostility, were
never all at once employed out of our county, nor can we but expect
many disorders from forces raised out of other parts for securing ours
during our absence, as may appear by experience of some former
times. All which we submit to your wisdom, being confident that as
your most vigilant eye of providence ever watches over all your
kingdoms, so you will take us and our country into consideration.
[^Endorsed by the King, " A letter from the Deputie Lieutenant of
Yorkeshire," to which Windehanh has added, " delivered to me by his
Majesty, 16th January, in Council." 1 p.']
Jan. 10. Henry Earl of Holland to John Keeling. I have been informed
of some circumstances which induce me to reduce a fine mentioned
in an extract from a swainmote roll here quoted to 13s. 4cZ. [Copy,
See Vol. ccclxosxiv., p. 45. 4 lines.'] Written above this direction,
I. Extract from a roll of a swainmote held 27th September,
lUh Car. I., [1638]. The jurors found that Sir Anthony
Thomas, of Chobham, had cut down and sold 20 oaks lately
growing upon a piece of land called Inholmes, near
Valley Wood, within the perambulation of Windlesham
and the bailiwick and fo'rest of Windsor, of the value of
40s., without vieiu of the forester. [Copy. Latin. Ibid,
p. 44. -I p."]
13. U
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Jan. 10. 54. Sir Thomas Wise, late sheriff of co. Devon, to Nicholas. I
Sydenham, demanded a warrant of assistance to be given to the head constable
of ever}'' hundred, and the petty constables of each parish, to collect
monej'^ in arrear, which the now sheriff imagined that he could not
grant, and therefore I am disabled to coUect the arrearages so
speedily as to pay the same at the beginning of next term, which
I beseech you to express to the Lords, as also to desire them to
give new orders and afford me further time, otherwise I will not
fail (according to their commands) to wait on them the 3rd
February, concerning which I entreat your endeavour that I may
save such a journey, and gain freedom to speed tliis employment.
There is about QOOl. due from the corporations. I will be earnest
with the mayors. Some money being in constables' and collectors'
hands, I have employed my under-sheriff to caU upon tliem, and
in case of delay I shall certify their names and beg the Lords'
assistance. I have desired George BuUer to attend you herein,
[Seal vnth crest, l^p.J
Jan. 10. 55. Lord George Digby to [Edward Viscount Conway and Kil-
Sher[borne]. lultagh]. My brother going to London to tender his service to my
Lord of Northumberland, I thought fit to accompany him with
mine to you ; so unuseful a creature as I am cannot but need a
reviving in your memory. The bearer will assure you how am-
bitious I am of a place there, and in return I must do him the
like in letting you know the great desire he has to be owned
for a friend and a servant of yours. If you allow of the relation,
both he and I have obtained one of our chiefest pretensions. I
send you here a catalogue of such Spanish books as are thought
the best by one well versed in the several authors of that language.
Many of them I think to be pamphlets, but you may range them
among your volumes of " Balletts." At least they will let you
see my care to obey your commands even in trifles. [1 p."]
Jan. 10. 56. Modern copy of the same, in the handwriting ot Mr. Thomas
Crolton Croker. [1 p.]
Jan. 10. 57. List of an addition of 39 horse for the trained bands of
Devon, imposed this day at Exeter. The names of the persons
upon whom this addition was imposed in every hundred are stated.
[I p.}
Jan. 1 1 . Proclamation for fixing the price of the several kinds of wine
Whitehall, then in use. For one year next following Ganaiy wines and
" AUegants " were to be sold in gross at 191. the pipe, Muscadels in
gross at 191. the butt, and at 145. the quart by retail, Sacks and
"Mallagoes" at 17 1, the butt in gross, and at 12cJ!. the quart by
retail, the best Gascoigne and French wines at 191. the tun, and the
"Rochelle wines and other small ^and thin wines at 161. the tun in
gross, and at 7cZ. the quart by retail. [Imperfect, See CoU. Frocs.,
Car. I., No. 220. 1 p.]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 307
1638_9. ■ Vol. CCCCIX.
Jan, 11. Grant of the office of Treasurer of the Navy to Sir William
Russell and Henry Vane, Esquire, with all such fees as Sir William
Russell had by a former patent, which he has now surrendered ;
which fees are to be paid out of the Treasury of the Navy by
retainer in their own hands out of the moneys there remaining,
and in default of moneys there, they are to be paid out of the
Exchequer. [Bocquet^
Jan. 11. 58. The King to Bishop Morton, of Durham. We are informed
Westminster, that the late Dean of Durham has suffered both his houses,
especially that in the country (from which by reason of infirmity
he had been absent many year.s), to fall into great decay, and
that he is dead, of a mean estate and in debt, so that we have
cause to doubt his successor will hardly get satisfaction for those
great dilapidations.^ We are further informed that the Dean, by the
custom of that church, is to have the profits of his place for a year
after his death, which is to go to his executors, who if the estate be so
mean wiU hardly be brought, if they once get the money into their
hands, to pay back any sufficient part towards the aforesaid dilapi-
dations. We require the sub-dean and the prebends to lay up that
money, and not to pay any part thereof till we have named a suc-
cessor, and he shall have taken order to secure the dilapidations.
[Copy. I p.}
Jan. 11. Docquet of the same.
Jan. 11. 59. The King to the Lieutenants and Deputy Lieutenants of cos.
York, Lancaster, Chester, Stafford, Leicester, Derby, Rutland,
Lincoln, Nottingham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmoreland,
Durham, and of the cos. and towns of Hull and Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
and to Sir Jacob Astley. We are called upon by an extraordinary
occasion to prepare the forces and places of strength of our kingdom,
to prevent such disorders as may otherwise fall upon the same, if
we should be taken unprovided. Having lately given directions for
mustering the trained bands in all our counties, we have thought
good, for better performance of that service, to send Sir Jacob Astley,
whom we appoint sergeant-major general of the field, and whose
advice our pleasure is that you observe for arming, training, and
exercising the troops of your cos. and give credit to him in such
things as he hath in charge. And in case of any sudden invasion,
we further authorize Sir Jacob Astley to raise forces and draw them
together, and, to dispose them as occasions shall require ; wherein
as we intend nothing but the safety of our subjects, so vte expect
that Sir Jacob Astley, and those who are employed herein, shall
receive encouragement by the cheerful observance that shall be
given them, and we charge all justices of peace, and all our officers
and subjects, that to the said Sir Jacob Astley they be assistant and
obedient in all things. [Copy of the signed bill for the said com-
mission. = 6 pp.]
Jan. 11. Another copy of the same. [Slee Vol. cccccvi, 2^- oi. =zS pp.]
V 2
308 DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
1688-9. VO..CCCCIX.
Jan. 11. Petition of Leonai'd Welsted, son of Leonard Welsted, deceased,
late comptroller of his Majesty's office for gold and silver wire, to
the King. Petitioner's father having lately petitioned his Majesty
to grant the place of comptroller of the said office to hira, with the
fee of 801. per annum, his Majesty referred the said petition to the
Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington, to certify their opinions who
have therein fulfilled his Majesty's pleasure, as by the said petition
- and certificate may more at large appear. In regard petitioner has
been trained up in the said place of comptroller, he prays a grant
of the said office with the fee of SOL. per annum, and that the Attor-
ney-General may prepare a bill accordingly. [Copy. See Vol. cccciii.,
p. 25. ^ p.] tlnderwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer, Lord Cottington, and Mr.
Attorney-General, to certify whether they hold the peti-
tioner fit for this office, y/hitehall, llth January 1638[-9].
[Copy. Ibid. ^ p.l
ir. Report of the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington. In their
late report, in the lifetime of petitione7''s father, they gave
account hoiv necessary this office was, and that they con-
ceived the 801. per annum was to be paid by the sealers,
and not by his Majesty. Of this opinion tliey dill con-
tinue. They conceive petitioner very Jit to succeed his
father. 19th January 1638[-9]. [Copy. Ibid., p. 26.
in. Reference to the Attorney-General to prepare a bill in accord-
ance with the above report. Whitehall, January
1638[-9]. [Copy. Ibid. \ p:\
Jan. 11. 60. The Council to the Justices of Assize for Dorset. At the suit
Whitehall, of Thomas Devonish, late keeper of the gaol of Dorchester, we by
letter of 9th December required you to hear the difference between
him and W. Lawrence before the beginning of next term. Foras-
much as Lawrence has by petition alleged that you, according to our
direction in September last, had appointed to hear the same at the
next assizes, and that many of the chief of the county being in-
terested therein, it would be a great charge to bring fifty or sixty
of them up hither, we require you to proceed in that business
at the next assizes, as directed by our letter of the 24ith September
last. [Draft, l^p.]
Jan. Jl. 6L The same to William Earl of Devonshire, Lord Lieutenant of
CO. Derby. We received your letter of the 1st inst. with an
account of your performance of the direction of this Board touching
the musters in that county. We express to you our thanks for
your particular pains and care in a business so much importing
the service of his Majesty and kingdom ; and as we have held
it requisite to signify thus much to you, for your encouragement
at your entrance into that charge, so we shall not fail to acquaint
his Majesty therewith. [Draft. 1 p.]
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I. 309
1638-9. "^OL. CCCCIX.
Jan. 11. 62. Order of Council. Having on 9fcli inst. heard the Viscountess
Falkland's counsel touching her complaint against Philip Burla-
machi, as to moneys claimed to be due to her from Burlamachi,
and likewise a certificate made by two of the clerks of the council in
that business, the Lords then appointed Mr. Binion, whom the said
Lady challenged to have dealt very hardly with her touching the
taking of 1,000?. for 500Z. principal, to attend this day to answer
the same. Forasmuch as there was nothing made appear against
Bnrlamachi worthy the Lords' further trouble, nor against Mr.
Binion, who affirmed that he was 200?. or SOOl. a loser by Viscount
Falkland, notwithstanding he received the said 1,000?., it was
ordered that the said business should be dismissed, and that the
Board be no further troubled thereby. [Draft. 1 p.^
Jan. 11. 63. Minute of a pass from the Council for William Crofts, her
Majesty's servant, to repair into France with four servants. [^ p.l
Jan. 11. Minute of a warrant to Edward Stockdell, messenger, to bring up
Edward Alpe, of Framlingham, Robert Artue, of Che[di]ston, Arthur
Jenny, of Knatshall [Knettishall?], Thomas Golding, of Dorshall
[Darsham], and Jackson, of St. Peters, returned as defaulters at
musters in Sufiblk. [Written on the same 'paper as the above. ^ p^
Jan. 11. Similar minute of warrant to William Faldoe, messenger, to
bring up Thomas Carver, of Stratbrooke [Stradbroke], Thomas
Browning, of Freshingfeild [Fressingfield], John Pennington, of
Wilby, Richard Ward, of Metfield, William Dusgate, of Eye, and
Henry Starling, of Occold. [Ibid. 4 lines.l
Jan. 11. The like to James Naylor, messenger, for Sir John Prescot, of
Hon[ing]ton, Sir Thurstane Smith, Lady Ford, of Butley, William
Hurrell, of Bruisyard, returned defaulters at musters in SuiFolk.
[Ibid. 4 /mes.]
Jan. 11. The like to [William] Brookes, messenger, for Roger Trosse, clerk,
returned for default of arms for his temporal living in Knowstone,
Devon. [Ibid. 4 lines.'\
Jan. 11. 64. William Heles, Mayor of Plymouth, to the Council. I have
Plymouth, received your letter of the 8th inst., and notice that you desire to
pay the money due to the soldiers of the fort and the island of St.
Nicholas for one half year to " Chriestyde " last. I have spoken with
Mr. Gay, and enclose the account for the said half-year, being
234?. ISs. 4c?. ; this they say was their promise made them by Sir
James Bagg, their late governor, which sum if you will pay to John
Hayes, secretary to Lord Goring, and receive his note payable to
me here by Nicholas Opye, I will give them payment accordingly.
[If]
64. I. Account above alluded to, similar to that enclosed in letter
of Thomas Gay of the Mh inst., save that the amounts are
stated at 8d. per diem instead of \2l. per annum, and
the 'mistake in the case of Athanaslus Reepe is rectified.
Up-]
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1638-9. • VOI..CCCCIX.
Jan. 11. 65. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. The 5tli he went to
York, Lord Clifford, and the 6th to Hull, where he stayed the 7th and 8tb.
^^night'^^* Two ships were there, newly arrived out of the Netherlands with
arms. The particulars of them he has sent, those he received from
Quarles, to Mr. Comptroller, and since he hears there is another ship-
lading of arms arrived there. Hull is situate so as to be made very
strong. Explains what Capt. Legge and himself think necessary to
be done for that purpose. By the Humber it can be relieved out of
Lincolnshire with all provisions, without hindrance. A thousand
men are sufficient to maintain the place against any siege. There are
240 men of the trained bands in the town belonging to the Lord
Deputj's regiment, and the town has always artificers and sailors,
200 men, that may be armed from the King's stores. Two companies
also may be called in from the regiments that lie in Holderness, and
two others from Sir John Hotljfim's regiment that lies about Beverley.
The people are inclinable to do all things for his Majesty's service,
being now making the gates, and intend when the weather serves to
cleanse the ditch of the town. In time of need Capt. Legge would
make a fit governor. He is of good judgment, quick and industrious,
and stands in good opinion of the mayor and inhabitants, but Sir John
Hotham would fain be governor. By guessing, I suppose that 1,500/.
would well fortify this town. The town complains of poverty and
hinderances, envying the country about them which makes great gains
by trading to and from their port. They show a way to cess a groat
or Sd. upon every ton of goods that is laden in and out from their
port. The 9th from Hull he went to see a horse company trained,
being Capt. Butler's. The men and horse very good, but arms
wanting. Suggests the sending 60 arms for cuirassiers to HuU.
There are four gunsmiths at Hull ; one of them makes very good
fire-locks. The 10th and 11th Sir Thomas Morton and the writer
were very earnest with the Deputy Lieutenants and Colonels at
York that their trained bands might be better armed, provided
with officers, and exercised to the use of their arms, also their
regiments supplied with trumpets and drummers, all which they
promised, and fixed the 6th and 16th March for Sir Thomas Morton
and the writer to view them. In the Assembly Sir Jacob was two
days before he could get all the Deputy Lieutenants that are Colonels
to declare absolutely their willingness to march to any rendezvous
that his Majesty should appoint them. They stood upon such points
as that their country was charged with a double number of men,
that their families, by their removal out of their own country, were
left to casualties, and other suppositions. In the end they all pro-
tested their willing endeavours, and a letter to his Majesty to that
effect is signed by them all. No trained bands established in North-
umberland. The ordering belongs to the Earl Marshal, the Lord
Admiral, the Earls of Clifford and Cumberland, and Lord Maltravers.
They should send orders to their Deputy Lieutenants. Lord Clifford
has given Sir Jacob a letter to Sir John Fenwick, one of the Deputy
Lieutenants, a very able man. Colonel Traflford is come to the
writer, who intends to take him along with him. There is but 300^
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received for arms at Hull, and Mr. Pinckney is to have 100^. of it, to
make post-waggons or other things committed to him. [3| pp.]
Jan. 11. 66. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. Windebank. He has employed
York. Capt. Thelwell for Lancashire and Cheshire, and Capt. Waytes for
Westmorland and Cumberland. Eepeats much of the information
already calendared in Sir Jacob Astley's letters, respecting the inspec-
tion of the Yorkshire troops and the general meeting of the Deputy
Lieutenants. Among the things debated in that meeting was the
advancing the numbers of the trained bands from 1,000 to 1,500, of
which, although it had been pressed, he conceived little likelihood of
effecting it. Because Sir Jacob and himself had heard that the
train-bands would not march out of their own counties, being for
their defence, and such like idle prating, they thought good to put
the question in this assembly, and found upon it many various
minds and divers niceties, which being " refelled," in conclusion it
was agreed that they would refer all to his Majesty, and serve him
where and whensoever he pleased to command them. The writer is
persuaded that their hearts go along with their words, and they have
agreed to confirm it by a letter to his Majesty. The writer purposes
to-morrow to take his journey into the bishoprick of Durham. Has
written to the Bishop and the sheriff. Sir William Bellasis, and finds
from both that there is a want of arms, from the same reason with
the counties here, that they cannot get them for money, nor repair
them when needful. Enlarges upon the arms sent to Newcastle,
especially on there being no corslets but such as are without tasses.
As for horsemen's arms there is great want, in regard that his Ma-
jesty has ordered that they being cuirassiers should be turned into
light horse. He has treated with Capt. Legge about arms for these
light horse, which Legge has at Hull, but has order not to issue any
without special warrant. Beseeches that an order be given to him
to send such arms to Newcastle. [2 pp.']
Jan. 11. 67. Sir William Savile and 14 others, Deputy Lieutenants of co. York,
Manor at York, to See. Coke. We were this day made acquainted with a letter sent
from you concerning a former letter of ours addressed to the Council,
for abating the price of powder to this county. We give you thanks
for your care of us, in regard you think some passages in our said
letter might be ill taken, which we can no otherwise interpret than
done out of good affection to us all. But for the business itself, we
wrote it as we conceive upon good and just grounds, and tlie expres-
sions such as discover nothing but the truth and disability of our
county to support that charge, there being not any day of training
our 12,000 foot, besides horse, but staads the county in near
l,000i. We therefore request that our letter may be presented to
the Lords, who we doubt not will take an honourable consideration
both of our charge and the inconvenience that may happen to his
Majesty's service thereby. [Seal with arms. 1 ^.]
Jan. 11. 68. Henry Lord Clifford to Sec. Windebank. Your letter came
tondegborough. to my hands the 6th inst., and that very night, before I slept, I
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wrote to Sir Philip Musgrave and Sir George Dalston, justices of
peace in Westmorland, to send for the witnesses and take their
examinations upon oath. All of them dwell in that county, and
not above a dozen miles from their habitations, and they are very
busy about their muster and training, yet to lose no time I have
written likewise to Mancer, my father's under-sheriff, to attend their
time and pleasure therein. They are so remote as I fear their
j answers will be something long in coming, in regard they are out of
the road, and far from any post, yet I have furnished them with
such instructions as I make no doubt the business will be exactly
performed. I have largely related the business of those northern
parts at this time to my Lord Marshal. Sir Jacob Astley and
Sir Thomas Morton have been with me this week, who have kept
my hand and head busily employed in writing despatches into those
northern shires, which 1 hope I have done to their liking. [If p.]
Jan. 11. 69. Petition of Frances, wife of Eobert SoUoway, to Sir John
Lambe. There is a suit commenced against petitioner by Joseph
Abraham and Mary Ferrett (widow, as she says,) for certain pre-
tended words of defamation, and petitioner and her husband being
\ery miserably poor, having nothing but what they get by hard
labour, are not able to contend in law. Prays to be admitted to
answer in forma pauperis, or else to put tlie complainants to their
purgation by their neighbours, and further as in justice you shall
think fit. [1^.] Under^uritten,
69- I. Certificate of rector, churchwardens, and five others of
St. Ethelhurga, London, that petitioner and her husband
are very poor, and during the time they have lived in the
said pansh have behaved themselves honestly and justly.
11th January 1638[-9]. [1 p.]
Jan. 11. 70. Affidavit of Thomas Ashfield. In July or August last, pre-
sently after the death of Dame Elizabeth Darell, deponent, being in
the dwelling house of the deceased lady at Hunterscombe, co. Buck-
ingham, and at the earnest desire of the said lady on her death-bed,
having promised to haA^e a care of her children's welfare, he finding
a practice on foot to steal away Mary Darell, her second daughter,
then being in the house with deponent's wife, deponent examined
the truth thereof, Vi-hich the said [Mary] Darell confessed, and
thereupon deponent advised her to be wary how she wronged herself
in such a way, and told her that if she had a mind to settle herself
with any other friend for her good, he would send her to such friend
in a coach, and with fitting attendants. Further, that at Lady
Darell's funeral deponent offered Ann Darell, the said lady's eldest
daughter, that if she would undertake the keeping of the house
and the care of her younger brothers and sisters, he would pro-
cure her mother's executor to let her have the house, furnished
with provisions, for doing thereof, wiiich she refused. Deponent
never denied any of the friends of the said Mary Darell to have
access to her save once, which arose thus : Mrs. Clarke, half-sister of
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Lady Darell, having drawn Mary Darell to go abroad almost a
whole day without the licence of deponent or his wife, and being a
person against whose carriage and behaviour Christopher Hampden,
deceased, Lady Darell's father, the said Lady, and Sir John Sedley,
deceased, had declared themselves, the next day after Mary Darell's
being so abroad, Lady Sedley and Ann Darell coming to deponent's
house to Mary Darell, deponent believing that Mrs. Clarke was with
them, refused to admit them, [li p.]
Jan. IL 71. Affidavit of Matthew Pilcher, of St. Clement Danes, linen-
draper. Thomas Ashfield has upon the Sabbath day brought
Mary Darell in a coach to deponent's house, accompanied with
others, and has importuned deponent to go with her to St. Clement's
church to prayer and sermon, and to provide her a pew, which he
has performed. Last Sunday, Mary Darell came in Mr. Ashfield's
coach to deponent's house, and at her desire he went with her to
St. Clement's church to prayer and sermon, and also to the sacrament
of the Lord's supper. [J p.]
Jan. 12. 72. Jo[hn] Goodrick to Mr. [Thomas] Livingstone, at his house in
Kibston. the Strand, at the sign of the Crown. I am not ignorant that you
make profession of arras, as well as of other arts, which moves me,
being likewise myself entered into the same list, to desire your
opinion in the choice and price of a compleat armour for a captain
of a foot company. This is my request to you as you are a soldier,
and for the fitting them to my body, none can do it better than
yourself. As for the other things which my mother mentioned in
her letter to you, I leave the ordering of them to your own discre-
tion, which cannot err in making them handsome and fashionable.
Yet thus far let me advise you, that as you tender the honour of your
military profession, you send them down against the 12th February
next, and together with them the price of the arms. \_Endorsed by
Robert Reach, Sec. Windebank's secretary. 1 p.]
Jan. 12. 73. Edward Cressett to his brother . Aslcs his sister various
medical questions. Wishes to know the particulars of the sum paid
for my Lord's coat, stockings, and cap. Conceives there was more
money laid out for buttons, silk, and " love lace " than the writer
gave Tom. [Endorsed by Robert Reade, Sec. Windebank's secretary.
\p:\
Jan. 12. 74. Edward Fenn to Nicholas. Since the last certificate of the
5th inst. there has been received of the country money but 260?.,
viz., of the late sheriff of co. Hereford 200?. ; the like of co. Worces-
ter, 60?. [^ p.]
Jan. 12. 75. Certificate of Lawrence Whi taker, justice of peace for Mid-
dlesex, that Ealph Coningsby had taken the oath of allegiance before
him. [i p.'\
Jan. 12. 76. Eeasons presented by the Master, Wardens, and Assistants of
the Company of Coopers against the transportation of hoops. ] , If
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any quantity be exported, brewers and coopers would not subsist.
2. Hoops are dearer by half than they were seven years ago, by
reason of cutting down wood so fast about this city, and making many
hop-poles. 3. His Majesty's service will be prejudiced if hoops be
exported, and the prices of them be very much increased. 4 If
licence be granted for exportation of small quantities of hoops, pipe-
staves, or clapboards, as much more will be sent over. 5. There has
not arrived in the Thames three ships with pipe-staves out of Ireland
this year, whereas at least 20 ships have been laden thence into
Spain, which causes great increase of price. \_Signed by tenpersons.
Ip.]
Jan. 13. 77. Minute of a pass by the Council for Ralph Coningsby to travel
into parts beyond seas. [J p.]
Jan. 14. Warrant to pass the Privy Seal appointing Sir Robert Pointz, K.B.,
and Edward Rudge, alderman of London, for the just carriage and
managing of the lottery authorized by the King for the use of the
aqueduct undertaken by Sir Edward Stradling, Sir Walter Roberts,
and others. [Bocquet.']
Jan. 14. Warrant to pay Sir Richard Wynn, treasurer to the Queen,
475?. 15s. 6d., for provision of a barge for her Majesty. [Docquet]
Jan. 14. Petition of Emanuel Langford to the King. Being a late defen-
dant in the Star Chamber at the suit of Henry Carey and others,
petitioner was, in Michaelmas term 1637, sentenced to pay a fine,
which is installed in the Exchequer, and the first payment thereof
paid, and 1001. costs was also taxed to be paid, which petitioner
has paid ; petitioner was also then sentenced to stand upon the
pillory at the next assizes at Launceston, which plaintiffs then waived,
but last Michaelmas term they moved the Court to have the said
corporal punishment the next Lent Assizes, which was ordered
accordingly. In respect petitioner is a gentleman of an ancient
family, and is near fourscore years of age, and a sickly man, he
prays your Majesty, for his innocent posterity's sake, to pardon that
part of the sentence. \Gopi/. See Vol. cccdii., p. 21. ^ p.]
Undervrritten,
I. Reference to the Attofney-General to prepare a bill granting
petitioner his desire. [Copy. Ibid., 4 Ihies.J
Jan. 1 4. Petition of Giles Rawlins, his Majesty's servant, to the same. The
manor of Langton, co. Lincoln, worth per annum 4Z. 16s. lid, was
leased to William Harrison about the 5th year of King James, in
which lease there is about nine years unexpired, which manor is not
worth above 501. per annum, over and above the rent paid to your
Majesty. There belong to the said manor commons, which are now
enjoyed by strangers, out of which there may some improvement be
i-aised to your Majesty with charge and pains. Petitioner prays a
lease of the said manor for 31 years in reversion of the present
estate, under the rent now paid for the same, as also to grant peti-
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tioner a lease for 31 years of such improvements as shall be made at
his charge out of the said commons under the rent of 6d. per acre.
[Copy. 8ee Vol. cccciii., p. 54>. ^ p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington to certify
their opinions, with the value of the manor desired.
Whitehall, lUh January 16'38-9. [Copy. Ibid., p. 55
II. Reference by the Lord Treasurer to Mr. Surveyor-General to
certify the value of the lands petitioned for, and what
else he thinks fit. LondonRouse, 5th February 1638[-9'].
[Copy. Ibid. ^ p.']
III. Sir Charles Harbord, the Surveyor-General, to Lord Treasurer
Juxon. The manor of Langton, above-mentioned, is
worth 80L per annum above the rent. A lease of 21 years
in reversion is worth B201., and a lease of 31 years is
worth 480?. In any new lease it will be Jit to reserve
the present rent of 4<2l. 16s. ll^d., and 30s. more.
7th March 1638[-9]. [Copy. Ibid. ^ p.]
IV. Report of Lord Treasurer Juxon and Lord Cottington. Can
advise no more, but that the fine of 4:801. be paid before
the new grant pass the seals. 14i/i- If arc^l638[-9]. [Copy.
Ibid. \ ^.]
V. Minute of his Majesty''s pleasure to grant the solicited lease at
the old rent, with 30s. de incremento, ivith power to im-
prove the wastes at 6d. the acre rent, and Mr. Attorney-
General is to prepare a bill accordingly. Whitehall,
23rd March 1638[-9]. [Copy. Ibid., p. 56. ^ p.']
Jan. 14. 78. Order of the Committee of the Council of War. The Lords,
Whitehall, upon conference with some of the corporation of gunmakers touching
the prices of muskets, understauding by them that the Lord Deputy
of Ireland has lately given them for 1,000 muskets after the rate of
16s. 6d. for every musket furnished, ordered that the Master and
Officers of the Ordnance should treat with the gunmakers concerning
a proportion of muskets for the same price, if they may not be drawn
to a lower. The Officers of the Ordnance are in like manner to treat
with the armourers, bandoleer-makers, and pike-makers of London,
and to see at what rates they will serve his Majesty with a propor-
tion of good and sufficient arms, both for horse and foot, as also with
pikes and bandoleers, and to certify the same to the Council.
[Draft. 1 p.l
Jan. 14. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 57. jp.]
Jan. 14. Similar order. That some of the principal saddlers of London
attend the Earl of Essex, who is to treat with them touching the
furnishing a proportion of good saddles with bits, straps, and other
appurtenances, according to a pattern brought out of the Low Coun-
tries, which was sent to the Earl by Mr. Comotroller, and to know
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at what prices they will furnish the same, and how many a month,
whereof the Earl is to make certificate. \_Written on No. 78.
Draft. I p.]
Jan. 14. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 58. 1^ p.]
Jan. 14'. 79. The Council to Archbishop Laud. The Deputy Lieutenants
Whitehall, of Devon have returned a certificate to the Earl of Bedford, Lord
Lieutenant of that county, and his Lordship to the Board, of divers
defaulters in arms in the said county, and among others, Mr. Pyne,
clerk of Beerferris, Mr. Burnall, parson of High Bickington, Mr. Strode,
of Dittisham, and the parsons of Woulsworthe [Woolfardisworthy],
Puddington, Washford, East Buckland, Bondleigh, Clanaborough, and
Bittadon, for their spiritual livings, which ill example may prove
very prejudicial to the service. We pray you to send to the Bishop
of the diocese to call the parties before him, and give direction to
them to conform themselves, and forthwith provide such arms as by
the Bishop shall be set upon them ; which if they refuse to do after
notice, then to require them to give their personal attendance upon
the Board some day in Easter term next. [^Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Jan. 14.
Whitehall.
Jan. 14.
Exeter.
Jan. 14.
Kewcastle-
Tipon-Tyne.
80. Minute of a pass from the Council for Fulke Grevill, son of
Sir Fulke Grevill, and James Forbes, his tutor, to travel into foreign
parts for three years, with one servant. [^ p."]
81. The like for Thomas Shelton to go into the Low Countries to
serve in Colonel Goring's regiment. [| p.]
Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport, to
deliver two barrels of gunpowder at 18d. per pound for the use of
Lord Cottington. [Minute. See Vol. ccclv., No. 61, p. 8. 5 lines.}
82. Sec. Coke to Attorney-General Bankes. Some direction has
been lately sent you to stop the scire facias against Mr. Ward's
patent, for which you had former order by me from his Majesty.
Notice being thereof given me by his Majesty's command, I there-
upon attended him, and when he understood there was nothing done
tliereby to hinder any legal proceeding in the Exchequer, he declared
again his pleasure that both the said scire facias, and the reference
made concerning the same against the patent of Watkins, should
proceed. [Copy. ^ p.]
83. John Acland [?] to [the Council]. There was this day pre-
sented to me by William Faldoe, messenger of the chamber. Dr. Parry,
represented as a defaulter by the captain of the horse. The doctor
has undertaken to appear at the Board in Hilary term next. [| p.]
84. John Marlay to James Marquis of Hamilton. Since your being
at Newcastle, John Fenwick, merchant, and one Bittlestone, a tanner,
both of ou]' town, have been to Scotland and subscribed the covenant;
they carried with them the names of divers more who will do the like,
and it is probable, for I know they are men of that temper. Bittle-
stone being before me upon other business, I asked what news in
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Scotland ; he confessed he was there, but said, craving debts. I
am persuaded that if they and some others were strictly examined
upon oath the truth might be bolted forth, for we have too many of
that garb ; and some have carried themselves so insolently of late,
to the ill example of others, that they had not escaped unpunished,
but that I know if I had been more forward than others, without
particular directions, I should have been blamed. In regard of my
affection to his Majesty's service, and respect to your honour, I
thought fit, by way of private intelligence, to let you know thus
much, leaving it to you to make use of it as you please. [Etidorsed
by Sec. Windebank, "Delivered to me by his Majesty [the] 19th, at
Whitehall, and a letter thereupon written by his Majesty's command
to Sir Jacob Astley." 1 ^J.]
Jan. 14. 85. [ Goodrick] to [Thomas] Livingstone. Her husband is
to have a suit made, and her son has made the enclosed bill for many
things, which must be at Ribston on Tuesday tlie 12th of February,
because, within two or three days after there is a muster, where he
is one of those that must appear before his colonel, Lord Fairfax.
For her husband's suit there is not such great haste, for if that be
down within six weeks it will serve ; but the buff coat and things
for her son must be down within this month. Has sent him SOL by
the judge's servant, whereof 9^. was owing. "I received your letters
and your good news, for which I thank you ; but the foot-post was
the first some 1 2 hours, who is gone into Scotland. My son there
hath no mind to return from that happy place of learning, but, alas !
there is no certainty of settling things in good course in this life.
He must come, and I am sorrj' he hath put it ofi" till this deep of
winter. Mr. Anderson will have a care, I hope, to bring him, upon
which now I only rely for my son ; but things, methinks, mend not,
for which I am sorry with all my heart." The letter concludes with
various directions respecting the fit of the clothes. [_This letter seems
to have been intercepted. The lady's hand is not a very clear one,
and Robert Reade, Sec. WindebanJc's secretary, has copied out, on
the bach of the original letter, part of the passage which we have
printed above within inverted commas, and has underscored the
same in the original. Reade's attention was probably directed to
this passage by ike mention in it of Scotland, and his own mis-
reading, at first, of the description of that country as a "happy
place of liberty." He subsequently corrected his mistake by altering
" liberty " into " learning." = 2 pp.]
Jan. 15. 8G. The Council to Mr. Ball, paymaster of the garrison of the fort
at Plymouth and island of St. Nicholas. It is necessary that there
be a true state made of the pay due to the soldiers belonging to the
aforesaid fort and island. You are to make up such an account, as
well of what was due to the Midsummer before the death of Sir
James Bagg, as what is due to them from that time to St. Thomas's
day last. Be careful that you cast not in any pay for persons not
duly admitted as officers, gunners, or soldiers in the said fort and
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island, or that did not actually serve in the same. Send the account
to the Lord Treasurer. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 15. 87. Algernon Earl of Northumberland to Sir John Pennington.
Queen Street. It is his Majesty's pleasure to accommodate Mons. Monsigot, secre-
tary to the Queen Mother, with a ship for his transportation to
Dunkirk or Ostend, and back to England. You are to appoint for
that service such one of his Majesty's vessels as you shall think fit,
giving the captain order to repair to Dover to receive aboard
Mons. Monsigot and his retinue, provided his Majesty's vessel
be not cumbered in case of fight ; the captain is to waft him to one
of the above-named ports, and there to stay for his return ; he is in
like manner to reembark him for England, and having landed him
at such of his Majesty's ports as he shall desire, he is to return to
you again and observe your further directions. Since mine of the 4th
I have received yours of the 10th, wherein there is nothing requiring
answer, only that about the staying of Flanders goods in Dover,
which I conceive is a thing not fit to be done. [_Seal of ike Earl as
Lord High Admiral. \\ p.]
Jan. 15. 88. Henry Earl of Huntingdon, Lord Lieutenant of co, Leicester,
Donington. to Nicholas. John Bish, messenger, was, by the Council, sent with
warrant to certain delinquents [at the musters] in co. Leicester,
which he has" performed. John Morton, Daniel Shuttlewood, Wil-
liam Green, Mr. Barry, and John Iming, promise amendment for the
future. P.S. — Thomas Beale, Richard Beale, John Paybody [Pea-
body], Gilbert Morewood, and Robert Hudson, have all likewise sub-
mitted. Endorsed by Nicholas : " Discharge to be entered." [| ^3.]
Jan. 15. 89. John Acland to [Francis Earl of Bedford], Lord Lieutenant ot
Devon. This day William Faldoe came before me with Joan Jordan,
widow, formerly certified as defective in arms. She has promised
conformity, [f p.]
Jan. 15. 90. Certificate of Daniel Featley, D.D., Justice of Peace for Surrey,
that John Gofton and George Ayscue, of Lambeth, intending to
travel to France, have taken the oath of allegiance, and are conform-
able to the doctrine and discipline of the Church of England. [Seal
with arms. ^ p."]
Jan. 15, 91. Henry Ayshford, Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, and colonel of
a regiment of the eastern division of that county, to the Council.
Certifies that Edward Safi'yn, John Saffyn, Christopher Dabbinett,
of Cullompton, and John Dunn, of Willand, refractory at musters,
have conformed and paid messengers' fees. [| p.}
Jan. 15. 92. Sir Anthony Irby, late Sheriff of co. Lincoln, to Nicholas. T
Boston. wrote to you on the 24th December, wherein I requested you to desire
longer time for me in gathering up the remainder of the ship-money
(see that date in this Calendar, No. 1 20). Not hearing from you, I
solicit you again for the reasons then expressed, as also for the un-
expected musters, wherein many of the officers have been employed
ever since Nev,' Year's Day, and will not end until Tuesday next at
Lincoln, where we all meet to perfect everything according to the
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Lords' letters. For my part, I shall not fail to do my uttermost for
procuring it. I sent my under-sheriff to all the late sessions to speak
with the chief constables and other officers for speeding it, and do
myself, upon every occasion, both write to them and solicit for their
diligence. \Seal with arms. Addressed to Nicholas "at his house
in King's Street, at the sign of the Cony and Shofe." J 2^.]
Jan. 15. 93. Petition of Frances Young, a poor distressed woman, to Arch-
bishop Laud. Edward Neltropp, about two years since, commenced
a suit against petitioner in the Ecclesiastical Court at Lincoln, for
defamatory words, in defence whereof petitioner commenced her suit
against Neltropp, and proved the words by two witnesses. Peti-
tioner travelling alone to Lincoln to prosecute her cause (being great
with child) was overtaken on the way by Neltropp, who abused
petitioner with such barbarous violence and threatenings as she was
forced to return to her house, and immediately miscarried of her
child ; lay sick from Lammas to Lent, and hardly escaped with her
life. By which absence from her cause, and her proctors mistaking
the nomination of the place in the libel, Neltropp got sentence
against petitioner in both suits, and recovered 91. costs, which she
being unable to pay, stood a good while excommunicated for the
same, and her husband, herself, and children (she being dismissed the
court at Lincobi) are forced to fly to his Grace for refuge, being
utterly undone by the oppression of Neltropp. Beseeches to be
admitted in the Court of Arches, in forma pauperis, to prove the
said words and seek relief, also that the Archbishop would assign
Dr. Duck for her counsel, and Mr. Fish for her proctor. [| p.']
Underwritten,
93. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to give an account what he
conceives of the suggestions, that such course may he taken
as shall he agreeable to justice, loth January 1638-9.
Jan, 16. Presentation of Alexander Grosse, clerk, to the rectory of Bridford,
Devon, void by death of the last incumbent, and in his Majesty's gift,
by reason of the minority of Simon Leach, his Majesty's ward.
[pocquet]
Jan. 16. Warrant to pass the privy seal, appointing that a duty of 16d. per
pack payable by merchant strangers going out and coming in at
Dover Harbour, towards repair of the said harbour, and whicli was
by privy seal, in the 13th year of the reign, directed to be received
by Capt. Percival for repair of Archcliff Bulwark, shall be continued,
and that the same be paid over for repair of Sandown Castle to John
Paperill, his Majesty's chief engineer, who is to take care of the
work till the same be performed. [Docquetl
Jan. 16. Grant of the office of chief master of his Majesty's bears, bulls, and
mastiffs to Thomas Manley and James Davis, with the fees of lOd.
per diem for themselves, and id. per diem for their deputy, payable
by the Treasurer of the Chamber, and is done upon surrender of the
same office to [by ?] Machell Fitch and James Caldwall. [pocquet.']
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Jan. 16. 94. Order of Council. The certificate by Sir "W[illiam] B[echer]
and Lawrence W hi taker, upon complaint of John Webb, John
Worsop, Richard Braharn, and Ralph Darnell, against Thomas
Havergill, late mayor of Windsor, being delivered to the Board, it
was ordered that a copy of the said certificate should be given to
Havergill, and he be required upon Wednesday next to make his
answer in writing. [Draft. | p.'\
Jan. 16. 95. Similar order. Francis Dye, vintner in St. Martin's, by peti-
tion showed that James Gascoyne, vintner in Covent Garden, pre-
tending petitioner's house to be within the precincts of Covent
Garden, petitioned the Lords that he might be suppressed. Dye
besought that it might be referred to some justices of the peace to
certifj'' the truth. It was ordered that Sir Gregory Fenner, Sir
William Ashton, and Lawrence Whitaker should view Dye's house
and return certificate how they find the same. \I)raft. 1 p^
Jan. 16. 96. The like. John Betton, of Shrewsbury, draper, undertook,
with others, to employ all the poor children of the said town, and
to find them with meat, drink, lodging, and apparel for seven years,
but the other undertakers dying, Betton desired to be relieved
therein, whereupon the Lords referred the same to the mayor and
others of the town, whose report is calendared under the date of the
8th December last {see Vol. cccciv., No. 39), wherein it is stated
that Simon Weston, one of the aldermen of that town, had oflfered
to carry on the work on certain terms. The Lords very much com-
mended Simon Weston's forwardness in so pious, charitable, and
laudable a work, wherein they shall be ready to assist him with the
power of the Board. They confirmed the said report, and ordered
that John Betton shall make good the stock collected for that em-
ployment, there being allowed him such moneys for buildings, &c. as
shall be thought fit, {Draft. J\ p^
Jan. 16. The Council to Algernon Earl of Northumberland. It is his
Majesty's pleasure that twelve ships of his own shall be this year set
forth for guard of the seas, over and above the ship that is required
by his Majesty's writ to be set forth by the city of London. We
pray you to take order for setting forth such twelve ships as you
think fittest for eight months' service at sea, to be ready to put to
sea by the 10th April next. {Draft. See this Vol., No. I*. | p.]
Jan. 16. 97. Entry of appearance before the Council of Joseph Cock,
collector of ship-money for Eltham, Kent ; he was to remain in the
messenger's custody until discharged. [Draft. ^ _p.]
Jan. 1 6. 98. The Council to the Mayor and Aldermen of Chester. There
is yet 201. in arrear of ship-money charged upon that town by wi-it
of 1637. In his Majesty's name, and by his express command, we
require you to pay in to the Treasurer of the Navy the said 201.,
being the remainder of 2601., by the 20th February next at the
farthest, or that you repair hither to answer your neglect the Sunday
after. [Draft. J p.']
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99. Minute of a pass from the Council for George Ayscue, of
Hamhaw, Surrey, and Jo[hn] Gofton, of Stockwell, Surrey, to
travel three years with two servants. {Draft. 1 p.]
100. Names of persons " to be added to the former committee "
for the north. These comprise the Duke of Lenox and Lord Treasurer
\added as if by afterthought], the Marquis of Hamilton, the Lord
Chamberlain, and eleven others of the Council. It is added, " or to
any five of them," with these further directions, that in those coun-
ties where there are fewest of the trained bands, there the levies to
be the greater. The messengers [to attend] every morning at 8, to
begin to-morrow. Mr. Nicholas to attend, [f |j.]
Jan. 16. Copy of the above list of names only. \_See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 59.]
Jan. 16.
Exeter.
Jan. 16.
Appleby.
101. John Acland to [the Council]. Edward Cotton, presented
unto me by WiUiam Faldoe, messenger, as a defaulter at musters,
has undertaken to appear before the Lords in Hilary term next.
[IP-]
102. Sir Philip Musgrave and Sir Geoi-ge Dalston to Henry Lord
Clifford. According to your letter, and a letter from Sec. Winde-
bank, we have taken the examinations of the witnesses brought unto
us, and have convented the informer and witnesses face to face, upon
which we find further matter against Moore, spoken by one Harling,
who came not before us, in which we desire your further directions,
trusting to hear from you before our next meeting at Appleby this
day fortnight with Capt. Waytes, who is now employed in Cumber-
land. P.S. — After the examinations we inquired whether there were
any occasions of malice betwixt the informer and Moore, and we
hear there have been some bargains and mortgages which were the
occasion of some suits betwixt them. {Damaged. Seal with arms.
1 p.] Enclosed,
102. I- Separate exaininations of John Bailiff ,William Ward
Thomas Baynes, John Moore, Richard Foster, and William
Bayly, all of Middleton, Westmoiiand. All these wit-
nesses depose to a conversation in April 1636, in the
course of which Roger Moore, who had lately come out of
the Low Countries, said that he thought people might law-
fully take arnfis against their prince in matters of con-
science or religion; hut that tuhen asked what he would
do in case our King should command his subjects to
change their religion, he tuas silent. [3^ pp.] Annexed,
102. II. Paper which contains the words of the original accusa-
tion against Roger Moore, in which it was added to the
words above mentioned, that in the case supposed, subjects
might Icill their King. Uh April \%2&. [i p.]
Jan. 16. 103. Eobert Bewick, late Sherifi" of Northumberland, to Nicholas.
Northumberland.The letters of the Council of 30th November last I received, and
shall, by the assistance of the present sheriff, endeavour to collect
13. X
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Brocklesby.
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Brocklesby.
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the remainder of the ship-money. The whole assessed being 2,1 OOZ.,
is proportioned — 700?. for Newcastle, 201. for Berwick-upon-Tweed,
and the remainder, 1,380?., for the county, of which I have paid
1,200?. Newcastle and Berwick challenge immunity from my power,
averring that writs were directed to themselves. For the remainder,
I shall make present payment of what I possibly can receive in this
dangerous time, the pestilence raging in divers parts of the county,
the poverty of which is not unknown to you. [^Seal with arms.
Ip.]
104. Sir William Pel ham to Edward Viscount Conway and Kil-
lultagh. I thank you for your letter by my brother Roger. I
should be glad to hear the Scots would express that wisdom to give
leave we might employ our little wealth in more pleasing com-
modities than gunpowder ; but we yet hear not, but that they
persist in their wonted way, and at this time many entertain several
thoughts upon Lord Lindsey's sudden calling to Court. Capt. Brad-
shaw and myself have this day viewed many able bodies. For the
arms, we cannot say much in commendation of them, but hope a
little charge to a good armourer will make them more serviceable.
I have seen a list of many officers more than you write of, and I
cannot say that I am sorry I find not your name ; I hope you are
reserved for a better and more pleasing employment. The notice I
received from you, that I might adventure to come to London,
without fear of being acquainted with Mr. Attorney by a Star
Chamber suit, came so late that I had made my Christmas provisions
to welcome my neighbours, and therefore could make no benefit of
it ; but in good earnest I desire much to undertake a London journey,
and principally to wait on you, but for the present I must attend to
despatch commands in the country ; and I hope, after much expense,
the next month, to receive the land for which I have adventured in
our Level, for the 19th February is the day appointed for the com-
missioners to judge of the sufficiency of the work. [Seal with
Pelham bucJde. 2 pp."]
1 05. Frances Lady Pelham to her brother Edward Viscount Con-
way and Killultagh. By accident I had an opportunity offered to
furnish me with fruit trees as you advise me. Mr. Owfield, that has
purchased an estate in these parts, the son of a merchant, and finely
seated near London, visiting us at Newstead, offiered to procure
trees for us from the same gardener that has dealt faithfully with
him ; but an ill accident, I doubt, will hazard mine, for the carrier
was come half a day's journey out of London before the trees came
thither, and I must expect them by another return. This winter
has been more favourable to these parts than ever any before it, the
weather being far more constantly fair than in London, so that the
want of rain will, I doubt, make the commissioaers defer their de-
claring the drained works effected, which they are to view the
19 th February next, and I hope we shall have leisure to plough
the cars this summer, though my Lord of Lindsey has commanded
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his deputy lieutenants to Lave a strict care of the men, horse, and arms
for war, which begins to work a fear that they must fight ; and the
sudden command that came to fetch his Lordship from the musters
at Louth yesterday, to go to the Court, increases that doubt. Capt.
Bradshaw came hither yesterday ; to-day Mr. Pelham and he are
gone to Caistor, and to-morrow to view in another sessions. I hear
your sons have a good tutor, therefore they learn French well in
England, and you have time enough to send them into France. My
sons are with their schoolmaster, about 14 miles from hence. Your
command to me will put you to a long task in reading all my chil-
dren's names, whom I will name as God has given them to me, —
Ann, Francis, Dorothy, Edward, WiUiam, Charles, Eleanor, Elizabeth,
Katherine, Margaret, and George, — who I hope will be all faithful
and humble servants to you and all yours. The bearer, my brother
Roger, begins his journey to-morrow to London. [Seal with arms.
2 pp.']
Jan. 17. Grant to Bevill Wimberley of 200 acres of marsh ground, called
Sutton Marsh, near Sutton, co. Lincoln, next to Gives Marsh alias
Littlehall Marsh, towards the west, and the new sea-bank towards
the south. To be held of his Majesty in free socage by fealty,
and not in capite or knights' service, under the yearly rents of 1 Os.
to the Exchequer, and other 10s. to the Duchy of Lancaster.
[Pocquef]
Jan. 17. Grant of a prebend's place in the cathedral church of Christ in
Oxford to Robert Payne, clerk, void by the death of Dr. John King.
[Pocquef]
Jan. T7. "Warrant to Sir Henry Hungate for preservation of his Majesty's
game of roe-deer broken out of Half Moon Park, Wimbledon, and
now lying in the woods adjoining thereto, and to take care that no
person hunt, course, or use any net or gin within four miles of the
said park. [Docquet]
Jan. 17. 106. Minutes of proceedings of the Committee for the North.
Sec. Windebank delivered his Majesty's pleasure that the Earl of
Essex, General of the Horse, and the Earl of Newport, Master of
the Ordnance, be added to this committee. Auditor Bingley ordered
to bring to-morrow the state of an army delivered to him by Sir
Jacob Astley. [This paragraph was afterwards cancelled.] Earl
of Newport to bring to-morrow the establishment of an army made
by the Council of War when forces were sent to the Palatinate. It
is advertised that for certain there are lately provided in Scotland
new arms for 18,000 men, besides what were in that kingdom be-
fore, either for the trained bands there, or in the hands of private
persons. Resolved, that there shall be provided an army of 30,000,
comprising 24,000 foot and 6,000 horse, ready to repair to York.
The foot to be aU taken out of the trained bands of every county by
equal proportions, but where any trained man shall bring an able
person to serve in his place, it shall be left to the discretion of the
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Lord Lieutenants and Deputy Lieutenants to accept of him. It
shall be left to the Lord Lieutenants whether to take entire com-
panies, or that the men shall be selected. The soldiers shall be
brought by their own commanders, and at the charge of the counties,
to the rendezvous, and it shall be left to the choice of the captains
to serve with their companies or to leave the same when brought to
the rendezvous. The Lords think fit to advise with the King how
his journey to York shall be published, and that when that shall be
done his Majesty will write his letters to Lords and private persons
of quality signifying his resolution to move to York, and intimating
the reasons and necessities thereof, and inviting them to send forces
to attend him. It was told the Lords by Mr. Comptroller that
there will be, within a few days, arms at Hull for 2,000 horse, to
serve with carbines and pistols. [Draft hy Nicholas, 1^ p.]
Jan. 17. Copy of the above without the cancelled paragraph mentioned in
the above. \_See Vol. cccxevi., p. 60. 2 pp.']
Jan. 17. 107. Notes by Lord Cottington of business transacted this day
by the Committee for the North. Sec. Coke [stated] that the King
had not positively resolved on his journey to York, but willed us
to debate as if the affirmative were determined. After various notes
of matters more fully stated in the preceding article, we find —
5. The raising of horse to be consulted with his Majesty. [Margin
by Sec. Windehanh, " Those that are to attend his Majesty to come
provided with horse."] 6. Hull to be fortified according to [Sir]
Jacob Astley's advice and project for the charge. 7. Gunsmiths to
be sent to York. 8. Newcastle to be fortified against a surprise,
my Lord Marquis [of Hamilton] declaring that the Scots intend to
take it if they can. [^ p.J
Jan. 17. 108. Council of War to Montjoy Earl of Newport. Sir Jacob
Astley has advertised that it is requisite there should be sent to
Hull a proportion of arms for cuirassiers and a good number of
partisans and halberts, which with some other arms he desires may
be, by Capt. Iiegge or such as shall have charge thereof at Hull,
sent to York to be sold to such persons as shall desire to buy the
same. We pray you to send to Hull 2,000 cuirasses, 100 partisans,
and 200 halberts, and to give order to Capt. Legge and others
before mentioned to send to York such arms as Sir Jacob Astley
shall direct, and to deliver the same to such persons as the Vice-
President of York shall appoint to sell the same for the use of the
country. [Draft. 1 J p.]
Jan. 17. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxevi., p. 62. | p.]
Jan. 17. 109. Council of War to Montjoy Earl of Newport. It is his
Whitehall. Majesty's pleasure that the arms that came out of the Low Countries,
with 60 lasts of gunpowder, and other munition appointed to be
sent to Hull, be transported thither with all convenient expedition.
We pray you to take order accordingly. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 17. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxevi., p. 62. ^ p.]
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110. Thomas Horth to Nicholas. Mr. Bromwell and ■
Jan. 17.
Durham.
- Beale,
complained of for nonconformity in paying his Majesty's duty of
12d. per chaldron on coals, have given security for the same. I
entreat you to move for their enlargement. [_^ p.]
111. Sir William Widdrington, late Sheriff of Northumberland,
to Nicholas. I send you an account of my proceedings for assessing
and levying ship-money last year, which I had done long before if
I could have got the collectors to have perfected their accounts. I
am commanded by the Lords to pay in an arrear of 700?. upon the
writ of last year before the beginning of Candlemas term next, or
else to attend his Majesty and the Board the first Sunday of the
term. The 700?. was assessed upon Newcastle, and by consent of
the sheriff of the said town in the absence of the mayor, the mayor
and sheriff having only power to levy the said arrear, Newca.stle
being a county in itself. Yet, in obedience to the Lords' letters, I
have lately called upon the mayor of Newcastle for paying in the
said arrear, whose answer is that they have already sent to satisfy
the Board, with which answer and the enclosed account I desire
you will acquaint the Lords. [^Seai with arms. 1 p.]
112. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. Windebank. I wrote to you on
Saturday last from York (see No. 66), and arrived here two days
since. I have this day had conference with the Bishop together
with Sir William Bellasis, the sheriff, and some of the Deputy
Lieutenants. I find that the trained bands here wiU be in some
disorder, chiefly in their arms, which the defective men excused for
that they could get none for money, and those corslets also are
wholly without tasses, so that we must allow them as they are, or
stay a long time for supply of that defect. \Margin hy NicJiolas,
" Must take such arms as they are."] As for the troop of horse I
understand that the horse are so small (and better not to be gotten)
that most of them are not fit for cuirass, and therefore the resolution
being taken to convert them to carabines, they are altogether
unfurnished. l^Margin hy Nicholas, "Order is given to deliver
whatsoever Sir Jacob Astley shall direct."] I hope Capt. Legge
may have order to send a quantity of such from Hull. Con-
cerning advancing the numbers from 1,000 to 1,500 I doubt it
will hardly be feasible, although the Bishop and all the rest are
very willing and my Lord [William Howard] most fervent in
it, but he wants power, he says, to punish the refractory, of
which he will speedily write to the Council. On the 24th, 25th,
and 26th inst. we shall view the arms of foot and horse, and when
the defects are seen some time must be given for supplying them, and
then we shall see them all on the same day in one body. States
the contents of the magazine in Durham, adding, but this place is
of no strength, nor any way tenable against great shot, the hills
commanding it round about ; but Hartlepool is (as I hear) an ex-
cellent place to make a magazine with some charge, which I purpose
to view, and take the engineer at Newcastle with me. This county
is not able to feed any more than their own people with corn, and
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My house at
Larkliam.
Jan. 17.
Jan. 18.
Jan. 18.
Whitehall.
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the transportation of butter is so much cried out upon, that many
protest the price is more than doubled. [2 pp.]
113. Certificate of Lieutenant- Col. John Seymour, that John
Wood and John Fountayn, in Devon, being attached by Edmund
Davenport, messenger, for default at musters, had submitted and
promised conformity for the future. [| p."]
114. Bond of Eichard Knighton, of Artleborough [Irthling-
borough], CO. Northampton, in Wl. to the King, conditioned to pay
to Sir Robert Banaster, late sheriff of co. Northampton, all such
sums as the said Richard Knighton, received for ship-money of the
constables of Denford, Addington Magna, Addington Parva, and
Barnwell, as also between il. 13s. id. and 51. assessed upon him for
the lands he held in Arlingbury [Irthlingborough ?] [| 2>-]
Petition of John Van Harsdonck, gent., to the King. His Ma-
jesty for satisfaction of 21,320?. Os. 45. due from him to the late
Earl of Carlisle, by letters patent dated the 10th April 1636 at suit
of the said Earl, granted petitioner 10,000 acres of marshland, at
20s. fine per acre, and 4cZ. per acre rent, lying in cos. Norfolk,
Suffolk, Flint, and Chester, with a covenant that if after embanking
there should be found more than 10,000 acres, that then Van
Harsdonck should pay for such surplusage 30s. fine and 4<d. rent
per acre, part thereof being salt-marshes and lying open to over-
flowing. Petitioner has embanked some part ^^thereof, hoping to
have enjoyed the same, yet the former possessors withhold the same
and take the profits as formerly, although petitioner has endeavoured
to evict them. Having little hopes to obtain the same marshes by
law or otherwise, unless he may be enabled by commission from his
Majesty, to persons of quality in those counties, to treat with the
pretended owners for a proportion of this land to be set out for his
Majesty, and so under his Majesty's title for petitioner to recom-
pense his Majesty's interest in the soil and petitioner's charge in em-
banking the land for the good of the kingdom and of the parties
interested. Prays order that such commission may be granted, and
that his Majesty will appoint petitioner to be drainer of salt-marshes
to the number of 10,000 acres. [Copy. See Vol. ccociii., p. 21.
•I p.l Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Attorney -General to certify the true state of the
business, with his opinion. Whitehall, 18f/t January
1638[-9]. IGopy. Ibid., p. 22. i^.]
115. Order of Committee for the North. That the Earl Marshal,
Earl of Essex, and Earl of Newport should call the OflBcers of the
Ordnance, Auditor Bingley, and such others as they shall think
good, and prepare a state of a complete army of 24,000 foot and
600 horse, and set down the charges thereof, with a train of ai'tillery
and all other necessaries requisite for 6 months and for 12 months,
and send the same to the Council. \Braft. 1 ^.]
Copy of the same. \8ee Vol. cocxcvi., p.QQ. | p.]
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Jan. 18. 116. Order of the King in Council. The Lord Privy Seal and
WhitehaU. gee. "Windebank are to peruse the precedents of letters written in
the time of Henry VIII. and Queen Elizabeth, and form a minute
of letters for his Majesty's signature, to be sent to all noblemen,
bishops, principal gentlemen, and some of the chief corporations,
to acquaint them with the King's intention to go to York with an
army, and to declare the reasons and necessities thereof, and to
invite them to show their affections to his Majesty upon this oc-
casion. Mr. Nicholas is to attend about this minute, which is to be
prepared against Monday nest. \I)raft. f p.]
Jan. 18. Copy of the same. \8ee Vol. cccxcvi., p. 67. 1 p.J
Jan. 18. 117. Order of Council. Upon hearing Mr. Horth and others
WHtehall. owners and masters of ships of Ipswich, Aldborough, and Wood-
bridge, and the rest of the corporation trading to Newcastle for
coaLs, and also the woodmongers of London, concerning the prices
of coals, the Lords ordered that the owners of ships should sell
their coals after 1st February next until the 1st August at a price
not exceeding I7s. the chaldron, and from August till the last of
January at a rate not exceeding 19s. the chaldron, according to the
order of the 2nd May last ; and that the woodmongers should at
those rates take off all such coals as the ships shall import, which
if they refuse to do, leave shall be given to the masters and owners
to make a magazine of their coals by themselves, and to sell them
by retail at 12d. profit upon a chaldron at the wharf, and at 6d. a
chaldron profit from the ship's side. It is lilcewise ordered that the
woodmongers shall from 1st February next sell their coals at the
wharf at not above 12d. profit upon a chaldron, and for 6d. profit
at the ship's side. Lastly, that the woodmongers shall forthwith
take off all coals now aboard the ships at 24s. the chaldron, and
that the owners shall sell them at that rate to the woodmongers, to
the end they may forthwith proceed on their voyage, and the wood-
mongers are to sell the same at not above 23s. the chaldron.
[Draft. l|p.]
Jan. 18. 118. Similar order. John Johnson, of London, fisherman, com-
plained by petition that being in the haven of Cullevo [CuUa
Yoej in Yetland [Yell Island], one of the islands of Scotland, there
came about 36 armed men out of a ship of Dunkirk and took pe-
titioner's ship, the Fortune, of London, wherein was all his money
and goods. It was ordered that Johnson should make proof thereof
in the Court of Admiralty, whereupon the Lords will direct letters
to Sir Balthazar Gerbier, resident for his Majesty at Brussels, to
assist the said Johnson in obtaining satisfaction. IDraft. 1 p.']
Jan. 18. 119. Similar order. Peter Cape and John Kew by petition
showed that having a lease of a farm in Devon called Sowden, con-
taining about 200 acres, taken of Eichard Culme, or his father,
deceased, for years determinable upon three lives, all yet living, and
having paid Culme 1,200Z. for rent, they became indebted to divers
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persons, as also to Culme, for about 1201. more, in whom having
special trust, being their landlord, they entreated him to take the
trust of their goods to satisfy the said 120?., and to pay such other
debts as petitioners should appoint, which he consenting unto, their
goods with the lease were delivered into Culme's hands (the goods
being worth oOOl.) in trust as aforesaid. Whereof being possessed,
he took possession of the farm, worth 1,500?. more, and keeps all
petitioners' com, whereby it is miserably devoured by vermin, and
all their goods, whereby the other creditors are utterly defeated of
their debts. It was ordered that the Judges of Assize for the
Western Circuit should call Culme and petitioners before them, and
settle the business, if they can, or otherwise return certificate in
whom the fault is, with their opinions what is fit to be done.
\ Draft, lip.-]
Jan. 18. 120. Order of Council. Capt. James Duppa representing to the
Board that there had been much beer sent aboard his Majesty's ships by
agreement with Mr. Crane, victualler of the navy, from a brew-house
wherein Duppa is interested one third part, and that there being
200?. due unto him. Crane defers payment in regard of pretences
feared to be made by creditors for former debts owing by Thomas
Clee, interested also in the said brew-house. This difference being
upon the 4th inst. referred to Sir William Russell and Sir John Wol-
stenholme, they upon the 11th inst. certified that Clee consented
that Duppa should receive the money, whereupon the Lords ordered
the same to be paid by Crane, but that Duppa should be responsible
to the creditors of Clee for the 200?., in case a commission of bank-
ruptcy be taken out against Clee. [^Draft. 1^ p.]
Jan. IS. 121. Order of the Committee of the North, the King being
Whitehall, present. Taking into consideration how the 6,000 horse should be
afternoon, levied, it was ordered that as many as may be shall be levied out of
the trained bands of horse in the counties most remote, excepting the
thirteen counties expressed in Sir John Astley's commission ; the
rest to be provided at the King's charge; and the Earl Marshal
and the Earl of Essex are to consider of the most effectual means for
raising the same, and to certify their opinions with an estimate of
the charge to this committee, with all speed. [| pJ]
Jan. 18. Copy of the same. [/See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 68. | p.]
Jan. 18. 122. Order of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Treasurer,
and Lord Privy Seal, referees. Eichard Hart, LL.D., and Diana
his wife, by petition complained tliat Thomas Levingstone, of the
Inner Temple, had not, according to the order of the Lords referees
of the 26th October last, brought in the bonds committed to his cus-
tody, nor had Sir Gervase and Adrian Scrope paid the money in their
hands due to petitioner, but refuse to do the same. It was ordered
that the petition sliould be showed to Mr. Levingstone and Mr.
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Scrope, who are required to perform the order of the referees, or
attend them with their answer in writing oa Friday next, \Braft.
Jan. 18. 123. Order of Council. Joseph Cock, of Eltham, Kent, being
called before the Board, confessed that he had in his hands
24Z. Vjs. Od. ship-money which he had collected, and that there were
other moneys uncollected. It was ordered that Cock should without
delay make payment of the said 241!. 17s. OcZ. to Sir Thomas Hendley,
late sheriff of Kent, and should give his assistance to the bailiffs
appointed to collect the remainder, and so he was to be discharged.
IDraft. Ip.J
Jan. 18. 124. Similar order. William Courteen, John Dike, Humphry
Oneby, Thomas Briggs, George Henley, the executrix of Thomas
Ferrers, deceased, and other merchants, by their petition complained
of many impediments given to their factors in withdrawing their
estates from the coast of Barbary, insomuch as they can neither
receive their estates from thence, nor any letters from their factors.
It was ordered that a copy of the petition should be given to Mr.
Blake, employed there by his Majesty, and lately returned, and he
is to attend the Board with his answer upon Wednesday next, at
which time petitioners are also to attend to make good their complaint.
[Draft. 1 -p.}
Jan. 18. 125. Similar order. Divers young merchants brought up in the
trade of Barbary complained by petition that their parents having
given great sums of money to breed them merchants, and they
having served their apprenticeships with Barbary merchants of
London, they are now barred of their trade by a patent lately
granted to a few merchants and tradesmen of the city for three
years, to their utter undoing, the hinderance of trade, and great
loss of his Majesty's customs. It was ordered that a copy of the
petition should be given to the new company of Barbary mer-
chants, and they be required to make their answer to the same
on Friday next at the Council. [Draft, f j>.]
Jan. 18. 126. The like. The haberdashers of London complain that it
was ordered that if the beaver-makers should find any deceitful or
corrupt beaver-hats, the said hats should be seized and carried to
Guildhall, London, there to be tried by jury. Yet nevertheless,
Koger Gibson and John Wilkinson have in the houses of petitioners
seized and carried away hats allowed to be sold by proclamation,
and have appropriated the same to their own use, without carrying
them to Guildhall to pass their trial. It was ordered that the
petition should be sent to the Lord Mayor, and he be required to
examine the truth of the complaint, and how both companies have
behaved themselves in performance of the proclamation and orders
of the Board, and either to end the difference, or certify the Board
what he thinks fit to be done. [Draft. 1 p.]
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Jan. 18. 127. Order of Council. The company of merchants trading to
Spain having desired licence to transport to the Spanish Islands
about lOOl. worth of hoops for setting up cask staves provided in
Ireland, the Lords on the 9 th inst. prayed the Lord Admiral to certify
thereon. The Lord Admiral having presented what the company
of coopers and others allege why the said merchatits should not be
permitted to transport the same. It was ordered that the said
merchants should be permitted to transport the hoops, putting in
security not to transport more than lOOl. worth. [Dra/t, | p.]
Jan. 18. 128, The Company of Merchants trading to Spain to the Council.
Reply to the allegations of the Company of Coopers. (See this
Voliome, No. 76.) 1. The employment desired is not a considerable
sum, and the hoops we desire to ship are pipe-hoops, which among
brewers and coopers are of little use. 2. Hoops are now as cheap
as in former years, and wood cut for hop-poles are not for our use,
but only to make great vessels for brewers and dyers, 3. Of late
years permission has been given for far greater quantities, yet his
Majesty's service has not suffered, for the hoops will pay 2,000Z. in
customs and impost. 4. We will give security not to exceed the lOOZ.
worth, and will not ship either clapboard or pipe-staves. 5. The
coopers may have pipe-staves enough from Ireland if they wUl pay
his Majesty's price ; and for the allegation that 20 ships have
gone from Ireland for Spain, there has not gone one fourth part ;
they aggravate the business by reason they are put from the buying
and selling of wines, which they formerly intruded upon. [1 p.]
Jan. 18. 129. The Committee for the North to Sir Jacob Astley. Upon
consideration of the importance of Newcastle, we put you in mind
to repair thither, and upon view thereof to fortify that town against
a surprise, for which purpose you have already sufficient power.
If, when upon the place, you find it requisite that any further direc-
tion be sent, we shall take speedy order therein, and we wish you
to be the more careful in strengthening that town, in regard of its
vicinity to Scotland, and that they have an eye to lay hold on it in
the first place, if they shall stir. [Braft. 1 f.'\
Jan. 18. Copy of the same, \_8ee Vol. cccxcvi., p. 69. 1 p.]
Jan. 18. 1 30. The same to the same. Have considered his letter of the 4th
inst. to See. Windebank. (See No. 24.) Recapitulate the several
points thereof and state what they have done in reference to
them. They have given directions to the Master of the Ordnance
to give warrant to Capt. Legge to send to York from Hull arms
and munition as Sir Jacob shall give him direction. Concerning
the stores of powder, match, and shot, they pray him to view the
same, and to certify what further proportion he conceives requisite,
and what proportion may be had thereabout, if there shall be occa-
sion. They will provide concerning the sending of armourers into
those parts, with all convenient expedition. They have given
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"warrant to the bearer, a messenger of the chamber, to attend Sir
Jacob and the Vice-President, and to bring before the Board defaulters
in arms, but they pray him and the Vice-President to cause to be
returned only such as shall be faulty in finding arms according to
the ancient establishment of the musters of that county, and not
upon new or extraordinary levies, and that they will send with the
defaulters the particulars of their default. [Draft. 2 pp.']
Jan. IS. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 70. 2 pp.]
Jan. 18. 131. The Council to Montjoy Earl of Newport. We understand
by letters [from Sir Jacob Astley that a great cause of the defect of
the arms of the trained bands of co. York is that there are not there
any armourers that know how to make or mend arms. "We pray
you to send to York six' able armourers, and to allow them money
to bear the charges of their journey. Order shall be taken that they
shall be permitted as freely to work there as any freeman of that
city. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 18. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 63. 1 p.]
Jan. 18. 132. The same to [Sir Edward Osborne], the Vice-President of
York. We have given order to those that have charge of his
Majesty's arms at Hull to send to York such arms as Sir Jacob
Astley shall require, and that the same shall be delivered to such
persons as you shall appoint to sell the same for the use of that
county. We pray you to appoint some such fit person as you wiU
be responsible for. Upon advertisement from Sir Jacob that there
are in the county divers defaulters of arms, we have sent one of the
messengers with a warrant to bring them before the Board, unless
they shall, within [blanJc] days after being served, give satisfaction
that they will conform for the future. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 18. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. Gi. 1 J ^.J
Jan. 18. 133. The same to Edmund Barker, messenger. To repair to
York, and addressing himself to Sir Jacob Astley and the Vice-
President, take into custody such defaidters in arms as they shall
appoint, and to charge them to make repair hither to answer the
same. As many of them as shall within six days after being served
with this warrant submit to conform for the future you are to dis-
charge, they paying fees. [Draft. 1 p.J
Jan. 18. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 65. 1 p.]
Jan. 18. 134. The Committee of the Council of War to Sir Robert Pye.
To draw an order for issuing to Sir John Heydon 1,1 OOL for 1,000
carbines with snaphaunce locks, and 417Z. Gs. 8d. for hire of labourers
for landing and bringing into the Tower arms brought out of the
Low Countries, and for double cask for 60 lasts of gunpowder, also
for carriage of powder and arms to Hull, all which is expressed in
an estimate of the Officers of the Ordnance of 21st December 1638.
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The said sums to be reckoned as part of 200,000?. ordered to be
issued by privy seal of 26th July last. [Draft. 1 |).j
Jan. 18. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi.,p. 68. i p.]
Jan. 18. 13.5. The Council to Sir John Bramston, Lord Chief Justice of the
King's Bench. Katlierine De Luke was by you committed ])risoner
to the Fleet. We pray you, taking common bail for her appearance,
to cause her to be set at liberty. [Draft, f p."]
Jan. 18. 136. Minute by Sec. Windebank of his Majesty's pleasure that
Whitehall, a business, not particularly specified, shall be determined in the
Exchequer, where it now depends, and that the Attorney-General
shall make stay of any scire facias against the petitioners warranted
by any former reference. [ = i p.]
Jan. 18. 137. Draft entry of the appearance before the Council of Thomas
Wood, one of the late constables of the lowey of Tunbridge, Kent. He
is to remain in custody of the messenger until discharged. [4 lines.]
Jan. 18. Similar entry of the appearance of Robert' Petty, late constable of
the hundred of Codsheath, Kent, who was discharged. [^Written on
the same paper as the preceding. 4 lines.']
Jan. 1 8. The like of appearance and discharge of Charles Sandford, late
constable of Synock [Sevenoaks], Kent. [Ibid. 3 lines.}
Jan. 18. The like of appearance of Simon Smith the younger, a delinquent
in the business of soap, who was to remain in custody of the messen-
ger until discharged. [Ibid. 4 lines.']
Jan. 18. The like of Robert Barkham, sent for by close warrant, who was
to give attendance until discharged. [Ibid. 3 lin^s.]
Jan. 18. 138. Petition of Samuel Newton, of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, co.
Leicester, mercei-, to the Council. Upon complaint of one Hurd, an
ironmonger, of London, and patentee for retail of tobacco in Ashby,
petitioner was lately sent for by warrant from the Commissioners
for Tobacco, for selling the same there, and about a month since was
brought up 100 miles on foot, and some part of the way from con-
stable to constable, like a vagrant, by Knowles' (the messenger's)
man, he not suffering petitioner to bring with him either horse,
convenient clothes, or money, or to speak with his friends, but kept
the doors with pistols, offering him much iU. usage, and threatening
that if he should kill petitioner he need not answer for it. Peti-
tioner offered security for his appearance, which Knowles refusing,
he would have come peaceably along with him. The reason why
petitioner sold tobacco was, that he bought tobacco of Hurd's deputy
there, and had leave by him to sell the same, but after the deputy's
leaving the town, petitioner desired to take the licence, and to that
purpose sent to Hurd to compound for the same, and is now ready
to do so accordingly. Prays he may be released of the fine of 201.
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which the commissioners have imposed upon him, and may be dis-
charged. [1 pj] Annexed,
138. I. Affidavit of the above petitioner that on tJie 21st December
last George Lee, servant to Tobias Knowles, messenger,
assaulted petitioner by thrusting him down on the floor
and pulling him by the hair of the head, and the next
morning threatened him. with drawing at a horse tail,
and said that if he should hill him be need not answer
for him. \9>th January 1638[-9]. [f p.]
Jan. 18. 139. Petition of Mary, wife of William Atmore, goldsmith, to
Archbishop Laud. Petitioner has been married two years, during
which time her husband has most cruelly used her, and has often
beaten her in most inhuman manner, by reason whereof she has been
in great fear of her life, and at present stands in" danger thereof, and
is almost famished for want of maintenance, being now with child.
Her husband has a good estate, and intends very suddenly to con-
vey himself beyond the seas, and to leave suppliant destitute, she
having no friends to depend on, and having brought her husband
a good portion. Prays an attachment for her husband to appear and
afford her relief [| p.] Underwritten,
139. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to arrange this difference if
he can, or else take order that the husband answer it in
the High Commission Court. 18th January 1638-9.
Jan. 18. 140. Capt. Thomas Ballard to Sec. Windebank. Since Sir Jacob
Hull. Astley left me here at Hull, two ships [laden with arms] have arrived
from Rotterdam, tlie particular of which I have sent to Sir Henry
Vane, and have assisted in stowing them in the magazine. I shall
inform you of aU things concerning the service. [^ p.]
Jan. 18. 141. Capt. William Legge to the same. I presume Sir Jacob
Hull. Astley has given his Majesty an account cf Hull, and what he
thinks fit to add to the fortification. I acquainted him with some
discourse I had with the magistrates about the decay of the town
trade, which indeed is grown very low, by reason that most of the
merchants have their residence at York, Leeds, and other towns
upon the rivers Trent and Ouse, so that this place has all the charge
of the port, and not a fifth part of the trade ; wherefore it is for the
most part inhabited by sailors, lightermen, and porters, who are not
able to contribute to the charge of so good a port. These things con-
sidered, I intended to prefer it to you, whether it might not be rea-
sonable that those who do not reside at Hull, but only use the shipping
for their own advantage, should pay some contribution towards the
charge of the port, by which they grow rich. Since my return from
Sir Jacob at York I have moved this again, but now find them some-
what cold, yet I believe it would be of great advantage to the port,
and bring his Majesty some revenue. [Nicholas has written against
this proposal, in the 'margin, " respited ."1 It was considered by Sir
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Jacob what number of men would be necessary for manning the
town, and those to be drawn in of the companies that lie nearest the
place. Divers colonels pretend their regiments to be fittest, but I
pray God we may never have occasion of their help, lest a place
so considerable should be endangered by the guard of officers and
men who are very unknowing in a duty of that nature. Here are
three ships arrived from Holland since Christmas with arms and
fourteen pieces of artillery. Capt. Ballard is here to give account
of those, and I am appointed to furnish the country with what
they require, which I find a troublesome work, by reason I must
furnish by pieces, dismembering arms that were complete. For
directions in this I have written to Mr. Comptroller, and I beseech
you that I may have directions what to answer Sir Thomas Mor-
ton, from whom I have a letter for sending 100 horse-arms to New-
castle for furnishing the bishopric of Durham. [Endorsed by Nicho-
las, " Read the 24th, the King present." 2 pp.]
Jan. 18. 142. Henry Palmer to Sec. Windebank. According to your com-
Bilboa. mtmd I wrote to you from Plyraouth the 3rd inst., a,nd since have
been at sea, I am [now] well arrived at Bellbwe [Bilboa], and shall
not be long ere I come to Madrid. There is no news worth the
writing. P.S. — If my wife shall come to you, be pleased to give
order that she may have lOl. [| p.]
Jan. 18. 143. Bond of Edmund Thomas, constable of Westerham hundredj
Kent, for 501., conditioned for payment of 281. lis. 8d. ship-money
in his hands to the late sherifi" of the county, within one month after
date, and for assisting the officers in collecting the residue of the
money due from that hundred, [f p.]
Jan. 18. 144. Similar bond of Richard Joade, late constable of West
Mailing, for 401., conditioned for payment of 121. ship-money to Sir
Thomas Hendley, late sheriff of Kent, within one month after date.
[IP-]
Jan. 18. 145. Sir Timothy Fetherstonhaugh, Sheriff of Cumberland, to
Nicholas. Returns the ship[-money] writs and the letters of the
Council, which money he conceives, veith much difficulty, would
have been levied, by reason the writs were under the Great Seal,
seconded by the Council's letters under their hands. Conceives he
should have some discharge. States the case of John Pattenson's
riotous entry into the King's manor of Dacre in Cumberland under
pretence of old entails, and how he beat and lamed some of 'the
inhabitants, drove away their goods, starved them to death, and
" perjuriously " indicted some of the King's tenants, [See Vol. cccc,
No. 128, and Vol. ccccii.. No. 89.] Various proceedings had taken
place, and ultimately the judges of assize had bound Pattenson
to appear before the Council. The bearer attended for the King's
tenants, but other occasions did not admit audience then, and the
matter is not to be heard until next term. Pattenson reports that
he has been discharged of his attendance, and threatens the rest
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of the King's tenants. The writer enforces the great grievance of
these proceedings " without law or leave," and the ill effects likely
to ensue if the King's tenants did not receive satisfaction from Pat-
tenson and his accomplices. [1 ^.]
Jan. 1 9. Grant of a prebend's place in the church of Windsor to Williajn
Brough, D.D., one of his Majesty's chaplains in ordinary, void by
death of Dr. John King. [Bocquet.']
Jan. 19. Restitution of the temporalities of the bishopric of Peterborough
to John Towres, D.D., late dean of Peterborough, and now bishop
of that see. [JDocquet.']
Jan. 19. "Warrant to pay 20s. by the week quarterly to "Meckle John"
or his assigns ; the first payment to be made at Lady Day next.
{Docquet.']
Jan. 19. 146. The King to John Pulford. "We are informed that our
Whitehall, revenue by recusants in the southern parts is not answerable to that
of the northern, and the rather that there wanted a special agent to
be employed in that service for quickening recusants to compositions
with our commissioners. We authorize you to be our special agent
for following the said business, and our further pleasure is that our
commissioners give you such considerable allowance for the execution
thereof as to them shall seem meet. {_Copy. | p.]
Jan. 19. 147. The same to Lord Treasurer Juxon and Francis Lord Cot-
tington. By our letters patent of 9th inst. we appointed Col.
George Goring, son and heir of George Lord Goring, to be captain of
Portsmouth, and granted him for that service 10s. per diem for
himself, and for 20 soldiers under him 8s. per diem. And whereas
there has been entertained in Portsmouth one master-gunner at 10c?.
a day, 15 gunners at 8c?. a day, 14 gunners at 6d. a day, one
ensign, one armourer, one sergeant, one drum and one fife, and 100
soldiers, each of them receiving 8d. a day, we thinking it requisite
to retain all the said companies, command you to cause payment to
be made to Col. Goring of the said wages, except upon muster there
be certified any lack of the said numbers ; the same to begin from
Michaelmas last, being the quarter day before the death of Viscount
"Wimbledon, the late captain, which was the 1.5th November last.
Under ivritten,
147. I. Direction to the Cleric of the Signet to prepare a bill for
his Majesty's signature to this effect. Whitehall, 19th
January, 1638[-9]. [4 pp.]
Jan. 19. Petition of Katherine Cartwright, wife of John Cartwright, of
Aynho, co. Northampton, to the King. Petitioner was bestowed in
marriage about seven years since by her deceased father, William
Noy, late Attorney -General, who paid her husband for her marriage
portion 3,000?. in money, and 1,000/. in plate and jewels. She
cohabited with her husband two years, and in that time bore him a
son, who still lives. At the end of that time her husband, for reasons
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unknown to her, removed her from cohabitation to the house of a
gentleman of that country, his friend, distant from him 30 mUes,
where she sojourned for two years until the death of her husband's
father, when she moved her husband, who had pretended want of
means of housekeeping, to cohabit with him, his father having left
him lands of near 2,000Z. per annum (deducting about 600l per
annum, his mother's jointure), and given him personal estate of
above 20,000/!., and petitioner then declared to him that if he would
not admit her to cohabitation she would sue him for the same. He
thereupon removed her to a farm of his own, where he promised to
cohabit with her, but continued still dwelling with his mother, and
petitioner was so sordidly attended and used, that it drove her into
sickness, being kept as a prisoner, and he terrifying the women, her
neighbours, with his power of justice of the peace, that they durst
not visit her in her sickness and distress. Having remained in this
perplexity about a quarter of a year, she made her case known to
her friends, who procured a warrant from the Archbishop of Canter-
bury to remove her, that she might have freedom to make her com-
plaint. Since which jher husband has refused all maintenance, and
for twelve months she has lived on the allowance of her friends.
Besides which her husband has removed her child from her ever
since its birth. Prays the King to take the cause into his own
determination, fearing that the publicness of a court of justice will
occasion many to reflect on her father's services and memory.
l^Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 22. 1^ ^.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Earl Marshal, the Earl of Dorset, and Sec.
WindebanJc, to take order for relief of petitioner. White-
hall, 19th January, 1638[-9]. [Ibid., p. 23. ^ p.]
Jan. 19. Petition of Matthew Wren, Bishop of Ely, and Dean of the Royal
Chapel, to the King. Elizabeth Brownrigg, your Majesty's ward, in
the custody of her grandfather, Thomas Cull [?], of Ipswich, and of
her mother, now petitioner's wife, has accomplished the age of 1 5
years, but petitioner and her guardians can noways advance her in
marriage, because not only the lands whereof she is tenant in tail
stand charged with her mother's jointure and other incumbrances,
which are much more than the whole yearly revenue, leaving no-
thing for a present maintenance, but also because there is debt of
near 1,000J. due to petitioner for moneys disbursed by him for pre-
serving that inheritance from forfeitures and for other expenses on
the said Elizabeth's behalf, and if Elizabeth should die under 21,
not only the inheritance would be lost, but petitioner would nlso
lose his said debt, being a great share of what he has to leave
among half a score of his own children. For avoiding whereof
petitioner's wife is willing to have her jointure sold, and Elizabeth
Brownrigg and her grandfather and nearest friends are all desirous
that sale should be made, as appears by a petition annexed, but the
justices of the Court of Common Pleas without your Majesty's
warrant will not permit Elizabeth to suflFer a common recovery, by.
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reason of her being yet under the age of 21 years. Prays direction
to the justices of the Common Pleas to admit Elizabeth Brownrigg
by her guardians to suffer a recovery of the manor of Tattingstone
alias Tateston, and the advowson of the church of Tattingstone,
with other messuages and tenements in Tattingstone, Wherstead,
Holbrook, Woolverstone, Chelmondiston, Bentley, Copdock, Holton,
Stutton, Brantham, East Bergholt, Capell, Stoke, and Ipswich, all ia
Suffolk, and that the Attorney- General may prepare a bill. [Copy.
See Vol. cccciii.,p. 24. 1^ p.] Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Attorney-Genei^al to prepare a bill accord-
ingly. Whitehall, 19th JanvMry 16381-9]. [Copy. Ibid.,
p. 25. ^p.-j
Jan. 19. 148. Order of the Committee of the North. His Majesty and
Whitehall, the Lords taking into consideration in what counties and in what
proportion the 24,000 foot might be best raised, spared those 13
northern counties which are in Sir Jacob Astley's commission, he
having power to levy in those counties such numbers of the trained
bands as upon any sudden occasion he shall see cause. It was like-
wise held ht that the men of those shires (being nearest to Scotland)
should be reserved for a second army, if there should be occasion.
The forces and trained bands of the Cinque Ports and their mem-
bers were likewise held fit to be spared, they being especially obliged
to be ready at all times for guard of that coast. The 24,000 foot
was upon consideration of the list of all the traided bands in Eng-
land and "Wales ordered to be raised out of each county respectively
as is expressed in a list following. [Draft 1 »«r] Annexed,
1 48. 1. List of counties above mentioned. The number of the whole
trained bands and the number to be now raised out of
them is expressed, a& also the number of horse in certain
counties. [2| pp.]
Jan. 19. Copy of the above order. [See Vol. cccaxvi., p. 72. Up.]
Jan. 19. 149. Sec. Windebank to Sir Jacob Astley. His Majesty has
commanded me to give you notice of an information that John
Fenwick, a merchant, and Bittleston, a tanner, both of Newcastle,
have lately been in Scotland, and subscribed the covenant, and
carried with them the names of divers who will do the like. This
being a most notorious and base treachery, especially in any English
subject, and of most pernicious consequence if it should spread
further, his Majesty recommends the strict examination of it, and
commands that if these find you not at Newcastle, you immediately
repair thither, and advise with Mr. Marlay of that town what course
?s fittest to be taken. You are likewise to call to your assistance
Sir William Beilasis, a very honourable gentleman and of exceed-
ing good affection to his Majesty's service; and if upon exa-
13. Y
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mination you fiud Fenwick and Bittleston guilty, you are to
commit them to prison, to remain close until his Majesty's plea-
sure be further known. You are further to examine what names
they carried with them into Scotland, and what others there are
in that town affected that w&y, and what intelligence they hold
with the covenanters, and to certify me with all speed what you
find, that this dangerous correspondence may be discovered, and that
place secured, upon which the covenanters have a special eye, and in
the preservation whereof consists the safety of all those northern
parts. You see what diligence this business requires, and I doubt
not but you will govern yourself accordingly. The Lords of the
Committee have been made acquainted with your despatches, and
you are to receive herewith answers to all that you have desired.
The enclosed is from Mr. Comptroller. P.S. — The greatest danger,
we conceive, of the northern parts is Newcastle, and therefore it is
expected that you endeavour by all means possible to strengthen
that place, and to secure it from surprise, seeing likewise upon the
safety of that depends the security of those parts which are furnished
with fuel from thence. You will give an account of this business of
Fenwick and Bittleston as soon as you may, for so his Majesty
expects, and to that purpose you may keep this messenger untU the
examinations be taken, and then send them expressly by him.
\_Draft. 2 pp.J
Jan. 19. 150. He[nry] Champernowne to the Council. Christopher
Saverie, defaulter at musters in Devon, has submitted himself and
promised future conformity. [^ p.]
Jan. 19. 151. The same to the same. Carro Saverie, represented to
the Lords as a delinquent at musters in Devon, was mistaken in
the representation, and the messenger discharged him without fees.
Jan. 19. 152. Henry Ashford, Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, to the same.
John Blagdon, Peter Atkins, and William Marks, of Tiverton,
defaulters at musters, had conformed themselves and paid the mes-
senger's fees. [J p.}
Jan. 19. 153. The same to the same. Robert Hart, of Clanger [Clayhanger],
Cullompton. and William Gill, of Up Exe, returned for defaulters at musters,
were not owners of arms, but servants for the owners, and are unable
to pay fees. [^ p.]
Jan. 19. 154. Undertaking by Robert Trelawny for the future to provide
Plymouth, guch arms as shall be enjoined him by the deputy lieutenants of
Devon. For the five men's arms he is already enjoined to provide,
he always has ten men's arms in readiness. He is now returned by
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Jan. 19.
Famerton.
Jan. 19.
Publow.
Jan. 20.
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mistake of the tithingman that gave not his right answer. Under-
written,
154. I. Note of John Seymour, that he believes Trelawny will he
conformable for the time to come. [| p.']
155. Certificate of John Seymour, Deputy Lieutenant of Devon,
that Henry Pollexfen, William Cholwich, Allen Belfield, and Richard
Lapp, all of CO. Devon, had promised to find such arms as should be
enjoined them. [^ p.']
156. Nicholas Marten to Richard Harvey. For your money from
John Cocke, Robert Hill, and Noah Grifien, I can get never a penny,
neither from any of the rest. I desire to hear if I shall do anything
in it. P.S. — As for Robert HiU. he tells me he has spoken with you,
and will not pay without a suit. [1 p."]
157. Certificate of Henry Ayshford, Deputy Lieutenant of Devon,
that Arthur Dowdney, defaulter at musters, had promised con-
formity, [i p.']
Commissioners for Gunpowder to Master of the Ordnance. To
deliver 80 barrels of gunpowder for supply of ships belonging to the
East India Company. \_Minute. Book of Warrants for Gunpowder.
See Vol. ccclv., No. 61, p. 8. 4 Unes.l
Jan. 20. 158. Sir Thomas Mil ward to Sec. Coke. I recommend to you
Ludlow Castle, this gentleman, Arthur Win wood, chief porter of Ludlow Castle.
He is summoned by messenger to attend the Council, and thinks it
is by reason of some oath that Mr. Clayton, the vicar of Stoughton
Lacy, has made against him. Albeit Mr. Clayton calls himself a
doctor, 3'et he is a man of that behaviour, that I have seldom known
his fellow, and if credit shall be given to his oath, every man that
he beareth malice unto will be utterly undone. When I came first
to Ludlow he was in the porter's lodge for divers misdemeanours,
and this last term he was fined again, and stands committed for the
like offences. I beseech you to be informed of Clayton's credit
before you give any allowance of his oath. \_Seal ivith arms. | p."]
Jan. 20. 159. Henry Champernowne to the Council. James Roope, cer-
tified as a defaulter at musters in Devon, has promised conformity,
Jan. 20. 160. The same to the same. Similar certificate of conformity of
John Frowd. [J p-l
Jan. 20,
Jan. 21,
WhitehaU.
161. Certificate of George Long, justice of peace for Middlesex,
that Sir Bennett Tui"ton had taken the oath of allegiance before him.
[Seal with arms.
^P-1
162. Minutes of proceedings of the Committee of the North. His
Majesty's pleasure was signified by the Earl Marshal that the Earl
of Lindsey, Lord Great Chamberlain, should be added to this com-
mittee. Aiso his Majesty sitting with the committee, and taking
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. into consideration that the business will be better prepared by
several sub-comniittees, ordered that thS Marquis of Hamilton, the
Lord Chamberlain, Mr. Comptroller, and Sec. Coke should meet
every morning in the Lord Great Chamberlain's lodging in Court,
and there debate things requisite for his Majesty's journey to York.
That the Earl Marshal, the Lord Chamberlain, and the Lord Ad-
miral, with the Earls of Essex and Newport, should meet every
morning in the Lord Marshal's chamber in Whitehall to consider
the military part necessary for his Majesty's journey. That the
Lord Privy Seal, Earl of Dorset, the Vice-Chamberlain, and Sec.
Windebank should meet every morning at the Earl of Dorset's
chamber in Whitehall to consider what commission is fit to be
given to the Lords that are to attend the King, in regard the Lord
Keeper stays behind, and what is to be settled before his Majesty's
going to York for government here in his Majesty's absence, as
also what is to be settled for the Queen and Prince and the rest of
their Majesties' children. Also, that the Lord Treasurer and Lord
Cottington shall be of any of the said sub-committees whensoever
they shall think fit, or any of the sub-committees shall desire their
Lordships to be present. The sub-committees are to set down in
writing whatsoever they shall conceive requisite to be done ; and
on Thursday next, and so every Thursday and Saturday, they are to
jiresent to this grand committee at the Council table in Whitehall
what they shall have prepared for consideration of this committee.
[DTaft. 2 pp-l
Jan. 21. Copy of the same. [_See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 74. 2 p23.]
Jan. 2J. Order of the same Committee, his Majesty being present. Lord
Cottington and the Secretaries of State should prepare the draft of
the letters to be written to all noblemen and others, signifying
his Majesty's resolution to go to York, mentioned before under date
of the 17tb and 18th inst. The persons addressed were to be in-
vited to show their duty to his Majesty by waiting on him, or sending
horse to guard his person, who is so solicitous to preserve the king-
dom from invasion. [Draft. Ibid, f p.]
Jan. 21. Copy of the same. [Ibid., p. 76. ^ p.]
Jan. 21. 163. Eoger Vaughan, late Sheriflt of co. Hereford, to the Council.
By your letters of 30th November last, I am required to pay to Sir
William Eussell 14<1. 13s. ship-money unpaid in the time of my
shrievalty; 13i. and moi-e of this money is assessed upon persons
inhabiting within the city of Hereford for lands in Hampton and
Holmer adjoining the city, and part lying within the liberties of the
same. The citizens allege for their exemption from this payment
the words of the writ, saying they are to pay only in the city The
inhabitants in the out-parishes, on the other side, allege that those
lands were always rated in the county. States various proceedings
taken for the determination of this difference (as to which see papers,
Vol. ccclxi,, No. 74, and Vol. ccclxxi., No. S7), and craves directions
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whether he shall go to the city and levy these arrears there, or
make a new assessment and levy the same upon the inhabitants of
the outlying parishes. [Seal with arms. I5 p.']
Jan. 21. 164. Alexander Davison, Mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Thomas
Newcastk-upon-Riddell, Eecorder, and 10 others of the same place, to the Earl
^^" Marshal, the Lord High Admiral, and Lord Maltravers, Lord Lieu-
tenants of the said town. Sir Jacob Astley has viewed our trained
bands, consisting of four companies, each company having 80 mus-
keteers and 40 corslets, of whose sufficiency we hope Sir Jacob
will give you satisfaction. We ser.d you enclosed a coj)y of
such instructions as Sir Jacob upon conference with ourselves
has resolved for the safety of the town. For what concerns
ourselves we shall not fail to perform the same ; and for v/hat
other things therein contained, which we have craved the as-
sistance of the Council, we pray that you will commend our suit to
them. As duty binds us we shall be always most ready to adventure
our lives and fortunes for the advancement of his Majesty's service
in the defence of our ancient town and liberties. [_Seal of the toiun.
Ip.-]
164. I. The instructions above referred to. TJiey suggest the erection
of a drawbridge at the south end of Tyne Bridge, and in
the middle of the bridge of " a Freese rooter," formerly
made to be opened by day and shut during the night.
Arrangement of artillery and garrison. Supply of arms
and ammunition. Gunsmiths and armourers to be sent
from London. [3 pp.^
Jan. 21. 165. Sir Richard Roberts, late Sheriff of co. Leicester, to Sec. Coke.
Thorp Langton. I have paid to Sir William Russell for ship-money 3,900^., and now
I have collected 100?. more, which makes up 4,000Z., which 100?..
will be paid in this term. The residue uncollected I will endeavour
with all possible speed to collect ; but divers persons are un-
willing to pay, and some threaten to bring their actions against me
for distraining. I beseech you to consider the trouble and vexation
I have had about this collection, and that, considering my age, I may
not be sent for before the Lords touching this business. [Seal with
arms. | p.]
Jan. 21. Nicholas to Mrs. Careis [Gary]. The King understanding that
there are in your hands some MSS. of your father's which may be
of good use for his Majesty's service, and particularly one great book
containing letters of the Council, done in and before the time that
he was clerk of the Council, the originals whereof were burnt when
the old banqueting house in Whitehall was fired, his Majesty has
commanded me to desire you to send to one of the Sees, of State, or
to me, this book with others of that nature. [Copy. Nicholas's
Letter Booh, Bom. James I., Vol. ccxix., p. 177.]
• Jan. 21. 166. Sir John Hanbury, late Sheriff of co. Northampton, to
Keimarsh. Nicholas. I have received a letter requiring me to attend the Council
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Board the second Sunday of the next term, to give account why I have
paid in no more [ship] money. Last term I made suit to his Majesty
that by reason of my age and infirmities he would spare my personal
attendance until Easter term, which suit his Majesty did not deny.
I have paid to Sir William Russell above 4,000?., which I have
received with great opposition and danger, and many menaces of
suits for distresses ; but I still do his Majesty the best service I
can, and will pay in what I can receive. The corporation of
Brackley have paid in no part of the 501. their writ was for. I have
often sent to the mayor for it, but cannot get him to pay any. I
sent to him to make speedy distress ; he then demanded of my man
who should save him harmless from suits ; so that unless he will
pay it upon a letter from the Lords it is not like to be paid. The
writ sent to Northampton was for 200Z., which by reason of the
plague I could not get, neither can I get any money in other towns
without distraining, and into many towns my men dare not enter
to distrain for fear of being killed ; some of my best bailiffs have
forsaken me and wiU not meddle any more in that service. If you
think fit, I pray you acquaint his Majesty and the Board with these
impediments. I entreat you to procure me to be excused for this
winter journey, which would much hazard my life. [Seed with
arms. 1 p.]
Jan. 21. 167. Madam Ann Merrick to fair Mrs. Lydall. Probably a pre^
Wrest. sumed letter firom a fashionable lady. Prays Mrs. Lydall to entreat
" her Ladyship " to come up to town " in Hyde Park time." The fear
of war with tbe Scots does not a little trouble her lest all the young
gallants should go for soldiers, and the ladies should want servants
to accompany them to that place of pleasure which " both of us so
zealously affect." Longs to see " those French ladies Madam Momay
and Madam Darcy," and "the new stars of the English Court
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Vaughan." Enquires whether sleeves are
worn to the wrists still, the mode brought in by the Duchess of
Chevreuse, and whether they wear their necks up, a fashion in
which the'writer does not love herself, nor "does she hold any one
worthy of a fair neck or any other good part that is not fi-ee to show
it. Wishes her correspondent to purchase for her half a dozen white
night coifs which tie under the chin, and as many white hoods to
wear over them a-days. Wishes she were with her friend to see
the Alchymist, which she hears is revived, and the new play a
friend of the writer's sent to Sir John Suckling and Tom Carew to
correct. For want of these recreations she must content herself
with the study of Shakespeare and the History of Women — all her
country library. They have lately had a ball at Lady More's, and
the writer wished to have given one in return at Wrest, but it was
put off till Mrs. Lydall could crown the meeting with her presence.
Jan. 21. 168. Modem copy of the same in the handwriting of Mr. Thomas
Crofton Croker. [IJ jj.]
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Jan. 21. 169. William Symontoun to " Daniel Butler, vintner and citizen
Edinburgh, jn London, living in Cannon Street, on the north side of the street,
I beside London Stone, at the sign of the Hart." I have shipped
in William Brown's ship, of Kirkcaldy, called the John, 4 bags con-
taining 16 pieces of ticking comprising 759 ells, which are minutely
described. [1 p.}
Jan. 21. 170. Instructions to be delivered to Nicholas from [Robert]
Balam, late Sheriff of cos. Cambridge and Huntingdon, by way of
excuse for his not personally attending the Council to account for
the noD-pajonent of 781. arrears of ship-money. He alleges sickness,
that he paid in all the amount save 1,000L, and that as directed he
turned over that to Sir Ludovic Dyer, his successor. He has been
told by Sir Ludovic's deputy that he bad collected the whole except
20Z. from Thomey in the Isle [of Ely], a place inaccessible in winter
time, and lOl. for the lands of Sir E : B : whereon was no distress.
Jan. 21. Certificate of Clement Waldron, constable of the hundred of
Hemyoek, Devon, that Jasper Heiley, messenger, searched the
town of Hemyoek for Thomas Goddard, but could not find him, and
that all the rest in Heiley's warrant were poor soldiers never
charged in that hundred to find arms. [^See this Vol., No. 157.
Jan. 22. Pardon to Edward Broughton, Esquire, who with others was lately
indicted of murder, for that they were abetting when William Ward,
clerk, was slain without Temple Bar, the 30th October last, by a
man unknown ; and is done upon the petition of Lady Broughton,
and the certificate of the Lord Chief Justice, Justice Jones, Baron
Trevor, and the Recorder of London. [JDocquet}
Jan. 22. Warrant to settle an assignment for payment of 38,106Z. 3s.
monthly, in manner following ; viz., J ohn Crane, surveyor of marine
victuals, 11,301?. 15s. Id.; Sir William Russell and Henry Vane,
Treasurers of the Navy, 26,804L 7s. lie?, for the ordinary expense
of the navy and for repair of ships in harbour, wherein is included
wages and victuals for one year, to commence the 1st January
1638-9 and to end 31st December 1639. [Docquet]
Jan. 22. Grant to Sir William Russell and Henry Vane, now joint patentees
in the oflSce of Treasurer of the Navy, of an allowance of 3d. upon
the pound as poundage for moneys by them issued for marine causes ;
the same to be equally divided between them, and to be fi:om time
to time defalked upon their accounts concerning the said office ;
with a proviso that a former seal for payment of a like sum to
Sir William Russell be void. [Docguef.]
Jan 22. A safe-conduct in Latin for Nicholas Van Hooren. [Docquet]
Jan. 22. Warrant to Lord Treasurer Juxon, to give order to the officers of
the ports to permit Mons. du Champ to transport several parcels of
plate into the Low Countries for his own private use. [Docqusf]
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Whitehall.
Vol. CCCCIX.
171. The King to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To -send, to New-
castle-upon-Tyne, 1,500 more arms for foot, whereof two parts to
be muskets and a third part pikes, with munition proportionable, to
be sold by the mayor and storekeeper there for furnishiag the
country thereabouts. [Draft. 1 ^.]
\See Vol. ccGxcvi,
July 22. Copy of the same with a slight alteration.
^.80. ip.-]
Jan. 22, 172. The King to the Governors of St. Thomas's Hospital, in
Westminster. Southwark. We understand that Lawrence Low, surgeon, has by
agreement with Enoch Bostock procured from him a resignation of
the reversion of a surgeon's place which Bostock had in our said
hospital. Taking into consideration the faithful service done in our
navy by Lawrence Low, and having received sufBcient testimonies
of his abilities, we recommend him unto you, not doubting that you
will confirm to him the said reversion. [Copy. | p.']
Jan, 22. 173. Order of the King in Council. His Majesty last term, upon
Whitehall, petition of Lord Morley for raising 6,0001. to pay his debts, gave
warrant that the son of Lord Morley, being an infant, should suffer
a recovery of certain entailed lands. Lady Morley, wife of Lord
Morley, has complained that, under pretence of raising the 6,000J.,
Lord Morley had caused the infant to suffer a recovery of 1,6001.
per annum, by which means there would be nothing left to descend
to the infant, saving SOOl. per annum. His Majesty ordered that
only so much of the entailed lands which are to descend upon the
infant be sold as may raise the said 6,000^., his Majesty having at
first given way for the sale of no more, and will not give way for
sale of any more to the prejudice of the heir of that house. All
proceedings thereupon are to be stayed until a survey be made of
the improved value upon the rack of the lands to be sold, such lands
being set forth where they may best be spared, and Hallingbury
House to be no part thereof. [1^ p.}
Jan. 22. 174. Draft of the same. [l^^J.J
Jan. 22. 175. Similar order. The differences concerning tithes between
Whitehall, the parsons of London and the citizens have been by all parties
submitted to his Majesty's award, and having been heard, order was
given for stay of all suits for increase of tithes till his Majesty's
award should be made, yet allowing the clergj'^ to sue for such
tithes as were formerly paid, in case any should refuse to pay the
same. Since which time, orders have been made, as well for valua-
tions of houses and other things titheable in each parish, as also for
accommodation of matters between the said parties amongst them-
selves, that so tlie matter might be the better prepared for his
Majesty's final judgment ; which not producing such effect as was
desired, the clergy complaining that by the long dependence of the
said cause, submitted about five j'ears since, they have been deprived
of all opportunity of improvement, and that some of their parish-
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ioners withdraw tithes formerly paid, which, as the case now stands,
the clergy cannot without much labour and charge recover. It was
ordered that until his Majesty's more weighty affairs permit him to
make a final end in that business, which he purposes to do in con-
venient time, the clergy of London may lawfully sue either in courts
ecclesiastical or in temporal courts, for all tithes of the rents of the
several parishes according to a decree for payment of tithes in that
case provided. But his Majesty reserves to himself the full power
to alter the said tithes, and to settle the same in such manner as he
shall think fit. [Dm/if. If J3.]
Jan. 22. 176. Minutes of proceedings of the Committee for the North
Whitehall, appointed to consider of the government in London during the
King's absence at York. Resolved : 1. That his Majesty order
Archbishop Laud that divine service be celebrated every Sun-
day at Whitehall, or wheresoever the Queen shall be in person
out of London, the Council being to attend her Majesty every
Sunday. 2. That the Council keep their usual meetings twice every
week, and keep their residences in London during his Majesty's
absence, and that he be advertised of all occurrents, and of the results
of all these meetings. .3. To represent to both their Majesties
whether the Queen with the Prince and the rest of the Royal
children shall not remain together. [4.] That all courts of justice
keep their usual times of sitting, and that all things concerning
government continue as his Majesty shall leave them, unless some
accident give occasion of alteration. [5.] That the judges after
their return from circuit, especially the two chief justices, be com-
manded to reside in town, for better suppressing any insolency.
[6.] That the aldermen and other prime officers of London, who
usually forsake town in summer, be commanded to keep their resi-
dence here, and that the Lord Mayor take care that the city be
furnished with fuel and victuals at reasonaWe rates. [7.] That the
like care be taken for the suburbs, and that a weekly account be
given by the magistrates to the Council of what they shall do herein.
[8.] That every Sunday an account be taken by the Council of the
ship-money. [9.] That consideration and care be taken of the
forces of the adjacent counties[ Margin: Toiver, Ginqv,e Ports,
and other ports and castles'] and that the Lord-Lieutenants make
certificate to the Board how those counties are furnished with arms
and ammunition. [Draft. 2^ jpp.'\
Jan. 22. 177. Similar minutes of proceedings of the Committee for
The Earl Mar- the North for military affairs, with marginal notes by Nicholas.
nYhHehallt*'^ ^'■'^^^ to be taken that the borders be furnished Avith arms.
[Margvn hy Nicholas, being the King's observations: Fit^ That
1,Q00 carbines be sent to Newcastle. [Margin: Fit.} That 900
muskets and 600 pikes, already at Newcastle, be disposed of
amongst the borderers, and that Sir Jacob Astley be written to, to
use the best means for disposing of them. [Margin : Fit."] To arm
presently, seeing the covenanters draw near the borders, and make
all strong there. [^Margin : Fit.] To write to Lord William Howard
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and the Deputy Lieutenants, to take care for the safe conveying of
arms, that they be not surprised in the carriage. [Margin : Fif]
That the muskets to be bought for use of the foot, as well as car-
bines for the horse, to come with all expedition. [Margin : Fit.']
That Capt. Legge's advertisements by letter to the Earl of Newport
be presented to his Majesty, with our opinions that 100 men be
received into pay who may serve both for pioneers and soldiers.
[Margin : Fit.l That his Majesty be moved for order to send down
armourers and gun-makers forthwith, and that they be received into
towns corporate and be kindly entertained and encouraged. [Margin :
Fit] That 20 rust-waggons, 250 wheelbarrows, some good pro-
portion of hurdles to mend ways for passing ordnance and carriages,
basket-makers for canon and muskets, three wax-chandlers, [and]
six harness-makers be sent down and have liberty to work in any
corporate town. [Margin : Order for this to Master of Ordnance.]
That Sir Jacob Astley consider of fit places for the rendezvous for the
horse and foot, and for keeping victual. [Margin : Fit. For a royal
[army] ofSOfiOOmen.l That 2,000 or 1,000 horse at least be forthwith
raised, and that commissions be sent forth to that purpose. [Margin :
The King will give order for it when he sees in what time they may
be raised.] That Sir Jacob Astley be advised what places will be
fittest to quarter the horse in, as near (and on this side) York as may
be, and to spare those places where his Majesty is to lodge with the
army. [Margin : Fit^ [1 1 p.]
Jan. 22. 178. Order of the King in Council. His Majesty understanding
Whitehall, that divers of the nobility and others of the northern parts who
have lands there are now abiding about London, and in other
southern parts of this kingdom, and holding it most necessary that,
according to the ancient laws in time of danger, they should at this
time be required to reside upon their lands, it was ordered that
the Attorn^-General should cause writs to be sent to all peers who
have mansion houses and lands in the northern parts to repair to
the same, so as they be there resident with their families and retinue
well arrayed with sufficient arms for defence of those parts, by the
1st March next, and there to continue during his Majesty's
pleasure. And the Attorney-General is further to prepare a pro-
clamation to command all the gentry and others to repair likewise
in person as before stated. [Subsequently added : None of the said
peers or gentry to be excepted from repairing to the northern parts
accordingly, but only such officers and others who are necessarily to
attend his Majesty's person and other special services.] [Copy,
i^ p.] Underwritten,
178. I. Attorney-General Banlces to Nicholas. I send you the
draft of the order with some alterations, which I pray you
observe unto the Lords, and then return unto m,e the first
draft. P.S. — You may further know of the Lords whether
there shall not be an exception of officers and others who
are to attend his Majesty and other special services. 2Srd
Janvmry, 1638. [i p.]
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Jan. 22. 179. First draft of the above order with alterations by Attorney-
General Bankes, but without the exceptional clause above suggested.
Jan. 22. Copy of the same order, with the exceptional clause. [_See Vol.
cccxcvi,, p. 85. l^ p.]
Jan. 22. 180. The Council to the Vice-President and Deputy Lieutenants
of CO. York. We have considered your letters touching the price of
gunpowder, and marvel to find you singular in your exceptions
to it, for the counties where they have wanted powder for their
magazine have sent for it out of his Majesty's store at 18c?. the
pound, without exception, and truly as good powder cannot be had
at easier rates, considering the scarcity of saltpetre and the other ma-
teiials. And however you crave a liberty to furnish j-our county from
foreign parts, we let you know that the King is offered a much higher
rate than 18d. the pound, if he will sell to merchants here who will
export. This is such a truth, as none of us but know it, and therefore
can make no other judgment of your demand to furnish your county
from beyond seas than that it must be with far worse powder than his
Majesty's. Lastly, we are from his Majesty to signify that he is
informed that powder has in that county been sold at 2s., 2s. 6d.,
and 3s. a pound, and marvels very much that at this time, when
your own safety is so much imported, you only should be refractory
in this service, and insist so earnestly to have it cheaper than any
other part of the kingdom, especially since you cannot but know his
Majesty's extraordinary occasions to use money ; however, he will
hereafter take it into his care to ease your county in some other way,
but will not by any means yield to abate the price of his powder.
IBraft. lip.-]
Jan. 22. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 81. Up.]
Jan. 22. 181. The same to the Vice-President and Council of York. His
Majesty taking into consideration what great prejudice it is to the
kingdom that so great numbers of horse be suffered to be carried out
of the same, heretofore laid a round imposition upon horses exported.
Finding that there are still so many horses carried out of the
kingdom as renders them very scarce, he has commanded us to
signify *to you, that you take special care that no horses be per-
mitted to be carried into Scotland or any part beyond the seas
without his order. [Draft, with underwritten note that similar letters
were sent to the Lord Lieutenants of NoHhumherland, Westmorland,
and Cumberland, and [the Bishop of] Durham. J p."]
Jan. 22. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., pp. 80 and 81. 1 p.]
Jan. 22. 182. The Council to Montjoy Earl of Newport. The Bishop of
Whitehall. Durham has desired that there may be arms sent for 100 horse in
that county. We pray you that 100 complete arms for arquebusiers
be sent from Hull to York, to be sold as the bishop shall direct.
[Draft, ip.]
Jan. 22. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 76. | p.}
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Jan. 22. 183. The Council to the Warden of the Fleet. ' To set at liberty-
Edward Fryer. [Draft Tuinute. ^ p.}
Jan. 22. 184. Entry of the appearance of William Edrington, Mayor of
• Beverley, sent for on the complaint of the Lord Great Cham-
berlain. Upon his humble submission; he was discharged from
further attendance. [Dra/t ^ p.]
Jan. 22. 185. Pass from the Council for Sir Bennet Tufton to travel into
foreign parts for three years. [Draft minute. J p.']
Jan. 22. 186. [Sec. Windebank] to Lord Treasurer Juxon, Lord Cotting-
ton, the Lord Chief Baron, and other Barons of the Exchequer.
There is a cause depending in the Exchequer, ready for hearing,
between the Duke of Lenox, his Majesty's alnager, collector, and
farmer of the old and new draperies, and the corporation of felt-
makers of London, upon a branch of that office for sealing beavers
and felts, which is of great consequence in the advancement of his
Majesty's revenue, as also for reformation of abuses and deceits in
that manufacture, as you will perceive by the brief enclosed, which
has been presented to his Majesty. His Majesty has commanded me
to recommend the cause to j-our consideration, and requires that the
same be heard this term, and that the alnager may find all lawful
favour. [Draft. 1 p."]
Jan. 22. 187. Petition of Francis Dye, Vintner, to the Council. According
to an order of the Council of the 16th inst., for which see the
calendar of that date, No. 95, the referees therein mentioned have
made their certificate, which is annexed. Prays the Lords to order
that he may peaceably use his tavern without further molestation.
[J p.'] Annexed,
187. I. Sir Gregory Fenner, Sir William Ashton, and Lawrence
Whitaker to the Council. We have viewed the house of
Francis Dye, vintner, and upon conference with the curate
of St. Martin s-in-the-Fields, and divers ancient in-
habitants of the same, find that liowsoever the said house,
together with the greatest part of the east side of St. Martin's
Lane, has been anciently and before -the building of any
houses there reputed j)(i''^t of the old Covent Garden, yet
that the place where the said new erected tavern noio
stands is at least 100 feet without that wall, which f.r
these 28 years last fast and more has bounded the ground
in these later times called Covent Garden. The tavern is
none of those houses, [the inhabitavts of] which repair to
the new consecrated chapel as their parish church, but is
distant from the said vmU by the breadth of five dwelling
houses, and of a smcdl street called Bedford Bury, [the
inhabitants of] which repair to the old parish church of
St. Martin's and not to Covent Garden Chapel. 22nd
January, 1638-9. [1 P-\
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Windsor.
Jan. 22.
Newcastle [-
upon-Tyne] .
Vol. CCCCIX.
188. Thomas Havergill to Nicholas. I have sent my son with
the answer to the Lords concerning the report of Sir William Becher
and [Lawrence] Whitaker, and if the Lords will not accept of this,
I desire you to move that every particular man may be examined
whom I received the money of, and to whom I have disbursed it ;
and if it please the Lords to make choice of Sir Edmund Sawyer,
Edmund Eyres, Mr. Francklin, or Mr. Bateman, or of the mayor
and company of the said town. If I had not been lame, I should
have been glad to have attended the Lords myself. [1 p.]
189. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. The 14th inst. Sir
Tliomas Morton and himself parted from York, by way of Thornton
Bridge and TopclifFe Bridge. He points out the facilities afforded
by certain roads in that country for bringing up the troops of York-
shire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire, to the defence of Newcastle,
crossing the Tees at Yarum. " So far," he says, " the river ebbs and
flows, and ships of 60 tons come into this river, many at a time, that
bring corn from Dantzic and other parts, which is a great help
to the bishopric and the adjacent parts of Yorkshire." He finds no
place safe for a magazine, but is to send Sir Thomas Morton to
Hartlepool, who will inform them respecting it. If it be convenient
to be fortified, it will be wondrous commodious ; if not. Sir Jacob
miast be forced to have the magazines in ships on the Tees and
Wear. The troops of Yorkshire he proposes to divide, sending one
half (6,120 foot and 100 horse) to the protection of Newcastle, and
the other may be conducted towards Carlisle or farther. Wishes
the Lords to consider whether in case of action all the train-bands
of the northern counties should be joined in one body, and the
diificulty in that case of the country sustaining them with victuals.
On the I7th inst. he viewed tlie " scirquet" round Newcastle, and
found the place noways possible to be made defensible against
a siege by any fortification, the hills on every side commanding it.
some contrivances for partial defence. On the 18th he
the four companies of the Newcastle trained bands, and
speaks very highly of their efficiency. The town takes pride in
their well doing ; better companies he has not seen in any of those
parts. On the 19th three of the aldermen went with him to Tyne-
mouth Castle. They find no means for fortifying it as against a
siege. Wishes considerable stores to be sent to Newcastle, which
will be bought away very fast, and used to good purpose in time
of need ; for that town is to be defended by many hands until his
Majesty may send an army to relieve it. Encloses a card of the
town as he has ordained the pieces to be planted. The Bishop of
Durham consents to make a drawbridge over the river. Recom-
mends that the King should appoint some special person of honour
to be governor of that town, to direct all military actions, for there
is no knowing person that " waies," and the place imports much,
and is far from Court to receive instructions. The 22nd he is going
to Sir William Fenwick's, and on the 23rd at Alnwick is to meet
all the Deputy Lieutenants of Northumberland, and the Lieutenant
Suggests
viewed
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of Holy Island, to settle all things in the best way he can. P.S. —
This place wants musket-makers and armourers as much as York
and all these parts. There is no person who can mend any of these
things, [3 pp.'] Enclosed,
189. I. Outliiie Tnap or card which shows the walls, gates, and
bastions of Newcastle, and the course of the river below
the town. The guns are placed as suggested by Sir Jacob
Astley, in the way most effectually to hinder the approach
of an enemy. [=2 pp.]
190. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. I suppose I have for-
gotten in my despatch to give an account of the ammunition New-
castle has in store. For their 14 small iron pieces that are to be placed
upon the top of the turrets of the wall they have powder, and will
provide bullets for each, 50 rounds with match and all other things.
For their four companies, being 320 musketeers, I have calculated
with them that they have sufficient for a long time. They have
80 barrels of powder, besides every burgher is to have in his own
house three or four pounds to furnish the soldiers upon a sudden
a]arm to go to the walls. If the Scotch should attempt anything
against this town, with those within and those out of the country
that would come in for refiige, there will be above 3,000 men to
maintain the town. [1 p.]
191. Robert Balam, formerly Sheriff of cos. Cambridge and
Huntingdon, to Nicholas. Sets forth his excuses for not attending
the Council in person, to account for non-payment of the arrears of
' ship-money in the year of his shrievalty. The grounds assigned
for his non-attendance agree with those stated in his paper of
instructions already calendared under the date of the 21st inst.,
No. 170. [Seal with arms.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 22.
Jan. 23.
Whitehall.
fP-]
192. Certificate of Henry Ayshford, Deputy Lieutenant of Devon,
that Alexander Walker, of B[r]aunton, defaulter at musters, had
conformed himself and paid the messenger's fees. [^ p.]
193. Similar certificate of the conformity of William Chane, of
TJplowman. [| p^
194. Order of Council. Recites writs for setting forth 18 ships
for safeguard of the seas and defence of the realm. His
Majesty lends ships to counties which cannot of themselves find
them for the service required. It is ordered that the Attorney-
General shall prepare a warrant to the Lord High Admiral to order
the Officers of the Navy to furnish so many ships as the Council
shall direct in aid of the said counties, and to the Master of the
Ordnance to arm them in warlike manner, and further to authorize
the sheriffs to pay the money for such ships to Sir William Russell
and Henry Vane, Treasurers of the Navy, upon such tripartite
acquittances as are here directed to be given, so much of the said
money being paid over by the Treasurers of the Navy to the Vic-
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tualler and the Lieutenant of the Ordnance as shall be appointed,
and all provisions, wages, and other necessaries being paid thereout.
[Braft. 3f pp.]
Jan. 23. 195. Order of Council. The burgesses and assistants of the Duchy
Whitehall. Liberty in the Strand by petition showed that having for a long
time maintained a provost-marshal, one Abraham Wright, by virtue
of a warrant of the deputy lieutenants of Middlesex at 4Z. per
annum, there is now another warrant directed from the deputy
lieutenants to the high-constable, who has thereupon rated the said
liberty at 1 21. 6s. 8d. per annum for another provost-marshal (the
whole liberty consisting but of part of one street from Temple Bar
to Salisbury House). Petitioners besought that in regard Wright
sufficiently discharges the office that he might be continued. It was
ordered that Lord Newburgh, Chancellor of the Duchy, should take
order for the continuance of Wright, and for the future should
provide that the said place be effectually executed, the extent of the
liberty being so small as one man may with ease execute that
charge. \_Draft. li p-]
Jan. 23. 196. Similar order. John Wilkinson, feltmaker, authorized by
his Majesty to search any ship, cellar, or other place for hats,
caps, or demi-castors wherein beaver is mixed, complained that he
had been much opposed by divers persons, some of them officers, who
in contemptuous manner broke the seal of his letters patent, and gave
notice to the parties whose houses were to be searched. It was
ordered that the said petition should be sent to the Lord Marquis
[of Hamilton], to whom the petition of the haberdashers [ofj
London was formerly referred ; and he is to take some present
order for reforming the said abuse, or otherwise to certify the Board
what he considers fit to be done. [Draft. 1 p.^
Jan. 23. 197. Similar order. A difference depending between Edward
Stockdale on behalf of himself and the children of George Weale,
deceased, and Godfrey Austinson, scrivener, concerning a house in
King Street, Westminster, was formerly referred to Peter Heywood
and Henry Lide. The Lords perceiving that there is matter of law
fit to be considered of in that business, it was ordered that
Mr. Glyn Steward, of Westminster, should be added to the former
referees, who are to settle the same if it may be, or otherwise to
certify their opinions of what is fit to be done. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 23. 198. The like. George Bampfield, captain of his Majesty's castle
of Sandsfoot, co. Dorset by petition represented that the said castle is
very much out of repair, that the ordnance is dismounted, and that
there is a great want of ammunition and arms. It is ordered that
the Earl of Newpoit be prayed to certify what supply he conceives
fit for the said castle. [Draft. ^ p.]
Jan. 23. 199. The like. The poulterers of London complaining that
the artisan-skinners, under pretence of a privilege to be the sole
sellers of English furs to the Eastland merchants, &c., have lately
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combined not to buy any furs of petitioners, but what shall be
brought to a common bank, where they set rates for buying and
selling, to tlie great prejudice of petitioners. It is ordered tliat the
petition and paper annexed shall be given to the artisan-skinners,
and they to attend the Board with their answer upon the 30th inst.
\Praft. 1 19.]
Jan. 23. 200. Order of Council on petition of Francis Dye, vintner,
calendared under date of the 22nd inst.. No. 187. The Lords ap-
j)roving the certificate of Sir Gregory Fenner, Sir William Ashton,
and Lawrence Whitaker, and seeing no just cause why Dye should
not continue his tavern erected without the extent of Covent
Garden, confirmed the report and ordered that the said tavern should
so remain without molestation. [Draft. 1 ^.]
Jan. 23. 201. The like. The Lords having called before them Sir William
Killigrew and Robert Barkham, and having heard the complaint
of Sir William about Barkham's disturbing him this last sum-
mer in possession of certain lands in co. Lincoln, and the Lords
calling to mind that upon a former hearing of the said parties they
ordered Barkham to conform to the decrees of the Commissioners of
Sewers, for his contempt whereof he was formerly committed to the
Fleet, they did this day order that he shall again stand committed
to the Fleet, till he shall have conformed himself to all the said
decrees, which direction the Warden of the Fleet is to take notice of
and see performed. [Draft. % p.]
Jan. 23. 202. The like. The Bailiifs and Wardens of the Company of
WhiteViaii. Weavers of London shewed that there are divers strangers weavers
who refuse to pay his Majesty's duties, and are so averse to the
good orders of the company that unless some present order be taken
they will not be able to subsist. It is ordered that all persons
exercising that trade who are refractory, as well strangers as natives,
shall be required to conform to the orders of the company and pay
all duties to his Majesty, or in case they refuse, then upon certificate
of the said bailifi^s and wardens the Attorney-General is to proceed
against them for contemjpt. [Draft. | ^.]
Jan. 23. 203. Memorandum signed by sixteen strangers weavers that they
conform to pay the duty imposed upon silk stuffs made by them,
according to a contract made between his Majesty and the Company
of Weavers of London. [Endorsed, " To be discharged." ^ p.'] ,
Jan. 23. 204. Order of Council. The answer of Thomas Havergill to the
certificate of Sir William Becher and Lawrence Whitaker, upon the
complaint made against him by Mr. Worsop, Mr. Webb, Mr. Breame,
[Braham] and others, concerning sliip-money, being read, the Lords
not being satisfied either with the receipt or disposing of the said
moneys so collected, ordered tliat Sir Edward Sawyer should cast
up the accounts of Havergill, and certify how he finds the same,
with his opinion what is fit to be done therein. [Draft, f p.\
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Jan. 23. 205. The Council to the Keeper of the Marshalsea. To receive
into his custody Capt. Walter Stewart, and keep him safe prisoner
according to a warrant of execution out of the Court of Admiralty.
[^Under-written is a onemor^andum that a warrant was delivered to
Edward Stockdale, John Bish, Simon Wilmot, and Willia/m
Brooks, messengers. 1 p.]
Jan. 23. 206. Officers of the Navy to the Council. We received from you
MinciDg Lane, a letter presented to you from the Justices of Peace for Kent, wherein
they certify the carriage of 200 tons of timber from LuUingston
Park to Woolwich, but for the 200 loads to be brought from Warn-
ham, Sussex, to Kingston-upon-Thames, they desire that their
county may be excused, in regard they never had the assistance of
any other, and that it is a thing unknown to them to go out of their
county into any other to carry timber. Finding Sussex has been
much burthened in former years, both for carriage of timber in their
own county and in being assistant to Hampshire and Surrey, and
that Kent has been freed from that service, except the hundreds of
Cray and Aylesford, [hund. of Ruxley and lathe of Aylesford?]
which were not specified in your lettei's, our request is, that the
eastern parts of Kent, in this time of so great necessity, may have
warrant for the speedy performance thereof. [Seal with arms. 1 p."]
Jan. 23.
Whitehall.
Jan. 23.
Meldon 12
miles from
Newcastle.
Commissioners for Saltpetre and Gunpowder to Nathaniel Snape
and William Gibbs, Justices of Peace for [Middlesex.] We under-
stand that you have committed to Newgate E-obert Davies, who by
making gunpowder has fired a neighbour's house. As it is prohibited
for any person but his Majesty's powder-maker to make gunpowder
in England, we desire to be informed of the proceedings of the said
Davies. We pray you to re-examine him, how long, by whose en-
couragement he has used to make powder ; whether he has any
sharers ; who set him at work ; where and of whom he bought his
saltpetre ; and to whom he sold his powder. Of all which we pray
you to certify us ; and to cause all his utensils for making powder
to be seized, and kept in safe custody. [Copy. See Vol. ccxcvi.,p. 89.
Ip.]
207. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. His letters, with two
from the Lords, dated the 18th, came yester-night to Sir Jacob's
hands, he being here with Sir John and Sir William Fenwick. Desires
1,000 snaphances may be sent to Newcastle, which those of North-
umberland and the borders desire much to have, wishing more to
serve with them, than to be dragooners ; also more arms and am-
munition, for those formerly sent are much of them bought away,
and now his Majesty gives order to sell more to those of his party
in Scotland. Sir Jacob has made arrangements with Sir Thomas
Morton to have the trained bands at Durham ready to march, but
so to prepare them as no bruit or noise be made of it, but that in
case of any sudden invasion Sir Thomas may proceed at once to the
relief of Newcastle. Sir Jacob's plans in such an emergency are here
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detailed, and he points out what want there would be of money
and victuals, and especially of some noble persons of honour to direct
his Majesty's counsels. Desires to be dispensed with in the exami-
nation of Fenwick and Bittleston, having sent the Sec.'s letter to
the mayor and aldermen of Newcastle to do it, and written to
Sir Thomas Morton at Durham that Sir William Bellowes [Belasys]
for that purpose will go thither with all speed. Believes there are
false villains in the town who hold intelligence with the Covenanters.
Thinks he shall do his Majesty better service for the present to keep
himself betwixt Berwick and the Holy Island, or betwixt both and
Newcastle, to have iDformation of the proceedings of the Scotch.
To that end, and having Mr. Roger Widdrington in his company,
he sent two espials to go beyond the borders, and take news
of all their doings, and in 30 hours he is promised advertise-
ment of them. There is no news of their stirring. He shall this
day employ some others to go amongst them, so that he may have
intelligence timely to repair to Newcastle, and set in order all
things there. They cannot fly, and a great troop to do harm must
have leisure to march, and it is winter. This following night he
shall lodge at Alnwick, and so go to the Holy Island and see Ber-
wick, but not proceed to Carlisle until further order. On this oc-
casion Sir Thomas Morton and himself cannot be at the musters in
Yorkshire as they appointed. Sir William Douglas, a great Co-
venanter, being Sheriff of Teviotdale, came to the sessions at Malbeth
[Morpeth ?], amongst all the gentlemen in Northumberland, some 14
days past. It is thought it was only to learn some intelligence of
the state of the country. [2 pp."]
Jan. 23. 208. Sir William Belasys and John Marlay to Sec. Winde-
■Ne-wcastle. bank. We received your letter the 22nd inst. at eight at night,
and forthwith made inquiry for Sir John Bohannan [Buchanan].
We understand that he remained in Newcastle about a month at one
Anthony AUon's house, an attorney, who will be at London this term.
Sir John took journey from this town on Saturday the 18th inst.,
as is reported, for Scotland. Finding Sir John to be gone, we, ac-
cording to your directions, forbore to proceed further, either against
Mr. Middleton or any others, until we shall receive further order.
[P.S. by John Marlay.] This present Thursday morning I am
informed by a private and trusty friend that Sir John Bohannan
went upon Saturday to a place in Northumberland called Rock,
some five miles from Alnwick, where one Mr. Saukeild [Salkeld]
lives, a very hot puritan. It is thought he is there yet. If
you will have any thing done I will be ready to follow your directions.
[Endorsed by Windebank, " cms[wered] 28th, with command to
pursue and apprehend Svr John Bohannan." 1 p.]
Jan. 23. 209. Henry Lord Clifford to Sec. Windebank. Last night Irecei-
Londesborongh. ved the enclosed from Sir Philip Musgrave and Sir George Dalston,
[probably the letter calendared under date of the 16th inst.. No.
102,] and by the same messenger desired them to examine William
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Smitli the younger, and likewise Harling, The way is long and
foul from Westmorland to this house, and they have no convenience
of sending but by ordinary footmen, which makes despatches longer
upon their way, but there wants no diligence in the gentlemen em-
ployed in his Majesty's service in those parts, and especially in these
two, which is well known to my Lord Marshal. \End(yrsed by
Windeban¥s secretary, "the Lord Clifford concerning More!' 1 _p.]
Jan. 23. 210. Francis Lord Cottington to Attorney-General Bankes. There
was a commission granted to Henry Garway, alderman of London,
and others, concerning the reformation of the abuses of the drapery
of this kingdom. His Majesty is pleased that the said commission
be renewed, with the addition of Sir John Brooke, George Mynne,
Anthony Withers, and Lawrence Halstead. \Gopy. J ^.]
Jan. 23. 211. Sir Richard Eeynell, Deputy-Lieutenant of Devon, to the
Council. Thomas CoUard, of Buckfastleigh, defaulter at musters,
had conformed and paid messenger's fees. [| p.'\
Jan. 23. 212. Certificate of Henry Ayshforde, deputy-lieutenant of Devon,
that Katherine Chane, of Burlescombe, defaulter at musters, had
conformed and paid messenger's fees. [^ p.]
Jan. 23. 213. Similar certificate of the same that Edith Locke, of Sampford
Pcverell, widow, had conformed. [|- ^.]
Jan. 23. 214. The like, that John Batting and Richard GiU, of Clayhidon,
Amias Horwood, and Thomas Horwood had conformed. [-1 p.]
Jan. 23. 215. Return of the messenger sent into Suffolk to bring before
the Council the persons reported as defaulters in arms. Thomas
Browning and Thomas Carver " in contempt " ; Robert Artes
[Artue?] not found; Thomas Golding of Darsham, no such man
there ; Edward Alpe gone from home ; Henry Sternold, [Starling ?]
discharged of arms, and unable to pay fees. [J |j.]
Jan. 23. Note of discharge of attendance of the following persons, all of
Suffolk, on their promise of conformity, viz., John Penning, "William
Dusgate, Sir John Prescot, Sir Thurstane Smith, Lady Ford, William
Hurrell, Hemy Jackson, and Thomas Golding. {Written on the
same paper as the last article. J p."]
Jan. 23. 216. Answer of the Deputy-Lieutenants of Cumberland to the
propositions made by Capt. Henry Way tes, by virtue of his Majesty's
commission read before them at Carlisle. State that their magazine
is settled at Carlisle, and money collected for providing a supply.
They will muster the trained bands, but they cannot do it so fre-
quently as in other parts, by reason of the remoteness, and that they
live in a stormy and mountainous country. Their arms are good, but
the number being only 250 it is not to be expected that it should be
made up into a regiment. For making of wagons and carts they have
no such workmen. They have given order for every soldier to have
his knapsack, and every company to have two great leather bags,
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oue for powder, the other for bullets. The soldiers are enrolled, and
if they desert shall be severely punished. Their county cannot
furnish an army, for they cannot supply themselves without the help
of Newcastle for corn, and Yorkshire for butter and cheese. How
an army may be drawn together they leave to Oapt. Waytes. For
gunsmiths they have very few, and for armourers, not any. They
have ordered that the beacons should be in good repair, and be
provided and watched. [=2 pj3.]
,.„„ „ Vol. CCCOX. January 24.-31, 1638-9.
Jan. 24. 1. Memorandum signed by John Burrell, late constable of Bireholt
Whitehall. Franchise, Kent, that having been sent for by the Council for not
performing his duty in the service of ship-money, he promised
to assist hereafter in collecting the same, whereupon he was dis-
charged from further attendance. [^ p.] Underwritten,
I. Similar mevnorandum, signed by Thomas Cuclcow, late constable
of Ashford. In this case 171. was in arrear from that
town. Whitehall. 2Uh November 1638. {\ jp.]
Jan. 24. 2. Minute that Thomas Beale, Richard Beale, and John Peabody,
of Little Ashby, and Gilbert Morehead [Morewood?], of Nether Seal,
all in CO. Leicester, being sent for upon default at musters, upon
submission were this day discharged. [J p^
Jan. 24. Minute of a pass from the Council for Griifin Higgs, D.D., dean
of Lichfield, to go to the Hague to the Queen of Bohemia, whom he
formerly served as chaplain, to fetch such books as he has there into
England. [See Vol. ccccix. No. 20. ^ p.]
Jan. 24. 3. Sir William Russell to Sec. Coke. By your letter to me, T
understand that the Emperor of Morocco has appointed Mr. Blake
to remain here as a mediator for settling the correspondence between
the two crowns, and that his Majesty has accepted him as the
Emperor's agent. The most of the Adventurers for Barbary being
with me at a meeting, received him as a man so qualified. Blake has
given me such satisfaction concerning the Barbary trade that I
shall be contented, upon the conditions that he propounds, (which
are very good and solid, being performed,) to adventure thither, on
behalf of my children, a greater sum of money than yet I have done,
so far as it may stand with the liking of the state here, but any
other conditions that some of the company may pretend 1 disavow,
for Blake has so opened mine eyes that I foresee an apparent loss,
the company's factors there being very partial and negligent. I
understand the Barbary Company, of which I am taken to be a
member, is summoned to appear before the Council to answer a
petition exhibited by some young Barbary merchants. I am sorry
that my sickness will not permit me to appear before the Lords,
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but Blake understands the business, and, as far as I can find, is an
honest man. I hope nothing will be done to the prejudice of their
factors or estates in Barbary, or to the hinderance of a correspondence
■which may prove very beneficial to his Majesty's subjects, [Seal
with arms. 1 p.]
Jan. 24. 4. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. Has met at Alnwick
The high-way and at Meldon with the Deputy-Lieutenants of Northumberland
Holy^lsland! "^^ 3'^*' *'^®y have not laid any foundation to raise the 500 foot and
] 00 dragooners. They are all to meet to-morrow at Morpeth, and
assure him they will go about it, and that the men shall be raised ;
but Windebank is requested to inform the Lords that among the
six Lord Lieutenants one voice for authority must establish this
work, appoint the ofiicers, and what colours the companies may bear ;
otherwise it will be delayed, and continue undone. He is going to
Holy Island ; but meeting this passenger by the way that on Tuesday
last came from Edinburgh, he is informed by him that in Scotland
they muster all the troops by shires together on Monday next, as
also to calculate what }nen they will put into the field upon a
sudden occasion, and what men leave at home for succours. And they
intend to state the cities, noblemen and gentlemen, and what every
man shall contribute towards the payment of soldiers. General
Lesley and Lord Rothes are in Fife, mustering that province, and
inducing the people to [join] their party, seditious preachers are ani-
mating them in their sermons. They have 35 brass pieces of cannon.
They are vigilant upon his Majesty's preparations, and vaunt that
if his Majesty begins but to appear to put himself in arms they will
march and possess Berwick and other frontiers. Yesterday there
was a meeting of them at Jedburgh about their church business,
to appoint their musters, and to move the people to swear for
maintaining the decrees of the Assembly ; they did the same
in Carrifik, but there the people refused to take such an oath.
Expects this night to have information what they have done at
Jedburgh by two whom Mr. Roger Widdrington sent forth. Prays
Windebank to inform the Lords that the writer sees it will not be
advisable for him to go to Carlisle or that way, because he plainly
.sees that the Scotch preparations are great, and that unless there be an
especial care of Newcastle, the place lies in danger. He makes no
doubt, if the Lords will provide arms, to arm such men as may be
found there, to secure the place. Prays that things needful may be
sent thither, also that a train of artillery of some six or eight pieces
should be sent to York, to be ready upon all occasions, and a noble-
man be sent to Newcastle with moneys. Sir Jacob will hover about
these parts where he shall do most service, and the Scotch shall not
march a troop for Newcastle, or enter upon English ground, but he
will be before them ; reiterates his orders given to Sir Thomas Morton,
and that he has written to the Vice-President of York that if he
hears the Scotch are in arms he must expect Sir Jacob's speedy
coming again, to raise the country, by virtue of the King's broad
seal, that be may march to defend Newcastle. He has written
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to the mayor and aldermen of Newcastle to be diligent and careful
for their defence, and to examine Fenwick and the other [Bittleston].
P.S — Shall go to Berwick to-morrow. Is informed there are many
in that town well affected to his Majesty. Divers gentlemen of
Northumberland are going there with him. [3 ppJ]
Jan. 24. 5. Alexander Davison, Mayor of Newcastle, Sir William Belasys
Newcastle- and John Marley, to Sec. Windebank. According to Sir Jacob
upon-Tyne. j^g^igy's directions, they entered upon the business of Fenwick and
Bittleston, and send copies of the examinations. Fenwick is not
now at home, but it appears by the examinations that he has been
twice into Scotland since October last, and they are persuaded he is
there at this time. They cannot, by examination of his wife, servants,
or any other, discover where he is, which increases their suspicion.
Bittleston and the rest were very unwilling to be examined, dis-
puting the authority of the writers, and alleging that they were
not bound to answer to anything that might prejudice themselves
or their neighbours, so that the writers cannot discover the names
of the many persons who resort every Sunday night to the meeting
at Henry Dawson's (where Mr. Morton resides"), to the repetition of
the sermons, as they pretend. All of whom they suspect to be not
so well aflFected to the Church government as they could wish, in
respect that none of them ordinarily resort to their parish church.
Mr. Morton, the preacher, though his residence is there, and has
been so for divers years, yet he never has had any allowance from
the vicar or from the town, so that what maintenance he gets there
is from private persons whose names they know not. In case
Fenwick returns, of which they are doubtful, as he is a man sunk
in his estate, they shaU. not fail to examine him, and any other whom
they may discover to be of his faction. For the present they have
committed Bittleston to the safe custodj' of a sworn officer till
Sir Jacob Astley returns to the town. \_Seal with arms. 2f p.]
Annexed,
5. I. Exa/mination of Thomas Bittleston, of Newcastle, tanner,
taken 23rd January inst. Himself, with John Fenwick
and his wife, went about Martintide last to Barrington
in Northwmberland, where Mr. Shaftoe dwells, and thence
to Kelsay [iTefoo] or Jeddard \Jedhurgh?\ and thence to a
place where Thomas Ahernethy is the preacher, and it
bevng Sunday they heard him preach twice. The next
day they went 16 miles, and the day afterwurds to Edin-
burgh, where they lodged at a poor widow's house called
Carr, near the. High Church. They stayed Wednesday,
being a day of humiliation, where they heard a preacher
whom they know not in the forenoon, and Mr. Rouge
[Bow .?] in the afternoon, his text being Psalm CXXIL,
6, 7. Exami/nant and Mr. Fenwick went purposely to
observe the manner of the day of humiliation, and he
very well approves of the proceedings of the Scots in their
ministry and manner of hwmiUation. Hetwy Dawson
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should have gone with them, hut went not. This journey
into Scotland was resolved on a week before. He has
heard that Fenwick was this Ghristenmas in Scotland, but
cannot certainly say, because he did not see him, there.
Fenwick bore exami/nanfs charge. Mr. Rouge in his
sermon directed his speech to the magistrates, and said,
"If you mend not the breach that is made in the Covenant
by the backsliders, your streets %uill run with blood, and
your carcases will be meat for the fowls of the air." A
Scottishman went from this town with them. He dwells
in Jedburgh, and approves of the Covenant. [1^ ^.]
5. II, Examination of Henry Dawson of Newcastle, merchant,
taken 24<th January inst. Has had no intercourse with
any Scotchman these seven years. Knows two preachers,
Mr. Simpson and Thomas Abernethy, but has had no
speech with them for seven years. Was not in Scotland
4n November last. He was not well', but would not then
have gone with Fenwick, lest it m,ight have given cause of
offence. Knows not who was with Fenwick, except his
wife and Thomas Bittleston. He had no discourse with
any of them on their return, save that they told him there
was a day of humiliation. Knows not who defrayed the
charges of Fenwick and the rest. Heard that Fenwick
was about Ghristenmas in Scotland, but has not spoken to
him since. On Sunday nights divers people resort to his
house, to hear repetitions of sermons, btut he is not willing
to name xvho they are that resort there. [1^ p.]
5. III. Examination of Jane Fenwick, wife of John Fenwick of
Newcastle, merchant, taken this day. Knows not of any
intercourse betwixt any Scotchman and any of this toivn
since October last. There are some Scottish'men who
owe her husband money, with whom her husband has had
intercourse in trade, ishe has been in Scotland within
the last twelve months, the time she cannot tell, and the
intention of her journey was to visit her friends, but she
is not willing to discover their names. She was at Jed-
burgh at Mr. RudderfordHs, Ojnd her husband aiid she,
with two Scottishmen, whose names she does not know, went
into Scotland. There was not amy went out of this town
with them. Being asked if she were at Edinburgh on the
day of hundUation, she says she can say no more than
she has said. Her husband and she stayed dn Scotland
two or three days, and a Scottishman came out with
them to show them the way. She does not go abroad to
private meetings, nor knows of any, but keeps herself at
home. She knows not where her husband is, but he said
he would be at home the latter end of the next week. Being
examined if her husband bore any man's charges into
Scotland, says her husband does not give her account of
what he does in that Jmid. [1^ p.}
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5. IV. Uxamination of Andrew Barker, of Newcastle, merchant,
taken this day. In Ghristenmas holidays last, having
some occasions into Scotland, to buy silk of Mr. Hugh
Hamilton, on his journey he met by chance Mr. Fenwick
at Alnwick, and they went thence together to Berwick and
PrestonPans together, and so to Edinburgh, where he stayed
tivo or three days, and they returned, to Alnwick. Fenwick
told him that he tvent to speak with Lord Wintoun, to buy
some corn. Fenwick went to Edinburgh, and on his
return spoke to Lord Wintoun. Has heard in Newcastle
that Fenwick had intelligence from Scotland, but of whom
he heard it does not remember. [1 p.]
5. V. Examination of William Morton of Newcastle, clerk, taken
this day. Has had no intelligence from any Scottish men
of their proceedings. Heard that John Fenwick and his
toife and Bittleston went into Scotland, but knows not
their occasions, nor m,uch less their intentions. Mr.
Fenwick inade a report to him of the resolution and
affection of Scotsvien in their proceedings, but the appro-
bation of it by Fenwick and his wife and Bittleston is
better known to themselves than to examinant. On
Sunday nights after supper there come divers people,
whom he knows not, to whom he repeats his own sermons,
and afterwards saith prayer, but they meet to no other
purpose, that he knows of. [1 \ p.]
0. VI. Examination of George Basnett, servant to John Fenwick,
taken this day. Knoios not where his mobster is, nor when
he will be at home. At Ghristenmas last, Fenwick caused
him, to copy out an account for moneys in Northumber-
land, but he did not find any money due to him by any
Scottish man. [| p."]
Jan 24. 6. Petition by way of information of Thomas Layfield of Felgarth,
CO. Westmorland, to Sec. Windebank. Whereas I heretofore exhi-
bited an information against Koger Moore, of Middleton, co. West-
morland, for some treacherous words supposed to be spoken against
his Majesty, for which information I am now most grievously threa-
tened by the said Moore and his sons, not only with a suit in the Star
Chamber for a conspiracy against his life, thereby minding to terrify
me from prosecuting for the King, but also the sons have sworn to
kill me wheresoever they see me. Being so diseased and infirm, I am
.not able to travel to London without danger to my life. I therefore
desire leave hereby to express my proceedings in the premises. On
4th November last, I being in the house of Elizabeth Smyth of
Kirkby Lonsdale, her son William Smyth discoursing with me
touching religion, told me that Roger Moore, of Middleton, being
demanded at a public meeting there what he would do if the King
should command him to turn papist or to do any thing contrary to his
conscience, answered he would rise up against him and kill him, the
which was vouched to be true by John Baly [Bailiff?] of Middleton ,who
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heard t]'e said words spoken. Upon Wednesday the 16th Jan. there
were 1(, '■ivitnesses examined at Appleby before Sir Philip Musgrave
and Sir George Dalston [see Vol. ccccix. No. 102], where I was to
prosecute for his Majesty, and did there give these several before cited
informations, and desired to make affidavit and prove the same, but
because they had no commandment to examine any more than six
witnesses only, they refused to take my oath, but promised to certify
to the Lord Clifford that there were more witnesses to examine.
Further particulars relative to the evidence against Moore, who is
described as very rich, and so great an oppressor and indirect dealer
that almost no poor man dare speak the truth against him, for fear
of an ill turn of him or his sons, who are the rudest, most drunken,
desperate young men in the whole county. Prays Windebank to
issue his warrant to Sir Philip Musgrave, Sir George Dalston, and
others, to convent witnesses and take examinations to lay open this
hidden treason, so neai'ly concerning his Majesty's person, and to
take such course that petitioner s life and livelihood may be secured.
[3 pp.]
[Jan. 24.} 7. Information given by Thomas Layfield against Roger Moore,
of Middleton, co. Westmorland, nearly identical with that calen-
dared in the preceding article, and Endorsed: "Particulars pre-
sented to us for our better proceeding by the informer Layfield.
Received from the Lord Cliffi)rd." [1^ p.]
Jan. 24. 8. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. Yours of the
Queen Street, 17th iust. came not hither till the 22nd, which was occasioned (as
[London.] ^^^ postmaster of Canterbury writes me) by his boy's falling sick by
the way, whom they could not find in a day or two, the horse
having cast him, as it seems, and run home, and they at last found
the boy almost dead in a wood, with the packet about his neck.
Yours of the 22nd came hither yesterday, brought by William
Pennington. I am sorry to hear that poor Vail was in such danger,
but as glad of his delivery. Yet I hear nothing of the wines, but
believe they cannot be far off. I am [glad] that little present from
my Lord [the Earl of Northumberland] is safely come to you, and
will not fail to let him know how thankfully you accept it ; but our
cook has played the beast, in not writing, as he promised he would,
to yours, to let him know which pies were to be eaten first. The
Council of War sits daily, and the former intentions go on, but they
are much troubled to find out the way to levy and maintain this
army of 30,000 men. The last great lightning has done a world of
mischief all over England, and the people are generally so molested
with predictions, and rumours of supposed visions, as if they were
all struck with a panic fear. For my part, I never regard any of
these things ; the truth is we already see the beginning of much
evil, and have cause to fear much more, the discourse whereof I
must leave till our meeting, which I hope will be about six weeks
hence. The Scots have proclaimed their general to be Col. Lashly
[Lesley]. My Lord Admiral is perfectly well, but some-what sad
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for the loss of a daughter, the Lady Dorothy, who died on Tuesday
night last, and he has two others, his eldest and youngest, that are
very sick, so that this year has been unto him a year of great
affliction. On Sunday morning last her Majesty was brought to
bed with a daughter, who lived to be christened Princess Katherine,
and then died ; this child is said to have gone nearer to the Queen
than ever any yet did, but she is indifferently well. [Seal with
arrns. 2 pp."]
Jan. 24. 9. Sentence in the Court of High Conunission against Richard
Northen, curate of Haither alias Haydor co. Lincoln. It appeared
that about seven years since the said Northen baptized the child of
one Henry Nixe in the church of Haydor without using the sign of
the cross, and instead of the words " we do sign him or her, &c.," he
used these words, " I do sign him or her with the sign of a token."
Also that he has delivered the Holy Communion in both kinds, to
divers of his parishioners sitting and not kneeling, especially to
Sarah, wife of Henry Nixe of that parish. And also, that his
Majesty having declared his intentions for the honest and modest
recreations of his subjects, good protestants, such as frequented their
parish churches duly, after evening prayers on the Lord's Day, the
said Mr. Northen said in his sermons that he was a thief that did
take any recreations on the " Saboath " day, and he was worse than
a thief, for he was a villain and a sacrilegious thief, that did allow
of them ; and about a year and a half after so preaching, and some
two years after the publishing of the King's book for recreations
on a Sunday, being a feast day at Haither, some young people after
evening prayer .got a piper, named William Keale, and went to
dance, which whilst they were doing Mr. Northen and the constable
came and put the piper in the stocks, where he lay about three
hours, and then Northen and the constable coming to put one Coxe
in the stocks, the piper slipt out his foot and ran away, which
Northen perceiving he took a pitchfork out of the hands of one
Andrews, a watchman, and followed the piper, and in a lane overtook
him, and beat him with the pitchfork, and brought bim back to the
stocks, where he lay till the next morning. And also that in
catechising in the church of Haydor in 1635, upon the eighth com-
mandment, he delivered this doctrine, that there was theft in kings
and princes in laying more burdens on their subjects than they were
able to bear, and that there was theft in judges, magistrates, and
landlords. And lastly, that he has often omitted to wear the
surplice, and neglected on several Sundays and holidays to read
divine service in the chapels of Culverthorpe and Kelby under his
care. All which being proved, the court fined him 1,000Z. to his
Majesty, committed him to the Gate-house during the pleasure of
the Court, ordered him to be suspended from his ministerial function,
and condemned him in costs of suit. [5^ pp.']
Jan. 24. 10. Bond of Francis Jenney and Edmund Jewell, citizens and
haberdashers of London, in 501. to the King, conditioned for the
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Jan. 24.
Jan. 24.
Jan. 25.
Inner Star
Chamber.
Jan. 25.
Inner Star
Chamber.
Vol. CGCGX.
honest behaviour of Edward Bridge, of Colchester, Essex, in the
performance of his office of postmaster of the said town. [1 p.']
11. Bond of John Jackeman the elder, of Pendock, co. Worcester,
yeoman, in 201. to the King, conditioned for payment within 20 days
of his ship-money, and assisting the sheriff to gather the money
assessed upon the said town for that service. [| p.]
12. Bond of William Andrewes, of Woolsborougbj Kent, yeoman,
in BOl. to the King, conditioned for payment within ten days to the
sheriff of 81. \ 8s. 6d. ship-money already collected, and shall do his
endeavour to coUect the remainder, being 31. Is. [| p."]
13. Henry Champernowne to the Council. John Homchurch, of
Austen Gifford, Thomas Sheppard of Kingston, and WiUiam Treby, of
Tufland, all in Devon, defaulters at musters, have humbly submitted
themselves. [1 p.]
14. Order of Council. Eecites petition of WilUam Courteen
and others, merchants, heretofore using the trade of Barbary [see
wnder date of the \8th inst. No. 124], whereby they prayed for
convenient time to withdraw their factors and estates out of those
places which are under the King of Morocco's obedience. To which
petition Mr. Blake, now agent here for the King of Morocco, has
given answer. Recites also another petition of above twenty young
merchants brought up in the trade of Barbary, being for liberty to
trade in that country [see under date of the 1 8th inst, No. 125.]
The Lords having heard the petitioners and their counsel, and
Mr. Blake, declared that there is nothing that has been objected
that was personal against Mr. Blake, whom the Lords hold, for
ought appears in this business, to be an entirely honest man. And
as concerning opening the trade to Barbary, it was ordered, that four
or five of the ancient Barbary merchants should meet with Sir
William Russell, Mr. Blake, and two or three more of the new
Company of Barbary, and treat about an accommodation of that
business in such sort as the trade may again be set open. And
if in their treaty they meet with any difficulty of importance,
they are to repair to the Board, which will give them assistance; and
in case they cannot agree the Lords will direct that Mr. Courteen
and the rest shall be at liberty to trade for a convenient time,
whereby to withdraw their factory and estates. However the trade
shall be settled, the merchants shall oblige themselves to deliver to
his Majesty's use all the saltpetre made there at 45s. per cwt. Mr.
Blake having alleged that divers of the old merchants' servants gave
ill language of him, to the disparagement of his person and employ-
ment, it was ordered that they shall forbear all such speeches of him
who has been here received as a pubUc minister, and has not (for
ought appears) deserved to be ill spoken of \Braft, 2^ pp^
15. Order of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Keeper,
and the Lord Treasurer, referees of a petition of Robert Whitfield,
clerk. Petitioner complained that Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, bis
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Majesty's ward, had enclosed one purlieu in Liddiard Milllcent,
Wilts, containing 230 acres, and that Christopher Richmond, alias
Web, had enclosed another purlieu there, containing about 550
acres, in both -which purlieus petitioner and his predecessors, par-
sons of that chui'ch, had enjoyed common for aU. their cattle till
about two years last past. The Lords iinderstanding that the
question of the right of common in the 230 acres is now depending
in the Court of Wards, did not think fit to trouble the ward's
possession, but recommended to that Court to allow the parson, in
case the right of common should hereafter be determined for him,
consideration for his loss in having been so long kept out of pos-
session. And as to the right of common in the 550 acres, it was
ordered that petitioner should enjoy the same until evicted by law.
[Braft. Endorsed, that this order was not entered because peti-
tioner found it not so much for his advantage as he expected,
lip.-]
Jan. 25, 16. Order of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Keeper,
referees of a petition to his Majesty, of John Weld, clerk, vicar of
Swardeston, Norfolk. Petitioner complained that his predecessors
in the said vicarage having had the corn-tithes paid to them, the
same have of late been detained by Matthew Wood. The referees,
finding no colourable ground for this complaint, oi'dered the petition
to be dismissed, and Mr. Wood to be discharged from attendance.
[Draft, ip.-]
Jan. 25. 17. Order of Council. Edward Thelwall, captain of the trained
band for the hundred of Ruthin, co. Denbigh, showed that he
deposited in the hands of Auditor Wynes S4<1. 5s., collected three
years since for supply of defective arms in the Captain's charge,
and the Auditor dying about a year after intestate. Rice Williams, a
mercer, compounded with the widow for letters of administration,
and seized the said 34L 5s., and refuses to pay the same. It was
ordered that the petition be showed to Rice Williams, and he be
required to pay the 34:1. 5s., or on the 30th inst. to attend the Board
with his answer. [Draft. | p.]
Jan. 25. 18. The like. The merchants his Majesty's subjects trading
for Spain complained that the Vintners of London, covenanted to
take off petitioners' hands 8,000 butts and pipes of Spanish wines,
at the prices yearly set upon them, yet they have deserted peti-
tioners, and bought their wines of strangers and others not in
covenant, merely to discourage petitioners. It was ordered, that
the petition be delivered to the vintners, who on Wednesday
next [30th] are to attend the Lords with their answer. [Draft.
I p.]
Jan. 25. 19. The like. Thomas Palmer, John Bennet, John Lorrymore,
&c., with others of London, exercising the trades of hot-pressing,
" chambletting," and watering of stuffs, shew that his Majesty having
given directions for their being incorporated, for that there being a
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great number of them, they had no power to rectify the enormities
committed by unskilful and deceitful persons, whereupon they
prayed the approbation of the Board. The Lords directed the
petition and papers annexed should be sent to the lord mayor and
aldermen, who are to return certificate whether the hot-pressing,
&c., be beneficial to the kingdom, and what in their opinion is fit to
be done. {Draft. 1 p^
Jan. 25. 20. Officers of the Navy to the Council. We have met together
Mincing Lane, to be witnesses of Mr. Whitstone's proceedings in the trial of his
proposed experiment of making stinkiug water sweet, which in the
space of two hours he performed, but not with that perfection as
himself expected, which he imputed to the extremity of the cold at
that time, but such we found it as there was little offence left therein
either to taste or smell. In his proposition he confines himself to
the space of an hour. He finds by experience since that the
variable condition of waters may either protract or shorten the
time. [1 pi\
Jan. 25. 21. Sir George Chudleigh to the Council. John Richards ot
Blackawton, Devon, certified defective in arms, has submitted, and
promised conformity. \_\ pi]
Jan. 25. 22. Francis Earl of Bedford, and William Lord Russell, Lords-
Bedford House. Lieutenants of Devon, to Nicholas. Dr. Parre [Parry?], chancellor
of Exeter, has been returned a defaulter in not showing a horse, &c.,
at musters, and has been sent for by a messenger. The Deputy-
Lieutenants certify that it was not so intended, for that they know
not any estate that he is owner of that may be thought worthy to
do that service, and also that being Judge Marshal of the field he
ought to be excused. We pray you to acquaint the Lords herewith,
and that he be discharged, [f p^
Jan. 25, 23. Henry Lingen, late Sheriff of co. Hereford, to the same. Has
Sutton. attended every term in London since he came into his office, for
payment of the moneys collected, and for answering a frivolous peti
tion of his mother. The gentlemen of his county petitioned the
Lords, at the writer's entry into office, against the levying of the
moneys, which petition, being contrived at the Quarter Sessions,
made the people backward, expecting an answer. So that he has
been fain to distrain for 1,000?. at least of the l,800i. he has levied
and jtaid to the Treasurer of the Navy. He is still in action for
more, and prays Nicholas to move the Lords to ease him of his
journey this term, \_Seal with arms. | p.\
J'an, 25. Order of Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder. David
Whitehall. Stephenson and others, employed by Mr. Pinkney and the said
Stephenson, for making saltpetre in Suflfolk, Huntingdon, Rutland,
&c,, petitioned that their wages may be forthwith paid to them. It
was ordered that Mr. Cordewell, the King's gunpowder-maker, should
hear the parties, and make up the account of wages due, and certify
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the same to-morrow morning by 7 o'clock, with what he conceives
fit to be done for setting again on foot his Majesty's said works of
saltpetre. [Copy. See Vol. ccxcii. f. 90. | j9.]
Jan. 26. Pardon to Emanuel Langford of that part of the sentence of the
Court of Star Chamber against him in 1638, which concerned his
standing on the pillory at the Assizes for Cornwall. \pocquet'.\
Jan. 26. Grant of denization to Lenaert Gyssen, koolhaelder, with "Fiant
consimiles literce patentes " for Goosen Cornelissen, Pieter Claessen,
turboer, Jan Jorissen de Else, Arent Cornelissen, fondser, Joost
Cornelissen, and Arent Lenaerdson, fondser, all born in Holland.
[Docquet.l
Jan. 26. Warrant to pass the Privy Seal, whereby his Majesty certifies many
omissions in the last book of rates appointed for the levying customs,
subsidies, and imposts, in the rates of tabies, tow, flax, madder, Green-
land train oil, pitch and tar, and that the prices and values shall be
received accordingly. [Bocquet.l
Jan. 26. The King to Thomas Viscount Wentwortb, Lord Deputy of Ireland,
to cause a pardon to be passed to Robert Smith of the fine of 1 00
marks imposed upon him in the Court of Castle Chamber there
[Dublin], for a false report against Sir Arthur Blundell, and of all
imprisonments or other things decreed against him. [Docquet]
Jan. 26. The same to Mr. Gall. His Majesty approves a contract made
with him by Sir Richard Wynn for a little plot of meadow Ij'ing
near the river in Hounslow Heath, at the price of 140Z., further
directing him to send up the conveyances whereby the same may
be assured to his Majesty. [^Docquef]
Jan. 26. Warrant to the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas, to admit
William Skeffington, son of Sir John Skeffington, one of the gentle-
men of the Privy Chamber, being of the age of 12 years, to suffer a
recovery of lands in Fisherwick, Tinmore, and Horten, co. Stafford,
of the yearly value of 430i., by sale whereof Sir John may be enabled
to pay his debts, and provide for bis children, and in lieu thereof Sir
John has promised to settle other lands equivalent on his said son.
l^Docquet.']
Jan. 26. 24. The King to William Lord Grey of Wark. The late disorder
Westminster, jn Scotland begun upon pretence of religion, but now appearing to
have been raised by factious spirits, and fermented by some few
ill and traitorously affected persons, is now grown to that height
that under those sinister pretences great forces are raised, in such
sort as we have reason to take into consideration the defence and
safety of England. And therefore, upon due consultation with our
Council, we have resolved to repair in person to the northern parts
of this realm, there to make resistance against any invasion. And
to the end that this expedition may be effectual to the glory of God,
the honour and safety of us and of our Kingdom of England, we
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have directed that a considerable army shall be forthwith levied out
of all the shires, to attend us in this action, wherein we nothing
doubt but the affection, fidelity, and courage of our people shall well
appear. In the meantime, we give you notice of this our resolution,
and require you to attend our royal person and standard at York,
by the 1st of April next, with equipage and horses, as your birth,
your honour, and your interest in the public safety oblige you unto,
and as we have reason to expect. And these letters shall be a
sufficient warrant for putting yourself and such as shall attend you
in arms. And we require you to certify us within fifteen days
after the receipt hereof what assistance we shall expect from you
herein, and to direct the same to one of our principal Secretaries of
State. \Sigried hy the King, and with the Signet, at one time
attached. 1 ^.]
Jan. 26. 25. The King to Henry Lord Clifford.
Westminster, rahly damaged by damp. 1^.]
Jan. 26. 26. The same to Philip Lord Wharton. Similar letter. [Copy,
Westminster, probably of the tvme of Gha/rles II., and apparently examiined with
the original. 1 ^ p.]
Jan. 26. 27. The same to Edward Viscount Conway and Killultagh.
Similar letter. [Modern copy of an original stated to exist among
the Conway Papers. 1 p.}
Jan. 26. 28. A contemporary copy, with a draft of the concluding paragraph
adapted to the City of London, endorsed " The King's letter to the
nobility and city of London." [Iff-]
Jan. 26. 29. Another contemporary copy, but addressed to " the Earle of
Andever," a title which we believe has never existed, and the royal
signature being copied as " Carolus Rex," a form never used on any
document iu English. [3 pp."]
Jan 26. 30. Another contemporary copy, apparently made from an original,
and endorsed " King's Warrant to appear at York." [1 p.]
Jan 26. 31. Fair copy endorsed by Nicholas, and probably made from the
draft for entry on the Council Register. The closing direction to
send reply to one of the Secretaries of State is not in this copy.
[HpI
[Jan. 26.] Another copy entered in the register of the Council of War. [^ee
Vol. cccxcvi., ^.94. If p.] Subjoined,
I. A list of all the nobility of England to whom the letters of the
tenor above said were sent. [It is observable, however, that
certain persons to whom these letters would appear by the
above calendared copies to have been sent, are not included
in this list. [Ibid. p. 95. =2 pp.]
Jan. 26. 32. The Council to the Earl Marshal, the Lord High Admiral,
Theophilus Earl of Suffolk, Francis Earl of Cumberland, Henry
Frederick Lord Maltravers, and Henry Lord Clifford, Lords-
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Lieutenants of Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmorland,
Upon consideration of the preparations in Scotland, his Majesty
holds it necessary that all diligence be used for securing the borders,
wherefore we are to pray you to take order that all the borders be
forthwith furnished with arms, and that all be made strong in those
parts, to which end you are to signify to your Deputy-Lieutenants
that as well the muskets which are at Newcastle be bought by the
country for use of the foot, as the carabines which wiU speedily be
there for the horse, and that the same be so disposed among the
Borderers as they may be armed and ready prepared for defence.
You are also to give directions to Lord William Howard and the
Deputy-Lieutenants to take care that such arms may not be sur-
prised in the carriage, likewise you are to take order for all things
else that may be necessary to arm and fortify the borders agahist
any sudden attempt. [Draft, 1 p.]
Jan. 26. Copy of the same. \_See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 83. 1^.]
Jan. 26. 33. Order of the King, sitting with the Committee for the North.
Whitehall. Upon reading a certificate of the mayor of Newcastle, Sir Jacob
Astley, and divers aldermen, of the state of that town, and of the
means of strengtheaing the same, it was ordered that the said cei'ti-
ficate be delivered to the Earl Marshal and the rest of the sub-com-
mittee for military affairs to give order therein as they shall think
best, having first acquainted his Majesty with their opinions. [Draft.
If]
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 89.
hP-]
Jan. 26.
Jan. 26.
Jan. 26.
Whitehall.
Jan. 26,
34. The Council to Montjoy Earl of Newport. It is his Majesty's
pleasure that 1,000 carabines be sent with all possible speed to New-
castle, to be there sold for the use of his Majesty's subjects who will
buy the same, also that 20 rust-waggons, 2.50 wheelbarrows, three
wax-chandlers, six harness-makers, and some basket-makers for
cannon and muskets, be sent to Hull and York, and that there
be provided a good proportion of hm"dles to mend ways for
passing of ordnance and carriages, and when you have provided
any armourers, gunsmiths, sword-makers, or bandoleer-makers, to
repair to York, they shall have warrant from the Council for their
exercising their trades without molestation. [Draft. | ^.]
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi, p. 84. 1 p.]
35. Order of the King in Council. Advertisement is given by Sir
Jacob Astley and the mayor and aldermen of Newcastle, that there
is so much butter exported out of those northern parts that that
necessary victual has become very scarce and dear. It is ordered
that the Lord Treasurer give order for restraining such exportation,
and likewise that of corn or any other kind of victual, from North-
umberland, Cumberland, Yorkshire, Durham, or other northern parts,
until further notice, to the end there may be the more plentyof victuals
for his Majesty's army when it shall repair thither. [Draft, 1 p.]
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 88. 1 p.}
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Jan. 26. 36. The Council to Sir John Hanbury, late SherifF of co. North-
ampton. Mr. Nicholas has acquainted us with your letter of the
21st inst., and according to your desire we spare your appearance on
the second Sunday in next term, but we require you so to hasten
the collecting of the arrears of ship-money that it be aU paid by
the 1st day of Easter Term next, which if not performed you are to
give attendance on us on the Sunday following. We have directed
the bailiff of Brackley to pay in the 501. from that town before the
1st March next, or that he attend the Board. [Braft. 1 p]
Jan. 26. 37. The same to the Bailiff of Brackley. Letter mentioned in the
preceding article. In default of payment the bailiff is to attend on
Sunday the 10th March. {Draft. 1 ^.]
Jan. 26. 38. The same to Sir Neville Poole, late Sheriff of Wilts. Mr.
Nicholas has acquainted us with your letter of the 5th inst. We
spare your appearance on the first Sunday in this term, but the
arrears are to be paid before the 25th March, or you are to give your
attendance on Sunday the last of March. [Braft. 1 p.]
Jan. 26. 39. Sir Henry Marten, Chief Judge of the Court of Admiralty, to
Sec. Windebank. I received a commandment from you to certify
his Majesty, under the seal of the Admiralty ofiice, the value of the
damage which Eobert Pawlett sustained by Capt. T'Kint and
his company in 1630, as it stands proved before me, with the cir-
cumstances of that act. If it be the meaning that the registrar should
transcribe all the depositions, and I should put the same under the
seal of the Admiralty, I shall willingly obey the same ; but this does
not please Eobert Pawlett, for as it will be long, and some charge to
him, so he doubts what effect it may work with the King, who, as
he says, expects from me an opinion, or judgment, what I hold to
result out of his depositions to prove his damages. I have told him,
1. That my judgment, if he will so call it, cannot be certified under
the seal of the Admiralty, the use whereof is to certify things of
record, which I cannot arrogate to my apprehensions upon the
hearing only of one party, namely, Pawlett and his counsel ;
2. Where you require me to certify the full value of his damageSi
the depositions cannot be said to prove anything, because not made
judicialiter in presentid partis; 3. The experience I have had of
certifying my opinion in the cause of Polhill makes me unwilling to
give any the like occasion. If I must be judge in the cause hereafter,
it would be more fit this certificate should proceed from others.
[2 pp.]
Jan. 26. 40. Examination of Eobert Davis, taken before Nathaniel Snape
and William Gibbs, Justices of Peace for Middlesex, by direction
from the Council. He never made gunpowder, but bought two bar-
rels of Mr. Ciobery and one of Mr. Hill, about three months ago,
and paid about 4L for each of the two barrels, and about 51. for the
third. The powder being decayed, he made it as serviceable as he could
with saltpetre. Two months since he bought 5 cwts. of saltpetre of
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a seaman, whosp name or abode he does not know. It was delivered
to him at Sabb's stairs. He has not used to make powder
above two months. He learned to make it by a book left in his
house that is burnt, but knows not its name or title. He made
the same for himself only. The book is in English. The powder
he made was all consumed in the fire at his house. He bought 30
barrels of powder of Mr. Stretchie, servant to Sir John Heydon,
within this half year, for which he paid 11. 10s. for each barrel. It
was his Majesty's powder, and he had a warrant from my Lord of
Newport to buy the same. Gives a list of grocers in London to
whom he sold the same, amongst them, Mr. Stock at the Boar's Head
in Gracechurch Street, Mr. Styles at the Bolt and Tun in Friday
Street, Mr. Izard at the " Chichor in the Old Change." The only
utensils he had were several instruments of wood to beat the powder
together. He knows not whether they be consumed in the fire or
not. They were not worth 5s. [1^ p.]
Jan. 26. 41 . Account by Sir William Kussell of ship-money levied by virtue
of writs issued in September 1637. Total received 16-5,831Z. 5s. Qd. ;
remains 30,583L 2s. Sd. [=2 pp.l
Jan. 26. 42. Account by the same of moneys received, on account of arrears
of ship-money for 1635 and 1636, since the last certificate of 27th
October 1638. Total 241?. 15s. Id. [ip.]
Jan. 26. 43. Account of ship-money for 1 637 levied but remaining in the
hands of the sherifis, 1,880Z. ; which makes the total received 167,711?.,
being 18,193?. less than was levied on 27th January 1637. [1 p.]
Jan. 26. 44. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. Windebank. Since my last of
Durham, the 17th I have but little to advertise you. I have viewed all the
trained bands of this county, and find them defective in arms, but
with assurance from the captains that those defects shall be speedily
supplied, of which I doubt not, as well as those arms at Newcastle
can do it, the corslets there being all without tasses, and none in this
town or county that can make them, or other utensils of war. As
for advancing their numbers, I find the Bishop most zealous, and the
Deputy-Lieutenants likewise very forward, but to little effect. The
common men plead poverty, as in Yorkshire, being fain for the most
part to join " tow " [too] for finding a musket or corslet. The men
are not so ready in the use of their arms as willing to learn, and the
greatest want is of Serjeants, corporals, and such as should teach
them. The horse may be advanced from 60 to 1 00, but my orders
being to bring them all to carabines (their horses being too little
for cuirasses), 1 see not how it will be possible, for they have no
arms for that service. I have spoken to Capt. Legge to send
such from Hull, who told me he could not do it without an order,
and I have not yet heard of them. I have this day received private
order from Sir Jacob Astley to prepare the trained bands of this
county to be ready to march (if occasion serve) into Newcastle, to
which end I have appointed them all to appear on the 29th, to be
trained together at Durham, to prepare them, stiU keeping private
tlie cause. {Seal with crest. 1 p.]
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Jan. 26. Petition of Anne Sampson, widow, to Henry Earl of Holland,
Chief Justice of Forests on tliis side Trent. Petitioner having lands
in Warfield within the Forest of Windsor, upon which lands there are
certain " rewes " of small wood sprouting out of old stems, which stand
in need of cutting, and not cutting will cause them to die, and tend
to the destruction of the vert of the forest. There are also upon the
said lands other straggling trees which may well be feUed. Prays
the Earl's warrant for view of the said rewes and trees, and licence
to petitioner to fell the same. [Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 46^
I jp.] Underwritten,
I. Direction to the Lieutenant and other officers of the Forest and
Walk where petitioner's lands lie to view the said rewes
and trees, and certify the number, growth, aTid value of
the same. 26th January 1638-9. [Copy. Ibid. p. 47.
Jan. 26. 45. Petition of Benjamin Bridger, complainant against Richard
Byford, defendant, to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner has a cause
against the defendant in the Court of High Commission, which has
depended almost three years, and is now ready for hearing. Peti-
tioner is a clothier, and dwells in Gloucestershire, 90 miles from
London, and has been at extraordinary charges in discovery of foul
abuses in defendant, and also in defending frivolous suits which
defendant has prosecuted against petitioner, merely to weary and
keep him from discovery of defendant's abusive carriage. Defendant's
proctor being served to a heariag, defendant, being an attorney-at-
law, goes, under privilege, to vex petitioner. Prays the archbishop
to appoint a day certain for a hearing, ff p.] Underwritten,
I. 45. Reference to Sir John Lam,be, to take order as he shall
flndjvM. 26th January lQ28-[9. ^ p.}
Jan. 26. 46. Sir William Calley to Richard Harvey. Yours of the I7th I
Burderop. have received with the enclosed occurents. I have a little book of
some of the Scottish differences argued between six divines of
the university of Aberdeen and three Scottish puritan ministers,
before which is prefixed a kind of schedule or apology of my Lord
Marquis Hamilton, and I am told that there is a bigger book con-
cerning that business. But whether the book I have specified be
included therein or joined thereunto I know not. If there be such
a bigger book, I desire to have it, together with my Lord of Canter-
bury's book, when it comes forth. Enquires the price of good
" napkenynge " of full half an ell broad, and of canvass. I hope
Felix Long is come home, that I may know Sir William Parkhurst's
answer. [^Seal with arms. 1 p.}
Jan. 26. 47. Certificate of Sir George Chudleigh that William Gold of
St. Thomas's parish near Exeter has promised conformity at the
musters. [^ p.]
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48. Marmaduke Moore to Nicholas, William Hurrell of Brideard
[Bruisyard], returned a defaulter at the last musters for Suffolk, has
now conformed. [Undorsed, " To be discharged on this note." ^ p.]
49. Order of the King ia Council. The draft of a writ under-
written having been read, it was ordered that the Attorney-General
should send writs accordingly to Lord William Howard, Lord Clifford,
Lord Wharton, Lord Grey of Wark, and to Sir Kichard Lumley, Vis-
count [Lumley of] Waterford in Ireland. [^ p.]. Annexed,
49. I. The King to each of the persons above named. For certain
causes touching the state and defence of our kingdom of
England, we have ordained that all Lords holding lands
in Northumberland should dwell upon the said lands
with their families, for defence of the same, and to
resist the onalice of our enemies and rebels, if they shall
presume to enter therein. We command you. therefore,
that, all excuses set apart, you repair to your lands in the
said county, so that you be there on the 1st March next
at the latest, with your family and retainers, well arrayed
and luith competent arms, and that you continue there
until you hear the contrary from us. In default \uhereof
we shall take the said lands into our hands, and shall
cause to he found out of the profits thereof persons suffi,-
cient for their safe custody. \_Lat.
lp.'\
50. Copy of the order and writ above calendared. [1| pi\
Another copy of the same. \See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 90. If p.]
51. Similar order for a writ in form annexed to be sent to the
Bishops of Durham and Chester. [J p.^ Annexed,
51. I. Tfie King to the Bishop of Durham,. Similar form of
writ to that calendared above. \_Lat. f p.]
Jan. 27. Copy of the above order and letter. [See Vol. cccxcvi.. p. 92.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
Whitehall.
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Jan 27.
Whitehall.
Jan. 27.
Jan. 27.
52. Similar order. Upon consideration of the troubles like to be
in the Northern parts, it was ordered that the Attorney General
should send writs to the Mayors of Hull and Newcastle forthwith,
to fortify the same at their own charges, according to the practice
of former times. [Draft minute. On the same paper are written
Nicholas's drafts of the two precedmg orders of the King in Council,
calendared under this date, but both cancelled, -j p.^
Copy of the above order, with form of vsrit referred to therein.
[See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 91. 1 p.l
63. Points offered to his Majesty's consideration for better rein-
forcing a fit troop of horse in Middlesex, and for a competent salary
for the officers, both of horse and foot, to make them able to attend
upon all occasions, [f p.]
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Jan. 27. i)4. Order of the King in Council, made upon reading the preceding
propositions. The Lords-Lieutenants of Middlesex are to report their
opinions of the same. [Draft. \ ^.]
Jan. 27. 55. Order of Council. Upon advertisement of great want of
armourers, gunsmiths, sword-makers, and bandoleer-makers, in the
Northern parts, his Majesty has commanded the Earl of Newport to
send some skilful in the said trades to York and other towns. The
Council require all mayors and others in cos. York, Leicester, Lincoln,
Nottingham, Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland,
Chester, Lancaster, Derby, or Stafford, notwithstanding any clause
in their charters, to suffer all such persons skilful in the said trades
as shall be appointed under the hand of the Master of the Ordnance
to set up and exercise any of the said trades as freemen of their
corporations. [Draft, '\-\p-\
Jan. 27. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi.,p. 86. lip.]
Jan, 27. 56. The like. The merchants trading into France and Spain for
wines complained that Anthony Paul, about eight years since, taking
a lease from Sir "William Waller of the butlerage and prisage of
wines, not only of the port of London but of some other western
ports, has very much oppressed divers merchants, by imposing and
compelling from them prisage and butlerage when they are ex-
empted from any such pa}'ment, and by exacting from others prisage
and butlerage wine, not allowing the custom paid to his Ma-
jesty, and freight for the same, which has ever been allowed, by
which exactions many able merchants have been discouraged from trad-
ing, and others are leaving the same, in regard Paul will have his
demands, be they never so unjust, whereby he has raised to himself
a great estate. The Lords prayed the Lord Treasurer and Lord
Cottington, taking to them the Attorney-General, to call the said
merchants and Paul before them, and to take such a present course
for reformation as they shall find just. [Draft. \\ p."]
Jan. 27. 57. The like. A certiorari was directed to Sir John Dryden and
Charles Cockaine, late sheriffs of co. Northampton, to return the
names of all who had not paid their ship-money for 1635, which they
performed, and writs of scire facias and levari facias have been
issued for the arrears payable by some in the same county, and
thereupon moneys have been paid into the Exchequer and to suc-
ceeding sheriffs. It was ordered that Sir John Dryden and Charles
Cockaine, having given a particular account upon the said certiorari,
shall be freed from any further meddling with the ship-money in
arrear, and the same shall be levied by process out of the Exchequer, of
which the King'sEemembrancer is prayed to take notice. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 27. 58. The Council to George Corser. To fetch before the Lords
Thomas Eobinson alias Eobins, constable of Dinton, Thomas Grace,
and William Grace his son, of Weston Turville, John Stacy, of Wen-
dover, and Edmond Sontham, constable of Denham, co, Buckingham.
[Draft minute. ^ p.]
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Jan. 27. The Council to Nicholas Goldsburgh. To fetch Edward Beard,
William Fisher, Gabriel Bonner, grocer, Edward Sawyer, Clerk at
the Counter in Wood Street, Kenelm Smith, Serjeant, and his yeoman.
[Draft mimute, written on the same paper as the preceding. ^ p.]
Jan. 27. 59. CecU Lord Baltimore to Sec. Windebank. Lord Arundel [of
Wardour Castle. Wardour] being much diseased, added to the weakness which his
great age brings upon him, has commanded me to desire .you to excuse
his not writing to you. He desires you to acquaint his Majesty with
the true cause of his absence. [1^ p.']
Jan. 28. 60. Acknowledgment of William He wes. Clerk of the Cheque, that
he had received from Mr. Reade, secretary to Sec. Windebank,
115 letters from his Majesty, to be dispersed to all the nobility of
England. [J p.']
Jan. 28. 61. The Council to the Lord Mayor of London. For timely pro-
vision to be made of fish, &c. for Lent, written according to a previous
letter of January 1637-8. IBraft. i p.}
Jan. 28. 62. The same to Eichard Charnock, Eichard Clerk, and William
Baker, deputed by the Company of Soapmakers. To search for and
carry away all soap-lees and other materials belonging to soap
prohibited by proclamation, according to warrant of 21 June last.
[Draft. I p.]
Jan. 28. 63. Minute of appearance of Gabriel Bonner, William Fisher,
and Edward Beard, grocers of London, before the CounoU. They are
to remain in custody ot the messengers until discharged. [Draft.
Jan. 28. The like, of appearance of Edward Sawyer, Clerk of the Counter, and
Kenelm Smith, Serjeant. [Draft, written on the same paper as the
precedmig. 2 lines.^
Jan. 28. 64. The like, of appearance of Matthew Stevenson, high constable
of the hundred of Blofield, Norfolk. He is not to depart till dis-
charged. [\ p.]
Jan. [28.] 65. Petition of Matthew Stevenson and Eoger Eeynolds, chief
constables of the hundred of Bloyford [Blofield], Norfolk, to the
Coimcil. Petitioners have been two several times sent for by a
messenger to answer concerning the getting up of the ship-money
in 1637, as now again commanded, by order of 25th November 1638
(see Vol. ccccii. No. 51. i.), to attend the beginning of this term.
Petitioners are willing to make affidavit of all things in their former
petition {see Ibid.) to be true, and having at this time divers"
warrants to them directed, as one for raising 926?. for provisions for
his Majesty's household, one for raising 74i. within the hundred, for
making provision, as commanded by the Deputy-Lieutenants and the
captain of the hundred, another to call the trained bands together
every week before Sir Miles Hobart, K.B., and to attend the said
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
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Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
Carlisle.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
Jan. 28.
Westover.
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service, besides divers others, for his Majesty's present service, so as
petitioners have not one day to look after their own affairs, but have
been caused to spend out of their own estates within this twelve-
month tool, in his Majesty's service, and never received any profit
themselves. Pray to be discharged from attendance. [^ p.']
66. Order of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Keeper,
referees of the business in difference between Sir Henry Guilford,
Sir Thomas Glemham, Edmond Windham, and Francis Plowden,
on the one side, aud Sir Richard Weston on the other. The referees
appoLQt to hear the said business peremptorily on the 20th February
next. [Draft. | p.J
67. Sir Thomas Dacre, late Sheriff of Cumberland, to the Council.
Received letter of 30th November, touching the arrear of 54i. for
ship-money. It remains in the hands of WiUiam Olivant, chief
constable of Leith ward, who collected the same, and presently after
went out of the county, and has not been heard of since. Upon
affidavit thereof, an extent was awarded against him, under which the
writer seized divers goods and lands in reversion, as appears by
inquisition returned into the Court of Exchequer. He will seU the
same, pay the amount to Sir William Russell, and take such course
for collecting the remainder as the Lords shall direct. [1 p.]
68. Sir George Chudleigh to the same. Certificate of conformity
of Richard Cole, of Austen Gifford, apprehended by James Naylor, as
defective in arms, in Devon. [^ p."]
69. Return by David Stott, messenger, of persons against whom he
had warrants, and the results. Lewis Bray and John Frood had
conformed, but were poor men, unable to pay fees. Cara Savory
was a tinner, and thereby privileged from arms. Christopher Savory
had paid for fees 71. 5s., James Roope 61. 6s. 8d., and Richard Cole
11. Up.}
70. Marmaduke Moore to Nicholas. Richard Warde, of Metfield,
convented for default of arms at the musters in Suffolk, had submitted.
Nicholas was prayed to procure his discharge. [^ p.J
71. John Ashburnham to Nicholas. His coming out of Suffolk
is well courted by the happy receipt of Nicholas's letters, and the
news of his other Mend's [Nicholas's wife's] recovery. Intends to
send to Lady Beauchamp on the morrow, with the best reasons he
can give, for the conscionable prosecution of the treaty formerly had
between them, notwithstanding the accident which has happened.
Wishes he had some good opportunity to convey Nicholas's deed to
him, that he might compare it with the countefpart which Mr. Hyde
win offer him this term to seal. Cannot trust it by the carrier. If
Mr. Goddard attempts further discourse for the remainder of the
estate, desires Nicholas to tell him that no estate can be perfect
without Robert Nicholas and Mr. Mayor join, and so delay the time
awhile. On the writer's journey into Sussex he discovered the
imperfect title Lord Lumley had made him of the lease lands of
376
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Jan. 28.
Wilton.
Jan. 28.
Gussage.
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Bremers, but he deeply protests to make all good, and since there
is no way to do it but by taking in the mortgage, the writer has
promised to lend him the money, which will be furnished by the
party who buys it of the writer. He gives 1,400?. for it. He has
also a chapman for the free land, so that if he could hear any news
of Ashbumham, which he daily looks for, he should speedily be
ready for it, and clear with all the world. "Wishes Nicholas to send
his man to Mr. Eeynolds's chamber, to desire him to move that the
writer may have his wife's jointure out of the Court of Wards, and
to pay Mr. Saunders 40Z. He will hear of the latter at Mr. Dun-
combe's chamber. Also to tell Tom Nevill he shall hear from the
writer next week. [Seals with arms. 1 J^-]
72. Eichard Chaundler to Nicholas. Requests him to reconvey
that lease of Idmiston which was made in trust to Nicholas by the
writer's uncle, Mr. Eowbach, for the writer's use. The reason of this
request is that the writer has been for some time sickly, and is
therefore willing to dispose of his estate, and make a provision for
some younger children. Mr. William Ayres is his counsel. [Seal
with arms, f p.]
73. Edmund Lane to the same. Has paid, by Nicholas's appoint-
ment, to the writer's cousin doctor, 40?., and 101. more he shall
very suddenly receive. Wishes he were able to give hira better
security, but cannot do it, by reason of this sickly time, which yet
remaineth with them. He perceives his credit is not so good as ho
expected. For mortality sake, if he likes the writer's lease in pawn
he will be well contented. [Seal with arms, f p.]
Proclamation commanding the repair of all noblemen, knights,
gentlemen, and others, to their houses and lands in the nortliern
parts by the first day of March next, and there to abide for the service
and safeguard of their country. [Coll. Procs. Gar. I. No. 221.]
74. John Aglionby, Mayor, and five others citizens of Carlisle, to
the King. Having considered of propositions made unto them by Sir
Jacob Astley, tending to the safety of the kingdom, and particularly
of that city, the writers tender their service in their own persons
whensoever his Majesty shall command them. They beseech the King
to take into his consideration the weakness and poverty of that poor
city, wanting ammunition, and the ports and walls thereof much
ruinated, and the people gi'eatly impoverished. They are not able
to make up for service more than 100 able men armed. Humbly
desire that the mayor and aldermen may have the appointment of
the officers for that company, and in case they should happen to be
in distress that some course should be directed that they may have
present assistance. [Seal with arms. If p.]
Jan. 29. 75. Order of the King in Council. On consideration of the great
price now demanded for arms by the armourers and gunsmiths of
London, it was ordered that the Earl of Newport, taking to him
Jan. 29.
Whitehall.
Jan. 29.
Carlisle.
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Jan. 29.
Jan. 29.
Jan. 29.
Jan. 29.
Jan. 29.
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the rest of the officers of the Ordnance, should call before him some
of the chief of the company of armourerSj and set down what price
is fit to be now given, and present the same to the Council Board.
[Draft. I p.]
Copy of the above Order of the King in Council. \8ee Vol. cccxGvi,
p. 98. Ip.]
76. The like. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are
required to write to all the bishops in their provinces, to convene
before them all the clergy of ability in their dioceses, and incite
them to assist his Majesty with their speedy contributions for defence
of his royal person and of this kingdom against the seditious attempts
of some in Scotland. [Draft. | p.]
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi,, p. 99. ^ p.]
77. Entry of the appearance before the Council of Henry Capps of
Norwich. [Draft. 2 lines.']
78. Sir George Lascelles, late sheriff of co. Nottingham, to the
Council. I have lately received your letters for SOI. unpaid of ship-
money for 1636. Of this sum 201. is due from Newark, but havinw
called on the mayor for the same^he alleges that the Earl of Berkshire
should pay lOl. thereof, he having at Newark the castle and miUs with
tithes of corn and hay.; neither i^he nor his tenants have paid any
thing for ship-money that year, for I spared assessing the Earl and
his tenants, conceiving the said premises to be within the precincts
of Newark. The other 10?. remains in some of the chief-constables'
hands, who have not made up their accounts, and 31. Sir John Byron
is behind, but the 101. shall be shortly paid, or the chief-constables
bound to answer at the Board. [Endorsed by Nicholas, " The Earl
of Berkshire's acquittance is filed, showing that he has paid his
ship-money." 1 p.]
79. Petition of John Burward to Archbishop Laud. There
is a cause of supposed defamation depending in the Court of
Arches, before Sir John Lambe, between Elizabeth Cox and
petitioner's wife, in which suit petitioner hopes that his wife has
made sufficient proof for sentence against her enemy, at the least
such as will diminuere pcenas et expen^as. Prays the archbishop
to send to Sir John, this night, for his favourable hearing thereof,
for that to-morrow morning the informations are before him for
sentence. [| p.] Underivritten,
79. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe, to take all the care of this
cause that with justice he tnay. 29th January 1638-9
80. Algernon Earl of Northumberland to Edward Viscount
Conway and Kilultagh. We daily meet in council, but to little
purpose, for in my opinion we are but just where you left us. Divers
trivial things have been argued, but the King declares not where
he expects to have the money that must defniy the expense of his
army, consisting of 24,000 foot and 6,000 horse. Letters are Aoiucr
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to all the noblemen from his Majesty, signifying his resolution to
go northwards, and requiring them to attend him with their retinues.
The King is told that by this course he will have at least 1,200
horse raised and maintained without any charge to him. Offers of
this kind have been lately made. Sir John Suckling within these
three days has engaged himself to the King to bring upon his own
purse 100 horse to the rendezvous. Lord Goring has engaged
himself for the same number. Holland and Cottington are to furnish
during the war 20 horse apiece. Sir Arthur Ingram entertains 12.
Carnarvon has made liberal offers, but has not yet fixed upon a
number. These are all I yet hear of, but I hope their good example
will draw on the rest. The Earl Marshal and Essex are extremely
discontented at Holland's being made General of the Horse, though
Essex, when it was first proposed to him, consented that Holland
should command the horse, and chose for himself the Lieutenant-
Generalship of the army. The gentlemen of the Privy Chamber are
to serve on horseback, for a guard to be near the King's person, and
my Lord Chamberlain is to be their captaia. How my Lord of
Salisbury will endure this I know not. God send it be not an oc-
casion of much bloodshed between the commanders of these bands.
The little treasurer, for a farewell, committed an act of indelicacy in
the Council Chamber on Sunday last, the King and Lords sitting.
He was this day to deliver up his staff, which I am told is done.
For his satisfaction he is to have 8001. a year during his life. News
was brought to me just now, that it being thought fit that some
person of experience should have the command of the trained bands
of Newcastle, Holland has moved the King that Lord Wilmot
may be governor there, which the King has this afternoon declared
at the Council Board, not without some injustice, as I conceive, to
us that serve him in that Lieutenancy, and I think the employ-
ment a very mean one for a man that takes upon him to be an
English peer. [Modern copy by Mr. Thomas Grofton Croker of a/n
original letter stated to he among the Conway Papers. 2 J pp.l
Jan. 29. 81. List of letters delivered by Edward Stockdale, messenger, to
certain of the nobility named. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebank,
2 Feb. 1638-9. 1 p.}
Jan. 29. Commissioners of Gunpowder and Saltpetre to Samuel Cordwell,
Whitehall, his Majesty's gunpowder maker. It is represented by the Justices
of Peace for Surrey that there are three or four barrels of powder
remaining in the magazine at Guildford, which they pray may bo
amended. We require you to receive the same, to the end it may
be made serviceable, which being done you are to redeliver it as
shall be directed. All charges to be satisfied by such as the Justices
shall direct, and likewise a certificate to be returned to us of how
much powder you receive and redeliver. [Copy. See Vol, ccxoii,
p. 91. I p.']
Jan. 30. Licence to Lord John Stuart and Lord Bernard Stuart, brothers to
the Duke of Lenox, to travel into pai-ts beyond seas, with six servant^
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and 1001. in money and there to remain for the space of three years.
{JDocquet.l
The King to the President and Governors of St. Thomas's Hospital,
South wark. Kecommends Dr: Grent to be physician to that house,
in place of Dr. Hudson, deceased. [^Docquet.']
Grant of the Deanery of Durham, void by the death of Dr.
[Richard] Hunt, to Dr. [Walter] Balcanquall, one of his Majesty's
chaplains in ordinary. [Docquet^
Grant of the Deanery of Rochester, void by resignation of Dr.
Balcanquall, to Dr. Henry King, one of his Majesty's chaplains in
ordinary. [^Docquef]
Warrant to the Lord Chief Justice and the rest of the Judges of
the Court of Common Pleas, upon the petition of the Bishop of Ely,
to admit Elizabeth Brownrigg, his Majesty's ward, of the age of
15 years, to suffer a recovery of the manor of Tattingstone in Suffolk,
thereby to enable her to pay a debt of J ,000Z. laid out by the bishop
for preserving her inheritance from forfeiture and other expenses for
her, and for advancement of her in marriage, and providing her present
maintenance, to all which her grandfather and mother, being her
guardians, have assented. [Docquet.']
82. Order of Council. Order having been given by his Majesty's
special command to Mr. Attorney General to issue writs to Lord
William Howard and various other Lords spiritual and temporal to
repair into the northern parts by the first of March next (see the 27th
inst. No. 49), and likewise to send writs to the mayors of Hull and
Newcastle to fortify their towns, it was ordered that the Lord
Keeper give order to the cursitors to make the said writs according
to the form allowed by the Board, and sent to the Attorney General,
and that the Great Seal be put to the same as soon as they shall be
made ready. {Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 30. Copy of the same. \_See Vol. cccxcvi. p. 103. 1 ^.j
Jan. 30.
Inner Star
Chamber.
Jan. 30.
Inner Star
Chamber.
83. The like Order. Upon oonsideration of a petition of the
merchants his Majesty's subjects trading in Spanish wines, showing
that for settling the duty of 40s. per ton to his Majesty upon wines
petitioners entered into covenants with the Vintners of London, and
the Vintners covenanted to take them off as they have been accustomed,
and if they should neglect, then, upon complaint to the Board before
the end of January, the Vintners are to stand to the Lords' order.
Since the entry into which covenants the Vintners have deserted
the petitioners, bought their wines of strangers not in covenant,
merely to let down the prices set upon the said wine, so that peti-
tioners have not made money wherewith to pay freight and custom
for their wines imported. Wherefore petitioners, alleging that they
entered into covenant principally to further his Majesty's service,
besought the Lords that the Vintners might be ordered to take off
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their wines now, and likewise hereafter, before they buy any of
strangers who are not so conformable. The Vintners attending the
Board acknowledge their covenant, some part whereof was sealed
by the Vintners, and the other part ought to have been sealed by
66 Spanish merchants instead of all the rest, but that 22 of the
said merchants have sealed the same, who are the said petitioners.
The Lords, holding it fit that all such of the said merchants as have
sealed the said covenants, and thereby conformed to the payment of
the duty of 40s. per ton to his Majesty, ought to be preferred before
any others, ordered that the Vintners should, in the first place,
take off the wines belonging to the said 22. \_DraJt. 2^ pp^
Jan. 30. 84. Order of Council. Upon consideration of a petition of the
Star Chamber, poulterers of London, and of the answer thereto of the artizan-
skinners, (see the 2Srd inst., No. 199), it was ordered, that the
joint stock or common bank of the skinners, esteemed to be a
great grievance to the poulterers, shall be dissolved, and they be
permitted to sell their skins at their best advantage. The skinners
are also required to bring their book of ordinances to the Clerk of
the Council attendant, to be perused, and upon his report thereof
the Lords will take further order therein. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 30. 85. The like order. Sir Brian Janson and his partners
showing that there are divers sums of money due to them from
Mr. Robert Blake since his employment into Barbary, and com-
plaining of the breach of certain articles between them, desired
liberty to proceed legally against Mr. Blake ; the Lords ordei-ed that
the petition should be given to Mr. Blake, and he be required
to attend the Lords on Friday next with his answer. [Braft.
4
Jan. 30. 86. The like order. Edward Sayer, servant to John Lee, Clerk
of the Papers in the office of Wood Street Counter, and Kenelm
Smith, one of the Serjeants at Mace of the said Counter, were
charged with having, by a replevin out of the Court held before
Isaac Pennington, one of the sheriffs of London, made a warrant to
Smith, who served the same, on certain goods which lay distrained
for his Majesty's use for nonpayment of rent due from Edward
Beard, licensed to vend tobacco, in the custody of Mr. Ainsworth at
the suit of the said Beard, and that petitioners combined with
Beard and sureties in opposing the said seizure. Sayer and Smith
denied any combination, and offered to make oath that if they had
had the least inkling that his Majesty had been interested in the
cause they would never have had any hand therein. The Lords
ordered that Sayer and Smith be discharged, and if it appeared that
Beard concealed the cause for which he required a replevin that he
should pay their costs. [Draft. 1 p.']
Jan. 30. 87. The like order. Dame Anne Darell, relict of Sir Marma-
duke Darell, late of Fulmer, co. Buckingham, being charged with
finding a lance for the manors of Fulmer and Missenden, as being
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her jointure, Gilbert Neville, now husband of the said Lady Darell,
represented that those lands are not his wife's jointure, but that she
has a yearly rent only settled for her jointure, whereof part arises out
of the said manors and part out of other things, and therefore
sought to be relieved therein, it was ordered that Lord Carnarvon,
Lord Lieutenant of that county, should proportion the charge of
finding a horse [lance ?] between petitioner and those who possess
the lands. [Braft 1^^.]
Jan. SO. 88. Order of Council. Upon consideration of an order of the
Star Chamber. Q^,\i December 1635, concerning the regulating of the Messengers of
the Chamber in the execution of the warrants of the Board, and
for preventing the undue exaction of fees, it was ordered, that upon
warrants for defaulters in arms, in case the messenger be directed to
carry the delinquents before the Lord Lieutenant or Deputy Lieute-
nants, that upon submission they may be discharged, that upon every
such discharge the messengers shall bring a certificate of the Lord
Lieutenant or Deputy Lieutenants of such discbarge, and of the fees
received by the messenger. [Copy. 1 p.]
Jan. 30. 89. The like. John Meldron having desired to have a day
set down to be heard in a difierence between him and the company
of soap-makers, the 6th February was accordingly appointed.
IDraft ip.-]
Jan. 30. 90. The like. John Apsley, executor of Sir Allen Apsley,
deceased, by petition showed that there being divers books of
account and other writings touching Sir Allen's estate in the hands
of Lady Francke, heretofore wife of Sir Allen, Mr. Vernon, Stephen
Alcock, Henry Bowes, and Lewis, widow, late wife of William
Lewis, deceased, and others, without which petitioner cannot perfect
Sir Allen's accounts, the Lords ordered that Lady Francke, Mr.
Yernon, Mr. Alcock, and all others should forthwith deliver the
said writings to petitioner, that the accounts of Sir Allen may be
made perfect. IDraft. 1^ p.']
Jan. 30. 91. The like. Thomas Harward, clerk, complained that
Robert Wild, notwithstanding a final end of all suits made between
them by their Lordships' directions, had not ceased to prosecute
petitioner for the house which he and his predecessors have enjoyed
for 80 years, and petitioner being sued for the same in the marches of
Wales had there recovered against Wild, but he had again begun at
common law. It appearing by an Act of Court made at Ludlow, the
2nd May last, that there was no matter on which to ground an order
for Wild's relief, but rather good cause to dismiss Harward out of
Court without costs, it was ordered that Wild attend the Lords at
their first sitting in next Easter term, and that he forbear to prose-
cute any suit at the next Assizes against Harward for the said
house. [Draft. 1 p.]
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Jan. 30. 92. Order of Council. The Attorney-General is to renew the
Inner Star Commission for making compositions for buildings, -which is to be
Chamber. <jij.ected to the Lord Treasurer and the rest of the Commissioners
named in the former commission. \_Braft. \ p-l
Jan. 30. Memorandum of discharge by the Council of Henry Capps.
\praft. See 29th inst. No. 77. 1 line']
Jan. 30. 93. The Council to the Justices of Peace of the Eastern part of
Kent. Recites letter of the said Justices of 2nd July last, wherein,
amongst other things, they desired to be excused from carrying 200
loads of timber from Wamham in Sussex to Kingston upon Thames,
it being a thing unknown to them to go out of that county into
■another to carry timber. They must not expect (the necessity of
his Majesty^s service requiring it) to be thus excused, especially it
being the first time, when other counties have done it often. They
are required, without further dispute or delay, to give order that
the service be performed, it being his Majesty's pleasure that the
charge for this time be laid upon the inhabitants of the eastern
parts of Kent, and the Justices are to see the same performed with
care and expedition. [Draft. 1 f."]
Jan. 30. 94. Warrant of the Council to commit [Matthew] Stevenson to
the Gatehouse. [Draft minute. J ^.]
Jan. 30. The like to the Warden of the Fleet to take Edmond Farmer into
custody. [The Wee, on the same paper as the precedimg. ^ p.]
Jan 30. 95. Order of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Keeper,
as referees, by his Majesty's appointment in a difference between John
Dawson, clerk, and the inhabitants of Maidenhith [Maidenhead]. The
Lords referees having recommended the complaint to the Bishop of
Oxford, praying him to settle the same if he could, he, taking to his
assistance Dr. Tooker, ofiicial for Berks, made, as the referees con-
ceived, a perfect agreement between the parties, and certified the same
to the referees. Which being read, the referees, much blaming the said
Dawson for his causeless trouble given to the said inhabitants, not
only ordered him to acknowledge his fault in not conformi'ng to
what was directed in the said certificate, whereby it appeared that
the Bishop and Dr. Tooker had taken a great deal of pains for the
benefit of the said Dawson, but required and ordered him to conform
thereto in all points, and declared that if he should at any time
hereafter presume to trouble his Majesty or the Board any more on
this business that then he should be committed to the Fleet. And
lastly, as to the arrest made upon Dawson, although the inhabitants
were much to be blamed for suffering it to be done so near the
chapel, and upon a day when he had been reading divine service,
yet in regard it is five years since, it was ordered that they should
not be further troubled by Dawson concerning that particular, and
they were discharged from further attendance, [Draft. 1^ p.]
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Jan. 30.
Inner Star
Chamber.
96. Order of the Referees of the petition presented in the name of
the Parishioners of St. Martin's inhahiting the Covent Garden.
Having, by order of the 12th December last, required the vestry of
the ehapelry in the Covent Garden to consider the subscriptions to
the said petition (see Vol. ccccii. No. 75), the Lords now appointed
to hear that business on the 6th February next. [Braft. It would
seem from the endorsement and alterations of this paper, that on
the 19th Ma,y 1639 it was converted into an order for a similar
appointment for the 24^^ of that month. | p.]
97. Order of the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Lord Keeper,
as referees appointed by his Majesty of the petition of James Eawson
clerk, vicar of Milton Abbas, co. Dorset, against John Tregonwell
the father and John Tregonwell the son. Eecites former proceedings
between these parties, terminating with the submission of the said
James Eawson made before the judges of assize on the 25th July
last ; (see Vol. cccxcv., No. 84.) Yet on the 30th August following
he presented a new petition to his Majesty against his said patron
and the said John Tregonwell the son, and procured the present
reference, and had drawn both the Tregonwells out of Dorsetshire
to attend several times last term, and now again this term. The
Lords declared that the Tregonwells had dealt much better with the
petitioner than he deserved, and ordered that petitioner should
stand committed to the Fleet ; but, at the suit of the counsel of
Mr. Tregonwell, the lords spared his commitment, yet ordered that
he should make a submission under his hand to Mr. Tregonwell, and
leave it with the Clerk of the Council. [If p.\
Jan. 30. 98. Draft of the same. \_=^ PP^
Jan. 30. Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder to the Officers of the
Ordnance. It has pleased his Majesty to commit to our care, not
only the making of all saltpetre and gunpowder, but also to give
order for the sale of gunpowder, leaving a sufficient proportion in
his Majesty's magazine. To the end we may be better able to give
an account of our performance of the said trust, we require you
once in every month to send us an exact account, beginning at the
1st November last, how much powder was in store the 1st of that
November, how much has been monthly delivered for his Majesty's
service, and to whom, and how much has been every month sold,
and to whom, also how much has been monthly brought into store
or delivered back, upon return of any ships employed in his Majesty's
service or otherwise, so it may appear at the end of every month
what powder remains in the magazine, and what money has been
made by sale thereof [Copy. See Vol. ecxcii., p. 90. 1 p.]
Jan. 30. 99. Sir Jacob Astley to [Sec. Windebank]. Upon Thursday the
Carlisle. 24th I Came to the Holy Island. The place is strong, and 12 men are
sufficient to guard it ; but upon a sudden occasion I have given the
lieutenant a warrant to call to his aid 12 men more, which he can
have in the town upon a day's warning. I have paid him SOI. to
make a gate at the entrance of his fort, and to buy cisterns to keep
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fresli water for 20 days, which is a great want the place has. For
other detects ia his fort I have left lOOl. with Sir Eobert Jackson,
who dwells in Berwick, that the lieutenant may call for it as he
wants it. The fort for the present is well stored with ammunition,
and the lieutenant tells me that he is always provided with a month's
victual. He ia with speed to send to me to Newcastle for all
provisions to furnish him for a long time. Time has so worn out this
lieutenant and the master gunner that they are not fit to command
this place in time of action. At low water no ships can lie in
safety near the fort, for tliey majj- be burnt or pillaged by an enemy.
On the 2.5th I went to Berwick, and was well received by the
mayor and aldermen. They protested fidelity to his Majesty's service,
but were poor, and not able to provide for their defence. Many of
the common people in flocks came about me, and thought that I came to
put a garrison in the town, and seemed glad of it. After dinner I
left Berwick, and went to Norham Castle, which is altogether reno-
vated. The country by the river, as also by the sea coast by the
Holy Island, is very plentiful of corn grounds, but no pasture, and not
fit to quarter an army in for long time. I have sent you a card of
the town [Berwick] as also of Carlisle, for I went round about both ;
and if the Scots should be masters of it [Berwick] there is no means
to break down the bridge or fortify against them to keep tliem in,
but they will have an open passage into the country ; this town is
therefore of amazing consequence for his Majesty's service. Satur-
day the 26th I coasted along the borders, passed the bridge at Ford
Castle, and left Coldstream and Wark Castle on my right, in view
under Cheviot Hills, while on the left there stretched forth a fruitful
valley of corn and pasture grounds, a great circuit fit to quarter an
army in, as at West Lilburn by Chillingham, the Lord Grey's
house, lay the Earl of Surrey with the army when he fought the
battle of Flodden Field. I passed Alnham, and came to Harbottle.
All this way wjas fruitful grounds convenient to quarter an army in.
Mr. Roger [Widdrington ?] was all this journey with me. All these
parts afforded no woods. Sunday the 27th I passed over hills and
barren places not passable for armies. I came to Otterbui'n, where
meadows and corn grounds be in a little measure, and a place passable
without carriages, which way the Eail Douglas took to Newcastle,
and in his return there was foUowecl and overtaken by the Earl
Percy [Lord Henry Percy ?j. I passed the head of the Tyne, and
lay at Hesley-side, where is a little good ground, and a passage for
an inroad for few men. Monday I passed waste grounds full of bogs,
where was neither house, tree, nor beast, for 12 miles, and in bad
weather impassable, until I came to Thirlwall, and so to Naworth,
both which are fruitful places, and well wooded, and passable for a
small troop of men. The 29th I came to Carlisle, and round about
it very fruitful corn and pasture in plenty ; there were many small
and fordable rivers, and in summer an open passage, a place fit to
quarter an army in. The town is poor, lying convenient to be for-
tified and made strong, but the charge will be great. No shipping
can come nearer it than to Drumburgh Castle, seven miles from Car-
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tide else not. Carlisle has good places for magazines in it. The
mayor and aldermen are well affected to his Majesty's service, and
they are willing to raise in the town a company of 100 men for
their defence as stated in their letter to his Majesty here enclosed
presented [calendared above under date Jan. 29. No. 74.], and thus
I end my journal. I go with all possible speed to Newcastle, to
remain there until your further order. Northumberland I left not
stated for their train bands, but the deputy-lieutenants were a doing
of it ; the gentlemen of that country well affected to his Ma-
jesty's service. I have assurance by Roger Widdrington to have
intelligence of the Scots' proceedings, to be forwarded from Ber-
wick to Naworth, and thence by Lord William Howard and Sir
Francis Howard to the mayor of Carlisle; all promise to
send speedy intelligences to me or the mayor of Newcastle,
that we may know of their first stirring, as if they enter upon
the English ground. At Harbottle the bordermen, above 150,
came to me to present their services for his Majesty's use, much
desiring to have arms for their money to defend themselves ; they
were all short and broad shouldered men, with broad swords and
blue capes (caps ?), all upon little nags ; they are fit for times
of war to burn and spoil, and there is good use to be made of them.
Mr. Roger Widdrington holds them all at his command, and is
entirely for his Majesty's services. I am informed by Sir John
Clavering and others that there come some Scotch preachers into the
English borders preaching strange doctrine, inveighing against bishops
and praying for the good cause of the covenanters, and some of the
English have correspondence with the Scotch covenanters. A
commission sent to Sir John Clavering and Sir John Delavale to
examine such suspected persons would prevent a growing mischief
to the state. The town of Carlisle should be cherished, for they
will be wholly for his Majesty's service; they have no means to
provide ammunition, and there should be some course taken for those
nearest t6 come to their aid in time of need. The two counties of
Cumberland and Westmorland have both but .500 foot and 100
horse. I have spoken with Sir Francis Howard and Sir George
Dawson to take some order in it. Some nobleman who has an
estate near the borders, by being upon the place, may do his Majesty
good service. The Lord Grey [of Werke] is nearest, but not best
beloved amongst them. I pray you that more arms and ammunition
may be sent to Newcastle, for, according to my former letters, 2,500
arms should be there in readiness, to arm such men as at need may
be brought to the walls for defence of that town, which is its only
safety ; besides there would then be some to be sold to the country,
as of the 1,500 previously sent the mayor will certify what is already
sold. Also that 1,000 carbines, with snaphaunces, ma};- be sent to
Newcastle, for the border men, which they much desire to have. I
pray you further that a train of artillery of six or eight small
pieces, with appurtenances, may be sent to the city of York, which
will be fit for troops drawn from those parts to go upwards. If
all these things may be provided I dare warrant you that Newcastle
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will be safe. This morning I am going to Newcastle, and will leave
the rest to the relation of Colonel Trafford, who is a very fit man
for his Majesty's services. P.S. — The speech goes in Scotland by
Mr. Widdrington's espials that the covenanters intend to lay garrisons
upon their borders, as by Berwick, which Lord Hume shall command,
and at Jeaderth [Jedburgh] where the sheritf of Tyndale commands,
and by Carlisle, which Lord Johnstone shall command, but as yet
they have not begun it, and this is probable. They are also cessing
of the people, so that every man having 1,000?. Scotch yearly is to
maintain a man in pay, which makes the people grumble much, and
their general, Laschly [Lesley], will not undei"ta,ke any design without
money ready prepared. They are summoning the ministers who
will not submit to their covenant, and some will not appear. I
pray you that I may receive the Lords' order how I shall govern
myself for the musters in Yorkshire, as also Sir Thomas Morton, for
we have days set, as the 19th February, &c., and I am by the
Lords' order commanded not to go from Newcastle until their
further order. \_Endorsed by Sec. WindebanJc, " Sir Jacob Ashley,
from Newcastle, received 6 Feb. by Colonel Trafford." 3 pp.']
Jan. 30. 100. Sir Jacob Asteley to Nicholas. I have received your letter
Carlisle. of the 19th instant. Pray keep the rest of the money in your hands
until I have use for it. I know you have the reading of most of my
dispatches, and therefore I will not trouble you with reiterating the
news from these parts. Newcastle will be firmly secured by the
means I have advertised to the State, [f p.]
Jan. 30. 101. The Council of War to Sir Jacob Asteley. We have ac-
quainted the King with your letters concerning the state of New-
castle, and your proceedings in those parts, who well approves of
what you have done for fortifying of that town, and in preparing
the trainbands thereabouts to be in readiness to reinforce Newcastle
upon any sudden occasion. We like very well your advice for
dividing and quartering the army, and desire you to consider and
report to us what train of artillery wUl be requisite for such several
armies, according to the provisions you have propounded, that order
may be taken to expedite the same to Hull or Newcastle. As soon as
we hear from Sir Thomas Morton concerning the state of Hartlepool,
we will take order therein as shall be thought best. As concerning
a principal commander to be appointed in every shire, to order and
conduct the trained bands of each county to any place upon all occa-
sions, we approve well of your judgment therein, and conceive that
your commission sufficiently authorizes you to provide for that
particular, as also to give directions for the army there, to be
brought as there shall be cause, to assist Newcastle, wherein we
pray you to be very watchful. The King approves well of your
appointment of Sir Thomas Morton to have charge of the ordering
of the forces in and near Newcastle for the present, and will take it
into his royal care to provide a fit governor for that town as you
advise. The ordnance, arms and munition at Tynemouth, which you
advertise do spoil in, a cellar there, we pray you cause to be sent to
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Newcastle, and delivered into the storekeeper's charge, and to give
order for their reparation. There is order given by the Master of
the Ordnance to Captain Legg to send as many arms for foot, from
Hull to York or Newcastle, as you shall direct, for the carriage of
which you are to give order. Order is given to the Lord Treasurer
to restrain in aU the northern parts the deportation of butter,
corn, and other victuals necessary for an ai'my. We pray you give
directions to the mayor of Newcastle that the 3,000 quarters of rye
and other grain which is at Newcastle, or shall come there, be not
exported out of the kingdom. We thank you for your particular
and diligent advertisements, and shall not fail to write to you at
least once a week, to which end the posts are set from hence to
Carhsle, and we pray you, for the more certain address of letters, to
leave some person at York, by whose direction they may be con-
veyed thence to you wheresoever you are. Some armourers and
gunsmiths are to be sent into the north with warrant from the
Council to exercise their trade in any corporation as free men, as you
desired. [Braft. in Nicholases ha/ad. 2^ pp.]
Jan. 30. Copy of the same. [See, Vol. cccxcvi., p. 99. 2^ pp.]
Jan. 30. 102. Ca,pt. Anthony Thelwall to Sec. Windebank. According to
Knowsley. my commission, I have viewed the forces of Lancashire and Cheshire,
both horse and foot, also those of the city of Chester. The Lord
Lieutenant and his deputy lieutenant were always present at the
training and viewing, wherein they have taken great pains to certify
such faults as are amiss. The strength of the foot in these two
counties consists of 1200 men, 6Q0 apiece, and 100 in the city
of Chester. They are reasonably well exercised, except those of
Chester, and all able bodied men. The defects in their arms are in the
corselets, and some few bandoleers ; but the Lord Lieutenant, with his
deputies, wiU see all things rectified. They are willing to buy arms,
but cannot get any here for money, nor at London. The horse of
both counties consists of 1 80 ; the horses are good, but the arms and
riders faulty. The Lord Lieutenant and his deputies will see that
good arms and abler men are provided to serve the King. They shall
be either gentlemen or freeholders' sons resident in the county. For
the strengthening of these troops they are altogether unwilling, by
reason that the country is so hard taxed. The magazines of
Lancashire ai-e at Liverpool and Preston, containing 3,000 cwt. of
gunpowder, 256 cwt. of match, and a ton of lead cast into bullets.
They hold Lancaster Castle to be the fittest place for a magazine of
victuals. The prices of corn are, wheat, per Winchester bushel, 6s.,
barley, 4s., oats, 2s., butter, a pound, 5d., cheese, 3d. In Cheshire,
as yet, there is no magazine, the fittest place for which would be
Chester, and the Lord Lieutenant has taken order that it shaU be in
the same form as Lancashire is for munition of war. For gunsmiths
there be none, nor arms for any money. The captains and officers
here, at the head of their commands, are most of them willing to
serve the King, and will provide waggons for themselves with all
speed. For voluntary ofi"ers (in particular) I know not any, but in
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general they are all willing to serve the King, and to follow the
Lord Strange. For my Lord's particular service, he will make it
known to the King when he comes to London, which will be very
speedily. I intend being at York within three or four days, to meet
Sir Jacob Asteley and Sir Thomas Morton, to know their further
commands. I have used my best diligence, and find the country
very willing to serve the King according to their power. [2 pp.^
Jan. 30. 103. Certificate by John Seymour, Lieutenant- Colonel of Sir Ed-
ward Seymour's regiment, that Thomas Serle, of Beei'ferris, co. Devon,
cited before the Council for not providing arms at the last muster,
together with his son-in-law, John Pyne, clerk, had accorded to
provide what arms should be imposed on them for their tenement
in Tamerton Foliott. [| p.]
Jan. 30. 104. The like, that Margaret Shutt, of Tamerton [Foliott], Mar-
Marstow. garet Ashe, of Bickleigh, and Ellis Herd, of Tamerton [Foliott], co.
Devon, who were returned as defaulters at musters, have conformed
for the future, but are too poor to pay fees, [f p.]
Jan. 30. 105. The like, by Marmaduke Moore, that Sir John Prescott,
con vented for his default of showing a light horse at the last musters
for Suffolk, has promised to find such arms as shall be laid upon him
before the next musters. [1 p.]
Jan [30 ?] 106. The like, by Sir John Cutts and others, of defaulters at
musters in co. Cambridge. [^ p.J
Jan. 30. 107. The like, by Sir John Cutts, that Thomas Pitcher of Trump-
ington, CO. Cambridge, cited to appear before the Council for his
default at musters, has promised to find such arms for the future as
shall be imposed upon him. Endorsed, ult° Jan. Discharge entered
for Mr. Pitcher upon this certificate. [J p.]
Jan, 30. 108. Account of anticipations of revenue, as they now stand
charged upon future receipts of income. Total 307,269L 3s. 6d.
[6 pp.]
Jan. 30. 109. Deed dated at Edinburgh, 30 January 1639, concerning the
summons raised at the instance of Michael Gibsone, tailor, burgess
of Edinburgh, against Francis Lord Stewart, eldest son to Francis
sometime Earl of Bothwell, in whose hands the arrestment is made,
and Alexander Sleiche, relative to the recovery of 2,000?. [Certified
copy extracted, from tJie Register of Acts. 1 p.]
Jan. 31. Grant whereby his Majesty, in consideration of 4001. to be paid
into the Exchequer by John Norwich, disafforests his lordship and
manor of Brampton and other lands lying within the forest of Rock-
ingham, CO. Northampton, and grants him liberty of free warren
within the same, also liberty of park in his woods called Brampton
Woods, and in his grounds called Armitage, adjoining to the said
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woods, with a pardon to the said John Norwich of all offences
against the forest laws committed formerly. [Docquet.]
"Warrant to pass the privy seal, whereby his Majesty approves of
the bargain and sale made by Sir Edmund Sawyer, William Hill,
and Philip Eden, feoffees in trust of lands to be granted to Sir John
Heydon, Lieutenant of the Ordnance, for satisfaction of arrears to
sundry creditors in that office, with a declaration that their names
were only used for his Majesty's service, and that they shall
not be molested for being patentees in that business. [Bocquef]
The like, to pay Christopher Eellinson 2001. for his Majesty's
secret service. [^Docquef]
110. Order of the Council of War. This day, by the King's
command, Sir Thomas Jermyn, now Comptroller of his Majesty's
House[hold], was added to the sub-committee appointed by this
committee to consider of things concerning the King's House[hold]
necessary to be prepared for his Majesty's journey to York.
[Minute. I ^.]
111. The Council, the King being present, to Thomas Earl of
Arundel and Surrey, Algernon Earl of Northumberland, and others
the Lords Lieutenant of Northumberland, Cumberland, and West-
moreland. By former directions of this Board, order was given
that 100 dragoons should be kept in Northumberland, but foras-
much as it is conceived that these dragoons are only men belonging
to the troops of foot set on horseback, and can be of little or no use,
we are, by the King's express command, to require you to take order
that instead of the 100 dragoons there be provided in that county
60 horse, well armed, each with back, breast, and pot, a carbine and
case of pistols, likewise Cumberland and Westmoreland are to find
between them 60 horse armed as aforesaid, [indorsed : " To be
entered in the Council and Committee Books." Draft. 1 p.]
Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi. ^.113. 1 p.]
112. The Council of War to the Mayor and Aldermen of Newcastle.
His Majesty, understanding by letters from Sir Jacob Asteley of your
care and forwardness in fortifying that town, is pleased to accept
your readiness therein as a testimony of your good affections, and
will be careful to provide for your safety. The writ now sent to
you from the King for fortifying 'that town is not to compel you
legally, but to authorize you in case any persons should be refractory
[indorsed, Entered in the Committee Book. Draft, f p.]
Jan. 31. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi. p. 104. f^.J
Jan. 31. 113. The Council to the Wardens of the Company of Goldsmiths.
Star Chamber. That divers persons without warrant have made seals and stamps
with the King's arms, which ought only to be done by the King's
graver by special warrant. As the parties offending pretend ignor-
ance, you are at the next assembly of the Goldsmiths' Company to
give order that all workmen and gravers of your society be warned
Jan. 31.
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hereafter not to make any such seals or stamps, or stamps of any
foreign princes or states, without special warrant, and for gravers
and workmen not of the company, the sight of these our letters
shall be a sufScient warning. If any shall offend after notice hereof
given, they are to look for no favour, but for such condign punish-
ment as their offences shall deserve. [Draft. 1 j3.]
Jan. 31. 114. The Council to William Leigh, late Sheriff of co. Gloucester.
Whitehall. For the reasons mentioned in your letter of the 19th of this present,
we are content to spare your coming up at this time, according to
our former directions, but we hereby require you, without further
delay, to cause all ship-money now in arrear in co. Gloucester for the
year of your sheriffalty to be paid in to Sir William Eussell before
the beginning of Easter Term next, which, if yoxi shall not perform,
you are to give your attendance at the Board upon Sunday the
12th May. \_Draft. f p.]
Jan. 31. 115. The hke, to Sir Anthony Irby, late Sheriff of co. Lincoln.
For the reasons mentioned in your letter of the 15th present, we
are content to give you a longer day for the payment of the ship-
moneys yet in arrear for the year of your sheriffalty, but you must
expect this to be the last time, and without any excuse or farther
delay not fail to pay the same to Sir WiUiam Russell, Treasurer of
the Navy, before J March next, which if you shall not perform you
are to give your attendance at the Board upon Sunday 10 March.
[Draft. 1 p.']
Jan. 31. 116. Order of Council. The fishmongers of London by their
petition represented that they have not only made great provision
of fish for the City against next Lent, but have also stored themselves
with all sorts of fish fit for the country in far greater quantities
than in many years before, but in regard the vintners, innholders,
cooks, and other victuallers, not only in the City but in divers
other counties, cities, and towns, are too remiss in the observance of
Lentk and other fast days, leaving the use of dressing offish, contrary
to the laws and proclamations. Unless order be taken for redress-
ing the said abuse, petitioners shall be so much discouraged and
disheartened as they shall be utterly beaten off from making any
more such provision hereafter, which the Lords having taken into
consideration, did in the first place declare that they have already
taken order for renewing the proclamation for the better observing
of Lent and fasting days, and have also written letters to the Lord
Mayor to see that the proclamation be better observed. But as the
Lords resolve to see the same put in due execution, so they expect
the petitioners to be well provided with suflBcient quantity of fish
at reasonable rates. Ordered that the Lord Mayor shall not only
use more than ordinary care to see that no disorders be committed
by the innholders and other victuallers, but also that there be suffi-
cient provision of fish made by the fishmongers, and sold by them at
reasonable prices, so as there may be no just cause of complaint;
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likewise it is ordered that the mayors and chief officers of all other
towns and corporations be alike careful to see the proclamation and
these the Lord's directions duely observe 1 [Draft. 2 pp^
117. Order of Council. Upon account given to the King and Council
of the business of ship-money, it appears that the townships of Batten-
hall, Wittington, and Sudbury, in co. Worcester, were by writ of
1636 charged with 111. 4s. 2d., at which time Pdchard Winfield,
being constable of the same, refused to make any assessment, al-
though often required. We therefore by the King's command do
require Winfield to assess and coUect the l\l. 4s. 2d. so charged, and
to pay it to Sir John Rouse, late sheriff of co. Worcester, before
1 March, or that he fail not to attend the Lords the Sunday after,
as he will answer the same at his peril. And whereas there are
others of the same county in arrear, viz., Humphrey Grove, one of
the high constables of the half shire, \l. 13s. 4d ; Henry Mole, of
Doddenham, clerk, 6s. ; Mr. Kenrick, of Eckington, clerk, 6s. ; and
Mr. Cole, of Eldersfield, clerk, 2s. 6c?; we also hereby require them
to pay the several sums so assessed upon them to the then sheriff,
or that they attend to answer their refusal on the day aforesaid.
{Braft. 1 ^).]
118. The Council to the Mayor of Worcester. Upon account
given to the King and Council of the payment of ship-money, it
appears, by certificate of Sir John Eouse, late sheriff of co. Worcester,
dated 26 January, that that city being by virtue of the writ of 1636
rated at 233J. you have only paid in lOOL, so that there is yet 133i.
in arrear, we are therefore, by the King's command to require you to
pay the same to the above-named sheriff, or to Sir William Russell,
Treasurer of the Navy, by 1 March at the furthest, or that you
attend to answer your great neglect before the Lords the Sunday
following. [Draft. 1 p?\
Jan. 31. 119. Copy of the preceding. [^ pl\
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
Whitehall.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
Jan. 31.
120. The like letter to the Mayor or chief officer of the borough of
Droitwich, co. Worcester, to pay in 62?., being the whole sum
charged on that town by writ of 1636, before 1 March next, or to
attend the Sunday following. [Draft. \ p.^
Minute of the preceding.
penultimate. 4 lines-l
[Written upon the same paper as the
The like, to the Mayor or chief officer of the borough of Evesham,
CO. Worcester, to pay in 4?. 15s. arrear of ship-money, payable upon
writ of 1636, by 1 March, or to attend the Sunday following. [Ibid
Minute. 4 lines.] '
The like to the Mayor or head officer of the town of Chesterfield,
CO. Derby, to pay iu 501., being the whole sum charged on that town
by writ of 1637, by 1 March, or to attend the Sunday foUowino-.
[Ibid, Minute. 4^ lines.]
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Jan. 31. 121. The Council to the Mayor or head officer of the town of
Bedford, to pay in 4<0L arrear of ship-money, payable upon writ of
163G, by 1 March, or to attend the Sunday following. Draft. | p.']
Jan. 31. Minute of the preceding. [Written upon the same paper as the
penultimate. 2 lines.]
Jan. 31. 122. The Council, to Sir Paul Harris, late Sheriff of Salop.
Whereas there is 12QI. 19s. 6d. yet in arrear of the ship-money
levied on that county for the year of your sheriffalty, by writ of
1636, we perceive by your petition that you conceive the whole is
duly paid by such undertakers as you employed therein, yet for
better satisfaction you are taking a review of the accompts, but by
reason of the death of a principal agent therein you cannot suddenly
finish the business, for which reasons we are content to spare your
coming up at this time ; but we hereby require you, without further
delay, to cause all the moneys now in arrear to be paid in to Sir
William Eussell, before the beginning of next term, which, if you
shall not perform, you are to give your attendance upon the Board
the 12th May next. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 31. 123. The same, to [Sir Richard Leigh], Sheriff of Salop. Upon
complaint of the town of Shrewsbury heretofore made to the Lords,
that they had been overrated to the ship-money, yet for the ad-
vancement of the service had at that time willingly paid the same,
but for the future desired to be eased, we did then declare that their
forwardness should be no precedent for the future to their prejudice ;
therefore, finding now, by their petition, that in this year's assess-
ment there is laid upon the town '■i7l. 10s. more than the usual rates,
we hereby require you to give order for easing them of the said sum,
or so much thereof as conveniently you may ; but whatsoever you
shall take off from them you are to lay upon some other parts of
that county that are either easily rated or may better bear it, that
so the whole sum charged upon the county maybe collected. [Draft.
Ip.-]
Jan. 31. 124. The same, to [Sir John Parsons], Sheriff of co. Bucks. We
understand by the late sheriff [Sir Alexander Denton], that the
bailiffs who have charge to levy the arrears of ship-money for 1637
are very remiss in the execution of the warrants ; we therefore
require j'ou to call them before you, and let them know that it is
his Majesty's pleasure that they forthwith execute the same, and in
case they shall neglect or delay, then you are to put them out ot
their offices, and make choice of such as shall be better affected, and
will use more diligence and fidelity in a business of that importance,
and of your proceeding therein you are to give a particular account
to the Board. [Draft. 1^ p.]
Jan, 31. 125. The same, to the Justices of Peace of the Eastern Parts of
Kent. By your letter of 2nd July, we perceive you gave order
according to our directions of 31st May that the four divisions of
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Sutton-at-Hone, St. Augustine, Shepway, with the hundreds annexed,
and Scray, with the four hundreds, should carry 200 loads of timber
for the King's service from Lullingston Park to Woolwich, but for
the 200 loads to be carried from Warnham in Sussex to Kingston-
upon-Thames in Surrey you desired to be excused, alleging that it is
a thing unknown to you to go out of that county into another to
carry timber. We must tell you, that though we approve well of
your forwardness in giving that order, yet being informed that half
of the 200 loads is not brought to Woolwich, we cannot but take it
as a great neglect of his Majesty's service ; and for the 200 loads to
be carried from Warnham you must not expect (the King's service
requiring it) to be excused, especially it being (as you confess your-
selves) the first time, whereas other counties have done it often ;
we are content so far to give way to your request as there being at
Lullingston 80 loads more besides the 200 loads of timber which
you were required by our former letters to carry to Woolwich, that
now you shall carry the additional 80 loads from Lullingston, and
only 120 loads from Warnham. In his Majesty's name we hereby
require you without any further dispute or delay to give order that
the above specified service shall be performed according to our
former directions. \I)raft. 1 p.]
Jan. 31. ] 26. The Council, to Sir John Oglander, late Sherifi" of Hampshire.
We are informed that over and above the sum assessed upon that
county for ship-money for the year of your slieriSalty, which you
have already paid in to Sir William Russell, there is remaining in
your hands 16Z., besides other moneys assessed and yet to be col-
lected, which his Majesty is pleased shall go to the ease of the city
of Winchester, according to our former directions, in regard of the
poverty thereof; you are, therefore, to cause the same to be gathered
up to be paid in to Sir W. Russell in ease of the 20Z., part of 170^.,
at first charged upon Winchester, whereof ] 5QI. has been long since
paid, and for which that city has received a general acquittance.
[Draft. 1 p^,
Jan. 31. 127. Order of Coimcil. Whereas the city of Winchester was
rated at 170Z. towards the ship-money, upon their suit to the Lords,
in regard of the poverty of the place, his Majesty was pleased to
direct that at that time thej should be assessed at 150Z. only,
which having been long since paid into the Treasury of the Navy,
they received a general acquittance — We think fit that that city
be discharged from payment of the other 20Z., which is to be paid by
Sir John Oglander, late sheriff of Hants, out of the overplus by him
assessed on the county. Lastly, for the money disbursed by Capt.
Tooker to make up the full sum of 150L above what was collected
in the year of his mayoralty, we require the present mayor to give
warrants of assistance to collect the same upon such inhabitants of
that city as were charged and have not paid their rates. [This
document was originally dated the 27th. Draft. 1 p.J
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Jan. 31. 128. The Council to [Sir John Pole], Sheriff of co. Devon. By
Thomas Wise's letter to Nicholas, we perceive that you refuse to
give 3 our warrants of assistance, as we directed, to the head con-
stables of hundreds and others, for collecting of the arrears of ship-
money for the time of his shrievalty, supposing that you have not
power to do the same by virtue of our former letters. We are now,
by his Majesty's express command, to require you either to deliver
to Thomas Wise such warrants, or else yourself to collect and levy
all the arrears of ship-money in, that county payable by writs issued
in 1637, and to deliver the same to Sir W. Russell. [Draft. 1 p?^
Jan. 81. 129. The same, to Sir Thomas Hendley, late Sheriff of Kent. We
perceive by your petition read at the Board, that you and your
under-sheriff being, according to former directions, busy in collecting
of the ship-money, were both visited with sickness, by which, together
with the refractoriness of divers officers employed for collecting of
the same, you have been much hindered in the performance of that
service, and therefore desired to be excused from coming up, which
at this time we grant ; but we hereby require you, without farther
delay, to cause all the moneys now in arrear in that county for the
year of your shrievalty to be paid to Sir William Russell before the
beginning of next term, or else his Majesty's pleasure is that you
give your attendance upon the Board the 12th of May next. [Draft.
ip:\
Jan. 31. 130. Order of Council. By an order of 9th February 1637-8,
WhitehaU. Bishop Wright of Litchfield and Coventry, Francis Gibbons, D.D.,
Timothy Tournour, one of the masters in Chancery, Thomas Owen,
town clerk of Shrewsbury, and Samuel Greaves, B.D., were appointed
referees to treat and mediate with the appropriators of the parish
churches of St. Chad, St. Julian, St. Alkmond, St. Mary, and Holy
Cross, in the town of Shrewsbury, for some fitting increase of main-
tenance for the vicars and curates of the same, and this day, taking
into consideration their certificate, and finding that Thomas Brome-
hall, appropriator of St. Julian's, and Thomas Owen, appropriator of
St. Alkmond's, have consented to augment the allowance of the
vicars or curates of those churches respectively to a fourth part of
the yearly value of the tithes, we do hereby require the saia
referees to take order for settling of this allowance accordingly.
And as concerning Sir Richard Prince, Edward Owen, Richard
Owen, Thomas Oalcott, and John Studley, who have all submitted
to the payment or contribution of such proportion as the Bishop [of
Litchfield], their ordinary, shall think fit, we recommend that there
be settled an increase of maintenance according to the same propor-
tion of a fourth part, or as near thereunto as may stand with
equality and justice. As for such of the appropriators as have
neglected to appear, we require that they be once more warned by
the referees to appear before them, and if they shall then fail so to
do, or having appeared shall not conform to such reasonable increase
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as the referees shall hold meet, that then, upon certificate of their
names, and refusal, we shall take further order concerning them.
And whereas it is submitted to me, the Archbishop of Canterbury,
whether Thomas Lloyde, vicar of St. Alkmond's, shall be charged,
out of the 801. per annum which he receives by a lease of tithes
arising within the parish of St. Mary's, for the maintenance of the
curate of St. Mary's, I hold it fit that he pay a fourth part, of the
clear value thereof. If the referees find upon examination that the
sol. per annum received by the curate of St. Mary's be not a fourth
part of the whole tithes appertaining to the schools there, then we
recommend, as well to the mayor and magistrates of the town and
the schoolmaster there, as also to the master and fellows of St. John's
[College], in Cambridge, that, with one uniform assent of all
interested in the school lands, there may be settled a full fourth part
of these tithes upon the said curate. Whereas Thomas Owen has
condescended to pay a fourth part of his tithes to the vicar of
St. Alkmond's, which we commend in him, we wish that he would
also allow the same proportion to the vicar of Holy Cross, uidess
his present means amount to a full fourth of the value of the tithes
of that parish ; and we pray the referees to do their endeavour with
him to that purpose. Lastly, concerning the impropriators who
refuse to allow such increase of maintenance to the vicars or curates
in any of the churches in Shrewsbury as you the referees shall con-
ceive reasonable, we pray you to send to them once more, to know
their resolution therein, and if they remain still refractory we
require you to return their names and all particulars concerning
them to the Attorney-General, whom we hereby require to take
such course as may stand with justice for compelling them thereto,
in which good work he shall have our best assistance, \praft.
2 pp-l
Jan. [31.J 131. Certificate alluded to in the preceding Order of Council,
signed by all the referees except Thomas Owen, and addressed to
the Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Keeper Coventry, and Sec.
Windebank. Report their proceedings with the appropriators of
the parish churches of St. Chad, St. Julian, St. Alkmond, St. Mary,
and Holy Cross, in the town of Shrewsbury, and what offers they
had received for increase of maintenance of the curates and vicars.
Jan. 31. 132. Order of Council, on certificate of Inigo Jones, his Majesty's
Whitehall, surveyor, made by order of Council of 12th October last, concerning
the buildings begun between Long Acre and Covent Garden by John
Ward, his tenants or assigns, where be intends to make alleys
according to a plot hj him drawn. The Lords, altogether disliking
the design set forth by the said plot, and being informed that Ward,
or some under liim, contrary to former directions, were now setting
up two houses, do hereby command that the same shall be discon-
tinued, as they shall answer it at their perils; and hereof his
Majesty's surveyor, and the justices of peace near adjoining, are
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prayed to take notice, and see that these our directions be punctually
observed. [Draft. 1 p.]
Jan. 31. 133. Order of Council. In the cause referred to us from his Majesty
Whitehall, touching the church of Little Stanmore, alias White Church, in
Middlesex, we find that the vicar or curate there has a long time
had and received all manner of tithes, except tithe corn, within the
parish of Little Stanmore, or rates of money in lieu thereof, and
therefore we commend the vicar's case to the Attorney-General, and
require him to prosecute the Lady Lake and other opposers thereof,
for the settling and establishing of the same to the vicar and his
successors. Ordered that in the meantime the vicar shall quietly
continue in the possession of his house, outhouses, orchards, and
gardens, and that the Lady Lake and others of the parish of Little
Stanmore shall henceforth pay and perform to him such payments
and salaries as he has had by the most part of these six years last
past, together with the arrearages thereof. [Braft. | p.}
Jan. 31. 134. Entry on Council Kegister of appearance of William Grace
of Weston Turville, in co. Bucks, who appeared for his father Thomas
Grace, certified to be very aged and unfit for travel. [Braft.
4 lines.]
[Jan. 31. J 136. Certificate, under the hand of ministers and others of Weston
Turville, that Thomas Grace, sent for by warrant, in regard of his
age and other infirmities, is not able to travel without danger of his
life ; and his son William Grace being likewise sent for, promises to
answer for him, and to give satisfaction for all fees and charges.
[I P-l
fjan. 31.] 136. Bond of William Grace to the King in 201., for the due pay-
ment by himself and his father Thomas Grace within 14 days of the
sums at which they are assessed to the ship-money, [f p.]
Jan. 31. 137. Sir Eobert Banaster to Nicholas. Mr. Fermor, aKas Farmer,
is very sorry for his unadvised proceedings in opposing his Majesty's
service of ship-money. He has given the bailiffs satisfaction for
their charges, and will withdraw the bond for their prosecution at
the assizes. I am therefore to entreat you to present these lines
to the Lords, with my humble suit for his enlargement. [^ p.]
Jan. 31. 138. Minute of a warrant to release [Edmund] Farmer from the
prison of the Fleet. [To be entered on the Council Eegister. Braft.
Jan. 31. 139. Marmaduke Moore to Nicholas. That Lady Ford, Sir
Thurstane Smithe, and four others named, have submitted to find
the arms assessed upon them. [6 lines.']
Jan. 31. 140. Bishop Moreton, of Durham, and Sir John Fenwick, to the
Durham Castle. Council. According to the orders of Council of 27th and 29th No-
vember last, for examination of the matter in difference between
Robert Anderson, alderman of Newcastle, and Clement Baker,
master of the ship Margaret, of Yarmouth, touching the supposed
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■wrong done to Baker by the damage of 75 chaldrons of unmerchant-
able sea coals, affirmed to have been bought of Anderson. We,
upon examination do not find that Anderson had any dealing at all
■with the said sea coals so charged upon him ; but, upon further
examination, it appeared that there were three eights chaldrons
from Newburn Staith, and two eights from Lemeden Staiths, both
which belong to Sir John Melton, which were delivered to the
master of the Margaret about 4th April 1638, and by him well
approved of As for Baker, master of the Margaret, we sent forth
warrants for him, but could not hitherto reach him, or else we
should willingly have examined him and his witnesses. [1 p.~\
Enclosed,
140. Depositions of witnesses upon oath relative to the coal
business depending between Robert Anderson and Sir
John Melton. [2 pp.}
Jan 31. 141. Edward Stockdale and Symon Wilmott to William Owen,
London. postmaster of Chester. We entreat you to deliver this letter charged
upon us to the hands of Lord Garrat [Gerard], and take his hand for
the receipt thereof to the note on the back side [of his letter], and
convey it to us in a letter inclosed to the messenger's chamber, in
Whitehall, and for your pains we have sent you a 20 shilling piece by
the bearer, Mr. Eavenscrofte. [^Written on the third page: Re-
ceived the 8th February 1638-9, one letter from his Majesty, directed
to me Blutton} Gerard. 1 p.] i
Jan. 81. 142. Answers of the Deputy-Lieutenants of Westmoreland to cer-
tain propositions made to them by Gapt. Henry Waytes, at Appleby,
relative to the arming and efficiency of the trained bands, and the
military defence of the country. The deputy -lieutenants shewed me,
Henry Waytes, the copies of the Council's letters to them of the first,
charging them with arms, wherein I find the charge of 500 foot and
100 horse jointly imposed upon the counties of Cumberland and
Westmoreland. The horse to be armed with head-pieces, back
and breast plates, carbines hung in belts, and a case of pistols. The
foot to be half pikes and half muskets, of which number the deputy-
lieutenants for Westmoreland have undertaken the arming 200 foot
and 40 horse, which are far more than their proportionate part. The
most part of those 40 horse are armed according to these directions,
and the rest, by later directions, have buff coats ; and for the present
defects in the horse, they that stand charged with them allege they
are charged in other counties where they live, which the deputy-
lieutenants have formerly certified to the lords lieutenant. There
are two magazines in Westmoreland, at Appleby and Kendal, well
stored, the deputy-lieutenants having, three years ago, caused 100^.
to be employed in powder and match, besides a supply of lead for
bullets. For mustering and exercising of the trained bands they
have appointed very convenient times, three days a week, and have
enrolled the soldiers' names, both horse and foot. Great leatlier
bags for powder and bullets, and knapsacks, to be provided with all
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speed ; but for waggons there is no passage, in respect of the moun-
tains. The fittest places for storing corn are Appleby and Kendal,
but there are no particular places for that purpose. For any .pro-
vision of com or victuals this county affords not enough for their
own sustenance, but are served from other countries and neighbouring
counties. For the drawing together, disposing, and quartering of an
army, the deputy-lieutenants refer themselves to the judgment of
such able commanders as shall be employed by the King, they being
ignorant therein themselves, and this county being so mountainous
and remote from any port or ' haven that they know not how pro-
vision will be got thither for sustenance of an army, for there is
but one little creek in the county, and that in the south part adjoining
Lancashire, and in that no ship of 20 tons can come within three
mUes of the county. For gunsmiths there is but one in the cotmty,
and in respect he has not instruments fit for the purpose he cannot
afford muskets under 23s. a piece. Special care taken for repairing
and watching the beacons, being five ; but in respect of the many
mountains and hills, some are not distant above four miles from
another. The deputy-Keutenants certify that they are so deeply
charged already that no increase in the number of horse and foot
can possibly be made. There are no colonels, captains, or other com-
manders as yet appointed in this county ; but such gentlemen as are
resident are very willing to do their best service, as his Majesty shall
appoint ; but none of them are experienced, or have served in the
wars ; yet, if necessity be that experienced men should be appointed
to lead and exercise the band of horse and foot, the deputy-lieutenants
desire to commend Capt. George Clifford and Mr. Myles Phillipson,
who have both served in the wars. So soon as officers are appointed
the deputy-lieutenants wiU take course to provide colours and drums,
as shall be directed. [2f pp.']
Jan 31. 143. Certificate of John Crokker that John Avent, of Brixton,
who was sent for by warrant of the Council for default of arms at
the musters, has promised future conformity. [^ p.]
[Jan. ?] 144. Petition of the Company of Beaver-makers of London to the
King. Whereas, by proclamation of 26th May 1 638, the importa-
tion of hats, or mixture of other materials with beaver, was pro-
hibited, yet your Majesty was then pleased that such mixture
should be made for foreign vent. Under pretence of foreign vent,
more abundance of such hats were sold to your subjects than before,
to prevent which a proclamation was published, 14th December last,
totally prohibiting the making or wearing of any demi-castors or
mixed hats, and appointing search to be made by the haberdashers,
beaver-makers, and felt-makers, on each others premises, for the
same, and that all demi-castors already made should be marked
within one week according to the first proclamation, and if any
aftei-wards be found to be made that they should be seized and
burnt. In obedience to the said proclamation, petitioners attended
at the place appointed to mark the same for a fortnight, but no
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haberdashers, and only one maker, brought in any mixed hats,
although they have them in great quantities, and still persist in the
making thereof, in contempt of your royal commands. When peti-
tioners, according to the proclamation, began to make their searches,
"with a constable, John Sympkin, a castor maker, not only refused
to open his doors, but openly reviled them ; and Thomas Teiry,
upon seizure of such prohibited stock being made upon his premises,
shut petitioners into a room, and violently rescued the same, as did
likewise Cookes and others. Both the haberdashers and makers of
mixed hats declare that no sucli prohibited hats shall be canied
away after seizure made according to the proclamation. For foreign
hats, they are, notwithstanding the proclamation, daily imported, and
by secret means conveyed into your Majesty's and the Queen's
houses and offices, where petitioners cannot come to make seizure
of the same. Pray the King to appoint certain of the Council to
call before them the before-named ofienders, and such as shall in
future disturb your Majesty's several commands in the said procla-
mations, and that they may have power to pimish such offenders.
[Jan. ?] 145. Petition of the Society of Beaver-makers of London to the
King. Whereas your M*ajesty gave direction to prepare a procla-
mation, amongst other things, for prohibiting the admixture of any
material with beaver for making of hats, and against the making of
demi-castors ; for stay whereof the haberdashers, on Sunday last,
preferred a petition upon feigned suggestions. The haberdashers,
under pretence of having demi-castors made for foreign vent, have
caused them to be made in more abundance than ever, and filled- the
country therewith, althougli, by the late proclamation, after May last,
they were not to be worn by any subjects, and not to be sold by
retail in six months before. The main aim of the haberdashers is to
continue mixture with beaver, which is a very great deceipt to your
subjects, as petitioners, the company of feltmakers, and most of the
castor-makers that then were, have formerly showed in their peti-
tions, and also to prolong the business from being determined, on
purpose to beat petitioners out of their trade, and to fill the country
with such prohibited hats, the great fairs and markets beginning the
next week. The King -will thereby be at a great loss in the duty
payable from petitioners ; but if the proclamation be enforced it
win not only be a valuable consideration to your Majesty, but the
subjects will be freed of great deceipts in their beaver hats, and the
manufacture brought into credit. Pray the King to appoint an early
day for hearing the said business, which will be a gi-eat advantage to
your Majesty and subjects. [1 p.]
[Jan.?] 146. Petitionof Philip Burlamachi to the same. According to your
Majesty's reference of 8th December last, petitioner has fully satisfied
the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Lord Treasurer, Lord Cottington,
and Sec. Windebank, to whom his former petition was referred, that
the accusations laid to his charge were mere suggestions of some
men who for their own ends had given those informations to the
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Earl of Leicester. Petitioner has delivered to the lords referees the
just reasons he has to demand allowance of the long expected satis-
faction of the moneys which were due to him by the King in May
1633, at which time the then Lord Treasurer stopped his payments,
as the said lords are ready to certify. Petitioner is informed that
the words " of free gift and reward," inserted in the privy seal
granted in July 1637, (introduced only for preservation of your
Majesty's declaration upon the exchange,) are construed as if the
sums allowed were given petitioner for reward, a,nd as if, by the
interest he receives, any benefit did arise to him. Prays leave to
represent that those allowances are of no such nature, and that by
the interest he receives no benefit at all, both being mere repayments
of moneys paid to others for consideration of moneys borrowed to
supply the occasions of the then Lord Treasurer. Instead of benefit-
ing thereby as is alleged, he is rather a great looser, having satisfied
the lenders in 1630-33, not at 8 per cent., as the King allows, but at
12, 16, 18, and sometimes 20 per cent., according to the losses ihe
exchanges gave, which petitioner was forced to use, as he can make
appear. Trusting that your Majesty, seeing the prejudice petitioner
may receive by the said construction, shall find that it does not
stand with your justice nor with equity that, after so long a stay for
the repayment of moneys freely disbursed for your service, he should
only receive " refaction of the forbearance " paid to others three or
four years after he has paid the same, and that in assignments
payable in one, two, three, four, and five years after, having been
forced in the meantime to pay continual interest to the lenders for
the very same money borrowed to satisfy the engagements he was
ill for your service, as may be sufficiently justified. Lastly, he repre-
sents to your Majesty tliat at the stating of his said acoompt no
allowance was made to him of his disbursements made for your ser-
vice by occasion of his daily employment, viz., for factorage paid to
his friends beyond sea for taking up money for the entertainment of
your Majest3''s sister [Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia], and other occa-
sions of your service, fees paid in the Exchequer at the receipt of the
assignments in satisfaction of the moneys so advanced, postage of
letters, and other charges incident to such negociations, petitioner's
continual attendance for his repayment at the Lord Treasurer's,
much less of his pains taken in the business of the Ordnance, by
which means, and the employment of his stock, your Majesty has
got near 40,000Z., nor for his journey in Holland and France, for
which in an ordinary course of merchants he should and ought to
have factorage. Leaving all to your Majesty's just consideration,
to dispose of it as in your wisdom you shall find his pains and long
attendance to deserve, prays that once for all your Majesty will
put an end to this long and tedious business, ordering that such
satisfaction be given to petitioner as in the justice of your i-oyal
mind shall be found to stand convenient, to the end he may satisfy
those to whom he is still indebted, free your Majesty of theirs and
his further importunity, and that all the world may take knowledge
of your great care and justice in not suffering a man to fall into
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utter ruin and misery, •who ss long and so freely has employed his
pains, credit, and friends in all occasions of your royal services.
Lip-]
[Jan. ?] 147. Petition of Richard Forster to the King. Petitioner has for
many years resided in or about London, and kept constant corres-
pondence in France for the King's service, and also often, upon occa-
sions, by your Majesty's command, has repaired to the ambassador
of the most Christian King residing at this court. It being com-
manded by proclamation that the nobility, gentry, and others having
houses and lands in co. York, &c. should repair thither, petitioner,
having a house in that county, desires to know your pleasure,
whether he shall continue his services to your Majesty [in London],
or in obedience to the proclamation make his repair thither. [§ p.^
[Jan. ?] 148. The Council, to the Mayor and Aldermen of Newcastle. We
have acquainted his Majesty with your letter of the 16th of this
month to Sec. "Windebank, who approves well of the discreet course
you have taken to suppress the libellous pamphlet, and to prevent
that such false suggestions and scandalous untruths may make no
impression on the minds of his Majesty's good subjects of that town ;
and as the King has been pleased by this your care to take notice
of the loyal affection of those of your corporation, so he has com-
manded us to thank you for the same, and to assure you that he will
not only provide for your present defence, but remember this your
seasonable and discreet service when there shall be occasion for the
good of your town. [Draft in Nicholas's hand. | p.']
[Jan.] 149, John Newton, Sheriff of Montgomery, to the Council. Has
received the Lords' letter of 30 Nov. 1638, whereby it appears that
he is in arrear of ship-money 364/. for the said county, whereof 300?.
has since been paid to Sir William Russell. The remainder, being
64:1.. shall be collected, but because the plague has been this last
year in three of the largest towns of that county the sheriff intreats
forbearance till Easter term next. [1 p.~\
[Jan.J 150. Petition of John BTammond and Nathaniel Morgan, masters
of coal ships, to the same. In obedience to the Council's order, pe-
titioners have sent their ships to sea, to supply coals in this time of
scarcity, although at much peril and charge, in respect of tem-
pestuous weather and contrary winds ; they have lain here in the
Thames between 20 and 30 days, and 14 weeks more upon the
voyage, and cannot get their coals taken off, notwithstanding the
Lords' order of the 18th present, and the promise then of the wood-
mongers that they would take them off without delay at the price
therein limited. Pray the Lords to take a present course whereby
the woodmongers may be enjoined to take their coals off at the prices
limited in the order, or else that they may be dealt with for their
contempt of the Lords' order and damage to petitioners. [J p.j
[Jan.] 151. Answer, addressed to the Coimcil, of John Buxton, late Sheriff
of CO. Norfolk, to the petition of Matthew Stevenson and Roger
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Reynolds, collectors of ship-money within the hundred of Blofield.
(See the 28th inst. No. 65.) First, upon the 10th January receiving
notice by the petitioners of the Lords' order, made 25 November last,
I desire the Lords to excuse my personal attendance by reason of an
ague which will not suffer me to travel without peril of my life,
besides, I am captain of a troop of horse and lieutenant-colonel of the
regiment of horse for Norfolk, also I am required to muster frequently,
and be ready at an hour's warning, by letters from the Deputy-Lieu-
tenants, and to accept my answer as follows, which I affirm upon my
reputation to be nothing but the truth. Whereas the petitioners allege
that the hundred was overcharged, and by reason thereof many poor
persons rated who were unable to pay, I answer, I conceive it to bea
great charge, and the greatest at any one time that has been laid upon
the hundred ; but, for rating poor men I conceive they discover their
own carelessness in the service, for having received warrants from
my predecessor (who died in the time of his sheriffwick) for the
assessing of 188L 2s. lid. upon the towns and persons within that
hundred, beiag a proportionable sum with the rest of the county,
they should not, according to the terms of the warrant, have as-
sessed any poor man, but rated every man according to the most
usual rates within that hundred ; and had they complained of that
in its season I am confident he would have eased the poor, and laid
the burden upon the better sort, as well in that hundred as in the
rest. Whereas they say that they entreated me to accept of what
money they had, and take returns for the rest, which I refused. I
answer, that I do not remember that any entreated me to take their
money, were it more or less, but I yielded to their request, and would
have thought myself happy if I might have got it by entreating ;
and for refusing their returns, it is most true, for they would have
returned such men as were of ability, and had sufficient whereon to
levy the money, and so have slighted the service, doing nothing at
all. Whereas they assert that I sent away 200 or more men whom
they brought before me, without saying anything to them, I answer
that I saw only six at most, who confessed that they had estates
whereupon to levy the money, but refused to pay it without a
distress, which they would quietly yield unto. I conceived it to be
unreasonable, and contrary to law, in this case, to attach the body,
if distress might be had, and so before their faces charged the col-
lectors to distrain them, and showed to them, and gave to many,
copies of the Lords' letters to save them harmless ; notwithstanding
all this, they did nothing at aU, neither had they as yet paid one
penny of their money, when other collectors had paid, some aU, and
the rest the greatest part. Whereas they complain that I gave
them six weeks time, and caused them in the interim to be sent for
14 days before the time expired, I answer, I gave them some time
upon their promise that as they daily collected moneys so they
should pay it to me, and in the meantime I was sent for, and ap-
peared before the Lords, where I gave an account of those which
were behind, and amongst the rest these petitioners were certified,
they having yet paid never a penny, nor done anything at all that I
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could learn, -when it pleased his Majesty to have them sent for. Touch-
ing the poverty of those who are behind, I have perused the rates,
and there being now remaining unpaid by the petitioners 781. 2s. lid.,
which I believe is most in their hands, I have cast up aU the sums
of 3s. 4id. and under, and find them only 221. 3s. lOd., whereof the
sums under 12d,. amount to 21. I7s. 4id. and no more, and many of
these small sums are rated upon able men for some small parcels of
ground they occupy, lying in out-towns, which is the general course
of rating throughout the whole county ; as, namely, Sir Miles Hobart
is rated in one town for a small parcel 4d; John Marker in one
town at lis. Sd. and in another at 4d.; John Basley at 36s. in one,
12d. in another, and 4<d. in a third town ; the petitioner Stevenson
in one at lis., in another at Is. 10c?., and in a third at 8d.; also
Reynolds in one at 20s. 8d., in another at 3s., and in a third at 22c?.,
and in a fourth township at 20c?.; and I believe that most of the
small sums are in like manner assessed. The premises considered,
I beseech the Lords, there being in the whole county not one penny
besides unlevied, that I may be discharged of collecting the said
78?. 2s. llc^., having hitherto been denied the rates they have in
their hands, so that I cannot as yet know who have paid and who
not in that hundred. Lastly, I do certify the Lords that these pe-
titioners confessed to me that thej^ had sums in their hands of the
ship-money which they had collected, but have neither tendered nor
paid it to me. [2 pp.]
[Jan.?] 152. Certificate of Augustine HoU, Sheriff of Norfolk, to the
Council. That at a meeting at Bungay, in Suffolk, held on the
20th Dec. 1638, by himself, as sheriff of Norfolk, John Clench, sheriff
of Suffolk, the mayor of Norwich, and the chief magistrates of divers
corporations of both counties, for the furnishing of a ship of war of
450 tons for his Majesty's service, to be ready at Portsmouth
15 March 1638-9, at the charge of the said counties. The whole
charge being 5,500?., 2,800?. was assigned to Suffolk and its cor-
porations, and 2,700?. to Norfolk and its corporations. The latter
sum was then by himself as sheriff of Norfolk, John Tooly, mayor of
Norwich, and others the chief magistrates of the corporations within
the said county, assessed as follows ; viz., the city of Norwich 1 50?.,
King's Lynn 72?., Great Yarmouth 80?., Thetford 12?., Castle Eising
41., and upon the body of the county 2,382?. Tabulated forms spe-
cifying the particular amounts assessed on the several hundreds and
townships in Norfolk, and the rates in each township imposed on the
clergy for their ecclesiastical possessions and for their temporal and
personal estates respectively. [34 pp.]
[Jan. ?] 153. Eichard Wicksteed to Sir John Borough, Garter King-at-
Arms. Certifies that Mr. Thos. Phillips, of Netley, co. Salop, is a
man of good esteem and well respected of the gentry there, that he
maintains a light horse, and has paid 9?. ship-money, being equally
charged, if not above, in all assessments with the best of the gentry
there. [1 p.]
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[Jan.] 154. Notes by Nicholas of measures taken for the securing of
Newcastle [probably to be read at the Council]. There have been
sent to Newcastle 1,500 arms, 500 carbines with straight stocks,
15 lasts of powder, shot and other munition suitable for the
same, with directions to sell thereof to furnish the city. None
to buy but such as bring certificate from the Deputy-Lieutenants
that they are fit to be armed. Six iron pieces, demiculvering, with
carriages, are ordered to be sent to Newcastle. The fort at Tyne-
mouth, to be slighted and a new fort to be made for defence of the
river Tyne, in Sir J. Asteley's instructions. 16th September, the
King's warrant for 600 suits of armour, consisting of back, brest,
gorget, and head -pieces, to be sent out of the Tower to Newcastle.
There is a particular prepared of the ordnance and ammunition
ordered 16th Sept. to be sent to Newcastle. A letter to the bishop
of Durham, to muster the trained bands of that county, and to have
them in readiness upon any occasion to draw near to and to assist
and reinforce Newcastle if there shall be occasion. Sir Jacob
Asteley's instructions about Newcastle to be read. [| p.]
[Jan.] 155. Notes and calculations by Nicholas of the number of horse
and foot to be raised in certain of the northern counties named.
Total 18,080 foot and 1,163 horse. If these numbers be respectively
deducted from 93,718 and 5,239 [the totals for all England ?], there
-will remain 75,638 foot and 4,076 horse, and if from the said 75,638
24,000 men be deducted there will remain 51,638, which is above
two-thirds. [1 p."]
[Jan.] 156. Memorial of public business, in Sec. Windebank's hand.
The 60 halberdiers in the list, whether his Majesty will have them
continue. The Lords have signed the list " de bene esse." To know
his Majesty's pleasure. The train of artillery for the 5,1 00 men. A
month's pay to the officers to be advanced. A warrant for drum-
major Allin for lOl. to be paid him for the pressing of drummers.
Warrant for two ships for transporting the baggage of the officers.
A letter to inform tlie Earl of Lindsey that the ammunition, ord-
nance, and victual are already embarked, and have order to proceed
to Grimsby, and that the Lord Treasurer has already put money
for pay of the soldiers into Payler the paymaster's hands, so that a
wind coming fair he must be at Grimsby by the day appointed.
[Ip.]
[Jan.] 157. The like, relative to the musters of cos. Nottingham, York-
shire, Durham, Derby, Stafford, Lancaster, and Chester. Total
foot ] 5,680, horse 803. Cumberland, Northumberland, and West-
moreland to be furnished with arms. The [en]listing of all between
16 and 60 in the above said counties able to bear arms. To con-
sider the condition of the arms of horse and foot, and certify it im-
mediately to the Board. "What men, effective, they are able to put
into the field upon a sudden. The Lord President of Wales to be
written to. [1 p.']
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[Jan.] 158. List of the names and entertainments j^er* cZ'iem of the gen-
tlemen appointed to repair into the several shires named, to view
the forces and assist the Lieutenants. [| p.]
[Jan.] 1-59. Tabulated estimate of provisions required for an army, com-
prising ordnance, arms, ammunition, tools, implements, and military
stores, with their several costs. Total 42,223?. 7s. Id. [4 pp.]
[Jan.] 160. Orders to be observed in the formation, furnishing, and
disciplining of a company of 100 horse. [2 pp.]
[Jan.] 161. Note by Sec. Windebank touching the appointment of
officers and captains to serve under the three colonels. Sir Thomas
Morton, Sir Nicholas Byron, and Jeremy Brett. [| p.]
[Jan.?] 162. Certificate signed by Thomas Viscount Wentworth, spe-
cifying in a tabular form the number and condition of the corselets
and muskets of the foot levies within the several wappentakes and
liberties of the county of York, city of York, and town of Hull,
as they were viewed and mustered by the Deputy-Lieutenants in
1638. Total of the foot forces 12,227. [ParcAmewf, 1 skin.]
[Jan.] 163. Certificate of the names of defaulters at the musters in co.
Devon, signed by Francis Earl of Bedford, Lord Lieutenant of that
county, and Lord W. Russell. [3 pp.]
[Jan.?] 164. Certificate of the names of such persons in co. Oxford as
have had summons to show their horse, yet, notwithstanding, have
not appeared. [^JP-J
[Jan.?] 165. Note furnished by the Mayor of Carlisle of the prices of
corn in Carlisle, and the measure used there. Our bushel is 24
p-aUons, which gallon is four wine quarts and a pint. Big 7s. a
bushel, peas from 2s. 6c?. to 4s., malt 6s., wheat 16s., and rye 10s.
per bushel. In Westmoreland corn is nearly at the same rates as in
Cumberland, but the measure is not so much by four gallons in a
bushel. [=ip-]
[Jan.l 166. Letters of qualification of Bishop Towers, of Peterborough,
admitting John Hill, M.A., rector of Holdenbj^, to be his private
chaplain. [^Latin. Draft corrected over an old form. | p.]
Jan. 167. Circular letter from the Committee at Edinburgh, signed
Edmburgli. by the Earls of Argyle, Eothes, Montrose, and Lothian, the
Lords Balmerino ^and Yester, and 13 others, to some leading per-
son in each shire of Scotland. As it was incumbent to us to send
that humble supplication direct from the General Assembly, to ac-
knowledge his Majesty's favour for the "Indiction and benefit"
of that assembly, so much conducing to the relief of our grievances,
and removing of these evils which vexed this church, and to crave
his Majesty's royal approbation and ratification of the " Indicted
Parliament " to the constitutions thereof, so being daily menaced
with the present perils of garrisons, levying and preparing of armies
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to force and impose a yoke of bondage upon our consciences, and
turn our liberty to thraldom, if we will not (against a manifest light
of a convincing truth and our great oath) willingly subjugate our-
selves again to that episcopal tyranny and servitude from which God
in his mercy has with an outstretched arm so mightily delivered us,
we were constrained to resolve upon such a present course as might
best conduce for our safety and averting of these great and im-
minent dangers, threatening no less than the sudden ruin of our
religion, liberties, and lives, if we do not by drawing near to God
and using lawful means labour timely to prevent the same, for which
end we entreat you seriously to peruse the inclosed advice and in-
formation, and that with all expedition ye will advertise the whole
[of the] noblemen, barrons, gentlemen, burrowis [burgesses], and
freeholders within the bounds of your shire, to convene together so
soon as they can, and acquaint them with the hazard that this kirk
and country stands in, and what great necessity there is of present
going about and using all lawful means of our defence, by pro-
viding all the noblemen in the country with arms, and bringing them
as speedily as can be to some knowledge of military discipline, for
the better effecting whereof, and for brevity's cause, we remit your
more particular information to these inclosed instructions, which we
are confident ye will carefully and speedily see put into execution ;
and albeit we can but complain and regret that the former desires
and friendly advertisements sent from hence anent the matters of
this kind have to all our prejudice been slighted, or rather for the
most part neglected altogether, yet are we hopeful that none who
love this cause (which is no other than the preservation of our re-
ligion and liberties) will repine for the charges or pains they may
be at in maintaining the same ; for as we do humbly submit ourselves
to the lawful obedience of our dread sovereign, and do not refuse to
be ruled according to the laws of this church and Idngdom, so
would it argue great pusillanimity, and we would prove the beastliest
and most contemptible of all nations, if we did not resolve, by God's
grace, to defend ourselves against all unlawful invasion that tends to
rob us of our lives, and overthrow the kirk of God, which is far
more precious and ought to be dearer to us than anj^thing which
may concern us in this life, and we trust will be our sufficient motive
to rouse and animate [all] who tender the good of religion and
safety of this poor kingdom, to contribute their best endeavours for
furthering of this business, and that ye would return speedy report
of your diligence, which is so extremely necessary and earnestly de-
sired by your affectionate friends. \Gopy. 1 f. ' Written ort the
same paper and probably the inclosures mentioned in the above
document.']
167. I. Instructions subscribed by the Earls of Rothes and
Lothian, and Lord BaVmerimo. Patrick Smith, of Bracle,
having remonstrated to the gentry here both the dis-
tance and smallness of the sheriffdoms of Sutherland,
Orkney, and Caithness, has obtained their consent that
DOIVIESTIC— CHARLES I. 407
1638-9. Vol. CCCCX.
one commissioner will be ad/mitted from these three shires
to remain resident at Edinburgh for three months to-
gether, and that every one of them furnish the said com-
missioner by turns. The said Brack having staid the
first three months, the other t%vo must furnish a commis-
sioner for their three months by turns. When advertise-
m.ents come from this they must be delivered to the master
of Berriedale, who will send a copy of them to Suther-
• land and another to Orkney. In case of any great ne-
cessity that will need personal consultation, it is fit that
a commissioner from each of these three shires meet at
some convenient place in Caithness, and that tlie master
of Berriedale recommend this great business to his friends
in Orkney with the bearer Brack. [Copy =-j- p.]
167. II. By our long attendance, and m,any supplications to our
gracious sovereign, we did obtain a free general assembly
to be indicted, which has, by the most special and evident
assistance of God^s spirit, taken a fair and warrantable
course to cure bygone and prevent future diseases of this
church ; but because we will not again willingly undergo
that wonted thraldom against the light of God's word
and our own oath, we are threatened with the present
peril of garrisons to be placed in our borders, even of
those to whom, vje never gave or intended any occasion
of offence, as God does bear us witness, with whom we
would have joined against any other nation in the
world for their just defence, who may by surprise corrte
in, and do us great prejudice {and with armes which
are levying and preparing to force), and impose upon
us not only the wonted yoke on our consciences, bid
also a new one upon our liberties; and as we do
humbly submit ourselves to the lawful obedience of our
dread sovereign, and do not refuse to be ruled by the
laws of this church and kingdom, so we do resolve to
defend ourselves against any unlawful invasion that
tends to rob us of our lives [andl the liberty of our
religion. And, because all great actions are only 'main-
tained by good order, those who are here have been forced,
upon information of our present great appearing danger,
to draw in haste this following advice, and do certify that
if the same be not speedily put in execution it will un-
doubtedly tend to the overthrotv and negligent loss of all
that we enjoy th'at is dearest to us, and this order being
followed because of the present exigence, does fairly admit
a place for those better and more pollicied [politic] thoughts
that may be found out hereafter by experience, and occasion
is hereby given to find out such by the frequent and easy
meetings and intercommunication of every shire within
itself and of several shires together, all keeping corre-
, spondence and getting their intelligence from Edinburgh
408 DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
1638-9.
Vol. CCCCX.
as the centre. And therefore it is thought fit that every
shire, immediately after the receipt hereof, meet within
three days, or as short space as they may all possibly come
together, and first choose two commissioners for great
shires and one for the lesser and more remote, to attend
constantly at Edinburgh for the space of three months
incoming, and to elect as many to succeed to them for
other three m^onths, and so for other three ; and those of
all the shires in Scotland to meet constantly in Edin-
burgh once a day in Edinburgh, for consulting matters
there, for giving advertisement and advice to their own
several shires, for receiving advertisement from whom,
and for attending and taking order with the watch ; and
these commissioners to be entertained at the public charge
of their shires, and each commissioner to have alloivaiice of
pay for furnishing the watch when it falls upon his shire.
Every shire ojuould also choose a commissioner to receive
directions from the commissioners at Edinburgh, and to
convene and advertise the other commissioners to be chosen
in the shire, viz., one for each presbytery of the shire, who
would necessarily meet weekly together at some inid-filace
in the shire, and communicate together any advertisements
from, Edinburgh.
One commissioner also would be nominated in every
parish, tuho, with the help of the minister, may put in
execution such advertisements as they receive from the
comTnissioner of that presbytery where their parish lies,
and may render back and accompt to him, as he must do
to the commissioner convenier who returns his accompt to
the commissioner at Edinburgh.
These advertisements from Edinburgh would come to
some certain town of the shire, and the commissioner con-
venier, who receives the advertisements, would dwell near
thereto, that so the advertisements, coming to a certain
house appointed in that town, may be sent to him in all
haste, which he may send to the other commissioners of
presbyteries, atid they to the commissioner appointed in
every parish, and receiving back the accompts of their
diligence from parishes, may return them, to the commis-
sioner convenier, and he to the commissioners of the shires
resident at Edinburgh.
At the same general 'meeting they would also choose a
committee to have the burden and care of the matters of
war, viz., three or four of each presbytery with the com-
missioners for advertisement in the said presbyteries (who
would be also upon the committee of war). This committee
of war have a very spesicd care to oversee the trying of all
the people able to bear arms in all the shire, in choosing
out soldiers, and taking course for the way of their pay-
ment, &c. And when the committee of war is chosen they
shall all promise to submit themselves to their judgment
DOMESTIC— CHAELES I. 409
1638-9.
Vol. CCCCX.
in all these things, wherein they give them power, and
specially in contriving all the men in the shire in com-
panies and regiments for ordinary exercising in the shire,
and designing the several cotnmanders over them, where
the gentlemen may have command by turns three m^onths
about, for the accomplishment of all, and for the more
equal bearing of the burden ; and if in the distribution
of these places the committee have difUcidty to agree or
give contentm,ent to the gentlemen of the shire, they shall
advise their lists tuith these in Edinburgh, who shall
deterne [determinefl the saine.
In the division of which shires into regiments and com-
panies it is thought expedient, by men of best understand-
ing, that there be 200 Tnen in a company or 150, according
to the conveniency of the time of the parishes, and as they
b^t may conjoin, &c. Every regiment must have a colonel,
lieutenant-colonel, and sergeant-major, who, being prime
officers, ought to be men of skill, and must be sent for out
of Germany and Holland, and paid out of the first end
of the contribution of the shires. Every company must
have a captain, lieutenant, ensign, and two sergeants. The
captain and ensign may be noblemen or gentlemen, the
lieutenants and sergeants must be sent for out of Germany
and Holland, and paid as is aforesaid. And if so many
cannot be had from abroad as may serve all the regiments
and companies, yet so many m,ust be taken as may be had,
&c. There must be a magazine of victual and munition.
Regulations as to drilling and exercising. A short com-
pendium of the most necessary instructions was printed
in 1638, and to be sold at Edinburgh, whereof there is a
sufficiejit number of copies to serve all the kingdom.
Divisibn of counties into districts. Regulations to be
adopted for keeping correspondence amongst all the shires.
The comviissiotier chosen for each presbytery would give
a note to the commissioner and minister of every parish,
requiring a roll containing the names of all the men
within the parish betiuixt 60 and 16 able to bear arms;
also take a note of %vhat arms they are willing to buy, or,
being able, what arms their masters can make them buy,
for their own behcolf. The master of each land would
either give money or good surety to the commissioner and
minister of the parish, to be returned to the commissioner
of the presbytery. Tlie whole commissioners of presby-
teries and committee of war appointing to oneet within
ten or twelve days after their first election. There should
be a duplicate of the roll of each parish, that so one may
be sent to Edinburgh, and another kept for the use of the
committee of the shire. And because there is certainty of
strong garrisons coming to Benvick, Carlisle, and Newcastle,
who may make incursion on this country, and if they be
not rencountered may also give confidence to send by sea
410 DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
1638-9.
Vol. CCCCX.
other few thousands of foot to several shires, and overrun
them, it is thought most fit, for jjreventi/ng of these i/ncon^
veniences, that an army be levied in every one of the four
quarters of the ki/ngdoin ; and for the more speedy doing
thereof, the commissioners and committee aforesaid,
revising the rolls of all the men in the shire in the several
parishes, m,ay select as many of the ablest men as may
make out the lyroportion of men to be furnished by that
shire, that these may be speedily disciplined, whereby the
rest of the country may be put in greater security, and
'nay the better go about their trades and callings. That
the burden of the armies may be equally laid upon all
the kingdom, it is thought meet that trial be taken of
the rents of each parish, and the same be given up truly
and punctually by the commissioner and minister of each
parish, <&)c. And as land rent^ are " stentit," so those
who have money in bank, duties by house, salt, salmon
fishings, &o., to pay as so much land rent, but the stock
in trade to pay no more tham so much money at interest,
for although the interest of the same will be triple or
quadruple, yet it ought not to pay any more because of
the hazard. Those who are umvilling to provide arms,
&c. to be enrolled by their names, by the number and by
the quantity of their estates, that they may be discerned
from those that are willing to do for the liberty of religion
and estate, and may be reputed unkvndly members, who
give so much encouragement to the adversaries by with-
drawing and weakening the ability of this kingdom for
its own defence. All these commissioners and committees
being chosen, even before they sunder at their first meeting
of the shires, the present necessity of the kingdom requir-
ing expedition, 'tis heartily desired, out of the sense of the
imminent and approaching dangers, that all who love
religion and, the liberty of the kingdom whereof they are
members would go diligently and cheerfully about the
work which concerns them and their posterity so much, and
lest any, mistaking this paper, should think we purpose
further than that lawful defence, agreeable to the word of
God, to the law of nature, and to the laws of the consti-
tutions of this kingdom, we do all here protest, before
God, that when we are provided of arms, and skilled to use
them, like to all other nations about us, and so are vindi-
cated from being the object of that threatened contempt,that a
few well trained were able to overrun this nation, we intend
to proceed no other ways than as becomes loyal subjects
a,nd faithful Christians for the defence of their religion
and laws, and that we may be the viore fit for the service of
our dread sovereign and defence of his sacred authority.
{Gopy. 5i pj).]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 411
Vol. CCCCX.
[Jan.] 168. A coloured plot of the town of Kingston-upon-HuU, exhibiting
the fortifications and site for the magazine, with part of the river
Humber, endorsed by Windebank, " Sent by Capt. Legg." [Probably
accompanyvng Legge's ietter of the 18th JanvMxy. See Vol. ccccix.,
Fo. 141,]
[Jan.j 169. Notes of public business by Nicholas. Letters to every
Lord Lieutenant, that Sir Jacob Asteley is sent iuto that county to
view the arms, &c., by himself and such as he shall appoint. The
Lord Lieutenant to take order that his Deputy-Lieutenants may
give their best assistance for performance of such instructions as
shall be received either from Sir Jacob or the Lords of the Council.
Carlisle to be considered of. [§ p.]
_„„^ ^ Vol. CCCCXL Jantjaky 1639.
1638—9.
Jan. Certificates and rolls of all the able men in the several hundreds of
CO. Suffolk, consisting of returns made during the months of Decem-
ber and January by the petty constables, and transmitted by the
high constables to the Lord Lieutenant of the county. The names
comprise all the men in that county, between the ages of 16 and
60, able and fit for the wars, except those already enrolled in the
trained bands and clergymen. [Vol. ccccxi. 21 certificates, each
written upon several strips of parchmenf] '
Vol. CCCCXII. February 1-15, 1638-9.
1638-9.
Feb. 1. Petition of the Company of Beaver-makers of London to the King.
That the haberdashers of London have obtained an order from the
Board upon misinformation, whereby Koger Gibson and John Wil-
kinson are appointed to seize to the King's use all such hats as
are prohibited by proclamation. That the Lord Mayor has referred
the said business to a committee of aldermen, the most of them being
haberdashers ; that the endea-vour of the haberdashers is only to main-
tain demi-castors, which was totally disliked by the Lords, and which
are prohibited to be sold by retail. There is a new invented ruff called
otter-ruff, put in use, whereby to confound the discovery of the
beaver-ruff, and as much to the prejudice of the subject as demi-
castors are. Under colour of the liberty contained in the proclama-
tion that demi-castors should be for transportation only, the haber-
dashers cause the same to be made in as great abundance as ever
they were, and the greater part are made of coney wool, which,
if prohibited, would be very beneficial to the subject, it being
altogether unprofitable. Pray his Majesty to discharge the late
reference to the Lord Mayor, and to refer the same to such as
have formerly examined the said business, that they may take into
consideration the fitness of coney wool and these new invented ruffs,
and that they may be discharged ; also, that the making of demi-
castors may be totally prohibited, and that no beaver may be
412 DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
1638-9. VO..CCCCXII.
wrought but by the said company, they being enjoined to work
nothing else. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty disliking that proceeding of the Lord Mayor in
referring the business to a committee of aldermen, chiefly
haberdashers, is pleased that Sec. Windebanh and the
Attorney -General shall consider of every particular in
the petition m.entioned, and order it for the relief of peti-
tioners as they shall find fit. Whitehall, 1st February
1638-9. [Co2?y. Sea Book of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 26.
Feb. 1. 1. Sir John Bramston, Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench, to
Sergeant's Inn. the King. According to your command, to certify what discovery
has been made by Capt. John Allen, now residing beyond the seas,
of malefactors and robberies upon the highway, and what service he
has done by that means, I certify that he has discovered divers great
robberies committed upon the highway in many several counties by
divers persons, of whom Robert Adams, Humphrey Crowder, Edward
Hitchcock, John Powell, and John Chancy have been since appre-
hended, tryed, and executed, and confessed the robberies he accused
them of He also accused others, who fled thereupon, and are not
yet taken. By which means the company that did commonly rob
in Essex, Kent, Middlesex, Hants, Surrey, Oxford, Buckingham,
Bedford, Cambridge, and Hertford, (in which several shires the same
company did commit several robberies,) have been discovered, and
the counties in quiet ever since, until now of late some that fled have
returned again, and cannot yet be apprehended. [-| p.'\
Feb. ]. 2. Petition of Philip Kinder to the same. Petitioner, about
seven years ago, at the command of the Attorney- General and in his
name, but at petitioner's own charge, did prosecute at the Star
Chamber against Henry Viscount Newark and three of his servants,
for a most exorbitant assault by them made upon petitioner, with an
intent to murder him, within Westminster Abbey, in the time of
divine service, upon the feast of Ascension. In six years' prosecution
it was brought to a ripeness, and set down for a hearing, in which
time petitioner has spent above 300?., and run himself in debt at
least 300?. more. That your Majesty, being informed by Viscount
Newark that his Lordship had made petitioner satisfaction, as well
for the injury as petitioner's expenses, granted his Lordship a special
pardon ; whereas, in truth, his Lordship neither then had nor now
intends to make petitioner any satisfaction at all. Your Majesty,
upon a former petition, was pleased to enjoin Sec. Windebank to
treat efiFectually with Lord Newark for petitioner's satisfaction, but
his Lordship having obtained his said pardon now neglects his
Majesty's reference, and refuses to make petitioner any satisfaction.
In regard he did not voluntarily undertake the said suit, but was
thereunto commanded, and seeing your Majesty has been extraordi-
narily gracious to Lord Newark, petitioner beseeches your Majesty
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I. 413
1638-9. Vol. CCCCXII.
to require thfe Council to convent Lord Newark, and compel him to
make petitioner satisfaction. Underwritten,
2. I. Reference to the Council to call before them the parties m-
terested, and to take order for petitioner's relief. White-
hall, 1st February 1638[-9.] {"Ml" has been written
beneath the reference. 1 p.'\
Feb. I. 3. Abraham Biggs, Deputy Vice-admiral of Devon, to Kobert
Hymouth. Read, Secretary to Sec. Windebank. Yours of the 22nd past, signed
by Sec. Windebank, together with a great packet directed to Lord
Ambassador Hopton [Aston?] I received this se'nnight, at which
time an apt conveyance for it was presented to me by the St. Andrew,
bound for Bilboa, Baldwin Colomb, master, whose care will be great
for the speedy and safe conveyance of it to Madrid. I bless God
that my endeavours in this part of his Majesty's service have so
prospered, as that not any of those despatches conveyed by me
have miscarried. [Seal with device. | pl\
Feb. 1. 4. Petition of Jonas Viney, sometime of Lyme Regis, co. Dorset,
to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner's poor and distressed estate, chiefly
occasioned by too much trust given in his minority to John Geare,,
vicar of Lyme Regis, a puritanical professor, or rather an atheistical
practitioner, of vicious life, a factious and turbulent spirit, who,
through breach of his faith, cunningly injured petitioner in his
estate, credit, and good name, which wrongs he has suffered these
many years, to his utter undoing, being driven out of his estate by
suits of law whereunto he was constrained by Geare. The loss
thereby he and his kindred have received amounts to 3,000?.,
whereof, above 1,000Z. particularly to petitioner's own account.
Hereof he has heretofore informed his Grace upon occasion of a suit
then depending in the Court of High Commission, long since com-
menced against Geare for notorious offences, which, by neglect of
prosecution and secret underminings, are still unpunished. But since
petitioner made supplication to his Grace by reason of suits at law
and want of means to prosecute Geare, and for peace sake he made
agreement with Geare to accept 400Z. or thereabouts in satisfaction
of all demands, whereof petitioner has received 200^., but the residue,
nearly 200?. more, Geare refuses to pay. Desires by audience to
show his grievances by word of mouth, or that he may be suffered to
declare it to his Grace by writing more at large, or by any other
way his Grace may think fit. [2^ p.'\ Written in the margin of
the first page,
4. I. "This seems to me rather an invective than a petition;
however, I desire Sir John Lambe to consider of the
merits of this cause, and give me an account; that further
order may be taken, if there shall be reason for it.
W. Cant." February 1, 1638-9. [3 limes?^
Feb. 1. 5. List by Sir William Becher of petitions [and other papers] left
to be despatched this day. They number in all 36. \\ pl\
414 DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
1638-9. ^«^- ^^^^^^^-
Feb. 1. 6. Account by the Officers of the Ordnad ce of the Gunpowder that
■ had been brought into his Majesty's store, delivered for his Majesty's
service, and sold to the subject, from the 1st November last to
this date. Totals : issued and sold, 44 lasts 23 cwts. 90 lbs. ; received
for the said powdei", 2,5951.; in store, 276 lasts 19 cwt. 36 lbs.
[2 pp.}
Feb. 2. Confirmation to the Wardens and Society of Blacksmiths of Lon-
don of their ancient charters, with these additions and alterations :
that persons using the trade of a blacksmith or farrier within
London or four miles thereof are now made members of this com-
pany; that the quarteridges of 6d. for a householder and 3d for a
journeyman, established by their former ordinances, are hereby ap-
pointed to be assessed and taken for the use of the company ; they
are licensed to purchase lands of the yearly value of SOI. above a
former value of 30^. they were formerly enabled to purchase ; that
all persons within the said limits, being either of the said trades, do
set his proper mark upon his work, and register his mark at Black-
smiths' Hall ; with other additions. There is reserved to his Majesty
a fee-farm rent of 40s. per annum. [Bocquetl
Feb. 2. 7. Petition of Henry Jermyn to the King. His Majesty granted
to petitioner certain improved grounds lately made out of the wastes
and commons lying within the soke of Somersham, co. Hunts, in fee
farm, under the rent of 201. per annum, payable to the crown, which
improvements he has sold to purchasers, who desire, for clearing
future questions, the same should be freed from all parks, forests,
and chases, though it lies not within any known forest or chase.
Prays warrant to the Attorney-General for passing the said grant to
such as petitioner shall nominate, with liberty to enclose the same.
Underwritten,
7. I. Reference to the Attorney and Surveyor-General, who are
to consider thereof, and certify whether they find these
lands to be tvithin any of his Majesty's forests, parks,
or chases, whereupon his Majesty will signify his fur-
ther pleasure. Whitehall, 2nd February 1638[-9. 1 p.]
Endorsed,
7. II. Attorney-General BanJces and Sir Charles Harbord to the
King. Upon view of divers records, we find that the
Bishop of Ely had a free chase within the soke of Somers-
ham, and we conceive that the lands mentioned in the
petition do lye within the bounds of the forest of Hunting-
don, mentioned in those records. But we do not find any
disafforestation of that forest or chase, although the said
soke and chase came to the Crown in the time of the late
Queen Elizabeth. The said forest has not been in use for
a long time past. 8th March 1638[-9. ^ p.}
Feb. 2. Copy of the above petition and reference. [See Vol. cccciii.,
p. 35. 1 p.]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 415
1638-9. ^^^- CCCCXII.
Feb. 2. Petition of Francis Eodolphin [GodolpMn ?] to the King. Whereas
in the year 29 Henry VIII. the priof of Bodmin granted a lease
of some lands known by the name of Rialton, for term of 96 years, to
Elizabeth Prideaux and others, under the yearly rent of 60?., of
which, in 42 Elizabeth, Thomas Mundy took a lease of SO years
in reversion of the former, paying 240Z. fine and 601. rent as formerly,
of all which time there is now 26 years to come. Prays, as well in
regard the said lands lie near and convenient for him as for that
he conceives it a good bargain for your Majesty, that you would
grant him a lease of 30 years in reversion, he paying the double
rent of 120?., as well for the 26 years of the old lease as for the time
desired. Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Gottington, who are
to certify their opinions, whereupon his Majesty will
signify his further fleasv^re. Whitehall, 2nd February
1638-9. [Copy. See Book of Petitions, Vol. cccciii.,p. 36.
1^.]
Feb. 2. Petition of John Smith and John Awcocke to the same. Sir
Henry Cleere, about 16 years since, conveyed to Sir Henry Beding-
field and others divers manors and lands in co. Norfolk, to make sale
of the same for payment of his debts and advancement of his lady
and daughter ; but the same not being vendible by reason of several
annuities and incumbrances, th6 parties interested obtained a decree
in Chancery for sale to be made by the feoffees, and after several
years endeavour, petitioner, with Smith, Mr. HoU, and Awcocke, came
in to be purchasers for 4,000?., relying upon that conveyance and
decree, and paid as much, if not more, than the said manors and
lands were then worth. Lately the ceasing of the annuities having
made it a bargain of some advantage, as is conceived, an office has
been found within a year last past to entitle your Majesty to a third
of the said land, and though the daughter of Sir Henry Cleere be
above 16 years of age, and so ought to sue livery, yet the office being
found a few months before she came of age, upon pretence of privilege
in that court, an information is there exhibited against petitioners,
because the said ward was no party to the suit in Chancery, though
her mother and grandmother were, would not only question whether
the lands were sold at an under value, which petitioner now declined,
but also question the validity of the said decree, whether the lands
were well decreed to be sold at all, and to have the advantage of the
casualties of the said bargain, which petitioners have since under-
gone, to which point petitioners plead the former proceedings in
Chancery, but the same is disallowed. Petitioners not aiming to
divert any benefit that may thereby justly accrue to your Majesty,
nor willing to be the instrument to make a question between the
said courts, being purchasers under a conveyance and decree in
Chancery, but desirous, without expense of money or time, to submit
to such course as may stand with the ordinary rules of justice, peti-
tioner Smith being above 73 years of age, and unfit for suit, pray
reference to the Lord Keeper, who made the said decree, and to the
416 DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
1638-9. ^-- ^^^^^I^-
Attorney of the Court of Wards, to mediate and finally determine
tbe said business* Underwntten,
I. Reference to the Lord Keeper and Lord Cottington, who, with
the assistance of the Attorney of the Court of Wards, are
to hear and determine the differences in such manner as
they shall find fit. [Copy. See Book of Petitions,
Vol. cccciii., p. S7. Ij p.J
Feb. 2. 8. Council of War to Attorney-General Bankes. To prepare for
his Majesty's signature a commission to pass the great seal, directed
to the Eail Marshal, to be Lord General of his Majesty's army now-
intended to be forthwith raised, and therein to give his Lordship
such power and authority as have been heretofore given to former
Lord Generals commanding an army royal. [Draft. ^ p^
Feb. 2. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 101. ^ p.^^
Feb. 2. Minute of a similar letter for a commission to Robert Earl of
Essex to be Lieutenant-General of his Majesty's army. [Draft. See
this .Vol., No. 8. 2 lines.]
Feb. 2. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., ^o. 102. ^ p.]
Feb. 2. The like, for a commission to Heniy Earl of Holland to be General
of the Horse in his Majesty's army. [Draft. See this Vol., No. 8.
4 lines.]
Feb. 2. .Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 102. ^ p.]
Feb. 2. 9. Deputy-Lieutenants of co. Stafibrd to the Lord Lieutenant.
Stafford. According to the Council's letter of the 18th November last, we
agreed to send warrants to the constables of every hundred, com-
manding them to require the trained horse and foot to appear before us
in several parts of the county in December last, and having respect
to the season of the year, we only for that time viewed the men,
horses, and arms, and ordered defects to be mended ; and for those
gentlemen who failed to send their horses and arms at the time
appointed, we were content (in respect divers of them lived out of
the county) to give them time to appear at the quarter sessions next
after Christmas. Upon receipt of his Majestj'^'s letter by Capt. Emeley
we commanded the trained bands to meet at Stafibrd, where, the
31st January last, they were viewed and trained, Capt. Erneley being
then present, who is able to give an account in what state we stand,
having taken a list of the foot and of such horses as did then appear
before us ; and for such as have made default, after many warnings,
we enclose their names. We have caused a list to be made of all
able persons between the ages of 16 and 60, and as soon as with
convenience we may, will return a copy thereof. We have moved
gentlemen of quality and others of ability to provide arms. We
have in magazine a competency of powder, match, and bullet, and
desire we may not be pressed to take any great quantities, in respect
of the excessive dearness it has now grown to, and that it is a
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perishable commodity. "We have made choice of a provost marshal,
and have caused all our beacons to be repaired, and ordered that
they be speedily watched. We entreat you to move the Council
that Archbishop Laud may be put in mind to give order to the
bishop of this diocese to give in a list of the arms of the clergy, that
so we may charge a convenient number more of the abler sort of
laity, in case our trained forces, the strength of our country, shall
have occasion to attend upon his Majesty's person, we may not be
unprovided for the defence of the same. We have given order to
the officers that all things may be done according to Capt. Erneley's
written instructions, and also that carts be in readiness. And
whereas his Majesty recommends to your care the increasing of the
number of the trained bands, we must be suitors to you to make
known to his Majesty the poor and weak estate of this county, how
much it troubled us, and what time was spent in adding 20 or there-
abouts, which had been long wanting to this number of 400 trained
foot, and how great our care has been and yet is to increase the
troop of horse from 70 to 100, to which number we are now in hope
to raise it. [3 pp.]
9. I. List of persons absent at the musters above referred to ; they
were as follows : Sir Henry Griffith, Brome Whorwood,
John Whorwood, and Lady Ursula 5ari[o]'n. [J p.]
Feb. 2. 10. Alexander Davyson, Mayor of Newcastle, Sir Jacob Astley,
Newcastle- Sir William Belasys, and John Marlay, to Sec. Windebank. As yet,
upon- yne. Jqjjjj Fenwick has not returned to this town, neither can we learn
where he is ; but since the certificate of our proceedings in that
business concerning the said Fenwick and Thomas Bitleston, Ave have
examined Giles Bitleston, who is a man so obstinate and contu-
macious as that he will not give any direct answer to questions pro-
pounded to him, as you will perceive by his examination enclosed,
neither will he subscribe his hand to the same, alleging he knoweth
not what ill use may be made thereof. At Sir Jacob Astley's return
we acquainted him with the examination, who re-examined Giles
Bitleston, who showed hiiQself more obstinate and uncivil than
before, so that we have thought good to commit him as well as
Thomas Bitleston to the custody of a sworn officer, where they will
both remain till your further pleasui'e be known. Upon search of
what papers were in the house of Giles Bitleston, amongst many
other papers we found these three letters, which we likewise enclose.
We have also taken notes of several sermons written by Giles Bitles-
ton, which we have delivered to Mr. Alvey, vicar of this town, to
peruse, and to let us understand his ojnnion thereof. [Bad impres-
sion of the town seal. 1 p.'] Enclosed,
10. I. Examination of Giles Bitleston, tanner, taJcen the 28th
January 1638[--9]. He never was in Scotland in his life,
but about Michaelmas last he intended to have gone with
Thomas Bitleston to have bought skins, but fearing in
respect of these times he should not have got them away,
he went not. Thomas Bitleston toM the examinant that
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he had been to Scotland. Upon the question whether, if
he should be commanded to serve his Majesty with Tnusket
or pike against those people that oppose his Majesty i/n
Scotland, called Covenanters, whether he would go or
no, he baith that he desires to talce time to advise of it
before he gives answer. Upon the question whether he
knows of any tnan that allows of those actions done by the
Covenanters against the King or countencmces the same, he
says that he is not willing to accuse any. On TJiomas
Bitleston's return from Scotland, the examinant only
asked him, whether he had bought skims, or how one might
buy. Knows not where John Fenwick is. Desires to be
excused to subscribe to this examination. [1| p.'\ An-
nexed,
10. I. i. Further examination of Giles Bitleston, the SOth January
1638[-9]. Being asked if any, and who by name, do
meet upon Sundays in the afternoon, at his house,
and if they meet, to what purpose, he says that upon
Sunday afternoons, after sermon tiine, sometimes
people come to his house to hear the repetition of the
sermon ; hat \to the question^ who they are by name
his a/nswer is, if any can accuse them, let them,
for he knows no hurt by them. When he repeats the
sermons he does not hinder a/ny that will come, for
Cfod forbid that he should hinder any to hear the
repetitions of his notes of sermons. Knows not by
what authority we examAne him. Refuses to tell
whose sermons he takes notes of. Desires to be excused
to set his hand to this examination. [| p.\
10. II. Edward Hall to Giles Bitleston. Business matters. Things
grow worse and worse concerning the pure worship of
God ; they will have now the ministers to preach i/n the
surplice all the time, by this hellish plot of Anti-Christ.
There is, as we hear, in one diocese where nev)ly a wicked
bishop has come, five Tninisters put by that will not preach
with the surplice on, and Tuany fear they will take the
same order throughout the whole land. Truly, God is not
pleased with a sinful nation! The plague is breaking
out im, London again. London, 11th AprU [1638. 1 p.']
10. II. i. to Thomas Cheasman or Edward Winshop, in
New Town, New England. I entreat your kindness
on behalf of my brother William, both in regard to
spiritual and temporal directions, for times are so
evil that we are in no certainty of getting away
next spring; we may fear we \_shoilV\ have [to] sit our
time, and bless God for those that he has plucked like
firebrands from the burning. Love to all I write to,
which is Thomas Cheasman, Willia/m Cutter, Ed/ward
Winshop, and Guy Bainbridge. 1st September 1638.
[Ip.]
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Feb. 2.
Chester.
Feb. 2.
Whitehall.
Feb. 2.
The Strand.
Vol. CCCCXn.
10. III. Information of Balph Cock of Newcastle-upon-Tyne,
merchant and alderman, taken 31sf Ja/n/aary 1638[-9].
That Mr. Fransliam,, steward to Lord Orey, told the in-
formant that John Fenwick was gone into Scotland to
seal the covenant. A justice of peace of Northumberland
told Cock so. [^ p.]
10. IV. William Morley to his cousin Giles Bitleston. Hears
they have the plague again. Desires to be remembered to
persons mentioned. York, 26th January 1638-9. [1 p.^
11. John Lord Hunsdon to Robert Read, "attendant on Sec.
Windebank." The three letters of his Majesty's to my master the
Earl of Derby, Lord Strange, and Lord Savage, (whose Christian name
was mistaken, Thomas for John,) came to my hands yesterday about
10 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Owen, to whom you did direct them,
was gone with Lord C6nway to Holyhead, and his deputy brought
them to me. I instantly went to the Earl of Derby, and delivered
his Majesty's letter, and read it to him, being in bed and weak, whose
direction was, I should presently send it to his son Lord Strange.
This I did within an hour, and with it, by a special messenger, the
other two letters to Lord Strange and Lord Savage, to whom I dare
say they were delivered yesternight ; and if you do not receive the
tickets thereof by this return, for my messenger would not yet come
back, you shall have them by the next. [^Seal with arms. 2 pp.^
Enclosed,
11. I. Receipt of the Earl of Derby for the above letter from his
Majesty, dated Westminster 26th January 1638[-9.]
1st February 1638[-9. J p.]
12. Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to Robert Long,
Gentleman of the Chamber. It has pleased his Majesty to resolve
upon a royal journey to York, and there to be attended upon by all
his sworn servants, of whom you being one, I am to signify to you
that, all occasions set apart, in person you be in readiness by the
1st April next at York, with a horse and russet arms, with gilded
nails or studs, after the fashion of a cuirassier, for yourself, and white
arms, as an arquebusier, for your servant or servants that you shall
bring with you, there to act and do such duties as shall be required
of you. [Seal with arms. 1 p.']
13. John Malet, late Sheriff of Somerset, to Nicholas. I have
received sundry times letters from the Council, commanding [Henry]
Hodges, my predecessor, and myself, to collect the ship-moneys
which were in arrear in his time. And having many times desired
him to contribute his endeavour towards the more speedy dispatch
of this important affair, I have reaped no other fruit than peremptory
refusals. Hodges was sheriff about one year and a half, and I
succeeded him, and was in office little above half the year. His
account was so imperfect, as will appear by the false and injurious
returns he made to me of what was behind in several hundreds, that
during my time he never perfected it; and more, the hundreds
D D 2
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Feb. 2.
Feb. 2.
Feb. 2.
Feb. 2.
Feb. 2.
Feb. 2.
Feb. 3.
Westminster.
Feb. 3.
Whitehall.
Vol. CCCCXII.
were so grieved at his rate that many complained to the Council
for relief, and I being made a referee, with the bishop of Bath and
WeUs, for the discovery of the inequality of Hodges's proceedings,
gave my attendance continually in the service, by which means the
time I should have employed in the collection was for the most
part spent in hearing the complaints of the country, and certifying
them to the Council. [Seal with arms. | p.'\
14. Deposition of Robert Rich, Under-sheriff to John Malet,
Sheriff of Somerset. Several letters have been sent from the Council
to Henry Hodges, sheriff of Somerset in 1635, and to John Malet,
his successor, to collect the arrear of ship-money imposed by^Hodges,
in obedience whereunto, Malet and the deponent have collected and
paid to Sir William Russell, 2,200?. Deponent maketh oath that,
notwithstanding Hodges was acquainted with the said letters, and
promised his endeavour therein, yet Hodges has not paid in one
penny of the said arrear to Sir William, and when deponent divers
times desired Hodges to take the returns in the parts of the county
where Hodges lived, he utterly refused to receive them, or to join
in collecting thereof [| p.]
15. Sir William Calley to Richard Harvey. I have received
yours of the 24th ultimo, with two weeks occurrents, and the book
of the King's proclamations and other things concerning Scotland.
I am glad to hear Mr. Long has come home, for now I hope we shall
hear Sir William Parkhurst's answer to my letter. Requests Harvey
to send him linen, canvas, and other articles for himself and his son
William. \_Seal tuitk arms. 1 p^
16. Statement by the Sheriff of Middlesex concerning the ship-
money payable by writs issued in 1637. Totals levied, 5,000Z. ;
received, 3,088?. 19s. *7d. ; uncollected, 579?. Os. 5c?. [1 p.}
17. Account of Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1636.
Total received, 189,255?. Os. M. ; unpaid, 7,359?. 7s. [=2 pp.]
18. Similar account for 1637. Total received, 167,636?. Os. 7c?. ;
unpaid, 28,778?. 7s. Id. A memorandum at the foot states that
288?. had been received since the making of the account. [ = ^ pp-l
19. Account for ship-money for 1637, levied and remaining in
the hands of the sheriffs. Total, 1,218?. ; which makes the total
collected 168,854?. [1 p.]
20. Commission to Algernon Earl of Northumberland, Lord
Admiral. Whereas writs were issued to the sheriffs and others for
providing eighteen ships and pinnaces for the guard of the Narrow
Seas, these are to authorise you to furnish the same upon payment
of the sums assigned. [Duplicate. 1 skin of parchment.]
21. Philip Earl of , Pembroke and Montgomery to Edward
Windham, Gentleman of the Chamber, I am to signify to you his
Majesty's pleasure, that, all occasions set apart, in person, you be in
readiness by the 1st April next at York, with a horse and russet
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arms, with gilded nails or studs, after the fashion of a cuirassier, for
yourself, and white arms as an arquebusier for your servant or ser-
vants, there to do such duties as may be expected from you. [Seal
luith arms, f p.]
Feb. 3. 22. List of the carriages appointed this day [by the Council of
War] for the Officers of the Army, besides those for the carriage of
the tents for the foot and likewise for the train of artillery. Total
48] waggons, of which 45] to have three horses each, and the 30 for
the Lord General to have six. The total cost was lldl. 4s. 8d. per
diem. [2 pp.]
Feb. 3. 23. Another similar list. [2^ pp.]
Feb. 3. 24. Mem. that Sir James Perrott, Deputy Vice-Admiral of cos. Pem-
broke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan, by virtue of warrants from the
late Duke of Buckingham and the late Earl of P[embroke], grounded
on an order from the Council, seized a French bark about the first
embargo betwixt England and France, within the port of Milford, co.
Pembroke. The goods of this bark were restored to certain merchants
of Exeter, who claimed the same, by sentence of the Admiral[ty]
Court, but the bark and furniture were prized at so high a rate, that
no one would buy them, so that the bark lies there ever since perish-
ing. Warrant is desired from the King's commissioners to make sale
thereof, so that something may be answered for it. A bark was cast
away at Llanelly, co. Carmarthen, last year, laden with brown bastard
wines and figs, alledged to be Dunkirkers' goods, and sentenced in
the Court of Admiralty to belong to the then Lord Admiral, for the
answering of which commissions have been taken out, but little has
been done, and most of tlie wines and other goods are wasted, little
remaining, being under the custody of Walter Vaughan. It is desired
that some strict course may be taken in the Admiralty Court for
accompt to be made of the said ship and goods, lest it be in manner
all lost. Sir James Perrott proposes to the King's commissioners
that whilst he fiUs the post of Deputy Vice-Admiral, they wiU think
fit to intrust him with the charge of the ships designed to be employed
on those coasts under such as shall have the chief command there,
and he will have as his servant there Lieutenant John Price, a man
who has served both by sea and land, to take charge of the same.
That Capt. Thomas Butler may have the command under Sir James
Perrott. {Much damaged by damp. 1 p.]
Feb. 3. 25. Certificate of Sir John Croke, Sherifi" of co. Dorset, of the
refractory conduct of certain constables named, in altering the rates
for ship-money, or refusing to pay in the money collected when
required by the sherifi". James Gould, late mayor of Dorchester, is
in arrear of ship-money, 51. 6s.; and the mayor of Weymouth, 101.
In the margin against the last entry is vjritten by Nicholas : Orders
to be sent that they [the mayors of Dorchester and Weymouth]
pay the money by the 25th of March, or attend the Board. [1 p.]
Feb. 4. 26. Koyal Commission to Anthony Abdey, Alderman of London,
Edward Misselden, William Page, Robert Lewes, John Hodges, and
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Matthew Colborne. Whereas upon hearing of a certain matter
before us depending in the Court of Chancery between Christopher
Blower, executor of the will of Edward Blower, deceased, com-
plainant ; and Sir William Russell, knight and baronet. Sir John
Wolstenholrae, knight, Robert Fenne, Elizabeth Lady Hunt and
Elizabeth Cherry, widows, defendants, concerning certain several
debts in which Edward Blower stood engaged for Robert Cherry,
deceased, being son of the said Lady Hunt, and of which the com-
plainant prayed to be discharged. It appeared to the court that divers
houses, lands, &c. were conveyed to the said Lady Hunt, in trust,
first, for the payment of an annuity of 801. to Francis Cherry, and
also for payment of 1,000?., together with damages which was owing
to the said Lady Hunt by Robert Cherry, and after satisfaction of
the same then for payment of the debts of the said Robert, in per-
formance of which trust Lady Hunt sold the premises to Sir WiUiam
Russell, Sir John Wolstenholme, and Rob[ert Fen]ne, by them to be
disposed according to the trust aforesaid ; whereupon, amongst other
things, it was ordered, that a commission of inquiry should be
awarded out of the court, as by order of 13th November 1637
appears, but before the issuing of the same Christopher Blower died,
making Richard Blower his executor, who exhibited this suit in
Chancery against Sir William Russell and the other defendants
named above, to revive the matter aforesaid : we do therefore invest
you, the commissioners named above, with full power diligently to
inquire into the application of the said estate, and for that purpose
to call the parties and other witnesses before you. [Copy much
dawMged by damp. If p.] Annexed,
26. I. Particulars to be inquired of by the commissioners relative
to the above case. Opposite to the first Jive articles of
inquiry is written in the margin, " These all fall away
hy the Lady Hunt's death before Michaelmas 1638."
[1^.]
Feb 4. Warrant to pay Frances Turvile, widow, the relict of Frederick
Turvile, deceased, 583/1. 6s. 8d, as his Majesty's free gift. {Bocquet.l
Feb. 4. Warrant to pay lOOZ. to Michael Fitch, as his Majesty's free gift.
\I)ocquet.'\
Feb. 4. Presentation of John Smith, clerk, to the rectory of Ditton, in the
diocese of Rochester, void by the death of the last incumbent, and
in his Majesty's gift {pro hac vice) by reason of the minority of
WiUiam Prewe, his Majesty's ward. [Docquet.']
Feb. 4. 27. Petition of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of London to the
King. By his Majesty's letters lately signified, we were required to
enrol the charters of the distillers, and to give them and their ap-
prentices such admittance into the freedom of the city, with all
privileges, as are usually conferred on other corporations. We find
that the distillers newly incorporated by his Majesty are all, or
most, members of other several companies, who upon aU occasions
help to support the public charges of the city, and the enrolling them
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as a free company of the city, whereby they will be enabled to bind
other apprentices to them as distillers, will much weaken the suc-
cession of those other companies, which we find by other cases of
the like nature, and complaint has been often made to us of it.
Besides, we find that some companies, as, namely, the vintners, with
the wine merchants, barber surgeons and apothecaries, pretend a
liberty belonging to them for the distilling of hote [hot] waters and
making vinegar, which they allege will be taken from them by this
company. We beseech his Majesty to refer the consideration hereof
to such as he shall appoint, to the end petitioners may be further
heard therein, and his Majesty fully informed of the state of the
business, and the consequence of it to the city, and in the meantime
to dispense with petitioners touching his Majesty's commands signi-
fied by bis said letters. Underwritten,
27. I. Note of his Majesty's pleasure, signified by Sec. Windehank.
His Majesty is not satisfied with the reasons above stated
against the enrolling of the corporation of distillers,
and therefore, if the petitioners do iiot speedily give more
considerable reasons, they are forthmih to cause the said
charter to he enrolled. Whitehall, ^th February 1638-[9.
Copy. 1 p."]
Feb. 4 Petition of William Courteen to the King. Petitioner's father
being treasurer to the Earl of Pembroke's association for fishing,
besides paying 100?. per annum for seven years as his stock in that
enterprise, advanced upwards of 3,000L, on the faith of the other
participators paying in their subscriptions, which moneys were spent
for making provision of half cask, nets, busses, &ic. for to fish
in the lochs at the Isle of Lewis. Petitioner, coming to require
repayment thereof, is assigned on the persons named in a schedule
annexed, who refuse to make any satisfaction to petitioner. Prays
that the persons intended may be required to attend the Lords at
such time as your Majesty shall be present, petitioner having been
these two years kept without his moneys, to his great damage.
Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lords of the Council to take order for peti-
tioner s relief. Whitehall, Mh February 1638-9. \Copy.
See Book of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 38. f p.^
Feb. 4. 28. Thomas Wigmore, late Sheriff of co. Hereford, to the Council.
Your letters to tKe present sheriff directed, commanded him to grant me
his warrant for collecting the moneys in arrear, for the first payment of
ship-money which warrant came not to my hands until the 6th Jan-
uary last, since which I have endeavoured to the uttermost to accom-
plish your commands; but the brevity of time, together with the
deepness and extreme foulness of the ways in that part where the
moneys are to be levied, would not admit that expedition your letter
required, being impossible to make good any distress. Nevertheless,
that my case may appear, I have discovered in whose hands the whole
money unpaid remains, which the inclosed schedule will demonstrate
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to you. A great part whereof is most contemptuously detained by
some officers who were employed in that service, and whose names
I have formerly presented to the Board, beseeching a messenger
might be sent for them, to answer their neglect and contempt. But
seeing that was not granted, I was advised to exhibit an information
before the Council of the Marches of Wales, where they will be
ordered not only to pay the money they have already received, but
also punished for their misdemeanour therein. For the rest, I
beseech you to command a messenger, or grant me further respite.
Underwritten,
28. I. MeTnorandum that it was ordered [by the Council] that
ansiuer should be returned approving the way Thomas
Wigmore had taken by the Council of the Marches. For
the rest, in regard of the reasons alleged, the Lords give
him respite until Easter term for levying by distress and
paying, the same to the Treasurer of the. Navy. 10th Feb-
ruary 1638[-9]. [1 J)-]
Feb. 4. Council of "War to Montjoy Earl of Newport. His Majesty's
pleasure is that you give order for sending 300 [suits of] arms for
horse, viz., back, breast, and pot, with carbine and pistols, from Hull
to Newcastle, to be delivered into the storekeeper's charge, there
to be sold for the use of the country thereabout, or disposed of as
shall be directed by Sir Jacob Astley. [Draft. See Vol. ccccx.,
No. 110, January 31st. | p.]
Feb. 4. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxovi., p. 102. | p.]
Feb. 4. 29. Petition of Elizabeth Abram to Archbishop Laud. Peti-
tioner's husband, dwelling at the Blue Anchor, Whitechapel, left in
time of sickness and much distress in 1638, not allowing her one
farthing maintenance, in which time it cost her 20i., and he has
since got a harlot, the wife of one Walworth, of Bawton, a tailor.
The creditors have arrested petitioner's husband, and laid him in the
Marshalsea, but he will neither pay them nor yield petitioner any
relief, but says he will go to sea, although he has means at Bawton
worth 800L Prays that either her husband may allow her present
maintenance, or else to stand to such order as to the Archbishop
shall seem meet. Underwritten,
29. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to call the party complained
of before him, and take order for petitioner's maintenance,
or else let him stand to answer it in the High Commission
Court. February Uh, 1638[-9]. [1 p.]
Feb. 4. 30. Giles Widdowes to Endymion Porter. The parsonage of
Islip is void by the death of Mr. Atkinson, of St. John's College.
The King is now the immediate patron of Westminster, by reason
the dean is suspended. I pray you tell his Majesty that Bishop
"Williams did take from me Walgrave rectory, in Northamptonshire,
which you begged for me of King James. I may speed, if you beg
heartily and acquaint the Archbishop of Canterbury herewith. [| p.J
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Feb. 4. 31. Jobn Windebank to his father Sec. Windebank. Owing to
^^o f°H*^"'' Sir Francis's distinguished position, favours are showered upon him
at Oxford, as lately in London. Thanks for his innumerable benefits,
and amongst others for the new and potent philosophy which Sir
Francis had struck out for them. \Lat. 1 1).]
Feb. 4. Commissioners for Gunpowder to Sir Edward Harrington, Sir
Whitehall. Quy Palmer, Sir Francis Bodenham, Thomas Hatcher, and the
aldermen of Stamford. Complaint made by divers workmen em-
ployed by Mr. Pinkney for making saltpetre in cos. Huntingdon,
Eutland, &c., that there is money due to them for their labour in the
said works. Also it appears by a petition to Sir Edward Harrington
that there is money due to divers in co. Rutland for carriage of salt-
petre. Upon hearing some of those poor men who came hither to
complain, we have given order to Pinkney to deliver to them 20s.
apiece, to bear their charge into the country, and have taken order
that Pinkney shall be fully paid for all the saltpetre he has delivered
into his Majesty's store,; also, that all overseers, workmen, and
owners of carts shall be paid such moneys as you or any two of you
shall find due to them ; you are to call before you the said Pinkney,
with those employed by him, mentioned in the papers enclosed, and
those to whom money is due, and having set down what is due to
each, to deliver the same to Pinkney, who has undertaken to cause
payment to be made accordingly. \_Gopy. See Vol. ccxcii., p. 92.
lip-]
Feb. 4. 32. E. Cressett to his brother[-in-law], Thomas Levingston. De-
tails his religious experiences. Desires to be remembered to several
persons named. P.S. — Particulars of things sent to Cressett by the
carrier. Prays him to send Mr. Fenwick's letter as soon as he can.
[2pj3.]
Feb. 5. Warrant to the Sheriff of Surrey and the Keeper of the gaol of
White Lion, Sonthwark, to deliver to William Flemmen of London,
gent., the bodies of Francis Osborne, alias Stillinge, Alice Williams,
and five others condemned prisoners in the said gaol, to be trans-
ported to Virginia, with proviso that if they remain here above
20 days after their enlargement, or return without Ucence, then to
be executed. [JDocquet.]
Feb. 5. Grant of denization to Peter La Dore, William Dunker, William
Wheeler, Anne de Booke, wife of John Halsey of London, merchant,
Cornelius de Eicke, alias Riche, and William Eaton, born in foreign
■ parts, and are part of the number which his Majesty granted to
David Alexander. [Bocquet.J
Feb. 5. Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay to Edward
Johnson, one of his Majesty's trumpeters in ordinary, IM. per diem,
to be paid quarterly irom the death of Thomas Lloyd, for and during
his life. \_Docquet^
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Feb. 5. Similar warrant to pay to Thomas Creswell, one of his Majesty's
trumpeters in ordinary, the fee of half wages of 8d. per diem from
the day of the relinquishment thereof by Edward Johnson, lately
admitted to whole pay. [Docquet.l
Feb. 5. The like, to the Master of the Great Wardrobe,' for a livery for
Thomas Creswell aforesaid, by order from the Lord Chamberlain.
[Bocquet.l
Feb. 5. The like, to the Exchequer, for payment of 3,069Z. 12s. 6d to
the Countess of Dorset, governess to Prince Charles and the Duke
of York, for wares sold and delivered by divers artificers for the ser-
vice of the said children, according to a bill subscribed by the said
Countess. [^Docquet.]
Feb. 5. The like, to the Lord Treasurer and the Barons of the Exchequer,
recommending to their care that they suffer not the cause betwixt
Sir Francis Popham and others, plaintiffs, and Gregory Hockham
and others, defendants, to be deferred from hearing on the day
appointed. [Docquet]
Feb. 5. Grant to Gilbert Yard and his heirs to keep a Wednesday's market
weekly at IS ewton- Abbot, co. Devon, and three fairs there yearly,
with all benefits belonging thereunto, together with a grant of the
market-house and stables there, and with a release to Walter Yard
and John Sugar of the mean profi^ts of the premises heretofore taken
by them. There is reserved a yearly rent of 20s. to the Crown for
ever. [Bocquet.l
Feb. 5. Warrant to the Exchequer to pay 600?. to George Kirk, gent, of
his Majesty's robes, for provision of apparel for his Majesty for his
journey to York ; the same to be taken without account. [Docquet.l
Feb. 5. 33. Petition of Thomas Smith to the King. About two years and
a half since, petitioner was granted the ballasting of ships in the
Thames, with other things incident thereunto, for 31 [21 ?] years,
paying his Majesty 466Z. 13s. 4cZ. per annum for the five first years,
and 6661. 13s. 4<d. for the residue thereof. Having run himself and
friends into many engagements in prosecution of the same, and in-
tending to free them by the said business, in July last, in conside-
ration of money paid him by Raleigh Saunderson, he granted his
interest to him in the engines and materials belonging to the said
ballast business, and articles were then made between them, granting
the said business, so as Saunderson did, by All Saints' day, put in
security to pay his Majesty's rent and other rents issuing thereout,
together with 7501. per annum to petitioner, and Saunderson pre-
sently regranted the same to petitioner, under condition that if
Saunderson performed all articles and agreements, then the re-grant
to be void, otherwise to remain absolute to petitioner. Saunderson
never gave security, only tendered some persons' names for security,
whereof some were not fit, and others were not able to secure such
payments, and left petitioner to pay the rents, which he has paid
accordingly. Nevertheless, the said Saunderson, Humphrey Saun-
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derson, his brother, and Humphrey Street, who claim a fourth part
of the said business, do practise together to get possession of the
said business and materials, and do daily disturb the same, whereby
his Majesty's service is neglected, petitioner disabled to pay the
rents, and destroyed in his credit. Prays a reference of the business
to the Council, that the possession of the petitioner be not inter-
rupted, nor his profit hindered, until security be given for the rents
and profits before mentioned. Underwritten,
33. I. Reference to Lord Keeper Coventry, Lord Treasurer Juxon.
the Earl Marshal, Lord Admiral, Lord Gottington, and
Sec. Coke, to hear both parties, and compose the differences,
if they can; otherwise, in the meantime, to provide that the
possession of the patent be not alienated or interrupted till
sufficient security be given to answer the rents and duties,
and to perform the covenants with the said patentee.
Whitehall, 5th February 1638[-9. 1 p.l Endorsed,
33. II. I^ote signed by the above referees, appointing to hear this
business on Friday next at the Council Board, when all
parties interested therein are to attend accordingly.
Whitehall, 24>th February 1638[-9. |- p.}
Feb. 5. 34. Sir Henry Marten's report on the petition of Sir Lionel
Tollemache, already calendared under date 1st December 1638. [See
Vol. cccciv., iVb. 3. | p.}
Feb. 5. 35. Cecil Lord Baltimore to Sec. Windebank. It is true, that
Wardour Castle, upon a letter, by which and otherwise those persons (who transmit
this to you) do, with much zeal to his Majesty's service, stir up all
their friends to express their afiection and duty to his Majesty in this
troublesome time. I signified to them that I should most gladly lay
hold on all occasions, and particularly on this, to do his Majesty the
best service I could therein, both by myself and such others as I
could excite thereunto ; and I am now much more encouraged to do
so by your letter of the 2nd insi, and do profess that I shall be ready
to sacrifice my poor fortune, and life too, if there be need, in this or
any other service his Majesty shall command, which words I shall
make good when I shall imderstand what his Majesty expects from
me. In the meantime I shall encourage as many as I can of those who
are of my profession in religion to do the same. But whereas the
late proclamation commands all persons who have any houses or
lands in the northern parts to repair to them with their families by
the 1st March next, and there to continue, I desire you to procure
me a dispensation for my not complying therein, because my wife
has not, I protest to you, stirred out of her chamber these three
months last past, through sickness, and I have little hope that she
can be able to make any such journey as iato Yorkshire, where my
land is, by the 1st of next month. Nor, indeed, am I any way pro-
vided to live there with a fatflily, where I never resided in my Hfe,
nor have indeed so much as seen my land there these 1 0 years, it
being all let out, together with my house, to tenants. I hope you
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will obtain the dispensation, and that you will give me notice thereof,
for my better security, before I incur the danger of a breach of the
proclamation. [2|- pp.]
Feb. [5.] 36. Theophilus Earl of Suffolk to Sec. Windebank. Upon receipt
Suffolk House, of his Majesty's letter to attend his person at York, I presented to
his Majesty, by Lord Dorset, my willingness and readiness for the
advancement of his service. And for that I conceived it would
stand with my duty to repair to Dover, and there, according to the
duty of my place, to be careful and watchful to serve his Majesty. In
my stead of attendance on his Majesty's person, I, having the command
of many able men within my royalties in the borders upon Scotland,
I offered my son [James Lord Howard] to be there amongst them,
and both he and they to be ready upon all commands as his Majesty
should think fit ; and upon this my son has been presented to his
Majesty, and accepted accordingly, as I am given to understand.
Besides this, I am so devoted to his Majesty's service that he shall
attend his Majesty at York, with 20 horse and men, well armed, to
receive his Majesty's further commands. Be pleased to move his
Majesty for a letter of discharge for my personal attendance at
York, if it so stand with his Majesty's pleasure. [_Seal with crest
and garter. | p.]
Feb. [5.] 37. George Bingley to Nicholas. I have perused those states of
war and lists which I received from Sir Jacob Astley, and I find that
by the fist for the horse the pay of an ordinary horseman, for him-
self and his horse, is 3^. for a month of 42 days, which is Vjd. per
diem and Qd. over in 42 days. The pay of an ordinary foot soldier,
according to the English list, is 8d. per diem ; but what it is per diem
according to the Netherland pay 1 cannot fully satisfy the Lords.
I have no list that expresses the monthly pay of either captain,
lieutenant, ensign, or any officer or soldier in particular, but only
that the colonel's company of 200 men comes to 26 IL 3s. Qd. per
mensem of 42 days ; the lieutenant-colonel's company of 150 men to
2011. 7s. 6d.; and the rest of the companies of 120 men apiece to
165?. 9s. 7d. each company for the month of 42 days ; but I conceive
that the ordinary pay of an ordinary foot soldier is about Gd. per
diem, according to the Netherland list, [f p.']
Feb. 5. 38. Edmond Barker, messenger, to the same. I have received a
list from the Vice-President and Deputy-Lieutenants of 22 names for
defects in horse and arms, and I am now abroad on the service.
I have dispatched eight of them, and have received your fees and
reasonable content for myself ; but I have yet above 300 miles of
most tedious ways to ride within co. York, and then to give an
account to the Vice-President of my proceedings at York, and so to
receive further directions from him concerning the foot arms. I will
be a faithful steward for you in this business, and will give you a
just account at my return, which I believe wiU not be until the
middle of March, but I will give you intelligence how I prosper in
my business once in 14 days, if I can get convej'^ance for my letters,
[Seal with arms. 1 p.]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 429
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Feb. 5'. 39. Thomas Earl of Cleveland to Sir John Lambe. Excuse me, I
cannot keep my hour with you ; I have a summons to be at my
Lord of Kent's at 2 o'clock. Our deputy-lieutenants of co. Bedford
have come up on purpose to give us an account of some business
concerning the King's affairs. Any hour in the morning I shall wait
on you. Meanwhile, I have sent you enclosed a note under my
steward's hands, that it may something help to shorten our business
when we meet. But for that proposition you spoke of yesterday for
assuring my household stuff, I desire to hear no more of it, for I will
be at liberty. [1 p."]
Feb. 5. 40. Petition of John Jane, Mayor, and Burgesses of St. Mawes,
to Francis Godolphin, Sheriff of Cornwall. When the Council's
directions were declared to us at the assembly of aU the mayors
within this county in your presence, at Truro, the 3rd January, for
assessing upon our borough of St. Mawes 4Z. towards the ship-money,
which the sheriff then commended to the consideration of the said
mayors to lessen, if they thought fit, and to set such assessment upon
other towns fit to be assessed more than the Council by that direc-
tion had thought fit to lay upon them. Now, whereas we, the said
mayor and burgesses of St. Mawes, and some other of the poorest
corporations, have entreated the wealthiest to bear some part of our
assessment, in regard the Lords were not well advertised of the state
of our and other the weakest towns ; but the other mayors, con-
ceiving their own assessments to be already beyond their ability,
would not consent to lessen ours, though they held it very con-
siderable. Whereupon, we, having taken an exact view of our town,
humbly offer to your consideration this certificate, for assisting of
poor fishermen. Our town is so weak that we have not a man or
woman worth in real or personal estate above 2QI., and those
[most f] not above 61., the rest being poor widows, hireling sailors, or
fishermen, not able to pay anything, neither has our town in lands,
rents, or profits belonging to the corporation the value of one denier
per annum, yet that his Majesty may be informed that we are most
willing beyond our strength to manifest our readiness in the service,
we have sent you 1 1. 10s., which we pray you to accept in full of
our assessment. Undervjritten;
40. I. Certificate by John Jane, mayor, that having made a rate
for raising of the It. 10s., an assessment of 5s. was made
upon Nicholas Thomas, merchant, for a house and cellars
held by him on lease, of the value of IQl. per annum, but
he refuses to pay, and willed the inayor to inform the
sheriff that he would not pay anything for the said house,
and cannot be compelled by distress, as he dwells not in
the borough, but keeps the said house in his hands without
inhabitant for saving of fish in the pilchard season, he
being reputed to be worth 2,000Z., and therefore the mayor
cannot pay more than 25s. of the said 30s. [1 _p.]
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Feb. 5. 41. Certificate of Sir George Cliudleigh and Henry Ayshford, that
John Hussey, vicar of Okehampton, was never warned to find arms
for his temporality in Cullompton ; and for any arms to be charged
upon the same, it is to be discharged by his tenant, Henry Norman.
We therefore conceive Hussey to be free of the said imposition.
lip-]
Feb. 5. 42. Certificate of Thomas Grantham, Sheriflf of co. Liacoln, that
James Swift, constable of the wapentake of Aveland, Kandolph
Wright, petty constable of Harrington, John NichoUs and Eobert
Walls, nominated assessors of the said town, do refuse to make
assessments of ship-money imposed upon the said places. [1 p."]
Feb. 5. 43. Milliners' bill, headed "Mrs. Paker, her daughter's bill;" total
2?. Os. 7d. li p.}
Feb. 6. 44. Minutes, by Nicholas, of business in which the King is to be
moved. To write his letters to Lord Clifford to appoint his Lordship
to repair to Newcastle, and to continue there for ordering the forces,
and, as one of the lord lieutenants of Northumberland, to command
whatsoever shall be requisite for securing that place, and, as there
shall be occasion, to require the trained bands to draw near and
assist for the better defence of the said town. That 10,000Z. may
be instantly sent to York, with directions to the Treasurer of the
Army to issue some part thereof as there shall be cause, either to
Newcastle or any other part, as Sir Jacob Astlej' (in the absence of
the Lord General) shall direct. To give warrant forthwith to the
Lord General to give orders to the master or officers of the Ordnance
for issuing ordnance, arms, and munition as his Lordship shall think
fit, till such time as his Lordship's patent be passed the great seal.
lip-}
Feb. 6 45. Archbishop Neile of York to the King. Fearing that I have
(about), heretofore presumed too much on your patience in presenting to you
narrations of the certificates received from my brethren, the bishops
of this province, I now endeavour to make amends for that error by
a more compendious way, yet not omitting anything of substance
which they have certified, whereof I make this summary account,
that they present " omnia bene," and almost in " eisdem terminis "
with their certificates of the former year. [J p.^ Subjoined,
45. I. The several certificates of the Bishops of Sodor and Man,
Carlisle, Chester, Durham, and the Archbishop of York,
particularising the mamner of the execution of his Ma-
jesty's instructions omd commands within the several
diocesses for the year 1638. In the certificate for York,
the archbishop replies to the 12th article of the instruc-
tions:— " / do not find in my diocess any inclmation to
innovation in anything which concerns either the doctrine
or the discipline of the Church of England; only I find
that too many of your Majesty's subjects i/nhabiting in these
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 431
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parts of Yorkshire are gone into New England, among
which there is one Rogers, that had a benefice well worth
24<0l. per annum, gone, whom I have laboured by the
space of two years in sundry conferences to reclaim,, and
refused to suffer him to resign ; but at the last, he going
on shipboard for New England, wrote his letter to me,
acknowledged that I had given him, good counsel, but
in vain, and prayed me to accept his resignation, for gone
he was for New England^ Against which is written in
the margin, in the King's hand, "An honnester man must
bee put in place." Endorsed: Received 11 Feb. 1638-9.
[H PP-]
["Feb. 6.] 46. Petition of Sir John Price of Newtown, co. Montgomery, to
the Council. By reason of the violent prosecution and misinforma-
tion of Frances Steele and her husband Richard Steele, as well to
his Majesty as the Council, petitioner has been for these three years
last past often molested with pursuivants, to his great charge. That
Sir Thomas Milward, chief justice of Chester, has made two reports,
by virtue of several references from the Lords, the latter of which
is now presented to the Council. Prays that as it will be a great
charge to Mm to produce his witnesses, being above, 140 miles, the
said Steele may be commanded to conform, and that the Lords be no
further troubled. [| p.}
[Feb. 6.] 47. Petition of Katherine Walker, wife of George Walker, clerk,
prisoner in the Gatehouse, to the same. Her husband, having been
close prisoner above 15 weeks, suspended from his ministry and
means of maintenance, is now, especially since his removing to this
cold unwholesome prison, grown very sickly, and full of continual
distempers, to the danger of his life, as his physicians testify. Prays
that upon the testimony of his neighbouring ministers in and about
the city of London, as to his honesty of life and faithfulness in his
calling, he may be enlarged upon bail. [J p.]
Feb. 6. 48. Charles Earl of Nottingham to Sec. Windebank. In answer
to his Majesty's letter for me to attend at York, with men and horses,
I am forced, with grief of heart, to desire you to make my case
known to my Sovereign. I protest that the duty and loyalty of my
heart is as true and loyal to do his Majesty any service while my
life lasts, as any subject ; but when his Majesty understands by you
what state I am in, I hope he will excuse me of this service.
First, the state of my body is such, that ever since my last great
sickness I have not as yet recovered my strength, so that I am [not]
able to endure any service, if my life should rely upon it. Secondly,
my estate is so poor and mean, that I am hardly able to maintain
myself, my wife, and poor famity, being not 400?. per annum. It
makes my heart bleed to see that I am called to do his Majesty
service, and that I am neither able of body nor means to perform
that duty I am bound unto, which I would so willingly perform. Be
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1638-9.
pleased to let me know what his Majesty's pleasure is. [Seal with
arms. 1 p.]
Feb. 6. 49. Alexander Davison, Mayor of Newcastle, Sir Jacob Astley,
Newcastle-upon- Sir William Belasys, and John Marlay, to Sec. Windebank. We
Tyne. intended this day to have examined those whom we justly suspect
to be of the faction with John Fenwick, but are credibly informed
that Mr. Morton, the preacher mentioned in your letter, took his
journey from hence southward, resolving, as it is said, to come here no
more ; and these other men, his constant followers and associates, have,
for his farewell, set [escorted] him out of town ; but, as soon as they
return hither, we will not fail to pursue your directions in the further
discovery of these practices. For committing Bitleston, or others, to
some safe prison out of the town, there is not any within these
liberties, and therefore, considering the poverty of the man, till your
further pleasure be known, we shall take care for his safe custody in
the place where he is. For John Fenwick, we are informed that he
was, this last week, in Scotland, where we suppose he is yet
remaining. \_Seal, vnth arms. 1 j?.]
Feb. 6. Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To
issue one barrel of powder, at 18d. per pound, for replenishing of the
magazine at Maidstone, Kent, to be delivered to Sir Francis Barnham.
[Minute. See Vol. ccclv., No. 6\.,p. 8. 6 lines.']
Feb. 6. The same, to Samuel Cordewell, his Majesty's gunpowder-maker.
Whitehall. It has been represented to as by Sir Francis Barnham, that there are
seven barrels of defective powder in the magazine of Maidstone,
Kent, whicli he prays may be amended. Request him to receive the
powder, and re-deliver it serviceable, the cost thereof being first
defrayed by such as Sir Francis Barnham shall direct. [Copy. See
Vol. ccxcii., p. 94. J p.]
Feb. 6. Minute of a warrant to Robert Smith, messenger, to bring Edward
Lole, of St. Katherine's, woodmonger, before the commissioners.
[Copy. Ibid, p. 95. 3 lines.]
Feb. 6. 50. Petition of Mary Poulter, of Thames Ditton, Surrey, widow,
to Archbishop Laud. Mr. Harford, of Thames Ditton, who has
lived there four years last past, is a very unconformable man, and
never weareth the surplice at the administration of the sacraments,
or standeth up at the Belief, or at the reading of the Holy Gospel,
or boweth at the name of Jesus, nor christeneth children, burieth
the dead, or visiteth the sick at convenient times, when he is re-
quested thereunto, and denies to' officiate any divine offices as he
ought, according to the Book of Common Prayer. The Sunday after
Easter, 1636, he repelled petitioner and Alice More from the Commu-
nion, and had [not] nor gave any reason for the same, and never since
will admit [them] thereunto, to their grief; and, upon petitioner's
complaint, she cannot get the same presented. Beseeches order to
the ordinary. Dr. Mason, chancellor to the Bishop of Winchester, for
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
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1638-9.
Feb. 6.
Feb. 6.
Feb. 6.
Office of
Ordnance.
Feb. 6.
Office of
Ordnance.
Feb. 6.
Feb. 7.
Durham
Castle.
Feb. 7.
Durham.
Vol. CCCCXII.
speedy redress, and admission of the petitioner to the Communion.
tinderwritten,
50. I. Reference by Archbishop Laud to Br. Mason, to see the
matters complained of remedied, or else to give the arch-
bishop an account. February 6th, 1638-9. [f p-]
51. Certificate of William Fry, Captain of Sir Henry Rosewell's
regiment, of the East Division of Devon, to the Council, that
Thomas Vincent, of Yarcombe, and John Cogin, of Kilmington,
defaulters at musters, had conformed themselves, and paid their fees
to John Lisney, messenger, [f^.]
52. Similar certificate, that the returning of William Drew and
Eobert White, of Kilmington, as defaulters at musters, was a mistake
on the part of the clerk, [i p.]
53. Estimate by the Officers of the Ordnance of the charge of field-
carriages and other provisions to be brought into his Majesty's store
of this office, and from thence to be sent to Hull for his Majesty's
service ; total 2,2Q7l. 3s. id. [2 pp.]
54. Similar estimate of roust waggons and other provisions to
be brought into store, and from thence sent to Hull, &c. ; total,
54:21. 16s. 8d. [1 p.}
55. Statement of Andrew Burrell's receipts from the 1st July 1628
to this day ; total, 7891. [| p.J
56. Bishop Morton, of Durham, to the King. Upon receipt of
your letter to the chapter of Durham, on behalf of the future dean,
for the staying of such moneys as might accrue to the benefit of the last
dean, these are to signify, that as much as was in their power they
have reserved for the reparations of the dean's houses, as commanded,
to the value of 109^. They have caused a copy of his Majesty's
letter to be kept in their register. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
57. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. Windebank. • Since my last, I
have had little occasion to trouble you with my letters, having since
resided here, for the most part, preparing the trained bands of
that county, the best I could, which order came to me from Sir Jacob
Astley, the 23rd January, who thought, at that time, we might have
occasion to march within a few days after, which was the cause I
deferred viewing Hartlepool aa I intended. Now I can give you
some account thereof, having viewed it on Monday last, when Sir
Jacob Astley was also there, and we set to work three engineers to
take a perfect plot thereof, which I have herewith sent. The town
and walls are very ruinous, and will require a great charge, and a
great time to repair, both which, I suppose, will not be agreeable to
the present service ; yet the cutting of 60 yards of ground makes it
a perfect island, and no access to it but at low water. In the town
are sufficient granaries for com, and now, for the most part, well
. stored. The country adjacent is fruitful in corn and grass, and fit
13.
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for quartering an army, if not too far remote. Those of the corpo-
ration affirm, that with six weeks warning they can provide corn for
an army, and the like for butter and cheese, if there be an inhibi-
tion for carrying them out. This is all the account I can give you
of that place. For the ability of the country hereabouts to make
bread for an army, if need be, the bishop has taken a course to be
speedily informed thereof. The trained bands begin to be well im-
proved, which were in much, disorder before, and are established into
a regiment with officers, of which they never had any before. The
troop of horse has yet no other arms than what they formerly had,
and most of their pistols are of no use ; the horses are all too little
for cuirassiers, but for carbineers, serviceable enough. Sir Jacob
Astley, having now order for it, has sent to Hull for what is wanting
of such arms and pistols, and when they come I doubt not the
trained bands will soon be furnished'; in the interim, they are
often exercised, and have officers appointed, of which they had none
before, save only a captain. For advancing the number of foot, I
see no likelihood thereof, and the bishop wiU now give you an
account of it ; but the horse he hopes to raise to 100, which were
formerly but 60. \_Seal. If p.] Enclosed,
57. I. Plan of Hartlepool above referred to.
Feb. 7 58. Bishop Morton, of Durham, to Sec. Windebank. I should
(about.) have sent Mr. Smart up, according to the King's command, he being
in the pursuivant's hand, but that his horse-litter is not yet ready,
he being not able to go up without it, no nor yet, as some suppose,
with it, such is his infirmity at this time, notwithstanding 1 have
sent up Mr. Lapthorne forthwith, the rather for the relation which
he has to me, yet not as a chaplain, but as a preacher in the diocese,
of whom I crave leave to say something, but for whom, if a delin-
quent, nothing but luat. Fourteen years ago he was commended
to me, then Bishop of Litchfield, by the then Earl of Pembroke, Lord
Steward, and, after I had reduced him to conformity, I placed him at
Cank [Cannock], the most prophane and barbarous parish within that
diocese, who took therein such pains that he brought them to be as
religious and orderly as any others. Now three years since, he having
been sentenced in the High Commission at Lambeth, came into these
parts, in presumption that, owing to the experience I had of his
former pains, I would compassionate his exigence, as accordingly I
did, yet not before that he had showed me how he was allowed, after
the censure by the said commission, to preach anywhere, excepting
in or about London, whom, therefore, I placed in the most barbarous
place within Northumberland, where there had been almost no
preaching for 40 years before, allowing him 40Z. yearly from myself,
wherein also he Las not been unprofitable, and that I did for the
good of souls, upon necessity, not knowing any that would be more
laborious than he, and that the people there are so heathenish that
one who was churchwarden, as my archdeacon relates to me, could
not repeat to him the Lord's Prayer. Thus much touching myself.
Now two words touching the cause in hand. Some few days before
DOMESTIC—CHARLES I. 435
1638-9. Vol. CCCCXn.
I received your letters concerning Mr. Smart, I heard a whispering
report, but yet only a report, without any informer or accuser, of a
jealousy that Mr. Lapthorne was had in as being entangled in the
Scottish business. Presently, therefore, by virtue of the High Com-
mission here, I sent an attachment to apprehend them both. When
Mr. Lapthorne came to me, I examined him, before ever I received
your letters, in as strict a manner as I could conceive, having no
knowledge of any circumstance of offence, the purport whereof I have
sent to you, as that which, if he shall be found to contradict himself in
any point upon his further examination, may be matter of conviction
to him. Now, Mr. Secretary, forasmuch as I, receiving his Majesty's
command from yourself, have addressed these lines to you, before any
other, I desire you, upon the mutual love and friendship between us,
that, after my dutiful observance to his Majesty premised, you will
acquaint him both with these letters and the examination enclosed.
\_Seal with arms. 2 pp^ Enclosed,
58. I. Uxamination of Anthony Lapthorne, derk, taken hefore
the Bishop of Durham. 18th Janvxiry 1638-9. [2 pp^
Underwritten,
58. II. T.S. by the Bishop of Burha/m: — Mr. Lapthorne is at
this time upon certain articles here, and was to receive his
sentence the next commission day, and censure also, if he
had been convicted, but before that I could not exempt
him,. [6 lines.]
Feb. 7. 59. Henry Lord Abergavenny to Sec. Windebank. I protest that
there is no man living that would more willingly lay his life and estate
at liis Majesty's feet than myself, But it is heaven's will to make me
decrepit, both in my limbs and fortune, for I am' so far from being
able to follow the steps of my ancestors or of his Majesty's other
subjects as God knows with what difficulty and perplexity I am
fain to maintain myself and poor family. Tor, besides the land
which I have sold to pay a great debt of my son, deceased, I have
been forced to set out of my estate 1,000Z. a year for the rest of my
debts, and this has continued for these 10 years, and will not expire
for these three years. There are divers of my friends of your rank
who know this, and can testify that there is none of my birth and
condition who ever suffered more than I do, however I carry myself
in the view of the world, which I hope will never be ignobly. There-
fore, I beseech you to let his Majesty understand that it is not want
of fidelity or loyal affection, but calamity, which heaven has laid upon
me, which disables me to do his service. [Seal with arms. 1 p.J
[Feb. 7.] 60. Francis Lord Willoughby, of Parham, to the same. The
sudden warning, the shortness of time, and the weakness of my
estate, by reason of many engagements which press upon me, do so
much straiten me as I fear I shall not be able to attend the King with
such equipage as my affection to serve him doth desire to do, but I
will endeavour to fit myself according to my ability to wait upon
his Majesty. [Seal with arms. \ p.]
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436
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Feb. 7.
Fleet Street.
Feb. 7.
Newcastle.
Vol. CCCCXII.
61. Sir Francis Barnliam to Sec. Windebank. A letter written by
his Majesty to Lord Dacre, requiring his attendance at York, was
lately delivered to me, as the committee of his wardship, and a
signification made by the messenger, that brought it, that the
answer thereto should be addressed to you. I therefore offer to
your consideration ; that Lord Dacre, being his Majesty's ward, his
lands are in his Majesty's hands ; that out of a small estate he has
paid into the Court of Wards and must pay witliin the time of his
minority 5,000Z. at least, in yearly rent, besides 4,000 marks for the
composition for his marriage ; and that, as I am informed by my
counsel, the law of this land does free and the precedents of all
times have ever freed his Majesty's wards from all the duties and
charges of knight's service during their nonage. All which reasons
will, I hope, acquit Lord Dacre from the service required of him.
\_Seal with arms. | p.^
62. Sir Jacob Astley to the same. I esteem myself very happy
in giving the Lords contentment, and as duty binds me with .true
faith and zeal I shall endeavour to continue by all labours to gain
their good opinions and serve his Majesty with industrious fidelity.
The Lords were pleased to command rae to deliver my opinion con-
cerning a convenient train of artillery to the armies, divided as I
wrote before. I conceive it very fit that there be always abiding 6,
8, or 10 light pieces, such as may be drawn upon these highways, at
York, which will be the centre in gathering the armies together of
those counties included in my commission. Especially I desire the
Lords so to order several commissions or '' potentes " to all the several
shires in my commission, that, as occasion serves, posts or messengers
maybe sent to them, to rise and march to some appointed rendezvous
above York, as at Topcliffe bridge or Thornton bridge, from whence
they may divide either to Carlisle or Newcastle, or to both, as the
Lords shall find best fitting. Upon Mr. Vice-President's assembling
the colonels, the troops in Yorkshire will soon be got together, and
"potentes " for the rest of the counties should be left in readiness witli
the vice-president at York. As concerning this place [Newcastle],
which will be the centre of the war, here must be a train of
artillery. I have sent for the brass pieces in the cellar at Tyne-
mouth to be brought here, according to the Lords' order, being six,
shooting a bullet of six in the pound and three of three in the pound,
and have already bespoken timber and workmen to mount them on
carriages. Here are already six iron pieces, shooting a bullet of nine
in the pound. They are not so fit for the field, but can be used upon
several occasions. I conceive Sir Thos. Morton a very fit man to
govern in this place, if occasion presents, but he can abide at Durham
until time requires. I am negotiating with the mayor to continue
and increase the supply of grain in this town, and witli the richest
and best minded of the citizens to provide for their families all
manner of grain and victuals, also that the meal may be ready
ground, and the town mills repaired. \In the margin, in Nicholas's
hand, is written, " approved."] I have been with the Bishop of
Durham and Sir William Bellowes [Belasys], sheriff of the bishopric.
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 437
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Sir Thos. Morton will press them to mark the state of the county as
what grain every man has in his house, and to keep a suiBcient store
in every house, that there may be sufficient for the inhabitants, and
for troops passing by them, as also to find out bakers upon the road.
Of Hartlepool, and all these things. Sir Thomas Morton will give the
Lords a very due account, as he is very careful and laborious therein.
I have sent to Capt. Legge, to send all these things specified in the
inclosed note with all possible speed to Newcastle in a ship : 2,600
arms, as half pikes and half musquets, are to arm the men of the
town for defence of the walls ; the rest are to furnish the adjacent
counties. Here is left a great proportion of amies in the store, as
also some 11^ last of powder. I found no posts laid at Carlisle
when I was there as I would have made use of, and when time
grows a little further on it were convenient that the posts were
laid from Carlisle to this town. I can think of no more certain
place for letters to be left for me at York than with Mr. Yice-
President, to be sent up hither. With these the Lords will receive
the account what we have done about the Puritans of this place.
Now their private meetings will be excluded them, for their combina-
tion is dissolved, and we shall have an eye upon them all, who I find
to be poor in estate and but simple in judgment, their consciences
serving to borrow, and not pay, being most " bancroftes ;" and if a
fat Puritan could be laid hold of it were good to punish him, but for
these lean ones, to punish any of them in an extreme way, will but
cause them to clamour against persecution, which is their common
course to have popularity in their " sex." I pray you to recommend
to the Lords how fit it is that the Border men were armed, as there
were 1,000 harquebusses bespoken for them, with snaphances, and to
cause the same to be sent with all expedition. \^In margin : There
is order taken for snaphances to be sent with all speed.] There is
Mr. Roger Widdrington, the fittest man to be employed in these
parts, who is able, and faithful in his Majesty's services, and one who
knows the people and these parts. As by my last journey it is so
laid, that I have daily advertisements by him and Sir Francis
Howard from the Scotch borders ; and Mr. Roger Widdrington and
his son, married in Scotland, are both going thither, and write to me
that there shall be nothing stirring there but I shall timely know of
it. If his Majjesty employs troops in these parts as it will be found
convenient. Colonel Traffordis an able man to command ''dra-
goneres," and well knows all these parts. [In margin : Colonel
Traflford shall be sent away within a few days for this purpose.]
Sir John Fenwick writes to me, that about the next week all the
trained bands will be stated in Northumberland, and ready to be
armed. The Bishop of Durham has ordered that all his tenants in
Northumberland shall be armed, and put under the lieutenancy of
Northumberland, and I hope they will number above 100. I have
inquired what arms the Scotch borderers are armed with. They have
all muskets and pikes, so as our bordering men must be so likewise
and think no more of bows, spears, jacks, and skuU-caps. It con-
tinues still as I wrote, that the Scots determine to lay 6,000 men in
their borders, which news is confirmed by three several letters.
438 DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
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1638-9.
There is no doubt but by this means they mil seek to prevent his
Maiesty from possessing Berwick and Carlisle, or at least to make
both those places theirs. When I was in those parts all the gentle-
men there were doubtful of their estates, seeing the Scots armed
themselves, but assuring them that his Majesty intended to raise a
royal army to defend them as need should require, they are resolved,
being many puissant families of brave races, and less in fear than
others further from the danger, and in my judgment they were
fittest to be employed, if needs should be, being guides of the
country. I know not how his Majesty's advertisements may be
from Scotland, but if they intend thus to defend their borders I
should think the King had great reason, with a flying army, to
guard his borders, and assuredly men might be cheaper raised here
than in the southern parts, and here will be found good hardy men.
Although I count thus to prevent the worst, I protest sincerely, I
heartily pray that all may return to peace. I pray the Lords to par-
don my rude style and less judgment, and commit all to their wisdoms.
[Endorsed hy WindebanJc: 7 Feb. 1638-9. Sir Jacob Ashley from
Newcastle, received 11 Feb., and answered the 12th. [2f pp.]
Feb. 7. 63. Lewis Pollard to [the Council]. Certifies that Anthony
Dennis, of Arley, returned by the deputy lieutenants of Devon for
his defects in arms, had submitted, and promised conformity.
Feb. 7. 64 The same to the same. Similar certificate of the conformity
of Thomas Sheere, of Ashwater. [| p.]
Feb. 7. 65. Eeturn by William Faldoe, a messenger, of the sums assessed
on certain persons named in [co. Devon], for default at musters.
[ip-]
Feb. 7. 66. Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to Sir John Pen-
Whitehall, nington. His Majesty has resolved upon a journey to York, and
there to have all his sworn servants of the chamber to attend him,
of which you being one, I am to signify to you his Majesty's
pleasure that you be in readiness in your own person by 1st April
next at York as a cuirassier, with your servant or servants as
arquibusiers, in good equipage. [Seal with arms. | p.]
Feb. 8. 67. Francis Viscount Montague to the King. In obedience to
your command of the 26th January last, I have endeavoured to
procure such an equipage to attend you in your intended journey to
York as might correspond with my devotion and zeal to your person
and service ; but being altogether unfurnished with arms (by reason
of such as did belong to my family, and were suitable to the quality
thereof, having been, by command, seized and taken frommy late father),
and finding a great difficulty to provide them here in so short a time,
I beseech you to excuse my provision of thkt kind, and likewise to
accept from me a supply of 1,0001. towards your Majesty's occasions
in this service, to be paid at such time and to such person as you
shall appoint. And as this ofier proceeds from a heart most faithfully
devoted to your Majesty's service in all occasions, so in this present
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I.
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Vol. CCCCXII.
I should most willingly wait upon you in person (although it be not
directly prescribed by you, as I conceive), but that my want of
health, and the difficulty to be provided according to my duty and
quality, shall, I hope, excuse me. [1 p.J
Minute that Edward Lole this day appeared before the Commis-
sioners for Gunpowder and Saltpetre. [See Vol. ccxcii., p. 95.
1 line.']
68. Archbishop Neile, of York, to Sec. Windebank. I pray you
to present this my certificate to his Majesty at yom* own conveniency,
and to make my excuse for the coming thereof so long after the
time prefixed. [Seal with arms, f p.]
[Feb. 8.?] 69. Edward Lord Howard [of Escrick], to the same. In answer
to his Majesty's letter of the 26th January, I shall be ready to wait
upon his Majesty, both in that equipage and manner as the shortness
of the time and the abilities of my fortune can permit me for so
importunate a service. [Seal with crest. 1 p.J
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
My house at
Bishopthorpe.
Feb. 8.
Westover.
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
Feb. 8.
70. John Ashburnham to Nicholas. Detailed account of his
interview with Lady Beauchamp's officer, concerning Nicholas's offer
for her estate in All Cannings. [Seals with arms and crest. 1 p.]
71 . Thomas Barnard to the Officers of the Ordnance. I have
received command from my Lord [Newport] to write to you to make
an estimate of the charge of casting 15 whole culverins, 15 sackers,
and 20 demi-culverins of iron of 10 feet in length. Also an estimate
for six bridge boats more, with their necessary accommodation.
P. S. — If the 500 grenadoes be not included in any of the estimates
already made up, you may insert them in this. [1 p.j
72. Statement by the Sheriff of co. Lancaster of the arrears of
ship-money for the last year. In the beginning of this term there
was remaining of last year's ship-money 4721. 10s., whereof 2001.
was paid in to Sir W. Russell on the 5th instant, and 100^. more will
be paid on Tuesday next; leaving a remainder of about 172Z. 10s.,
of which there is 601. collected in the hands of John Claiton, late
high constable for the hundred of Blackburn, but he absents himself
out of the county, so that Roger Kirkby, the late sheriff, who stands
charged with the collection of the arrears, cannot apprehend him,
and therefore prays that a pursuivant may be sent for him. There is,
besides, remaining in the hands of the bailiffs of the borough of
Clitheroe, 71. 10s., for which there was a particular writ, also in the
hands of the bailiffs of Wigan 201., and in those of the constables of
other townships, whose inhabitants refused to pay till they were
constrained by distress and imprisonment 501., for which Sheriff
Kirkby prays time till Easter term ; the remaining 201. was assessed
either on poor people or on those whose lands were in ward, and
consequently cannot be collected. [1 p.J
73. Estimate by the Officers of the Ordnance of the charge of six
bridge boats, together with the necessary accommodation for six
other boats formerly provided. Total, 1171. [1 p.]
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Feb. 9. 74. The King to Thomas Eari of Aruudel and Surrey, Earl
Whitehall. Marshal. We have appointed you general of the land forces of
England, and have to that purpose given order for drawing up a
commission to pass the great seal. As there will be many things
necessary to be forthwith ordered by you, as well for levying the
foot and horse we have given order for, as for the present issuing of
ordnance^ arms, and munition to be sent forthwith into the
northern parts. We require you to give order, not only for the
present levying and raising, by press or otherwise, within England,
1,000 horse and 6,000 foot, with all things incident thereto, but also
for issuing out of the Office of Ordnance, either in London, HuU, or
elsewhere, such ordnance, arms, munition, and train of artillery,
as you shall from time to time think fit. And our will is that
all officers of the army, lords lieutenants, the master and other officers
of the Ordnance, treasurer of our army, and others, be herein
obedient to you, and use their best diligence in performing your
directions on 'this behalf, for which this shall be your warrant, until
the said commission of general be passed. [Draft by Nicholas. 1 p."]
Feb. 9. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 105, 1 p.]
Feb. 9. Docquet of the same.
Feb. 9. Warrant to the Justices of the Sessions of eo. Chester, to admit
George Lord Talbot, son and heir apparent to the Earl of Shrews-
bury, being under age, to suffer a recovery of such of the Earl's lands
lying in the said county as are to be settled according to an agree-
ment between the said Earl and Sir Percy Herbert. [Docquet^
Feb. 9, Similar warrant to the Judges of the Common Pleas, to admit
the said Lord Talbot to suffer a recovery of other lands in several
counties, according to the beforesaid agreementi [Docquet.l
Feb. 9. Grant, whereby his Majesty, in consideration of 800^., payable into
the Exchequer by Moses Tryon, does disafforest the manors, lord-
ships, and parishes of Harringworth and Bulwick, co. Northampton,
except the lands and grounds called Dibbins, Ediwoods, and Short-
lease. And grants to him and his heirs free warren within the
manors and premises so disafforested, with liberty to enclose a park
within part thereof Together with his Majesty's pardon for all
offences against his Majesty's forest laws in the premises hereby
disafforested formerly committed. [Docquef^
Feb. [9?] 75. The King to Henry Lord Clifford. Upon consideration of
the great preparations made in Scotland, without order or warrant
from us, by the instigation of some persons ill affected to monarchical
government, we have held it necessary to provide for the defence of
our kingdom of England, and in the first place of such towns in the
same as being near the frontiers, and of most importance, may run the
greatest danger of being surprised. And having caused a good pro-
portion of ordnance, arms, and ammunition to be sent to Newcastle
for the better fortifying the same, as being a jilace of great conse-
quence, we hold it necessary that some person of quality and trust
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reside there, and to that purpose have made choice of you, requiring
you to repair to the said town, and to command, as one of the Lords
Lieutenants in Northumberland, all the forces in or belonging to the
same, and to direct whatsoever you shall find requisite for the better
securing of that place, and, further, to command all the trained bands
(appointed to be ready to assist for the defence of the said town) to
be drawn near the same, as there shall be occasion, and so to dispose
of them as you may deem necessary for the preservation thereof from
any surprise or attempt. You are to continue in this charge until you
shall receive further order from us or our general. [Braft. 1\ ^.]
Feb. [9 ?J Copy of preceding. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 1 06. 1 p.']
Feb. [9 ?] 76. The King to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To give order that
ten sma.ll pieces of ordnance, together with a train of artillery pro-
portionable, be with all diligence sent from Hull to York, to be there
delivered to such persons as Sir Jacob Astley, or in his absence the
Vice-President [of the Council in the North], shall appoint. And
because we know now how sudden occasion may be given in the
northern parts for the use of more pieces of ordnance, and likewise
of arms and munition for the defence of that country, the care
whereof we have for the present committed to Sir Jacob Astley, our
will is, that you give order that all such ordnance, arms, powder,
and munition as the said Sir Jacob shall give directions for be sent
as he shall appoint from Hull to York or Newcastle. [Draft
Ip.]
Feb. 9. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 104<. 1 p.]
Feb. 9. Petition of Peter La Dore to the King. His Majesty granted him
letters of denization, which are now ready to pass the Great Seal,
but forasmuch as petitioner must take both the oaths of allegiance
and supremacy before the said grant can pass, which he being a
Roman Catholic may not, prays your Majesty to dispense with
the oath of supremacy, and to signify your pleasure to the Lord
Keeper that petitioner taking the oath of allegiance his grant may
pass. Underwritten,
I. Ordered as prayed. Whitehall, 9 Feb. 1638-9. [Copy, See
Book of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 39. ^ p.]
Feb. 9. 77. Edward Lord Herbert, of Chirbury, to Sec. Windebank.
My house at Having attended (since my return from France in 1624) some re-
rH"'T°*^i compense through his Majesty's goodness for extraordinary expenses
ac ney.j ^^ about 5,300?. upon occasion of my embassage there, 2,500Z.
whereof rest due to me upon my privy seal (as I made it appear to
the late Lord Treasurer, and am ready to show to this), you may
easily collect how much I have suffered these many years, without
presuming to trouble his Majesty with any large complaint, as
hoping, indeed, his Majesty would, before this time, have bestowed
on me such honorable place as my predecessors in that employment
have enjoyed, which I desire may be represented to his Majesty,
442 DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
1638-9.
Vol. CCCCXn.
not forgetting to inform him how much this reflects upon my re-
putation. Besides which, my charges for writing the expedition to
the Isle of Rhe in Latin and English, as also my keeping scholars
and clerks for copying records and making transcripts of the history
of Henry VIIL having caused for these last seven years divers new
expenses, and finally having paid the debts of an unthrifty son, you
see how many ways I am disabled from bringing that equipage I
desire to the rendezvous at York. Howbeit, such is my zeal to his
Majesty's service, that I shall prepare myself to attend his Majesty
in the best manner I can, only as I doubt not to advance his ser-
vice more by undertaking some command than any other way, I
shall, by your mediation, beseech his Majesty to give me some em-
ployment convenable to my experience, former charge, and present
quality, and this I desire may be returned by way of my answer to
his Majesty's letter of 26th January. In the meantime, if I cannot
take order that my law suits and businesses which are many and great
both in England and Ireland may receive no detriment by my ab-
sence, I must have recourse to his Majesty's favour, concerning which
I intend to speak with you hereafter. [Seal with arms. If p.]
Feb. 9. 78. Henry Lord Abergavenny 'to Sec. Windebank. According to
DruryLane. his Majesty's command, I present these lines to your consideration.
Although my age and infirmities will, I hope, excuse my personal
attendance upon his Majesty, yet I will be most glad to show my
affection and loyalty in what I may, wishing that I were able to
follow the steps of my ancestors or his Majesty's other subjects of
my quality. But God has laid many crosses upon me by the payment
of a great debt of my own and [of that ot] my deceased son. I will
endeavour to send my son, who is of a fit age and ability, to attend
his Majesty in as fit an equipage as my poor estate will permit, not
doubting you will assure his Majesty that my life and estate shall
be laid at his feet to do him service. [Seal with arms. 1 p."]
Feb. 9. 79. William Owen to the same. In my absence last week, being
Chester, 12 at at Holyhead with Lord Conway, Alderman Edwards opened your
^°°°' letters directed to me, and sent his Majesty's letters to the Earl of
Derby, Lord Strange, and Lord Savage, which were received by
their Lordships the 1st inst., and letters addressed to their agents at
London were immediately despatched, requiring them to repair to
you to acknowledge the receipt of the same. The other to Lord
Gerard I received from Mr. Ravenscroft the 7th inst., and 20s. with
it, and according to the enclosed took post and rode to Ashton,
which is within two miles from Lancaster, and delivered his Ma-
jesty's letter to Lord Gerard's hands at 1 o'clock in the morning
the next day, as appears by his Lordship's receipt enclosed. I am
but now returned, and was glad to ride aU night to recover the post,
thereby to give an account of my duty. It cost me 30s., besides the
20s. sent me, which I hope Mr. Stockdale and Mr. Wilmot will see
me satisfied. Lord Strange and Lord Savage purpose to be in
London very suddenly, and have summoned their tenants to be in
readiness. [Seal with device. 1 j?.]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
443
1638-9.
Feb. 9.
Feb. 9.
Feb. 9.
WhitehaU.
Feb. 9.
Blackhills.
Vol. CCCCXn.
Minute of a warrant of the Commissioners for Saltpetre to commit
Edward Lole, woodmonger, to the Marshalsea. [See Vol. cbxcii.,
^.95. 4 lines.'l
Account'of foreign saltpetre delivered to Mr. Evelyn, also specifying
of whom his Majesty bought it, and by whom the same was refined,
since November 1629. The whole of it appears to have been bought
of the East India Company ; it amounted to 76 lasts, 7 cwt., 0 qrs.,
25 lbs. Underwritten,
I. Direction of the Commissioner's for Saltpetre requiring the
Officers of the Ordnance to examine whether Evelyn did
return into his Majesty's magazine gunpowder propor-
tionable for the said saltpetre, and whether he has answered
to his Majesty 31. 3s. 4c?. due for the said saltpetre.
Whitehall, 9th February 1638[-9]. [Copy. Ibid., p. 96.
Order of the Commissioners for Saltpetre. All the saltpetre made
in the kingdom is not enough by above 40 lasts to make the pro-
portion of gunpowder which his Majesty's gunpowder maker is by
contract obliged to make yearly for his Majesty's service, insomuch
as there is necessarily to be every year bought a great quantity of
foreign saltpetre. The Lords, taking care that a just account may
be henceforth kept of all such foreign saltpetre as shall be hereafter
bought for his Majesty's service, and delivered to his gunpowder
maker, did this day order that on every contract made for any foreign
saltpetre notice shall be given to the Office of Ordnance, how much is
contracted for, of whom, at what rate, and who is appointed to re-
fine the same, and at what rate, to the end entry may be made in
the said office accordingly, to remain upon register as a charge for
the said gunpowder maker's account. And likewise that Mr. Poole,
who keeps account of all the home made saltpetre, shall be hereby
requested to keep a distinct register of the product of each parcel
of foreign saltpetre that shall be delivered to his Majesty's gunpowder
maker. [Copy. Ibid,., p. 97. 1 p.]
80. J. Burnett to his brother Eobert Burnett, By my former
letter you will have understood before now of the doleful estate
of our tenants, and now, also, some more misery, the Lady Dum-
beath is earnestly insisting in her action upon her investment,
so that I think she shall get a decree this session, for I have nobody
to defend. You have left your afi"airs so backward that I have no-
body to write to in anything till now that Mr. Robert is gone over.
To my knowledge, this voyage will be a discredit to you in the
north parts, as all men say you left the country for fear ; wherefore,
brother, you will do well to haste home, both for your own business
cause, and that men may see they were deceived when you come
home before matters settle, which, I hope, shall be at a good point
before Whitsunday, for all your fears. I know your intelligence
there is but silly, I wiU get surer from Court here in Blackhills
than you will amongst your weavers, especially in Scottish matters ;
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and so long as? my Lady Marshal is in Edinburgh, and my Lord
Roxburgh and Mr. Maid at Court, I think my intelligence as good
as any man's. Therefore, seeing there is no appearance, for all the
preparation that is making here, but of peace, you will do best
to make a fair retreat before the King comes down to York, where
he will be before Easter, and that in very peaceable manner, where
all things are to be pleaded legally, and not otherwise, I will not
trouble myself to write anything more of these matters to you,
knowing that you still get intelligence by your brother Archibald.
If you were swayed by my council you would be at home, leg and
and all, before " fastings even." I assure you all our fear here is of
the Highland men, who, if there be not a speedy course taken, will
oppress and spoil all this north country, for there passes not a night
but some mishief is done. I was obliged to send my son again to
Drymmer [Drymen ?], else there would neither man nor boy stay
there, but I assure you he stays at great hazard of his life. If there
be not order taken I will let it lie, and not regard it till God send
better times. [2 pp.J
Feb. 9. 81. Copy of the preceding. [If ;p.j
Feb. 9. 82. Account of Sir William Eussell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received 168,179Z. 15s. 7d. ; unpaid 28,23il. 12s. Id. [1 p.}
Feb. 9. 83. Account of ship-money for 1 637 levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs. Total 930^., which makes the total collected
169,109^. It is stated that there had been paid no part of the
arrears due by writs issued in 1635 and 1636. [| p.]
Feb. 9. 84. Memorandum that information had been given by Edward
Lole, of St. Katherine's, woodmonger, that Mr. Harris, master of the
saltpetre-house in Rosemary Lane, London, has had this winter such
store of coals, that he has sold at 8d. the bushel great store since
Michaelmas last. [J ^.J
Feb. 10. 85. Capt. Roger Bradshaw to Sec. Windebank. As soon as I had
York. viewed the forces of Lincolnshire, according to my command I wrote
to Lord Lindsey to desire him to give you an account in respect he
was present at the view of some of the forces till his Majesty's plea-
sure was to send for him. I mustered by roll 2,750, officers included,
and likewise the horse 166. The foot, many defective in their arms ;
and some of the horse, arms and pistols defective, which they have
promised with all speed to see made complete. For the magazine,
they are preparing, with that proportion that they have, to make it
three lasts of [gunjpowder, three tons of lead, and three tons of match,
with other materials thereunto belonging, so, presuming you have
been satisfied already of all things, I cease to' trouble you further.
I have viewed in Nottinghamshire by roll 1,033 foot, besides officers.
The arms of the pikemen weie passable, but for musketeers I have
" defected " a great number by reason of the weight and length, some
weighing 18 or 20 lbs., for no man is able to do service with them.
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The horse, likewise, I have viewed by roll, the number is 61; the
horse and arms all good, saving some few pistols, which I have de-
fected. The magazine is 2^ lasts of powder, 2| tons of match, and
2^ tons of lead, and they have promised to certify my Lord of New-
castle to give you an account thereof, that all things shall be mended
with speed. As soon as I came to York, I wrote to Sir Jacob Astley
to make known to him that in these cotinties the forces are not yet
made into regiments, and the arms disproportionable, also that the com-
manders are generally no soldiers. The soldiers will not be service-
able to have the use of their arms without help, and that no one
man is able to exercise and train the companies to make things com-
plete, the county being so large, therefore I wrote to him to desire
officers to assist rae if [I] must return to those parts, for it will be
necessary that wliat I have begun should be followed up with all
speed, or else they will be found defective both in their arms and in
the use thereof We have taken great pains both in viewing the
arms and riding in these shires to divers quarters to our great charge,
and now remain at York with no instructions what we shall do
further ; our money being spent we [are] destitute of friends or
acquaintance; we have given our attendance about 13 weeks, and
have received two months entertainment towards our charge, which
we think fit to make known to you, to know his Majesty's pleasure.
[Seal. 2 ppl]
Feb. 10. Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport, To
Whitehall, deliver two barrels of powder at 18d. per pound to Sir William
Savile, for the use of the Archbishop of York. [Copy. See Vol.
ccclv., No. 61, jp. 9. 5 liroes.']
Feb. 10. The same to Nathaniel Snape and William Gibbs, Justices of
Peace for Middlesex. We have received the examination taken by
you of Robert Davies, prisoner in Newgate, touching his making of
gunpowder, and if there be no other cause of his being now detained
there for making powder, you may give order for his release, upon
security that he shall never attempt either to make or amend any
more powder. [Copy. See Vol. ccxcii, p. 94. J p.']
Feb. 10. Minute of a warrant to Robert Smith, for apprehending and
bringing James Peacock, furrier, dwelling near the Mouth Tavern,
Aldersgate Street, London, before the Commissioners for Saltpetre and
Gunpowder, with a clause to enter into the said Peacock's cellar, and
there to seize and make stay of all such gunpowder as shall be found.
[Copy. Ibid., p. 95. i ^j.]
Feb. 11. 86. Petition of Thomas Infield, vicar of Irthlingborough, to Arch-
bishop Laud. Petitioner being instituted by his Grace to the
vicarage of Irthlingborough, had his Grace's mandate for his induc-
tion, but was resisted at the said church, possession being kept
against him, and he hindered from doing his office there, by William
Crane and George Draughton, who, in their answer to articles in the
High Commission Court, have confessed the said misdemeanor.
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Prays his cause may be heard on Thursday next (being upon articles
and answers), unless the said defendants will give in any defence, and
prove it, this Lent vacation. [1 p."] Endorsed,
86. I. Memorandum by Sir John Lamhe : — " llt'k February
16 38 [-9], at Lambeth, his Grace gave me order that the
next Thursday it should be heard upon the articles and
answers, unless the defendants would put in any defence,
and prove it this Lent vacation." [7 lines^
Feb. 11. 87. John Lord Eobartes to Sec. Windebank. Being required, by
liis Majesty's letter, to signify unto you what assistance of horse his
Majesty should expect from me at York, the 1st April next, I intend
to provide six horses, to attend at the time and place mentioned.
\_8eal with arms. | p.]
Feb. 11. 88. William Lord Maynard to the same. On Candlemas day last
Covent Garden. I waited upon the Ai'chbishop of Canterbury, and acquainted him
with the receipt of his Majesty's letter, requiring my, personal
attendance at York, which, as I told his Grace, I shall most willingly
perform, with as good an equipage of horse as my estate and fortune
will possibly support. His Grace told me that he conceived that his
Majesty would spare my attendance upon him there, in respect of
the place wherein I serve him in Essex, and that therefore he would
move his Majesty to accept of some money from me instead of my
horses. I answered his Grace that I could not possibly serve his
Majesty in Essex, in my own person, without a good proportion of
horses and men, with a good provision of arms upon all unexpected
occasions for his Majesty's service, and that I was, within a few days
after, to certify unto one of his Majesty's Secretaries of State what
assistance I could give ; whereupon, his Grace wished me to address
myself to you from him, telling me that he would confer with you
about it, and move the King in it. I went immediately from his
Grace to your lodgings at Whitehall, to give you an account of that
discourse, and to request your further directions therein, but not find-
ing you there, I purposed to have attended you the next day ; but it
pleased God to visit me that night with sickness, so that I have
almost ever since kept my bed. The 15 days wherein his Majesty
required an answer expiring, I have, according to his Grace's instruc-
tions, addressed myself to you, requesting that you would acquaint
his Grace with the effect of this letter, and receive his Majesty's
pleasure herein. I will not allege how that his Majesty has had of
me, within these three years, 900^., in extraordinary ways, which
few others of his subjects have felt besides myself, for all which I pay
interest to this day, much less will I pretend 28 years' service at a
continual yearly charge, without any other expectation of reward
than the discharge of my own conscience and his Majesty's accepta-
tion. But I shall be bold to afiirm that, considering the condition
and state of Esses, and the great trust his Majesty reposes in me in
the government of that county, I do verily believe that it would be
less chargeable to me to attend his Majesty at York, with as many
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horses as others of my quality ■will do, than to serve his Majesty at
home in such manner as I must and Intend to do. But although my
fortunes be far less than haply they may be esteemed, and I have
four daughters to provide for wholly out of that fortune, yet such is
my devotion to his Majesty's service, as that I am resolved never to
show myself backward in so just and necessary a business ; and so
much I shaU desire you to assure his Majesty from me, if occasion
serve. P.S.— I crave pardon in that my want of health would not
permit me to write so largely with mine own hand. [If 2^.]
89. Francis Botwright to Patrick Batey. To fulfil my promise, I
have here sent you a letter wherein to show my love to you. I
know your desire is to know the news here in Scotland. It is this,
that the Lords here have made a book of divine services, as it was
in the old time, the which they have all taken their oathes to main-
tain with their lives and estates, with the King's leave, wherein they
show that there was never any bishops in the old time before,
neither will they have any now, for they [have] banished them all out
of Scotland, and swear that they shall never come in more, for, if they
do, the women will beat out their brains with stones ; indeed, if it
had not been for the Lords, they had pulled them all to pieces. They
were driven to take all the soldiers in the town to guard them out
of the ports, for there was a whole army of women about them. If
the King would let them have this service book to be read in their
churches, they would look for no more. And, for any preparation
of war, here is no more than you have in England, and they do pray
as heartily that there may never be any wars betwixt us, as they do
for their own souls' health, for they think verily that you will come
against them, for the speech is here that you are making all the pre-
paration that may be, which makes them very much afraid of you.
I dare not write what I know, because they say that all the letters
that come betwixt England and Scotland are opened. I pray let me
hear from you next week. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebank. 1 p.']
90. The same, to Ferdinando Joues, whom he addresses " good
landlord." I know you do desire to know all the news here in Scot-
land. To tell you the truth, here is none but fair, that is, the Scots
are afraid you should come upon them, and they are not able to
subsist against you. But because they have taken an oath within
themselves for their religion, with the King's leave, that there shall
never come bishop into Scotland again, and that the King will be
pleased that they may keep their service book which they have at
this present, they would be content to anything that the King will
command them, wherein they will show themselves as true subjects
as any are in the world. For their preparations for war, here is but
little ; all that they do is to exercise their soldiers once a day ; and
they are more afraid of you than you are of them, and pray as
heartily that there may never be any wars between England and
Scotland. States, as above, his reason for not writing all he knows.
The best things that I can find here are wine and oysters. For
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handsome women here are none that I can find in Scotland ; there-
fore, I would I had some of your and Mr. Batey's acquaintance here,
and that you had some of our Scotch lasses there in their places.
[1 p.] Annexed,
90. I. F.S. — Send me word whether they have fetched ray trunk
from your house or not ; and if they have left anything
for me, pray keep it till I come. [^ p.]
90. II. Slip of paper, on which Windebank has written " 37 in-
formations, 4< Acts of Assembly, 4 protestations of 18th
December."
Feb. 11. 91. List of arms sent for to Hull by Sir Jacob Astley, that
Capt. Legg may send them to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, [f p.]
Feb. 11. Minute of the .appearance of James Peacock, of London, skinner,
this day, before the Commissioners of Saltpetre. [See Vol. ccxcii.,
p. 95. 2 linss.']
Feb. 12. Petition of James Wemys, Master-Gunner of England, to the King.
Petitioner's predecessors had, heretofore, allowance of four barrels of
powder every month from the Tower, with bullets and all things
proportionable, which was for instructiug of cannoniers belonging
to armies, navies, castles, and forts of England, in all points belonging
to that art, which extends itself in6nitely to the knowledge of the
elevations or ranges of all the natures of ordnance, from degree to
degree of the quadrant, the use of the mortar-piece and all kinds of
fireworks, until composition was made with some of petitioner's late
predecessors to receive 721. yearly in lieu of the aforesaid proportion.
The reason of this disproportion petitioner knows not, except it were
conceived too great a charge in a peaceable time ; withal, a barrel
of powder at that time stood petitioner's predecessors little above
21. 10s. ; but since your Majesty's taking it into your own hands,
petitioner cannot have a barrel under 71. 10s., at which rate, 721.,
together with all petitioner's personal allowance, will never buy the
quantity of powder the services require. Petitioner regrets to say
that there are few gunners in your kingdom, at this time, who
understand the several ranges of ordnance or use of the mortar,
which, in effect, are the special points belonging to a gunner, and
impossible to attain unto without a great and continual practice.
Prays order for the same proportion of annuities which his predeces-
sors formerly had, and a place where to practise the elevations with
great ordnance and use of the mortar. Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Commissioners for Saltpetre and Gunpowder,
who are to consider of this petition, and certify his
Majesty, who vjill thereupon signify his further pleasure.
Whitehall, 12th February 1638-9. [Copy. See Book of
Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 39. 1 p.J
Feb. 1 2. Petition of John Crane, Surveyor-General of Marine Victuals, to
the King. In March last, having to victual the fleet for the year
1638, I made known to the Lords of the Admiralty the dearness of
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all kind of victuals, and intreated them to move your Majesty to
grant me some increase of price for the victuals I was then to pro-
vide ; "whereupon, the Lords referred the examination of the prices
to the Officers of the Navy, who returned a certificate of the rates,
and the Lords then advised me to forbear to petition your Majesty
for any increase until the end of the year. Prays reference to the
Lord Admiral or any other of the Council to make such allowance
towards the losses sustained as the equity of the cause shall deserve,
for that I lost, the last year, in the victualling of every 100 men for
six months, about lOOl. Underwritten,
I. Reference to such Lords of the Council as were formerly com-
missioners for the Admiralty, who, with the Lord Admiral,
are to certify their opinions, whereupon his Majesty will
signify his further pleasure. Whitehall, \2th February
1638-9. [Ihid., p. 40. ] p.}
Council of War to Sir Robert Pye. To draw an order by virtue
of a privy seal of the 26th July last, for issuing to Sir John Heydon,
Lieutenant of the Ordnance, 2,200?. upon account, for the charge of
providing such carriages for ordnance and other munition for the
magazines at Hull and Newcastle as the Master of the Ordnance shall
direct. The said sum to be reckoned as part of the 200,000?., which,
by virtue of the said privy seal, is to be issued. [Copy. See Vol.
cccxcvi., p. 108. ^ p.]
92. The same to Sir Jacob Astley. We have seen your letter of
the 24th January to Sec. Windebank, and like very well your reso-
lution principally to have a care to secure Newcastle, which is a
place of most importance, and lies in most danger of any thereabouts.
There is warrant given to the Earl of Newport for sending from
Hull to York or Newcastle such ordnance and ammunition as you
shall from time to tiine direct, and particularly to send, with all
diligence, 10 small pieces of ordnance (together with a train of artil-
lery proportionable) to the city of York, to be there delivered to
such persons as you or the vice-president shall appoint. His Majesty
has given order for the present raising of 6,000 foot and 1,000 horse
(by press) to begin withal, and has ordered that the said foot shall
be formed into four regiments, each to consist of 1,500 men, whereof
you are to have one regiment [see this present Volume, under date
Feb. 9] ; and, therefore, we pray you to send hither him whom you
intend shall be lieutenant-colonel of your regiment, with instructions
for raising the same, and to intimate by him where you desire to
have them raised. You shall do well to send up what under-officers
in the list you think fit to be put upon the trained bands in those
parts, and then the Lord General will appoint such of them as he
shall think fit. The King has written to Lord Clifibrd touching the
security of Newcastle \_see this present Volume under date Feb. 9.]
We like well that you carry a vigilant eye upon the preparations
and motions in Scotland, which care we desire you to continue. We
intend to move the King for the sending of money to York, from
whence the Tre^isurer of the army's servants may send of it to New-
13.
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castle, or any other parts. The Lord Marshal and Lord Admiral will
presently give advice to Lord Cliftbrd for appointing officers for
the trained bands in Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmor-
land, and direct "what colours they shall have. We have moved his
Majesty to take order for some arms and ammunition to be sent to
Carlisle, and to give the mayor there warrant to form a company of
100 trained men for better defence of the same, as they desire, and
his Majesty has directed Sec. Windebank to answer the mayor's
letter to that purpose. Thanks for the account they received by his
letter of the 30th January last to Sec. Windebank, touching Berwick,
Carlisle, the Holy Island, and other places on the Borders. We pray
you appoint some able man to assist and command at present in the
fort [in the Holy Island], where we think fit that Capt. Eugg shall
continue his place as lieutenant, but he whom you employ shall
have the place and entertainment of captain. We pray you and
Sir Thomas Morton to keep the day prefixed by yourselves, or
such as you shall appoint, for the musters in Yorkshire, &c., and
the rather in regard his Majesty has appointed Lord CliflFord
presently to take charge of the forces at Newcastle, whom we
desire you to assist on all occasions. Concerning the patents
which, by your letter of the 7th inst. to Sec. Windebank, you
advise should be given to the several shires mentioned in your
commission, that as there shall be occasion they may be sent to those
counties to rise and march, upon sight thereof, to some place of
rendezvous. We pray you send us the form of such patents as you
desire, and to whom you would have them sent ; also to signify to
what place of rendezvous each county were best to be ordered to
repair on all occasions. We like very well of your care in taking
order that there be good store of grain and victuals for an army
provided in Newcastle, Durham, and other places, and pray you to
continue your diligence therein. There is order taken for snap-
hances, which shall be sent to Newcastle as fast as they can be
made. We will, in a few days, despatch Colonel Trafford for the
employment you advise. His Majesty has written to the Bishop of
Durham to establish Sir Thomas Morton colonel of the regiment of
all the trained bands in co. Durham [see next caleTidar notice], a
copy whereof we send you inclosed, to the end you may therein
assist. \_Draft. 3^ pp.]
Feb. 12. Copy of the preceding. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 109. 3 pp.]
[Feb. 12.] 93. The King to Bishop Morton of Durham. To the end our
Whitehall, forces of CO. Durham be put in better order, and be the more ready
upon aU occasions, our wiU is, that upon receipt hereof you establish
Sir Thomas Morton colonel of all the foot within the said county,
and that you give him order to "form " officers, and to make of the
said foot a complete regiment, which is to be weekly exercised, and
kept in such readiness that upon twelve hours warning they may
be ready to march according to such order as shall be given by Sir
Jacob Astley. Our command is, that all the officers belonging to
the said regiment be paid by you and that county so long as they
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continue in that shire ; but if upon occasion they shall be commanded
out of that county for our service, then, as well the officers as common
soldiers, shall be paid by us in the same manner as the rest of our
army, [Draft. 1\ p.]
[Feb. 12?] Copy of the preceding. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 112. l^^^.J
Feb. 12. 94. Sec. Windebank to Sir Henry Marten. His Majesty having
wv*"h%*' ^^''^ly niade known to the society of Doctors' Commons his purpose
of going to York for the defence of this kingdom, and for the sup-
pressing of such insolencies as the disorders of some traitorously
affected persons in Scotland do threaten, and having intimated to
the said society that he expects such assistance from them as this
common danger requires, is likewise pleased by my hand to give
you the like intimation, holding it fit in his princely respect to you,
though you are of the same society, to consider you as a person of
another capacity and more eminency, and as a judge of his Court of
Admiralty, and to put a difference between you and them, by taking
you thus apart. You are therefore, by his Majesty's con^mand, to
take notice of this estate of his affairs,' and to think upon some con-
siderable assistance to be forthwith contributed by you to this great
action, which his Majesty expects shall be equal and proportionable
to the high place you hold, and to your estate, the judges of other
his Majesty's Courts of Justice having done the like, and your own
private interest being nearly concerned in that of the pxiblic ; you
are also forthwith to return me your answer herein, which I doubt
not but shall be agreeable to his Majesty's expectation and your
good affection to his service. [Draft. 1 ^.]
Feb. 12. 95. William Lord Maynard to Sec. Windebank. I have received
his Majesty's letter requiring my attendance upon him at York with
some forces of horse. Since that time, I have understood that his
Majesty will dispense with my personal attendance, in respect of
my service in Essex, as one of his lieutenants there. Now for that it
may happily fall out that I may have extraordinary occasion there
for the employment of my horses, men, and arms in his Majesty's
service, with no small charge unto me, I am bold to become a humble
suitor to his Majesty that he would accept of 400Z. of me in lieu of my
horses, which, although I acknowledge to be a very small sum in
respect of the occasion, yet if his Majesty will reflect his eye upon
me, his most humble servant and true hearted subject, who most cheer-
fully makes tender thereof, not out of my abundance, but great want,
who must take it up all at interest, and neither have, or ever had, any
possibility of means of addition to my fortune, who live at the height
of my estate, and have four daughters to provide for, and from whom
his Majesty has already had within these three years, without the least
repining, 9001. in extraordinary ways, which hardly any one other of
his subjects has undergone, and who is and hath been these 28 years
at a continual gxeat expense in his Majesty's service in the country,
without any expectation of reward, other than his gracious acceptance
and the discharge of my own conscience and duty. I trust his
jesty will accept thereof in good part, as of the widow's poor
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mite, God being my witness that if I found my estate any ways
able to support it, without infinite prejudice to my wife and children,
I would with much more willingness and alacrity have tendered far
more in this service than what I now do. [f p.'}
96. Charles Earl of Anglesea to Sec. Windebank. For that my
son does not wait upon the King to York, I hope will be excused, he
being but a child. And for that he sends the King no assistance,
I hope likewise will be excused, he having no estate but what the
King out of his goodness is pleased to allow him by way of pension.
[^Seal with crest. 1 p.}
97. Henry Earl of Kent to the same. I am preparing to attend
his Majesty and his royal standard, and will have with me ten horse
at the time and place mentioned in his Majesty's letter, directed to
me, of the 26th January last. VSeal with arms, f p.]
98. Thomas Earl of Cleveland to the same. I purpose to attend
his Majesty at the time and place in his letter mentioned, and to
continue my attendance so long as his royal person shall be in the
army, and to have with me during the same time ten horse ready
furnished for service in the wars, and also accompanied by some of
my friends and with my own retinue and servants. \_Seal with
arras, f p.]
99. Archbishop Laud to Sir John Lambe. I have been credibly
informed that there are at present divers causes brought into the
High Commission Court which are very unfit for the cognizance
thereof, whereby many inconveniences do arise, to the just grievance
of the subject and dishonour of the court. These are therefore to re-
quire you, taking unto you some commissioners, to examine the bill
of causes, and all such as you find not fit to be retained upon perusal
of the articles you are totally to dismiss or remit to the ordinary,
as you shall see just cause. And of this let me have an account by
Wednesday come sevennight, which day I have appointed for mitiga-
tions, whereof I desire you to give present notice. P.S. — Sir Robert
Coke informs me that Blaxton, who surreptitiously got a superinsti-
tution from me, continues still to trouble and vex the incumbent,
and has served divers poor men who were assistant to him iu his
Vi laicd amovenda to be served with subpoenas into the Star
Chamber. I pray have an eye to him, and see that he slip not out
of the court until such time as he bring in his superinstitution, and
have answered other misdemeanours laid to his charge. [1 p.']
Feb. 12. 100. Montjoy Earl of Newport to the Officers of the Ordnance.
My house in I desire you to draw up an estimate of the charge of casting 15 cul-
th^-i^eWs''"' "^^^^^^; ^^ demi-culverins, and 1.5 sackers of cast-iron ordnance, each
to be in length 10 feet, [f p.']
Feb. 12. 101. Edmund Rossingham to [Edward Viscount Conway and
Killultagh]. The Lord Admiral has written to your Lordship this
week, and has sent the letter to Mr. Railton to be inclosed in my
Lord Deputy's packet. I pray you to present my duly to my Lord
Feb. 12.
Lambeth.
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Deputy, who was pleased to pass over my offences, which I will no
way go about to extenuate, that his Lordship's goodness in remitting
them may have its full virtue ; this duty has been long due, but till
now I have not had the opportunity to perform it. Lady Salisbury
jeers all of us who wished Lady Dorothy to be Countess of Devon-
shire, for last Thursday, with much adoe, God wots, the Lord of
Devonshire declares himself a suitor to Lady Elizabeth. The old
Countess, his mother, weeps and takes on, that the world might
believe she was against it ; but she may weep her eyes out before any
reasonable creature will believe so much ill of her son as his un-
dutifulness to his mother in the business of his matrimony, which
she has so much laid to heart. I do not hear he has been yet to
Salisbury House, his woeing hitherto has been, like himself, a great
prince, by proxy. God give them much joy. [1 p.]
Feb. 12. 102. Alexander Erskine to Thomas Earl of Kelly. I apologize
Ed[inl)urgh.] for not Seeing your Lordship the day of my parting, for I was [so]
oppressed with business that I knew not what I was doing, and I
hope you will forgive me. From this I can write but little that
would be pleasing. Zeal of religion transports men beyond them-
selves, and they think that all which they have done is for the good
of religion, and pray that his Majesty may think so, for they pretend
that all their actions are warranted by the laws of this church and
country. For me, I can say nothing, being so great a stranger both
to the laws and their proceeding, but pray to God for one happy
event, and that all may turn to the glory of God, the honour of the
King, and the good of this nation. [Seal with arms. 1 15.]
Feb. 12.
Ed[inburgh.]
103. M.
to Francis
against his
distance
R. Craig to Francis [Lord] Stewart, eldest lawful son
sometime Earl of BothweU. Details legal proceedings
Lordship, as debtor to one Sleigh. There [is] such a
and this country, that I am afraid that
betwixt the King
it will not be a fit time for doing of your Lordship's business. I
hav3 sent you a little information lastly set forth. They are busy
at the press with the acts of the General Assembly. We . are busy
here preaching, praying, and drilling, and [if] his Majesty and his
subjects in England come hither, they will find a harder welcome
now than before, unless that we be made quit of the bishops. I
dare write no further. P.S. — The bond of 2,000 marks which I
gave to Patrick Wood for you at your last home-coming is gone to
the registrar. God knows if that it comes in good season to me,
and your Lordship is not careful of my relief [1 p.]
Feb. 12. 104. The same to his brother. Business matters. I was sorry to
Etl[iiiburgh.] hear that you ventured yourself in public discourse, disallowing our
most just cause, and taxing us of so great folly to contest without
power. I think there be not many Scotchmen born more ignorant
of our country than you are, and I hope that the same God that
strengthened the arm of the land of Sweden against Germany will
strengthen us against England, at least that part of it that will
contest without offence given them for a number of Scurvy priests.
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They may consider that war may well begin here, but like a pesti-
lence it will spread over all this isle. Soldiers will get nothing
here but strokes, and many of them, but they will be desirous to
fight where they may get plundering without blows. Both the
King and England are rending that they will never knit again, and
it shall be seen hereafter that it is to their great prejudice. Knox,
"Welch, and your old master Dr. Liddell, and many others foretold
this storm, and assured us that Christ would again be crucified in
this country, but joyful and glorious should his resurrection be here,
to the confusion of our opposites. If any would consider the begin-
ning and progress of this action [they] would see clearly God's great
hand in it, for nothing done by the King, by letters of treason, new
covenants, public meetings at the assembly, but all goes a greater pace
for confirming of this people's heart for opposing the bishops more
[than] was expected. So that I am confident that Merchingston's
prophecy upon the 14 cap. of Revelations, that in the i59th year shall
begin the full abolishing of all the superfluous ceremonies of the
church and of all the Eomish dregs of superstition. I have sent
you this little book for a testimony of our innocency. [If p.]
105, Account of Christopher Vernon, one of the trustees of Sir
Allen Apsley, deceased, of such lands as by the direction of Sir John
St. John, Peter Apsley, Oliver St. John, and Edward Staff'ord, other
trustees of the said Sir Alien, together with the said Christopher
Vernon, were sold by WiUiam White and other patentees of the said
Sir AUen, after his death, towards the raising of an annuity of 1501.
for 15 years, for the maintenance and education of his younger
children by Lady Lucy Apsley, his wife, and for payment of certain
bequests to Anthony Lowe, Christopher Vernon, and others who
had taken pains in his affairs, as also for what sums the said lands
were sold, and how the money was disposed of, and what part of
the lands as yet remain unsold. This account was made by Chris-
topher Vernon upon oath, and delivered to Messrs. Worfield and
Bingley, the auditors, according to an order of Council of 23rd No-
- vember 1638. Total of receipts, 1,5751. 3s. 4c?.; total of disburse-
ments, l,Q02l. 10s. 8d. ; so that the surplusage of disbursements by
Vernon were 271. 7s. 4dJ. [6 pp.J
Feb. 12. 106. Ja[mes] BoswaU to Henry Warde, in the Old Exchange.
Ed[inl)urgh.] Please receive an information of our intentions in this great business,
whereby you may perceive the false aspersions which are laid upon
this our nation. [|- j3.]
Feb. 12. 107. The same to Eonald Graham, woollen draper, Watling Street,
Edinburgh, at the Blue Anchor. Similar to the above. [J p.l
Feb. 1 2. 108. The same to William Thompsone, merchant, Oxford Court,
Edinburgh, near London Stone. Business matters. Receive here enclosed two
of our informations for England, that ye may see the estate of this
greater business, which, by wrong information, is likely to draw to
a great height ; but He who seeth in secret will reward openly.
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Feb. 12. 109. James Boswall to Lawrence Town, over against the Ex-
Ed[mbargli.] change, Comhill, London. Business matters. Encloses the infor-
mation mentioned in the above letter. [1 p^
Feb. 12. 110. A. Thomson to Daniel Butler, vintner, at the sign of the
Edinburgh]. Hart, in Cannon Street, near London Stone. Encloses the information
above alluded to. \_Seal with merchants' ma/rk. ^ p.J
Feb. 13. 111. Petition of Sir KobertHodshon [Hodgson?] to the King. His
Majesty, by proclamation of the 29th January last, commanded the
repair of all the nobility, gentry, and others to their houses and lands
within CO. York, and other counties therein specified, before the 1st
March next. Petitioner is most ready to repair into the bishopric of
Durham, where he has house and land, though by reason of his great
debts they be out of his hands, in lease for divers years yet to come,
but he and his wife, having been in a course of physic in the last
fall of the leaf, are to continue [their treatment] this next spring,
without which they will run imminent danger never to recover their
health, if not to lose their lives, as appears hj the certificate of their
physicians. Prays licence for himself and his wife to remain in or
about London until the beginning of May next, to perfect their course
of physic, and that done, they will go into the said bishopric, he
having, in the meantime, given order for his horse and arms to be
in readiness for his Majesty's service. [| p.'] Annexed,
111. I. Certificate of Br. Simon Basherville and Dr. John More,
that Sir Robert Hodshon and his lady are in very ill
state of health, for the recovery whereof they entered into
a course of physic the last fall of the leaf, and without the
continuance thereof wntil the spring of the year prohahly
will he in great danger. IZth February 1638[-9].
[1 V^
Feb. 13. 112. Petition of "William Drewry, of Kettering, co. Northampton,
to the Council. Petitioner was employed last year by Sir John
Hanbury, late sheriff of co. Northampton, and, by virtue of a waiTant
to him and one William Carter, directed by the said sheriff, he dis-
trained the goods of one Francis Sawyer, of Kettering ; whereupon.
Sawyer, his wife, and three other persons did, by force, take frore
petitioner the distress, and, in a most outrageous manner, did beat
and dangerously wound petitioner and the said Carter. Further he
and Carter, to their great charge, in Michaelmas term last, were sent
for by warrant from the Attorney-General to inform against the
said Sawyer, who was formerly sent for by the Board to answer the
premises. The premises considered, and for that petitioner has been
lately arrested by the said Sawyer, and has as yet had no satisfaction
for his wounding and damage herein, he prays the Lords' order.
Underwritten,
112. I. Reference to Attorney-Oeneral Banhes to take order for
the petitioner's relief, or otherwise to i/tiform the Board
how this business stands. Star Chamber, 13th February
1638-r9l. [1 p.]
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113. Henry Earl of Bath to Sec. Windebank. In answer to his Ma-
jesty's letter concerning his resolution to repair to the northern parts,
and requiring me to attend his person, I thought fit to certify you that,
having considered both my duty and affection to his Majesty's ser-
vice, and my own estate very lately come to me with much encum-
brance, I have resolved to attend his Majesty at the place appointed
in my owQ person, with such a retinue of horse as I shall be able to
provide, desiring his Majesty's pardon if, by reason of the remoteness
of my habitation and estate, my attendance be not altogether so soon
as the day prefixed. [Seal with arms. | p."]
114. Henry Lord Morley and Monteagle to the same. Acknow-
ledges receipt of his Majesty's letter of the 20th January. I beseech
you that these may give assurance that, although by my misfortunes
I am at this instant extremely indebted, as is not unknown to his
Majesty or yourself, yet, in all obedience, I will not fail to wait in
person with four horses, wishing it were in my power to give further
testimony of my loyalty and readiness to attend his Majesty with a
far greater number, that might be more acceptable to his Highness,
and more suitable to my heart's desire, who is, and ever will be,
most ready to ofi'er up both life and fortune in his Majesty's service.
[Seal with arms. ^ p.]
115. Edward Lor^ Herbert [of Chirbiiry] to the same. In
obedience to his Majesty's letter to the now Lord Petre, but sent
unto me, I can confidently afiirm that, were he of years and power,
he would show a heart no less devoted to his Majesty's service than
his ancestors have done before him. But now that his lands are
already in his Majesty's hands, his arms in the custody of the Earl of
Warwick, and he but little above 12 years old, I submit that, by your
means, to his Majesty's consideration, and am confident that, upon
so reasonable an excuse, his Majesty will pardon him. [Seal with
arms. ^ p.]
116. Edward Lord Vaux of Harrowden, to the same. In answer
to his Majesty's letter, I present unto you these few lines, true wit-
nesses of my ready and forward heart, to lay down my life and
fortune at his sacred feet, and am only sorry that the poverty of my
estate afi"ords me not ability to attend on his Majesty in such manner
as I heartily desire. But I will wait upon him in person with eight ,
or ten horse, furnished in the fittest and best equipage I can, beseech-
ing you that by your favourable report his Majesty will accept of
what my mean estate and ability will permit, not measuring my
faithful mind to do him service by the weakness of my powers.
[1^.]
117. Plenry Earl of Worcester to the same. In answer to
his Majesty's letter of the 26th January last, you may well believe
that to a man, wholly out of his element in military aSairs and
raising of forces, the time limited is very short to pitch upon any
certointy of number in trust to others, as in this little time I have
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already experienced. That, together -with the loss of all authority
in the commonwealth, and not held worthy to keep any arms, the
hearts and good wills of most of those that made fair semblance of
love and respect towards me and my house are in this necessity dis-
covered to be alienated and disaffected, which I write not as my excuse
for my personal attendance at the time and place according to his
Majesty's command, but if I be not so well furnished as I desire it
may not be imputable to me. But if his Majesty will reflect upon the
weakness that years and infirmities have brought me unto, I will, to
satisfy my obligation at this time, make proffer of my son and heir,
whose years and strength of body are more suitable to the employment,
with 20 horse furnished, and discharge their pay during the time
that his Majesty and the army shall continue in the field, which I
submit to his Majesty, and desire pardon for my tenderness in not
undertaking more than I am sure to perform, and from you I desire
the intimation of his Majesty's acceptance and further pleasure.
\Gopy, attested by Nicholas, who has endorsed the following note : —
' The original was by Mr. Sec. WindebanJc's direction, delivered back
again, because the said Earl had agreed to give his Majesty l,500i. in
lieu of the said 20 horse." 1 p.]
Feb. 13. 118. Bishop Morton, of Durham, to Sec. Windebank. The great
Durham Castle, danger of shortening tlie days of the bearer, Mr. Smart, by reason of
his great infirmity, would not suffer me to hasten his journey up, espe-
cially having him all the while in hold ; but now that he has pro-
vided himself a horse-litter, I have challenged him to obey his
Majesty's command. As for taking bonds for " enlawing " himself to
the King's Bench, he has entered ah'eady bonds of two or three
thousand pounds, his sureties being Dr. Oxenbridge, a physician,
and the other a Mr, Downs, in Northamptonshire, a divine of suffi-
cient estate. I have, for my part, taken bonds to his Majesty's use,
for the conveyance of him to yourself. My servant, Mitford, de-
livered me your respectful commendations, and your reason why I
should not expect your letters unto me. I pray God give us more
prosperous winds than yet blow from all coasts, but the most per-
nicious a nostro aquilone, yet the longer your letters shall be
deferred the more greedy I shall be of them. [Endorsed, — " Received
by Mr. Smart, 28th February." Seal with arms. 1 p.J
Feb. 13. 119. Sir Jacob Astley to the same. Yesterday I received the
Newcastle- enclosed letter from the Mayor of Carlisle, and in regard that I know
[upon-Tyne]. j^qj.^ Johnston is stirring in these parts, being a great partial Cove-
nanter, lying within 10 miles of Carlisle, and has been a good time
past in the town in all parts to view it, I have excused the sending
of these arms to the mayor until I may have further order from the
Lords, because the arming of 100 men in the town, which they proffer,
has not been formerly usual. I have considered whether this now
their doing, may not cause the Scots to question this particular, and so
upon a sudden seize upon the town. It is sufficient that his Majesty
sees their zeal and fidelity to his service, and certainly has them at
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all times at his devotion. I pray you to move the Lords herein,
that I may know his Majesty's pleasure, for I have answered their
letter (as enclosed) to delay them. The appointed number of trained
men, in Northumberland, are now almost aU stated, for a very great
number of them come hither daily and buy arms. I forgot, in my
last despatch, to inform the Lords how, by the way, as I passed
Hixcom [Hexham], Corbridge is broken down, lying two miles from
the town, over the Tyne, and there is no other passage over the
river to pass to Carlisle, and, although the country has a daily pre-
judice thereby, it mends it not. If his Majesty shall employ arms
in that part, there wUl be a great want if the bridge be not speedily
made up, for when tlie water rises upon the fall of the rain, some-
times, for 10 days, there is no jjassing with carriages that way.
There have been divers disputes concerning the mending of this
bridge, amongst the Deputy-Lieutenants of Northumberland, but it
remains still undone. I have furnished the Holy Island with aU its
wants, particulars whereof I enclose. I have sent to HuU for arms,
according as I sent you the particular, and for the better expedition
to have them I have sent an express to Capt. Legge, to let them
come by shipping, and if the wind serves not that the ship with the
arms tides it out to this place. I wrote, in my former despatches,
for direction whether to stay here or return to York, for the viewing
of the regiments there, which is appointed by the Vice-President to
begin the 19th inst. I have sent to Capt. Bradshaw, Capt. Ernely,
and Capt. Ballard, that they address themselves to Mr. Vice-Presi-
dent and Sir Robert Farrer, muster-master, to receive their directions
to perform therein what was appointed for me, or to do anything
else therein that they shall be commanded, for this place is of special
consequence to have one resident here ; and Sir Thomas Morton has
done the like to those officers he has at York. I am preparing to
furnish the walls with small cannon ; the nine brass pieces came
yesterday from Tynemouth, and I am agreeing with smiths and
carpenters to have them mounted upon carriages fit for the field with
all possible speed. We are still inquisitive after the faction of the
Puritans, to dissolve their private meetings. P.S. — Roger "Widder-
ington and his son are not as yet returned out of Scotland. I hope
the oflBcers that Sir Thomas Morton and I have sent forth into the
several counties for the viewing of the trained bands have given the
Lords an account of how they found them, and also I pray you to
procure an order for the payment of their allowances. I hope Lord
Newport will speedily send the 1,000 carabines for the Bordering
men, with snaphances. [3 j)^.] Enclosed,
119. I. John Aglionby, Mayor, and the Aldermen of Carlisle, to
Sir Jacob AstUy. Haxmig 'prepared the nwmher of men
according to our particular engagevnent made to you at
your late being at Carlisle, it now remains that armour
and weapons should be provided for them, and to that
purpose we have entreated the bearer hereof, John Cape,
to make choice of a/nd to buy so ma/ny pikes and muskets
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with their furniture as we now stand in need of. We,
therefore pray you afford him such helps and direc-
tions as may further him, as well for the choice of such
armour cos is allowable as also that they may be had at
the King's price. We have given charge that the one
hundred men appointed for the defence of the city
should be furnished and fit for training within twenty
days now next coming. It m,ay be, we shall Tneet with
some obstinate persons that will not provide such armour
as we have appointed thern, and we desire to know, in case
offindvng such, what penalty may be inflicted upon them,
for their disobedience, that by the punishrnent of some
the rest muy be made more regular. We are inforTned
that our neighbours the Scots about Annan, some twelve
m^ilesfrom this town, have their daily trainings, and are
in readiness to put their designs in execution as they shall
see occasion. This town, as you know, is very weakly
manned; and we are uncertain how suddenly it may
be surprised, in regard whereof we entreat you would
vouchsafe to be a inieans that his Majesty Tnay be emplored
for settling a garrison in the same, for the better defence
thereof, being the nearest frontier and port town unto the
Scots in these parts, and therefore in greatest danger.
Carlisle, Feb. \\,\Q^?)-^. [Ifi?.] Underwritten,
119. II. Sir Jacob AstleytoJohn Aglionby, Mayor, and the Alder-
men of Carlisle. 1 thank you for your information con-
cerning the carriage of the Scots, and desire you upon all
occasions to certify me thereof from time to time. It con-
cerns you to keep good watches upon your town for your
otvn safety, and must needs commend your care in pro-
viding arms for your defence. But, considering the arms
you require cannot without some danger of surprisal be
convoyed unto you, I have advised with the bearer to for-
bare for a time in sending them. And in regard the
training indiscreet persons begets discontent, I think it
not amiss that you forbare therein until further order I
shall certify the Lords of your zeal in the service. New-
castle, \2ith February, 1638-9. \_Copy in SiV JcKob's
handwriting. ^ p^
[Feb. 13.] 120. Ai-chbishop Laud to Sir John Lambe. I desire you to take
Lambeth, care that it be ordered to-morrow in the High Commission that
Weale may be sent by a messenger to Exeter College, and that Lugg
may be sent by another messenger to his father at Exeter. P.S. —
Charge the messenger to deliver up Weale to the rector of Exeter
College, Dr. Prideaux, to have a special care of him, and Lugg to his
father, to look to him well, \_8eal with arms. ^ p."]
Feb. 13. 121. Petition of Richard Bagnall to the Commissioners of Salt-
petre and Gunpowder. The loss and charges the petitioner has sus-
tained by Edward Lole, first for the petitioner's coming twice to
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London about the coals, for his travel and expenses, 81. ; for paying
his servants wages when they lay still for want of coals, 51. ; paid to
four bargemen hired to carry coals in the country who were dis-
appointed of their lading, 4^1. ; for a 100 chaldrons of coal, 35^. ; all
which amounts to 521. Eefers the same to the Commissioners con-
sideration. [I p.]
Feb. 13. Minute of a warrant of Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gun-
powder for the discharge of Edward Lole from the Marshalsea. \_See
Vol. ccxcii., p. 95. 3 lines ^
Feb. 13. 122. Ezekiel Wallis, Mayor of Bristol, and John Dowell, to [the
Commissioners of Gunpowder and Saltpetre]. In obedience to
your letters for the finding out of such as make or retail gunpowder
within this city, we certify that we have called before us such per-
sons as are known to do the same. We find William Baber only to
be a maker of powder in a very poor manner, with a horse-mill, and
that not above half a hundred in a week or fortnight, and he sells it
at eighteen pence per lb. to several shopkeepers in the city. Baber, by
his own confession, has received his saltpetre from Jasper Selwyn, of
London. William Lissett, a retailer of powder, was furnished by
Symon Austen, of London, about a year since, and retails it at Is. 8d.
and Is. lOd. per lb. Humphrey Corslett, goldsmith, furnished from
London, sometimes joined by one Parker out of Dorset and Somerset,
retails it at Is. lOd. and 2s., but that which comes from Parker sells
6d. per lb. dearer. Job Willoughby, of this city, likewise retails
powder at Is. 8d. and Is. lOd., and has been furnished by Robert
Davis, of Bishopsgate Street, London, and Godwin Adwry, of Melk-
sham, near Devizes, and has had from each of them four or five
barrels within this year and a half. But whether this or other
powder has been brought hither as issued out of his Majesty's stores
we cannot learn. Lastly, we conceive that for mending or refining
powder, if not for making within this city, is a thing worthy of your
consideration, and would much conduce to his Majesty's service, and
tend to the ease and common good of all these western parts, in
regard we find a general complaint here, not only of the want thereof,
but of some considerable quantity that needs repair, and will be
utterly lost if not amended ia convenient time. [1 p.']
Feb. 13. 123. Estimate by Ofiicers of the Ordnance of the chai'ge of 50
Office of pieces of cast-iron ordnance to be made and brought into the stores
Ordnance, ^f ^j^jg ^^^.g^ j^y warrant of Montjoy, Earl of Newport, Master of the
Ordnance ; total 1,235L [1 p.]
Feb. 14. Warrant to the Exchequer to pay 6091. to Christopher Harris,
Captain of the Phoenix, due to him for victualling the said ship
about 13 years since, according to a certificate under the hand of the
Lord Treasurer. IDocquet.l
Feb. 14. Similar warrant to pay to Francis Wetherid, Surveyor of his Ma-
jesty's Stables, for building a new stable, and for moneys by him
disbursed for repairing the stables at the Mews and [at] Sheen and
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otherwise, from 12th September 1637 to 12th December 1638,
allowed by the master of his Majesty's horse. [_Bocqueti\
Feb. 14. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to cause allowance to be made to
the Earl of Huntingdon of 509^. 4s. Q\d., arrears of fees to hira due
as master of the hart-hounds and other inferior officers. \J)ocquet.'\
Feb. 14. Grant, at the nomination of Sir Alexander Hume, to Thomas
Young, of London, gent., of the benefit of a port bond of 1,000Z.
entered into by Stephen Talmage and Edward Harris, supposed to
be forfeited to his Majesty. {Bocquet^
Feb. 14. 124. John Earl of Peterborough to Sec. Windebank. I received
Drayton a letter from his Majesty the 4th inst., wherein I am required to
L ousej. attend his royal person at York by the 1 st April next. The warning
was so short, and I altogether so ill provided both of horse and arms,
that I am afraid eight horse, which I intend to bring, will not prove
so serviceable as I desire, by reason they are undressed. The low-
ness of my number proceeds through the want of three parts of my
estate which is not yet come into my hands, but if my ability were
according to my desire none should exceed me. If you will inform
me of any other way wherein I may better serve my m-ister, I shall
take it for a favour. \_Seal ^viih arms. 1 p.^
Feb. 14. 125. Henry Earl of Huntingdon to the same. I received a letter
Covent Garden, from his Majesty the 29th January last, according to which I mean
to wait upon him with ten horses fit for service, and in such equi-
page as my fortune will give me leave. [Seal with arms. | ^.]
Feb. 14. 126. Thomas Lord Fauconberg to the same. I received his Ma-
jesty's letter of the 6th inst., concerning his coming in person to
York, where he requires my attendance. I shall at the time ap-
pointed attend his Majesty, furnished, I hope, with 10 horse and
20 foot arms at least. And this I will superadd, that the King has
not a subject more forward to draw his sword and spend his best
blood in his Majesty's defence than I am. \_Seal with arms. 1 ^.]
Feb. 14. 127. William Lord Eure to the same, whom he styles his kins-
Malton. man. I have received his Majesty's letter. For my estate, you
partly know how it is made exemplary, having 32,000Z. taken out
of it, whereby my ability is made far unable to show that obedient
duty which I owe to his Majesty's service, and as the justness and
fitness of this cause requires. Therefore I dare not presume to
offer particulars of myself unto my sovereign, considering all that
I am or have is his Majesty's due. Therefore I freely offer my estate,
house, and life to serve and be commanded by his Majesty. And
seeing it has pleased God to call me by a lameness in my rio-ht side
and leg, that I have not stirred these four months, nor am suddenly
like to move, if ever, I beseech you, if you think fit, to send for
my second son by this my letter enclosed, my eldest being a prisoner,
and let him repair down with his Majesty's commands by your
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directions, who may supply my present inability. And I will prepare,
setting all aside, [to obey] my sovereign's command, to the uttermost
of my estate, friends, and endeavours. [Seal. 1 p.] Enclosed,
127.1. Williatn Lord Eure to hisson William Sure. I received
a letter from his Majesty to attend his person at York
with horse and arms. The weakness of my estate to
perform my duty no person knows better than you, but
to make that an excuse totally were inexcusable, and
would show ill affection to his Majesty. Therefore, I
desire Sec. Windebank would send for you, and that you
m^iffht receive his Majesty's commands, and according
thereunto attend his Majesty's person in my place at
York. If there be doubt of invasion, I will dispose of
estate, power, and friends to serve his Majesty. If it be
a constant charge, all the estate left is but little, and I
submit the proportion to Mr. Secretary and your care for
the whole estate. P.S. — For horse arms, as yet there are
none at York, so if you provide any at London send me
present knowledge, and I will send you money, otherwise
the Vice-President will furnish me as soon as store comes
down. Malton, 14<th February lQ38[-9. l.p.]
Feb. 14. 128. Ulick Earl of St. Albans, and Marquis of Clanricard to Sec.
Westminster. Windebank. With all ready and willing obedience to his Majesty's
commands, T do certainly intend to wait upon him at York at the
time prefixed, and bring along with me 20 horse weU appointed and
fitted for service, and if my estate and ability in this kingdom were
agreeable to my true and loyal affection I should in a much better
■ manner be ready to discharge, not only my public duty to my prince
and country, but the particular obligations to his Majesty for many
great favours conferred upon me. The condition of my present
fortune is so well known that I hope his Majesty wiH pardon the
defect of my power, if it does not answer what belongs to a duty so
much obliged, and I shall offer my life and fortune to be employed
in his service in all ways that I am or may be capable of. Be
pleased to represent these humble offers and endeavours to his
Majesty, that I may have timely notice to prepare myself either
for what I have here expressed, or in any other kind or place where
my zeal or ability may be of more advantage to his service. [If p.]
Feb. 14. 129. Mary Countess [Baroness ?] of Teynham to the same. I have
received a letter from his Majesty directed to Lord Teynham, my son,
for his attendance on his Majesty at York, in obedience whereunto I
beseech you to present to his Majesty that my son is his Majesty's
ward ; that he is young, and through his infirmities of body unfit
for service in the wars ; that his arms have been taken away, whereby
he is wholly unfurnished ; that his estate is weak and small, and that
there are many debts and portions lie upon it, which reasons, if they
seem allowable for my son's absence, it shall ever oblige me. [^ p.]
Feb. [14?] 130. Petition of William Bagworth, Postmaster of Andover, co.
Southampton, to the same. That George Savage has pre-
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ferred a petition to Sec. Coke, setting forth that he had lent to Sir
Robert Oxenbridge and petitioner two several sums of lOOZ., upon
their bonds, and praying leave to take a legal course against peti-
tioner, wliich were granted if the debt were due as was alleged, as by
the copy of the petition and his answer hereunto annexed appears.
It is true that petitioner being then menial servant to Sir Robert,
at his command became bound in the said bonds, being thereby added
to the number and not to the strength of the security, he being a
poor man of no estate at all, having no means but his service.
George Savage exhibited his bill in chancery against Edward Oxen-
bridge, Esq., executor to Sir Robert, for the said several debts, and
the executor in his answer upon oath alleges that the said debts
were long since satisfied in the lifetime of Sir Robert, and professes
himself ready and willing to satisfy all the debts of Sir Robert to the
utmost of the estate, which shall appear to be just and true debts.
Forasmuch as the examination of the truth and justness of the said
debts now depends in chancery, and that the executor has sufficient
assets and a plentiful estate, and will be compelled to pay the same if
the demands shall appear to be just, and if petitioner be arrested for
so great a sum he is utterly ruined and undone, being not able to pay
the hundredth part thereof, wherewith petitioner would have ac-
quainted Sec. Coke, only he was gone out of town before petitioner
came up ; prays Windebank to take the consideration of petitioner'?
miserable case into his breast, and to recall the warrant and leave
formerly signed, and that aU leave to trouble and arrest petitioner
may be respited until the said cause be cleared and determined in
chancery where it now depends. [1 p.] Annexed,
130. I. Petition of George Savage to Sec. Coke. That in June
1630 and in May 1631 petitioner lent to Sir Robert
Oxenbridge, Henry Oxenbridge, and William Bagworth
tivo several sums of lOOl., upon bond for repayment within
six months, and consideration for forbearance thereof.
The said money was continued at interest until, of late,
petitioner having occasion to use the same, called for the
two sums, but Sir Robert and Henry Oxenbridge being
both dead, and their executors and adm^inistrators absent-
ing themselves, so that petitioner cannot tell how to recover
his debts against them. Bagworth pretending himself
to be his Majesty's servant, being a postmaster in Andover,
refuses to pay the said money, knowing that petitioner
cannot take any legal course against him without leave
first obtained. Prays leave to take a legal course either
by arrest or otherwise against Bagworth. Underwritten,
130, 11. Direction by Sec. Coke for the petition to be showed to
William Bagworth, who, if the debt be due as is
alleged, is to satify the same within one month after
this notice given him, or otherwise petitioner has
leave to take his course by law. Whitehall 14 Feb
1638-9. [Copy. \ p.1
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Feb. 14. 131. Petition of Philip Ingram to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner,
a poor man, with a wife and seven children, being a constable dwell-
ing in CO. Glamorgan within the principality of Wales, a warrant from
"this Court" was delivered to him by Sir William Lewis, com-
manding him to apprehend Thomas Williams, which he accordingly
did, whereupon, the prisoner not being able to give security for his
appearance, petitioner was compelled to keep the said prisoner in his
custody, and to bring him up hither at the petitioner's charge. Prays
a speedy discharge from the said prisoner, and also a consideration
for the great trouble and charge he has been at with the prisoner
this month or upwards. Underwritten,
131. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe to consider of this petition,
and to take order for distnissing the poor men, and with
good costs, if the rest of my colleagues see just cause so to
do. February IMh, 1638-9. [1 p.]
Feb. 14. 132. Sir Rowland St. John to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey.
Drayton Being desired by Lord Peterborough to certify you the state of the
[Housej. 'hugiiiess concerning the three bailiffs who took a mare of his upon
pretence of distraining for ship-money : You may understand that
after I had taken due information of several particulars alleged
against them, and perceiving, by their own confessions and examina-
tions, that they were guilty of very rude and unseemly behaviour
towards his Lordship, I told them (waiving the charge of felony laid
against them), that either they must enter into recognizance for their
appearance at the next assizes, or stand committed till then, unless
they should acknowledge such recognizance. They denying to be
bound, warrant of commitment was made, and they sent with it to
the sheriff, to whom I likewise wrote a particular letter, intimating
their carriage, and leaving them to his further disposing, the sickness
being very dangerous at Norton [Northampton], where the gaol was
kept. Since which I have not meddled about it, for Lord Peter-
borough being not resolved how to proceed, and having since told
me that he was commanded by his Majesty to desist, I forbore to
take recognizance of any man for prosecution against them, so that^
although the mittimus may produce appearance, yet I do not know
of anything that will be objected against them more than for my
discharge, if there be occasion, in general to acquaint the judges
that they were committed for misdemeanour towards Lord Peter-
borough, which his lordship is pleased to remit without further pro-
secution. This is briefly the true state of that business as it now
stands. [1 p.] [Enclosed ?]
132. I. Statement of the Earl of Peterborough's cond/act in the
business above referred to. [] p.J
[Feb. 14 ?] 133. Mem., that you would be pleased to move that William
Preston may be discharged of his attendance at the Council table
concerning the distress of a mare of the Earl of Peterborough's by
Sir Robert Bannister's servants. The parties are not bound to the
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assizes as was suggested, neither ■will the Earl, nor any for him,
prosecute them at all. [| p.]
Feb. 14. 134. Thomas Smith to Sir John Penniugton. Acknowledges receipt
Queen Street, of letters. Concerning the convoy money, I have received biUs only
for 8001., and have not received 4007. of the money, the cause arising
from the long days of assignment. The truth is, here is a sense of war
already, and trading begins to grow dead, wherefore in mine of the
8th, I advised you to get as much in specie as you could, so it were
in pieces of eight, or such other money as wherein there were no
loss, and let your master bring it up in your ship to Chatham. The
King's journey holds to York, for the defraying of which his Ma-
jesty has written to all the noblemen, judges. Inns of Court, and
Inns of Chancery, the first to attend him in person, all the rest to
lend him what money they think fit. Many of the Lords have
absolutely refused either person or purse. Lord Say and Lord
BolLngbrook and others have returned in their letters to the King
that they find no law for it, and therefore they cannot in con-
science do it, and advise the King to take a parliamentary way.
The clergy are assessed high, every dean and chapter at 200 marks,
and the rest of the clergy at 3s. 6^. in the pound. The bishops are
left to a voluntary contribution. What you write concerning the
French preparation we hear from" divers other hands, and yet we
are as secure as if we were obliged to put our trust in princes. I
play my part daily, and my Lord is very sensible of the danger, but
he cannot prevail with the King as yet to make any addition to the
fleet, though it concerns him most, for he will have the greatest
loss. [_Seal with arms. 2 pp.]
Feb. 14. 135. Warrant of Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey. Upon the
petition of Edward Freshwater, of Maiden, grocer, to the Council,
against Christopher Barrett, William NichoUs, and others, for relief
of divers oppressions by the petitioner affirmed to be committed
against his goods and lands, whereupon the Council recommended
the further consideration of . the said petition to me, to take such
order therein as I should find cause. Now for that I am informed
by Sir Henry Spiller and Mr. Whitaker, who were desired by me
to compose the difierences, that for want of evidence they could not
proceed therein, and because I am further informed that divers
court rolls and other evidence which conduce much to petitioner's
relief are in the hands of divers persons, I hereby desire all such
as have the custody of any court books or rolls which concern peti-
tioner's estate to suffer the bearer Williami Beare to have access to
the same, and to take copies thereof. As petitioner is unable to
undergo a long suit, I admonish aU who have possessed themselves
of any part of petitioner's estate to show the said Beare, appointed to
take care of the business, by what title and under what pretences
they keep the possession of his estate. [1 p.]
Feb. 14. 136. Note of suras of money to be issued before June next for his
Majesty's army [in the North]. Total, 385,627^. 16s. lid [2^ pp.}
13. G G
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Feb. 15.
Feb. 15,
Feb, 15,
Feb. 15.
Feb. 15.
Whitehall.
Feb. 15.
Deene.
Vol. CCCCXn.
Warrant to the Lord Treasurer and other Officers of the Exchequer
to allow to the late sheriffs of London and county of Middlesex in
their accounts 181. 5s. per annum, for six successive years, which
they paid to John Vaughan, late sergeant-at-arms for the city of
London, as fees incident to that place, amounting in the whole to
109?. 10s. [JDocqv^t]
"Warrant to the Exchequer to pay 800Z. to Sir Richard Wynn, to
be by him employed for the use of the Queen. [JDocquet.']
137. James Earl of Marlborough to the King. According to
your letter of the 26th January, I should most willingly provide
myself according to my ability to attend your Majesty in your
intended journey to York, but my father being lately dead, has left
me a minor, your Majesty's ward, my composition for which is not
yet entirely perfected. Besides, my estate is so small and so incum-
bered with my father's debts, as appeared to Lord Cottington and
the rest of the officers at the time of my composition, that I am no
way able to attend your Majesty in such an equipage as is fit for my
quality, and suitable to my devotion to your Majesty's service. [1 ^.]
138. Jerome Earl of Portland to Sec. Windebank. Upon the
receipt of his Majesty's letter to attend him at York, I waited on
his Majesty to know his pleasure therein. He told me, those letters
being general, I could not be omitted without wrong, but that it
was more necessary for me to attend my charge in the Isle of Wight,
which I shall accordingly do, and employ that small strength I am
able to make for his Majesty's service there with less shame to
myself, and I hope more use to his Majesty, as being much more
suitable to the meanness of my fortune than the height of my desires.
In answer to his
person. In what
139. John Earl of Thanet to the same.
Majesty's letter concerning my attendance in
condition of health I stand I am certain Dr. More hath satisfied you,
For what number of horses I shall send, I find the scarceness both
of horses and arms such that I shall not be able to send either such
number or in such good equipage as is answerable to my desire.
Therefore, if his Majesty will accept of 1,000? for the performance
of this my service in this action it shall be ready. [Seal with arms.
Ip.-]
140. William Earl of Denbigh to the same. In obedience to
his Majesty's command, I give you notice that I will be ready to
attend his Majesty at the time and place appointed, in the best
equipage I can. [Seal with crest. ^ p.}
141. Thomas Lord Brudenell to the same. In obedience to
his Majesty's letter, I present the state of my power and affec-
tion to his person and my country, and though not only long
peace has made the general mucli unprovided for such action, as I
am sorry to hear of, but my particular more disabled than most men
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of my rank, by reason, I, in the time of his Majesty's father, was
not only disarmed, by act of State from the Council^ of all arms and
military famiture, both for horse and foot, but have had a jealous
eye [kept] upon me in point of horses, with continual reproachful
false rumours daily raised of my disaffection and sinister use there-
of, and not long since discouraged from better provision aa well
in not keeping what I might provide as not capable of mine own
[arms being] restored which formerly were taken away. Yet so
doth duty and affection bind me, as if I may be famished at my
charge out of his Majesty's magazine, or that unarmed men and
horse be acceptable; or considering, I am informed, the nation
cannot, in so short a time, accommodate men according to their hearts
and readiness, I will send immediately, upon his Majesty's pleasure
being known, and by your signification to this messenger address a man
for Flanders, where I am made believe such munition may be had.
For here to buy unserviceable arms, as most men's are that will
spare any, can neither satisfy nor serve his Majesty, nor comply
with the three obligations his Majesty's letters put me in mind of.
And though former ages valued not my family but at three horses
in this kind of duty, yet love and an obliged heart shall carry me
much further, though honour and estate rise not together, and there-
with I will in person attend at the time and place appointed in
the best way I can. But, inevitable defects lying in affection's
way, and the time being so exceedingly short, I implore his Ma-
jesty's firrther will [direction] therein, being ignorant of the way
that best may please him. [Seal with arms. 1 p.'\
Feb. 15. 142. Mildmay Earl of Westmoreland to Sec. Windebank. Acknow-
Apthorpe. ledges receipt of the King's letter by the hand of Mr. Tott [Stott ?],
messenger. I must entreat so much favour of you, having my share
of these sickly times with the most of my family as Tott can
assure you, whereby I am debarred, as I desired, to tender my
service at this time in person, as to assure his Majesty that as weU
as the shortness of the time will permit I will not fail either in
person or substance at the time and place of rendezvous, and then
and there most willingly receive to my power what commands his
Majesty shall deem me worthy of, for I am of nothing more ambi-
tious than of a place in his favour. [1 jo.j
Feb. 15. 143. Dr. Edward Stanley to the same. That sudden and unex-
Winchester pected failure in my business, when I had overcome the greatest
College. difficulty, as I thought, in getting my Lord's Grace to give way to
it, sent me home in haste a sad and a disconsolate man ; yet, looking
back, I cannot give it over as a lost game, if it shall please you to
pursue your first intentions, and procure his Majesty's letters for me.
My 12 years' labour in a public coUegiate school where his Lordship
is visitor, and where he finds yearly respects from us in his particular
requests ; as also my attendance on his Majesty as often as he comes
into these parts, where I have preached eight or nine several sermon.?,
together with the putting him in mind of my unhappy competition
for the wardency, will I doubt not make bis Majesty effect the
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business, especially as the Archbishop is prepared in it. Whereas
if it be given over in this manner, I have not only lost my hope,
but exasperated the Bishop to no purpose, and may be charged with
a lie to his Grace for telling him by Mr. Dell that you had promised
me to undertake the business, which also, if it were res integra, I
would not despair of compassing another way. As it is, I doubt
not but you may if you please give life to it again, and go through
with it. Or if you are not willing to be seen, it may be as well if
you please to employ some other friend to whom I shall be civil, as
I should have been to you for the acknowledgment of this favour.
That it is no strange thing for his Majesty to intercede in this
manner Dr. Lewis can tell, who had a living from my Lord of York
the same way, and when this living falls his Lordship will have
another to pleasure his friends, whereof the same incumbent is
possessed, besides that he has within this half year given two
livings, either of them much better than this I desire. I know I
neither have nor can deserve this kindness from you ; yet if you
delight, as Heaven does, in making creatures, you have yet the
opportunity. P.S. — I beseech you to let this bearer my brother
know your resolution in it. [1 p.1
Feb. 15, 144. Capt. Henry Waite to SecWindebank. I have been lately em-
Tork. ployed with a commission and instructions by the King and Council
into Cumberland and Westmorland to take a view of all the horse,
foot, and arms that the country was charged with, viz., 50 horse
and 250 foot for each county, half the latter being pikes and half
muskets. According to my instructions I used my best means to
persuade the Deputy Lieutenants to make up their number into a
complete regiment, consisting of 1,500 or 1,000 at the least, but
could obtain no other answer than that their country was so poor
that they had much ado for to furnish those men with armes that
the country was already charged withal. I therefore hastened them
to set down their time and place of muster, that I might view their
compleat number of horse and foot. The Deputy Lieutenants
of Cumberland appointed Cockermouth as their Gx&t place, where I
should view , the half both of their horse and foot, but instead of
25 horse only 18 presented themselves, and two of these without
any arms. Excuses offered by the Deputy Lieutenants, and ignor-
ance of the men in the use of their arms. Want of able and suffi-
cient officers for the training and exercising of their men. I hope
the Council of War will take this into their considerations, that
some able officers may be sent down to them. As for their foot,
there were not there 100 in all, which should have been 125, and
most of them defective in their arms. There were many suitors to
the Deputy Lieutenants that they might have their arms for the
moneys which they had given out, some of them ten years ago,
some eight, some less. The muster of the other half of their men
was at Carlisle, where there were present but 17 horse, four of which
were Lord William Howard's, which were well compleat ; of their
foot there were 100 instead of 125, and many of these defective in
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arms. There was no magazine, but tliey intended to have one in
Carlisle, which will be the fittest place for it. When I came into
Westmorland I viewed all their horse and foot at one time and in
one place ; there were in all 30 horse, most whereof were very poor
ones ; for their arms, they have rightly expressed them in their
answer to my instructions. Excuses of the Deputy Lieutenants
touching the defects, which they promise to supply. There were
200 foot, half pikes and half musketeers, very able men, willing and
apt to learn the use of their arms. They had two magazines, one at
Appleby and the other at Kendal, well stored with ammunition,
which they had provided three years ago out of the Low Countries.
If they have the same order at Newcastle as they have at Hull, I
doubt the King's army, which consists of trained bands in England,
will never be compleatly fixed with their arms unless they may be
_ furnished with those particular wants they shall have occasion to
use. At Hull the King's magazine is so ordered, that none can
have a pike, or a head piece, or any particular, unless he have aU
the whole compleat arms, nor a rest unless he has the musket and
bandoleers. I thought it not amiss to give yoix notice of this,
whereby such order may be taken as the King and Council of War
shall think fitting. Reasons given by Captain Legg, the chief officer
in trust for the King's magazine at Hull. [5 pp^
Feb, 15. 145. Acknowledgment of James Rawson, of Milton Abbas, Dorset,
clerk. That the complaints of oppressions and grievances made by
him against John Tregonwell, the elder, and John Tregonwell, the
younger, in his two petitions to the King (see Vol. ccclxxxix., No. 14,
and Vol. cccxcvii.. No. 88) are scandalous and untrue, and he
therefore entreats them to forgive the said false and unworthy
complaints. [^Nicholas signs as witness to Rawson s signature.
li^).]
Feb. 15. 146. William Hele, mayor of Plymouth, to Nicholas. Yours of
Plymouth, the l7th January and 12th inst. I have received. In your former
the order to Mr. Opy for the payment of 234Z. 13s. '^d. for satisiying
the officers and soldiers of the fort and island, which is received and
paid to them accordingly, as by enclosed receipts will appear. Your
letter with the order to Mr. Opy was long coming, which was the
cause I could not sooner send you the receipts, which I hope will
give both you and Sir Jacob Astley content. I would have written
to Sir Jacob if I knew he were in London. [" Pears Edgcumhe "
has also signed this letter, hut his signature appears to have been
afterwards cancelled. Seal with arms. 1 p.] Enclosed,
146. I. Receipts of the officers and soldiers above referred to. It
is for one half year ending 24:th December 1638. The
number of officers is 3, and soldiers 32. Total,
234?. 13s. 4d [3 pp.]
Feb. 15. 147. Petition of Thomas Fletcher, priest, M.A. and vicar of
St. Martha in Surrey, to Archbishop Laud and Lord Keeper Coventry.
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Vol. CCCCXII.
Upon a late reference obtained from his Majesty concerning the
settling of petitioner into the said vicarage, you were then pleased
to efifect it, and (upon the proflfer of Sir Morgan RandaU) ordered
that petitioner should take all the tithes, paying 40s. per annum
unto the impropriator. ]N ow so it is, that he has let the parsonage
to another, and refuses to pay petitioner tithe hops, though most
justly due, until you have determined whether hops be tithable to
the vicar or no. The far greater part of the tithes consist in hops,
and unless they may go to petitioner the vicarage will not be worth
his pains, for albeit the last enjoyed the place a year and a half, yet
has he not received above 91. for all his dues. Petitioner has been
at above 601. charges to bring it to this eflfect. Prays them to
determine whether petitioner shall have tithe hops since the time of
his institution. Uoiderwritten,
147. I. Memnorandum that the Lords' order that this petition
should he shewed to Sir Morgan RandaU, and that he be
required to attend the Board on Wednesday afternoon
next at the Inner Star Chamber, to answer the same.
Whitehall, 15th February 1638[-9. "1 p.]
Feb. 15. 148. Certificate of Anthony TJpphiU, that there had been past
from London, under Capt. Ralph Babthorpe, 41 men by virtue of
the warrant for 1,000 men for the service of the King of Spain.
[Endorsed, " Recruits transported for Flanders." i p.}
Feb. 15. 149. Account of receipts and payments of the Revenue since the
8th inst., when 23,837Z. lis. id. remained on hand. Total received
10,639?. 3s. l^d. Paid 22,113Z. 7s. 6d ; remained on hand this day
12,363?. 6s. 11 ^dl. The following are among the payments made : —
"Mons. Luc, Knight, upon the allowance of 100?. per diem for the
Queen Mother, 2,800?." ; Cornelius Holland in part of 25,000?. for
the expense of the Prince, &c., 500?. ; Thomas Baldwin for repara-
tions at Bushy and " Mary-bone " parks, 71?. 9s. 10c?. [1 p.]
i^oo o Vol. CCCCXm. Febeuabt 16-28, 1638-9.
16o8— y.
Feb. 16. Grant of the dignity of a baronet of England to Sir Edward
Tyrrell, Knight, with remainder to his son Toby and his heirs male,
and for default of such issue to Francis TyrreU, another of Sir
Edward's sons, and his heirs male ; and is upon surrender of the
said dignity by Sir Francis Tyrrell, who notwithstanding is to have
place and precedence according to his Majesty's forn^er grant to him
of the said dignity. [Bocquet]
Feb. 16. Licence to Henry Lord Maltravers and his assigns for 21 years to
stamp farthing tokens, with a distinction from those that are used in
England and Ireland, and that he may utter the same in all his
Majesty's foreign plantations (except Maryland), with inhibition to
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all others to utter the like or any other base coin there, upon pain
of seizure of the same, the one moiety to his Majesty, the other to
the Lord Maltravers. There is reserved to his Majesty 10?. per
annum. His Lordship has power to transport the said tokens,
custom free. [^Docquet.l
Feb. 16. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer to give order to John Hooker,
one of his Majesty's Justices of Westminster, to pay to William
Ashborne and his wife lOOl. out of those moneys remaining in his
hands, which belonged to Thomas Leake, a Komish priest convict,
who was burnt in the said Ashborne's house. [Docquet.^
Feb. 16. Discharge to [James Marquis Hamilton,] Master of the Horse, for
400Z. by him received by virtue of a privy seal dated 13th October
last, for provision of horses for his Majesty's use, with warrant to
the Exchequer to pay to the said Marquis as well ] 671. surplusage
upon his account for the provisions aforesaid without account, as
also 1,000?. imprest upon his account to be made thereof. [^Docquef]
Feb. 16. Warrant to Sir David Cunningham, Eeceiver- General of his ,
Majesty's Revenue as Prince of Wales, and other of his Majesty's
treasure assigned for defraying of the house charges of his Majesty's
children, to pay all charges whatsoever belonging to the stable of
his Majesty's children out of the said revenue, as also all arrears for
the time past, and what shall be due for the time to come. \_Docqiiet.J
Feb. [16.] 1. Council of War to the Vice-President and Council of York.
We enclose you a letter from the Mayor and Aldermen of Hull to
Sec. Windebank, concerning divers persons, whose names are ex-
pressed in a paper sent you, who refuse to contribute to the charge
of cleansing the ditches of that tovni, making drawbridges and the
like, praying you forthwith to take effectual course to render
conformable the said refractory persons, and all others that shall
delay or refuse to contribute to so necessary a work for fortifying
and preserving the said town. To use aU diligence herein that his
Majesty may have an account of that work at or before his coming
to York. \ Draft. 1 p.']
Feb. 16. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 114, |jp.]
Feb. 16. Minutes by Nicholas of business to be transacted this day by the
Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder. There attends in the
custody of -a messenger one Peacock a furrier, suspected to have
had powder in his cellar which he intends to export. The mes-
senger to give account what he has upon search found. To consider
of the Earl of Newport's commission and Sir Lionel Tollemache's
petition and certificate. There is a certificate returned from Bristol
concerning powder there made. [Cancelled. Written on the back
of No. 1 of this Vol.]
Feb. 16. 2, Order of the Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder. The
Whitehall. Lords taking this day into Consideration the many complaints in
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divers parts of the kingdom for want of gunpowder, and that it is
sold at excessively high prices, and understanding from the Earl of
Newport that if he might have the sole care of disposing and dis-
tributing of gunpowder and licensing retailers, according to com-
mission granted to him 25th April 1637, he would undertake the
country should be served in all parts within distance at 20d. the
pound, and at further distance 20^d. per pound, according to the
King's proclamation, and that he would see there should not be
such abuses in adulterating his Majesty's powder and otherwise as
there is, and provide for divers other inconveniences expressed in
his Majesty's said commission granted to his Lordship for that
purpose. Whereupon the Lords hold it very fit, and ordered that
his Lordship should be prayed forthwith to put into execution his
Majesty's said commission as aforesaid, and left it wholly to his care
to take order for supplying the kingdom with powder, as by the
said commission he is directed. [Gojpy. 1\ ^.]
Feb. 16. Another copy of the same. \See Vol. ccxcii., p. 98. 1 p.]
Feb. 16. Order of the Commissioners of Saltpetre and Gunpowder. The
Whitehall. Lords having committed Edward Lole, woodmonger, to the Mar-
shalsea, for refusing to deliver coals to Eichard Bagnall, his Majesty's
saltpetremaker, as set forth in Bagnall's petition [see Feb. 13, No. 121],
and having this day taken into consideration the petition of Lole,
acknowledging his fault, and that he had prejudiced Bagnall about
4<0l., which he was willing to satisfy. It was ordered that Bagnall
shall accept the said sum, and that upon payment thereof Lole
shall be discharged, but if Bagnall shall refuse to accept the same
then Lole shall be discharged. [Copy. See Vol. ccxcii., p. 164.
Up.]
Feb. 16. 3. Dudley Lord North to Sec. Windebank. In answer to his
Majesty's letter, though I have long laboured in such known
infirmity of body and fortune as hath forced me firom Court, and
made me unfit for any course abroad, yet I will endeavour to attend
his Majesty at York by the day assigned, in such sort as I shall find
myself able, but which the shortness of time will not as yet give
me leave to set down. \^Seal with arms. | p.l
Feb. 16. 4. William Lord Powis to the same. In answer to his Majesty's
letter of the 26th January last, I entreat you to let him know that
both myself and son will attend his Majesty at York in the best
equipage we can, and will ever be ready to spend our lives and
fortunes in his service. [Seal ivith arms. J p.]
Feb. 16. 5. William Lord Stourton to the same. In obedience to his
Majesty's letter, I tender the services of my person and fortune to
the utmost extent thereof. My father left me but a weak estate,
having made over near the moiety thereof unto my three brothers in
lease for their lives, there remaining unto me not 1,500Z. per annum,
commwnibus annis ; I am much in debt, and have five children.
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two of them daughters near ready for marriage, besides suits in law ;
all this I aver to be true. I will notwithstanding this, present to his
Majesty 500Z., three of them presently, and crave pardon for two
more until Midsummer term. This much I entreat you to make
known to his Majesty. \_Seal with arms ; damaged. | p.]
Feb. 16. 6. Alexander Davison, mayor, and others, of Newcastle-upon-
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, to Sec. Windebank. On Friday afternoon last, John Cocke, a
^^' merchant of this town, did bring unto us the enclosed letter and
book, which upon examination we found to be brought out of Scot-
land by the running post. Kalph Cocke and John Cocke, to whom
the letter is directed, as appears by the superscription, are both of
them men very well affected to the state and government of this
kingdom, and such as we are confident do nowise approve either
of the said book or the directions in the letter for the publishing
thereof. Now may it please you to be informed further, that the
same night divers of the same books were scattered abroad and cast
in at the doors and shop windows of several people, who have brought
eighteen of them to Mr. Mayor, all which shall be safely kept tUl
your further pleasure be known what shall be done therewith, only
we have made bold to send one of them to the Archbishop of
Canterbury and another to the Bishop of Durham. And for the
better prevention of that mischief which might happen by the dis-
persing of so seditious a book, we have, by the advice of Sir Jacob
Astley, caused publication to be made in open market, that whosoever
has found or shall find any of the said books forthwith to bring them
to the mayor at their perils. We have likewise made bold to acquaint
all the ministers of this town with the book, and have entreated them
in their sermons and upon aU occasions to advise and admonish the
people of this place to beware of being any way misled or seduced by
this book, or any other of this nature, who all have promised publicly
to do the same. And for our parts, maugre all the plots and practices
of such iU-affected people as are the publishers of this or any such
libellous books, we shall be always most ready to adventure both our
lives and fortunes for the advancement of his Majesty's service in
the defence of this ancient town. [Seal of the town. 2 pp.] Enclosed,
6. I. H. CoJc to Ralph and John Coh [Gockel, merchants at Newcastle.
I send you the vieiu of all our proceedings, which I pray
you read to your brethren, and afterwards give it to Mr,
Davison, the mxiyor, hoping he will show it to the whole
body of the town, at least to those who are well affected, to
show unto them all that we are neither minded nor
purpose you any evil, and hope that all good Christians
will think no less of us. 12 Feb. 1639. [Endorsed by
Robert Reade, " Sent out of Scotland to Newcastle with a
booh enclosed, which the mayor sent up to Mr. Secretary
Windebank. ^ p.l
Feb. 16. 7. Petition of Edward Fawconer, vicar of Burford [Britford], Wilts,
to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner has behaved himself in aU godly and
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honest coDversation in the said parish, as more at large by letters
testimonial under the hands of the chiefest men of the said parish
may appear. Yet petitioner on the l7th December last, desiring
to reconcile two of his parishioners according to his ofl&ce, hearing
and seeing them at variance, he was not only abused with appro-
brious words by Edward Stockman, gent., but also his profession
stained with the ignominious nkme of base priest, and his doctrines
called in question, that petitioner should preach only other men's
works, although he has been approved for a public lecturer in the
cathedral of Sarum, and also preached by the entreaty of the dean
and chapter of the said church. In the open church, before prayer.
Stockman told the parishioners that petitioner was but his servant
and theirs, and since pronounced to petitioner's face [that] aU
ministers were their parishioners' servants, and that all the clergy
in the land were too proud, not so much as sparing petitioner when
he came to the church in the open congregation to reprove him for
not waiting on them. Petitioner not being able to prosecute at
law, implores your favour, for redress therein. Undenoritten,
7. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe to take such further order
herein as he shall find to be just and fitting. February
16<^, 1638-9. [|^.]
Feb. 16. 8. Account by Sir William Eussell of ship-money received by
him on writs issued in September 1637. Total 169,194Z. 2s. lid.,
leaving 27,220^. 4s. 9d. yet unpaid. By memoranda at the foot,
• 110^. additional appears to have been paid after the making of this
account, 4/01. of which was on account of writs issued in 1638.
[Ip.-]
Feb. 16. 9. Sir WiUiam Russell to Nicholas. Hugh Nanney, late sheriff
of Merioneth, has paid since the making out of my certificate this
day [see preceding calendar notice^, upon the writs issued in 1637,
21 6Z., which at request I certify. [J p.]
Feb. 16. 10. Account of ship-money for 1637 remaining in the hands of
the sheriffs, total 850?., which makes the total levied 170,044?.
Nicholas adds, that this week the mayor of Doncaster had paid 40?.
and Glamorganshire 420?. upon writs issued in 1638, "which is the
fi.rst money I have heard of having been collected by virtue of these
writs." [1 p.]
Feb. 16, 11. Sir William Galley to Eichard Harvey. I received your
Bxirderop. letter, with the protest of the bishops of Scotland and three occurrences.
Instruction as to purchasing linen for the writer. I long to hear
Sir William Parkhurst's answer to my letter. If the King continues
his purpose for his intended journey to York, I suppose your master
[Endymeon Porter] wiU wait upon him. Write to me if you
go with him. Also acquaint us with what other news there is now
with you, which is usually most stirring after the end of this term.
[Seal with arms. | p.']
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Feb. 16.
Feb. 16.
Edinburgh.
Feb. 17.
WhitehaU.
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12. Notes of the counterparts of the leases of the manor of All-
farthing [Surrey]. The dates of the leases extend from 29th Sep-
tember 1602 to the 10th July 1625. [3 pp.]
13. Account of the whole convoy money both received and
remaining in the merchants' hands from Jan. ,14 last to this day.
Total l,89Bl. Is. 6d., of which 593?. Is. 8d. was this day owing by
the several merchants named. [IJ p.']
14. Protest of John Miller, notary public, upon a bill of exchange
for 1,640?. Scotch money, and drawn at Rovan [Rouen], France,
the 28th January 1638-9 by Robert Pringill, merchant, upon James
PringiU, merchant, Edinburgh, his brother german, for the payment
of the said sum to David Blackburn, who subsequently endorsed
the bill over to Peter Blackburn, his uncle, at Edinburgh. [| p.J
15. Order of the King in CouncU. It was this day ordered, that
all such of his Majesty's subjects who voluntarily desire to arm
themselves either at home or from abroad for the service of his
Majesty and the state (there being as Was now represented divers
gentlemen of quality and others that did declare their affections and
readiness on that behalf) should, for themselves and their associates
therein, have all liberty and encouragement, as likewise for the
assembling together and exercising of all volunteers that shall oflPer
their service in this kind, and that license given them on that behalf
under the hands of the Earl Marshal shall be to them a sufficient
warrant. [Seal attached. | j3.]
Feb. 17. Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 115. 1 p.]
Feb. 17. 16. Similar order. The Lords, by letters of the 9th November
Whitehall, last, (sent with the writs to the sherifife of the several counties,) gave
1 direction that they should return to this board, within one month
after the assessment made by them, a certificate as well of what is
set upon each parish in general as particularly upon every clergyman
in each, which hitherto has been performed by few of the sheriffs.
It was therefore ordered, that Edward Nicholas, clerk of the Council,
should in their Lordships' names write his letters to the said sheriffs,
and thereby let them know his Majesty takes it as a great neglect
in them that they have not returned the said certificates accordingly,
and to will them to do it forthwith. Also to certify him once
every fortnight their proceedings in that service, to the end his
Majesty and the Lords may receive a true account of the progress
of the business of the shipping from time to time. It was further
ordered, that Nicholas should keep a book of all letters and writings
touching the business, and every Sunday give an account to the
Lords of the state thereof, as he was ordered to do last year. [Seal
attached. 1 p."]
Feb. 17. 17. Thomas Earl of Arundel of Wardour to Sec. Windebank. In
Wardour Castle, answer to his Majesty's letter, I have directed these lines, signifying
my intent unto you, but first acquai^tiilg you with my estate, to
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the end his Majesty being truly informed thereof may the better
judge, whether my oflFer proceeds from a loyal and zealous heart to
him and his service. And this the rather for that I presume my
son and his friends, who have far exceeded the truth in the reports
of my estate to others, have not forborne to report the like to his
Majesty. I have been ever since my last sickness so oppressed with
a weakness of all my limbs, with a vertigo in my head, with the
strangury, and especially a great pain and weakness in my back,
as that these infirmities, meeting with a body of four score years
of age, have made me utterly unable to attend his Majesty in person.
My four score horsemen's armours, which I think were very good,
I did, as you may remember, resign my interest in them to his
Majesty about two years since, my age making me unfit to serve
his Majesty any longer with them myself, wherefore in that respect,
and also living in a peaceable estate where no man would have expected
such a commotion as is now made in Scotland, I had no use of horses
of service, and am therefore now utterly unprovided with them.
My debts, which if I do not satisfy at the times appointed I shall
be sued and my land extended, are above 23,000/., the interest
whereof consumes me, and this truth I will make apparent when-
soever it shall please his Majesty to command it, besides that Lady
Dudley, to whom I owe 3,300Z., Sir Thomas Reynell and William
Sandis, who are engaged for a good part of these debts, are living
about the Court or in London, and can witness the truth. Moneys
I have none ; no, not to pay the interest of these debts. I can sell
no land unless his Majesty be pleased that I may purchase the re-
version out of the Crown of some small part of the remainder lands,
that by the sale thereof I may be enabled both to serve his Majesty
and pay some of my debts. For as to the other lands, though
under the great seal it has been decreed that my son has no right
in them, yet by his many entries, and his defaming of my title,
he has so terrified all purchasers that no man will buy one foot of
land of me. My plate is part sold and part at pawn, with little
hope to redeem it. Only my manor of Christ Church is left me,
which is now upon sale. And to increase my misery yet the more,
my daughter Eure, to whom Lord Eure now denies to pay the
annuity allowed to her by the Council, is now cast upon me, and I
enforced to give herself, child, and servants diet and wages, with all
other expenses. My son [Lord] Baltimore is brought so low with his
setting forward the plantation of Maryland, and with the clamorous
suits and opposition which he has met with in that business, as
that I do not see how he could subsist if I did not give him diet
for himself, wife, children, and servants. My son William, his wife
and six children, are at so low an ebb as that I must be enforced to
provide them some livelihood or to see them perish. My daughter,
PhUlpott's three daughters, and a younger son, were left in so poor
an estate by their father as that they have already been very charge-
able to me, and I doubt will be more hereafter. Notwithstanding
all these wants and miseries, I will give towards the wars of his
Majesty, against the mutineers of Scotland, 500?., to be paid in two
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years, the first payment to begin in April next before his Majesty's
going to York, which 500?. rated, together with the four score
horsemens' armour already given to his Majesty, being justly valued,
may well show that I am more careful to spend that little means
I have for the service of his Majesty than to provide means of living
for my children and children's children, whoge wants cannot be
supplied but by my care and sparing course of life. ISeal with arms.
Feb. 17. 18. Particulars concerning the ships, the Great London and the
Lesser London, to be set forth by the city of London according to his
Majesty's writs. The former was 872 tons burthen, commanded
by Capt. Wilis, the latter 560 tons, commanded by John Stevens
lip-]
Peb. 18. Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 2,000?. to Sir William
Morley without account within one year, which he has paid into
the Exchequer by way of loan to his Majestj'. [Docquet.]
Feb. 18. Similar warrant to pay to Henry Baker, his executors or assions
301. per annum, at the four most usual feasts, by equal portions,
to commence from Michaelmas 1633, for rent of a house for the
use of Christian van Vienna, and to continue the payment of the
said sum so long as he or any other by his appointment shall dwell
there. [Docquetl
Feb. 18. 19. The Provost and Bailies of Edinburgh to the KJng. We did
Edinburgh, willingly promise our best endeavours for doing what your Ma-jesty
did of la.te command, so have we well performed all to the fullj and
left nothing undone, but with what pains and against how many
and great difEculties we hope that such as have been interested with
this your Majesty's service will inform, and we had rather now relate
than to have insisted " untymously " in the expression of our just
fears before the work was begun. All men know, that by extra-
ordinary furniture of men and munition the tower of our defence
under your Majesty is turned into a terror against us, contrary to
our hopes. Daily rumours from England fiU the ears of your
Majesty's good people with hostile preparations, and of your Majesty's
wrath kindled against us, who, in conscience of our loyalty, waited
for a perfect peace from your Majesty's goodness and justice. Not only
national [statutes] but the common law of nature and nations do
forbid the receiving of any other than natives at such a time
especially into the strengths of a free kingdom. And we are not
ignorant that the enemies of your Majesty's honour and our happiness
cease not, by procuring very hard and grievous commandments, to
plot, as they project, our certain ruin. Yet to render your Majesty full
satisfaction, and to expiate and purge out whatsoever sinister suspicions
have been suggested against us in time past, and to prevent the
like liereafter, and to give all the Christian world a rare, and, so
far as we know, an unexampled testimony of our high estimation
of sovereignty, and how earnestly we desire, next to the favour of
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God, to live as obedient subjects under your Majesty's sceptre
and laws. We have thus cast our lives and fortunes and what is
dearest to us into the arms of your Majesty's clemency, most humbly
begging that your Majesty at last may graciously accept what
proeeedeth from the honest hearts of a well- willing people who by
the reality of our actions delight to confute all contrary calumnies.
And that your Majesty will rather receive our hope to live peaceably
in all godliness and honesty under your Majesty's princely govern-
ment, than to increase our fears when we have stretched ourselves
to the utmost of our power, so shall we not only be constrained
from the conscience of our duty but incline from the daily sence of
royal benignity heartily to pray that your Majesty may long and
peaceably reign over us, your Majesty's most humble, loyal, and
obedient subjects. [Copy. 1 p.]
Feb. 18. 20-21. Two other copies of the above with some verbal variations,
and headed " The Scotts' petition to the King." [2| p.']
Feb. 18. 22. Edward Lord Montague to Sec. Coke. I received the King's
Boughton. letter requiring me to attend his Majesty at York. I am ready to
lay down my life and aU. that I have for the defence of this kingdom,
and though I am 76 years of age, and have some great infirmities
upon me, yet I will rather venture my life than deny to serve his
Majesty upon those occasions, and to furnish six horses armed in
all points as I shall be directed to provide them. [1 p.l
Feb. 18. 23. George Lord Berkeley to Sec. Windebank. More willingly
than I can do anything else, I prepare for the honour of attending
the King. Ten horse I present to his Majesty's service. Most sorry
that shortness of time straitens me in my duty ; but I am redressed
in. having the happiness to be where I may receive his daily com-
mands to lay down my life and fortune at his feet, my retiredness
not being of force to obscure my loyalty. [Seal with arms. 1 p. J
Feb, 18. 24. Oliver Earl of Bolingbroke to the same. In answer to his
Majesty's letter, although my years and infirmities of body, together
with the present great burthen upon my estate, not unknown as
I conceive to his Majesty, makes me very unable to perform the
service required, yet I will attend his Majesty in such sort as the
shortness of time and the ability of my estate will admit. \_Seal
with crest. ^ p.J
Feb. 18. 25. John Marquess of Winchester to the same. In answer to
his Majesty's letter, I request you to acquaint his Majesty that by
the appointed time I shall be ready to give my attendance with
alacrity of heart and in the best equipage my fortunes wUl permit,
and if anything shall fall short of my degree I desire it may not
be imputed unto any want of will to comply with his Majesty's
service, but unto the defect of means left me to supply such forces
as are suitable to my quality and loyalty. [Endorsed by Wi/ndehanh,
hut aflerwwrds struck through, " He will give 1,000?., though it be
not mentioned in this letter." Seal with crest. 1 p.]
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Feb. 18.
Feb. 18.
Feb. 18.
Ediubuigh.
Feb. 18.
Taunton.
Vol. CCCCXIII.
26. John Lord Lovelace to Sec. Windebank. I purpose to attend his
Majesty at the time and place mentioned in his Majesty's letter, which
I received the 4th inst., and to continue my attendance so long as
his Majesty shall be in the army, and to have with me during the
same time ten horse ready furnished for his Majesty's service. ^Seal
with arms, f p."]
27. Lord Treasurer Juxon to Sir Eobert Pye. Pray draw an
order by virtue of privy seal of 29th November last, for paying unto
William Below lOOl., in part of 500?. granted him by that privy
seal, in full of all arrears of his pension due at Michaelmas last.
[Copy, ^p.]
28. Sir John Pennington to Nicholas. I have little to requite
you withal from hence for yours of the 14th inst. The Hollanders
gave the Dunkirkers a sore blow, for they took two new ships of
theirs of 36 pieces of ordnance apiece, whereof 18 were brass, and
carried them away, and put their vice-admiral ashore upon the
Splinter, where they were forced to set fire to her themselves, to
keep her from the enemy. They likewise forced five flats ftdl of
soldiers ashore upon the main, and killed them, in all above one
thousand men, and they lost pretty store of men themselves, but
no ships. The French King's great fleet is fully ready, as I am
informed by some who came [lately] from them, and will be out
at sea by the end of this month. You and I may chance to meet
at York, for I have received a summons from my Lord Chamberlain
to be there with horse and arms the 1st April. I wish I were
provided with both for the business, which I know not how I can
be at so short warning. Within this month I hope to be at home
with you. [Seal with arms, 1 p.'\
29. A. Bethune to James MeU at Dieppe. I have before sent you
the duplicate of the letter above written, yet at the desire of the
Lord Provost, he complaining that you have rendered no answer, I
cannot leave off to continue my importunity. Abovewritten,
29. I. The samie to the same. These few lines are at the desire
of William Dick, now Provost of Edinburgh, con-
cerning 1,300 franks, that he says you have passed
to him in aceompt, more than you know I received. In
1631, you passed to him in accompt 5,800 fi^anks in one
parcel, and you know I received only at divers times
4,500/s., whereof I rendered him accompt accordingly. It
would seem you have allowed him these 1,300 franks
for Nicholas Gelle ; for my own part you know I never
received penny thereof. Edinburgh, 9th October 1638
[1^.]
30, Eoger Harvey to his brother Richard Harvey. Business
transactions. Signifies his wife's approaching confinement, and
requests Richard to visit him this summer. [Seal with merchant s
mark 1 p.}
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Feb. 18. 31. John Ashburnham to [Nicholas]. Encloses a letter received
Westover. 'by him from Lord Lumley, by which the writer is persuaded to
complement him out of "this lease land." Entreats Nicholas to
go to his Lordship with Ashburnham's reply, which he also encloses,
and to desire his Lordship to appoint a time to meet the writer at
his house, where he will provide so much as shall disengage the
mortgage. Shall be forced to hunt his Lordship out in London if
he is unwilling to satisfy the writer. Is heartily glad things are
so peaceably despatched between Nicholas and Lord Hertford; is
confident they will hear shortly from the other side, and is much
satisfied with the condition of the estate, therefore let " us " proceed
gently with the rest. Hopes he shall speedily provide Nicholas a
good occasion to lay forth his monej', and upon as good terms as is to
be imagined. Is sorry the Scots continue so rebellious, but glad to
hear Nicholas is not in the list for that journey, and desires of God
he may be still deprived of that honour. It may be Mr. Saunders
will wait for his money till Easter, and save Nicholas trouble. Is
going on Wednesday towards Oxford, Dr. Potter being content to
change the estate as the writer profferred. [1 p.]
Feb. 19. " Proclamation concerning tin, and to restrain the importation
Westminster, thereof from foreign parts." For the better securing to us the
pre-emption of the tin of this kingdom, being an ancient and un-
doubted hereditary revenue annexed to the crown in right of the
duchy of Cornwall, divers good customs, laws, and ordinances have
been established, amongst which it is specially provided, that all
the said tin should be duly brought to our coinage houses in cos.
Devon and Cornwall, there to be tried, assayed, prized, and sealed
before the same be put to sale or shipped for foreign vent, yet
notwithstanding our proclamation of 22 Jan. 1633-4, requiring a just
observance of these ordinances, a great part of the tin has been
and still is bought and sold or carried away uncoined ; for reformation
of which we have thought fit once more to declare our pleasure in
the premises, being determined to extend the rigour of the laws
and all just severity against such as shall hereafter offend. We
command that none shall presume to sell, receive, or contract for
any block-tin unblown, but the same to be brought to the place of
coinage before it be sold for use, likewise not to sell nor utter any
white tin or cast tin before it be first coined and stamped. And that
none but our farmers of tin shall in future presume to ship or lade
any tin of what kind soever to be transported to any foreign ports
without the assent of the tin farmers therein first had in writing,
under pain of loss and forfeiture of the tin and confiscation of the
ships or vessels wherein it shall be laden.and of such further penalties
and punishments as by the statutes of our stannai'ies, or any other
law or statute whatsoever, or by the censure of the court of Star
Chamber, may be inflicted. And where we have lately granted to
certain subjects the pre-emption of tin, during a term unexpired,
and for relief of poor pewterers of London have provided that if
the said lessees or farmers should be minded to transport any tin
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in bars, they shall employ the said pewterers, for the casting of the
same out of blocks into bars, since which time many have presumed
to cast tin into bars both in Cornwall and Devon, by means whereof
it is the more easily conveyed from place to place, and vented before
the coinage of the same. We do further command that no mer-
chants or others do hereafter import into England and "Wales any
tin of what kind soever from any parts beyond the seas, upon pain
of loss and forfeiture as well of the tin as of the ships, Lastly, we
command that our said proclamation formerly published concerning
tin be hereafter duly observed in all the particular branches and parts
thereof, under the pains and penalties therein expressed. [See Goll.
Proc. Gar. I., No. 222. 2 _pp.]
Feb. 19. 32. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. In answer to the
Newcastle. Lords' letter of the 12th inst., concerning Newcastle, we are pre-
paring for the strengthening thereof with all possible speed ; twenty-
one pieces will be ready to be mounted upon the walls within these
three weeks, as also the nine pieces of brass ordnance for the field
will be ready within a month. All the arms in store, about 1,500,
will be sold in a short time to the adjacent counties. I have received
1,300 muskets, rests, and bandoliers, and eompleat arms for carbiniers
with saddles, bits, and bridles from Capt. Legge, but there are no
armours and pikes, therefore I pray the Lords to send hither 1,800
armours and pikes eompleat, 1,200 of which may be the worst arms
that came out of Holland, because I shall leave them here in store
with the town, to arm their citizens upon occasion, but the rest
should be very good arms, because here comes my Lord Crichton,
and shows me a commission for arms that he will require, as also
for my Lord of Liddesdale and my Lord Marquis Douglas to a good
quantity, which has caused me to send to Capt. Legge for 600
muskets more, as also for 4 lasts of powder, humbly praying to lia.ve
the 1,000 carbines with snaphaunces sent hither with all possible
speed to arm the bordering men. Koger Widdrington and his son
returned from Scotland on Saturday last. They report that they are
there divided into factions, as some constant covenanters, some
that have been covenanters are fallen off, and others that were
never any. And that there is gr6at fear amongst them of his
Majesty's great preparations, and that Fife contains the greatest
power of covenanters, but as he thinks them not to be above 8,000
strong. They cannot handsomely get money from the common
people, many refusing to contribute, because the Lords have raised
the tenants' rents. They would have every one that has lOOi. a
piece contribute *7d. a day, and maintain one man, so 14cZ. for two.
They are in hand to lay garrisons upon the borders, but can get
no money. Their General Leslie will not stir before he has 50,000Z.
in cash to pay soldiers. Their nobility and gentry have sat in
council hereabout, but the money cannot be found. Last Saturday
night, many books were thrown here into houses and in the streets,
and under cover of letters sent to citizens of this town. Many of
them were also thrown upon the highways in Northumberland.
The sheriff of Tynedaie writes to tlie gentry, some of them in
1:^,. H H
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Northumberland, to justify the cause, and hopes that tliey will not
be enduced to invade them ; thus they practise indirect courses. Of
the carriage of the mayor and aldermen of this town the Lords will
receive an account from them. We assembled the preachers, and
required them to preach obedience to the people, and find one
Dr. Jenison something cool, but have not a staff sufficient to
question him. The violence of these mutinous covenanters, his
Majesty's unadvised and causeless foes, grows to that heat, and
their foUy so apparent, while their strength declining, as in my poor
judgment it is high time for his Majesty to shew himself both in
power and person in these parts, as then I confidently believe they
will be brought to better conformity. I pray the Lords to give
his Majesty thanks for conferring the regiment upon me, as I have
sent the ofiicers to the Lord Marshal, yourself, and Mr. Treasurer,
to receive their instructions, and they in all things to obey your
commands. I present to you the disposing of any captain
under this regiment of mine that you shall desire or ordain. For
the raising of the men, I believe a warrant to the deputy- lieutenants
and justices of peace in the adjoining counties would soon work
the means to compleat this regiment in a short time ; but I leave
this to the Lords' pleasure. The officers I send to you are Capt.
Emely to be lieutenant-colonel, Capt. Ballard to be sei'geant-major,
and Capt. Bradshaw, an able man, to be trusted with Holy Island,
whom I pray you to further, as this service requires haste. I also
recommend him to be a captain of my regiment. Concerning
officers of our list to be put upon the trained bands, my Lord of
Essex is the only known man that can best point out the fittest and
most deserving persons. I daily expect Lord Clifford's coming
hither, who is wondrous fit in all respects to take care of this place.
I shall inform his Lordship of all particulars that concern this
place and the adjacent parts. His Lordship has the affection of the
Northumberland gentlemen, who generally are truly affected to his
Majesty's service, and are now being encouraged that his Majesty
prepares for their defence, and many of them buy arms here for the
arming of their servants and family. Concerning Carlisle, I have
sent them your letter, and written to the mayor to send for any
arms they may want ; but for their succour the trained bands of
Cumberland and Westmoreland being only 500 foot, and so far
dispersed, are very inadequate, especially for a place so open to
violence. Concerning the musters to be viewed by Sir Thomas
Morton and myself at York, I gave you in my last an account
thereof, and I have received letters that both our deputies are at
present performing that work. Concerning a form of letters patent
to the counties within my commission to rise and march upon
occasion, I have enclosed a form, which the Lords can rectify as
they shall think fitting. For Col. Trafford, he is a fit man to be
employed upon the borders; but Roger Widdrington is the most
able that way, and has the power of most of the people in these
parts ; he also knows the passages both in the adjoining parts in
Scotland as upon our borders, and is an active man, singularly well
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affected to the service. This town has the chiefest trust in his
intelligence and in those -whom he employs, so as if he were em-
ployed with some 60 horse in his Majesty's pay I am confident his
Majesty would in these occasions reap benefit by his services. Like-
wise there is one Mr. Charlton a gentleman, following Lord William
Howard, who dwells upon a fit place ; if he were likewise employed
with some light-horse in these parts they would be good scouts, and
especially fit to break in upon the Scots their neighbours, or give
intelligence to our army upon occasion. These gentlemen are both
catholics, howsoever bitter enemies to the Scotch proceedings. For
Sir Thomas Morton, I have not heard from him, but there is no
doubt but my Lord of Durham has performed his Majesty's commands,
as I wrote to him to give Morton all the aid he could- To conclude,
I pray you to present to the Lords how fit it were in these times,
especially for the northern parts, that all owners of ships were com-
manded to provide muskets and ammunition for so many men as
they set forth in their ships, as likewise for every man besides his
musket a half pike, so that the ships trading to the Tjme and other
places may be able to defend themselves and their ships, which at
low water lie upon the ground ; sometimes two or 300 ships come
into this river, and if an occasion falls out, the men having arms and
joining themselves together will be able to make a good resistance.
This win be no charge to the King, but the means to defend his
subjects, for in war it is common with small parties to make enter-
prises upon havens and places where ships lie, to pillage, bum,
and spoil them. So far as my experience has seen, when his
Majesty has raised these 6,000 foot and 1,000 horse they will be
most proper for his service to be resident upon this river, some
being stationed in this town, and some at Newburn, four miles
from hence by land or six by water, for so far with the tide all
provisions can come to them by water. There is a common ford
by this town, and it would be a great help if a bridge were formed
by the many boats or keels used for transport of coals. Also, for
a train of artillery, this place affords many horses, which they use in
their coal mines, that upon a sudden occasion could be employed for
his Majesty'^ service. A concluding argument in favour of this
disposition of the forces is that the countries and counties behind
will be kept safe from an enemy's incursions. And this small army
can advance upon occasions to the Borders, being assisted by the
trained bands in my commission, which if well ordered is a con-
siderable consequence to offend upon advantage and defend upon
invasion, for aS the countries lie, neither the Scots nor we can long
abide in the field. The want of carriages and the charge to furnish
armies will not permit long continuance in one place. T have a
great mind to be set at work at Berwick ; but I leave all things to
the Lords' consideration, and pray you now as Lord Clifford is
expected daily, when there will be little employment for me in this
place, to move the Lords that I may receive their directions whither
I shall repair to perform his Majesty's services. [4 pp.]
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Feb. 19. 38. Sec. Windebank to Sir Jacob Astley, His Majesty has been
acquainted with your letter of the 13tb inst. concerning the desire
of Carlisle to be furnished with arms, and is pleased that they shall
have as many and such a proportion of powder as they demand,
and that you give order to the storekeepers at Hull for delivery of
them. And further, that you cause all such of the inhabitants of
those parts to be furnished with arms out of that magazine as shall
desire them, reserving for his Majesty's use there 1,200 complete.
This is all I shall trouble you with at present, the Lord Marsl)al
being shortly to despatch Col. Trafford to you with further directions.
[Draft. I p.]
Feb. 19. Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. For
three lasts of powder at 18d. per pound to be delivered to Sir Henry
Compton for replenishing the magazine in co. Sussex. [^Minute.
See Vol. ccclv., No. 6 1 p. 9. \ p.]
Feb. 19. 34. Sir Edm[und] Verney to Nicholas. John Ashburnham told
me he had left a lease in your hands of certain lands in co. Lincoln,
which lease was my nephew Turvill's when he lived, and now it
belongs to his widow. The reason why the lease was left in your
custody was because it might be produced in any court of justice
whensoever I should require it, but I have now laid aside all the
pretences I had to it, and desire that the same may be delivered to
my nephew Turvill's widow, to whom I conceive it belongs. P.S.—
I cannot find Ashburnham's note for producing this lease when-
soever I should call for it, but I hereby discharge Ashburnham of
that note. Undenvritten,
34. I. Receipt of [FraTices] Turvill fm' the said lease. 1 9th Feb.
1638[-9. Ip.-]
Feb. 19. 35. Ja[mes] Steward to Thomas Chapman at the Buck's Head,
Edinburgh, gt. Martin's Lane, London. I thought good to let you know how
things go with us, that ye that are in England shall not be ignorant
of our love towards our brotherly nation and country, and that you
may see the length of all things. I have sent you their three books
for your information, and, if you desire it, on another occasion I
shall send you more. I have given your son his money and 20s.
more than your order. Pray send word if you got Dr. Leighton's
letter. Write answer by the next post. [Endorsed by Sec. Winde-
banJc, " with three booJcs enclosed.'" | p.}
Feb. 19. 36. Unsigned receipt for 661. 13s. id. paid by William Gibson, in
part of a bond of lOOZ. dated 2nd May ] 637, sealed and delivered
by John Vincent, deceased, unto Robert Cambell, alderman of
London, deceased, [j p.]
Feb. 19. 37. Opinion of Sir William Jones, Justice of the King's Bench, to
the question " if a clerk be presented by the King to a church void
of an incumbent, and that clerk is thereupon instituted, [whether]
this is a plenarty against all men though the King's clerk is not in-
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ducted ?" Sir William thinks " that an institution at the King's
presentment is a plenarty against a common person, but not against
the King, for before induction after institution the King may revoke
his presentation." [^ p.^
Feb. 1 9. 38. Unsigned certificate that James Naylor, messenger, had this
day brought before the writer, Lewis Bray, of Tiverton, formerly
certified by the Deputy-Lieutenants as defective in arms. Bray
promised future conformity, but by reason of poverty is unable to
pay any fees imposed upon him. [^ p.^
Feb. 19. 39. Similar certificate in the same handwriting, that Mark
Benfield, of Cadeleigh, on behalf of Faith Cross, widow, imperfect in
her senses and a poor woman, appeared before the writer this day,
and promised her speedy conformity in providing arms for his Ma-
jesty's service. [^ p.]
Feb. 20. Grant to Robert Ramsey and David Murray of the office of tailor
to his Majesty, the Prince, and the Duke of York, and to make the
apparel of all the servants to his Majesty and to his said children,
which by his Majestjr and them shall be bestowed as gifts, and also
to make all other apparel heretofore usually made by his Majesty's
tailor. To hold from Michaelmas last for their lives with the fee
of 2s. a day to each of them. [Docquet.^
Feb. 20. Warrant to the Exchequer to pay to Sir John Heydon, Lieu-
tenant of his Majesty's Ordnance, 5,000^. for payment for saltpetre
bought in June last, and also 150 J. to Samuel Cord wall, as his Ma-
jesty's free gift, and likewise to pay such money as shall be due for
powder to his Majesty's gunpowder maker. \_Docq2iet.']
Feb. 20. Similar warrant to pay 470Z. to the Countess of Denbigh, for
secret service for the Queen's Majesty, without account. [Bocquet]
Feb. 20. The like, to pay to James Levingston, Keeper of his Majesty's
Privy Purse, 5,000?. per annum, to be by him laid out according to
his Majesty's appointment for the expense of his privy purse.
[I)ocqv£t.']
Feb. 20. Warrant, under the signet, to the Master of the Great Wardrobe,
for necessaries for his Ma-jesty's Maunday and wardrobe of robes for
this year. [Docquet.']
Feb. 20. Grant to Sir William Russell and Henry Vane of 3d upon every
pound or 20s. that they shall issue of the money by them received
or to be received from the sheriflFs of the several counties of England
and Wales, and disbursed by them also, for setting forth such war-
like ships as the council shall direct. The said allowance to be
taken by them in their account by way of defalcation. \Docquet^
Feb. 20. Warrant to the Chancellor of the Duchy [of Lancaster], to issue
commissions to fit persons to treat and compound with the free-
holders, tenants, and commoners of wastes and commons belonging
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to the hundred and forest of High Peak, co. Derby, for granting, his
Majesty's right and interest of soil. [^Docquet.']
Feb. 20. Grant to Sir David Cunningham, Keceiver-General of the Ee-
venues belonging to the King before his access to the crown, of
divers parcels of land lately improved and enclosed out of the wastes
and commons of the manor of Meere, and parcel of the possessions
of the duchy of Cornwall in co. Wilts for 21 years, under the yearly
rent of 201. [Docquet.']
Feb. 20. 40. "William Earl of Hertford to See. Windebank. According to
. Essex Hoose. his Majesty's letter of the 26th January last, I shall not fail to
attend his Majesty at York in as good equipage as my present con-
dition doth require, and with such retinue as the short warniug wiU
enable me, which I shall cheerfully enlarge as his Majesty's occasions
shall require to the utmost expense of my life and fortune, and this
I beseech you to present with my duty to his Majesty. \_Seal with
arms. 1 p.J
Feb. 20, 41. Francis Lord Deincourt to Sec. Coke. I received his Majesty's
Sutton. letter for my attendance at York, which service I shaU be ready
to perform to my power, and as far as my unwieldy and aged body
will give me leave. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Feb. 20. 42. Alexander Davison, mayor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sir
Newcastle-upon- Jacob Astley, and John Marlay, to Sec. Windebank. Since our letter
•^°^' touching Giles Bitleston we have examined Dr. Jenison, a preacher
in this towiij upon five particulars with which he was charged, to
which he has answered under his own hand. We have likewise ex-
amined Ralph Fewler of this town, merchant, whom we have
taken bond to appear when we' shall call him. The examinations ■
and also the informations taken by Sir WiUiam Bellasys against
Fewler we enclose. The two Bitlestones being very poor men have
acknowledged their error, and offered bond for their appearance, yet
we durst not do it till we know your further direction. [Seal of the
corporation. 1 p.] Enclosed,
42. I. Information of Edward Urwen, of Winyard, co. Durham.
Ralph Fewler, Thomas Lamhe the younger, Thomas Chap-
man, William Watson, and the informant, being all in the
house of the last-named at Gateshead drinking a pint of
wine, about ten days before Christm,as last, they fell into
discourse of the Scottish business. Fewler said that in his
opinion he thought the Scottish Covenanters were no way
to be accused, for they did nothing but in defence of
their own right and maintenance of the gospel, and did
but defend themselves against those that would have
brought in popery and idolatry amongst them, and that
for his part he thought he should not fight against them
in that quarrel. And then, being demanded by one of
the company whether if :the -King should command him
to fight against the Covenanters he would refuse it or
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not. Fewler replied, no ; for unless his own conscience
moved him, to it, he would not fight for any prince in
Christendom. 8t/i l'e6. ]638[-9. 1 J9.] Annexed,
42. II. Examination of Thomas Lambe the younger, of Goxhoe,
CO. Durham. After stating how he and the parties men-
tioned in the above information m,et, he asserts that Urwen
said I heshrew the Scots that stand out against the King,
for they are likely to put us to a great deal of charge, and
it is likely we shall all go and fight against them, Fewler
replied, he saw no reason there was to condemn the Scots,
seeing they stood but for the defence of the Gospel. JEx-
aminant asked him " How can we judge of that, being no
scholars 9" to whovi Fewler answered, by the Scripture,
and repeated divers texts. Repeats Urwen's assertion
as to Fewler's refusal to fight against the Covenanters.
They spent 3d. per man for wine. 8th Feb. 1638[-9.
42. III. Examination of Ralph Fewler, probably in answer to the
above charges. That about IQ days before Christmas he
was not in the house of William Watson, vintner, in
Gateshead, and further that Chapman, Urwen and Lambe,
were not in his company. Before Christmas he was in
the house of Watson in Chapman's company, drinking a
pint of wine, and there came two other young men whose
names he knoweth not. Being asked if he or any of
them had any discourse of the Scotch business, and
whether he said he woidd not fight against the Covenanters
unless his conscience would move him to it ; he saith he
spake not any such words, and is willing to serve his
Majesty with his life and means. Wth February 1638[-9.
\p:\
Feb. 20. 43. Philip Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery to Sir John Pen-
Whiteiall. nington. In answer to yours of the ] 8th inst., you may under-
stand the rest of the Privy Chamber holding double places, and
adhering to their other, are to find a gentleman of quality armed as
a cuirassier in russet arms with gilt nails, and his man as an arque-
busier in white, and this is required of every such one and yourself
in particular, which though, I believe, was fully expressed in my
former, yet for your better satisfaction I have thought it not amiss
to signify to you again. You will pardon me if I put you in mind
again how sensible we are of our sufferings by the Dunkirkers.
Ell'-]
[Feb. 20.] 44. William Hele, mayor of Plymouth, to Nicholas. I desire you
Plymouth, to deliver the inclosed letter to the Council for a supply of powder
and munition for the fort and island, which they stand in much need
of, and for furnishing these parts with powder, of which we are
wholly destitute. The great preparations and forces of the French
at this present, both by sea and land, and our oyro. weakness, to-
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gether with Sir Jacob Astley's direction to recommend to you any
business concerning the fort or island which in his absence should
fall out, has begot you this trouble. P.S — By the last post I sent
you the receipts of the officers and soldiers of the fort and island.
[Seal with arms. 1 p.] Enclosed,
44. I. William Hele, wiayor of Plymouth, and his brethren, to the
Council. Upon several views lately had of the ordnance
and am/munition of the fort and islanid here, it appeared
that divers of the ordnance are unserviceable, most part
of the carriages decayed, the store of mntch spent, and the
powder so much wasted that there were but 70 barrels in the
fort and island, and that five years old. The scarcity of
poiuder in these parts is so great that there is not a barrel to
be had in the town or country. A II which we maJce known
to you, the rather for that the forces and preparations of
the King of France, both by sea and land, at this present,
are very great, and such as our factors there write they
dare not advertise us of, nor what it is conceived their
intendments are, for fear their letters should be inter-
cepted. We beseech your Lordships to take course for the
supply of powder, &c. to the said fort and, island, and
that these parts m,ay be furnished for the future with
powder for their money. Plymouth, [20] February
1638[-9. Seal with arms. 1 pj]
Feb. 20. 45. Ed. Orange to his nephew, Edward Nicholas. I have found
out one who I think is very fit to keep your house in the country, a
Somersetshire man. I hear a very good report of him, and he can
bake and brew, and play the cook for a need. If you send me word
that you are not provided already, I will send him. My wife is
exceeding sick, and so is my daughter Bull, as well as others of both
our families. [1 p^
Feb. 20. 46. Certificate of Henry Ayshford, Deputy Lieutenant of Devon.
Ashford. That Eichard Tucker, of Tiverton, defaulter at musters, had con-
formed and paid the messenger's fee's. [J p.']
Feb. 20. 47. Certificate of William Fox and six others, Keepers of the
Forest of Deane. That the circumference of the said forest, lately
estimated and valued, is forty miles and more. \_^ p."]
Feb. 20. 48. List of ships [to be] set forth this year, and victualled for
eight months. They were : the Vanguard, the Rainbow, the Hen-
rietta Maria, the Bonaventure, the Leopard, the Antelope, the Mary
Rose, the Expedition, the Second Whelp, the Third Whelp, the
Greyhound, and the Roebuck, carrying- in all 1,645 men. [fj^-]
Feb. 20. 49. Promissory note of Simon RoUeston, of Lambeth, domestic
servant to Archbishop Laud, who, owing to his grace 1001, agrees to
pay 501. at Christmas 16.39, and the other 501. at Christmas 1640.
[Endorsed by the Archbishop, " 501. paid at Christmas 1639."
f P-]
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Feb. 20. 50. Statement of the arrears due from the shareholders [in the
Earl of Lindsay's works of drainage in co. Lincoln,] upon the 27,000/J.
taxed from the beginning of this work until the present. In
Mr. Bertie's hands of his former account above all disbursements
and his own salary until 20th January last, 7Sl. Os. 5d. The fol-
lowing amounts were due : 1,790^. 6s. 8c?. from the Earl of Lindsay ;
283?. 6s. 8d. from Lord Willoughby; 1,076?. 13s. 4a!. from Sir
Edward Heron ; 933?. 6s. 8d. from Sir William Killigraw ; 33?. 6s. 8c?.
from Sir Thomas Stafford ; 334?. from Sir Francis Godolphin. Total
arrears due, 4,529?. Is. 6c?. [1 p.']
Feb. 21. "Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for liveries for the
footmen, litterman, coachmen, charioteer, and postillions to his
Majesty and the Queen. [Docquet.l
Feb. 21. Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber to pay to David PoweU,
his Majesty's flatcher, 56?. 10s. 8d., to be by him employed for
2 1 2 sheafs of arrows for furnishing his Majesty's guard and keepers
of his park at Theobalds, for this year. [Docquet.l
Feb. 21. Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe for liveries for the
yeomen and messengers of his Majesty's chamber and others for this
year. [Docquet.']
Feb. 21. Warrant to the Master of the Ordnance, for bows, javelins, and
halberts for his Majesty's guard for this year. IDocquefl
Feb. 21. Warrant to the Exchequer to pay Agmondesham Pickaj'^es, his
Majesty's goldsmith for his guard, 753?. 10s. 4c?., for gold and silver
for their coats and otherwise, as formerly has been accustomed.
[Docquet.]
Feb. 21. Similar warrant to pay to the Clerk of the Check 15?. 15s., for
embroidering the letters C.R. in gold, given by his Majesty to divers
of his Majesty's servants. [^Docquet.']
Feb. 21. 51. The King to Robert Read Our will is, that you repair to
Whitehall, the house, chamber, or lodging of Daniel Butler, in Cannon Street,
London, and search the same, and that you take into your
custody, all such letters, papers, and books printed or manuscript,
as you shall find there, to be disposed of as we shall direct. And
M'e fi'rther direct you to commit the said Butler to the custody of
a messenger, if you shall find cause, and also to commit any other
person to the custody of a messenger whom you shall find to oppose
you in tb^s service. [Signed by the King. 1 p.}
Feb. 21. 52. Bishop Morton of Durham to the Council. I have now a
Durham Castle, full list of a hundred horse, which is more by many than ever here-
tofore has been shown in this Palatinate. I may say as much of
the foot, which are brought up to a thousand. Besides, I have
brought to his Majesty's service those who hitherto have pleaded
exemption in Norhaiiishire and Elandshire within Northumberland,
but part of this county, wliereof I am already certified that there
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are brought into list 12 horse and more than 60 foot, ■who -willingly
apply themselves to training, and I hope the number will be some-
what more augmented. [Seal with device and tnotto. | pi]
Feb. 21. 53. Bishop Morton of Durham to Sec. Windebank. Since my last
Durham Castle, letter to you, I have held it my duty by your means to present to
his Majesty a more full certificate of my discharge of his Majesty's late
commands, as well touching the establishing of Sir Thomas Morton in
the office of colonel of the foot forces Avithin this county, together with
his placing of officers, as also in respect of the payments which might
be required in that behalf All which I have imparted to my deputy
lieutenants ; and now, having made mention of them, I beg his
Majesty's permittance to certify some particulars on behalf both of
them and myself First, that I never took any exception to Sir
Thomas Morton's office of colonel ; but understanding from him that
he thought he was assigned to a more public service, and of greater
extent, as well in Yorkshire as in these parts, he thought I might
do well to appoint Sir Charles Vavasor colonel for this county, who
without any condition or expectation of payment, until the day of
action, in his true zeal to his Majesty's service, was willing to under-
take it notwithstanding whatsoever hazard of his life. Afterwards,
as soon as my deputy lieutenants understood of this imposition of
other officers, and of the burthen of payments wherewith this poor
county was likely to be surcharged above any other county in this
kingdom, they (being moved by the general desires of the county)
have provided those, who are prepared to express the state of this
county, and to make it known that they are willing to decline
nothing, which upon due intelligence shall conduce to the animating
of our soldiers to undergo any peril for his Majesty, As I cannot
but acknowledge my thankfulness to you for your singular respects
towards me, so also to entreat your favourable embracement of these
gentlemen. Sir William Bellasis and William Darcy, in their reason-
able requests. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Feb. 21. 54. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec, Windebank. I received your letter
Durham. of the 12th inst. His Majesty's letter to the bishop, as also yours, I
delivered, whereupon he told me he would summon his deputy lieu-
tenants to be with him on the Monday following, and then would
give answer to the contents thereof, which he did accordingly, (I
mean for the summons,) but they would not frame an answer till
they had desired to confer with Sir Jacob Astley, whereupon I rode
the next day to Newcastle with the sheriff and one of the deputy
lieutenants, who requested Sir Jacob to accompany them to Durham
to the bishop, where they might meet with the rest, which he
willingly condescended unto, and came hither yesterday. In con-
clusion, they protested that there was no possible means for them to
raise the money for payment of the officers, as the King required,
but have agreed to depute one to come up with their reasons and
answer why they are forced to give an excuse instead of performance.
This is all the account I can now give concerning that point, except
I add this, that I have found both the bishop and all the deputy
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lieutenants so forward and fervent in his Majesty's service, as I
suppose it improbable that they can now dissemble, but that you
•will better judge when you hear their defence. So that now I
cannot e[n]joy his Majesty's purposes towards me, except I would
be admitted thereunto without any pay for myself or officers, which
the bishop is ready to do, but I suppose it was not the meaning,
except the pay might go along with it. I must ingenuously confess
to you that I have found much distraction amongst the soldiers and
the captains themselves, upon the bear rumour that some of the
captains should be displaced, I could therefore wish his Majesty had
thought upon me among the troops now to be levied ; this, however,
I dare not presume now to move, but if any such thing should come
in question, I cannot but hope that you, to whom I am so infinitely
obliged already, will now appear my friend in a thing so much con-
cerning my reputation. P.S. — I have now sent a more exact estimate
of the charge of repairing Hartlepool, under the engineer's hand, than
what I sent before when I had no possible time of writing to you.
[_Seal tvith device and motto. If _p.]
Feb. 21. 55. John Earl of Clare to Sec. Coke. Some days since, I had
Drury I^ane. a letter from his Majesty, commanding my attendance at York, and
to signify what company I should bring with me. But first, give
me leave to present you with a true touch of my condition, which
but for this occasion I shotild not discover, men being generally
esteemed according to their substance. I have a debt of 9,000?. upon
interest, a small estate to wrestle with it, not near 4,000?. a year,
great suits in law and a charge of nine children, seven of them,
daughters, for whom I can yet make no provision, my land being
entailed or mortgaged, which deprives me also of means to borrow
to fit me for this occasion ; notwithstanding, my duty to my sovereign
being nearer to me than these considerations, though I sink under
my burden I intend to obey this summons in as good equipage as
possible, the short warning considered, and scantiness of all provisions,
I having as great a zeal and as loyal a heart to his Majesty's services
as any. [1 ^.]
Feb. 21. Commissioners for Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. To
issue 10 barrels of gunpowder at 18d. per pound for replenishing
the magazine in the lathe of Suflford [Aylesford ?], co. Kent.
[Minute. See Vol. ccclv., No. 61, p. 9. J p."]
Feb. 21. 56. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. Since the end of
From my house last term, the bishop of Lincoln and Mr. Osbolston have been censured
in Queen Street. -^ the Star Chamber, this [the bishop] for writing, and the other
for concealing certain scandalous words against the Archbishop. The
first is fined 2,000?. to the King and 2,000?. to the Archbishop, the
other in 3,000?. to the King and 1,000?. to the Archbishop, to have one
of his ears nailed before Westminster Hall door, and the other before
his own school door, to be degraded of all ministerial functions, and
never more to bear office in this kingdom. But Osbolston ha? shown
them a light pair of heels, and is fled God knows whither. Our
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preparations for the North go on, though slowly, for ought I see,
yet his Majesty holds his resolution to set forward from hence on
the ] 8th March. Last night I received a letter from you of the
1 8th inst., enclosed in your packet to my Lord [of Northumberland],
for which his Lordship thanks you, and bids me let you know that
he will do the best he can with his Majesty to get you off your light
horse, and I will not fail to put him in mind of it. Concerning the
names of the captains, I could not send them to you, nor can yet,
having depended upon Sir Henry Mervin's resolution to go or not
as your vice-admiral, at which he has very much boggled, having
a month ago asked leave of my Lord to go for Ireland to settle an
estate he pretends to have there, and he promised my Lord to return
time enough to go out with the fleet, which his lordship knowing to
be impossible, commanded me to write unto him on Saturday last
for his finite resolution, which I did, but as yet have received no
answer. This done, I am confident we shall hear from him, and
then the captains will forthwith be pricked, and you shall have a
list by the first opportunity. To the list of ships I formerly sent, I
can now add six more, which my Lord with much importunity has
obtained of the King, to wit, the James, the Victory, the Unicorn,
the Dreadnought, the Providence, and the Eighth Whelp, but these
are not to come forth till a month after the others. And no[w],
peradventure his Lordship may come forth himself, his person being
more necessary to do the King service hereabouts or at sea, than in
the North, and this we all labour to persuade him to, but he prepares
horses, waggons, and arms for the land service, both for himself and
1ms followers. My Lady Katherine doth return you very hearty
thanks for the pictures you sent her, which my Lor'd presented to
her with his own hands, but poor heart ! we know not what will
become of her yet, she is so weak that the physicians give no hope
of her recovery. Concerning the stopping of any part of the convoy
money for the two vessels which ' were cast away about the Texel,
T know not where it can be past but upon this winter's convoy
money, for upon the last summer's it cannot, nor upon the next
summer's, as being no way guilty of it. My Lord will never consent
to have any defalcation made therefrom, so I think we mus^ have
patience. For the present convoy money, I have received in bills from
Capt. Percival 1,1961. 2s. 6d., whereof is paid by the merchants here
949Z. 3s. 6d., and that with much difficulty. As for Capt. Stradling
going to sea, I shall do him every service I can for your sake, but i
liear nothing of his desire that way, and you may be confident that
whosoever doth not go to my Lord must expect no employment in
this fleet ; and besides I hear he has a land company. Sir Henry
Mervin has now given in his resolution to my Lord that he cannot
go in this summer's fleet, and desired to be excused, wherewith my
Lord is very well contented, and I believe he will not come into our
fleet again in haste ; he is now suing to his Majesty to have 1,000Z.
in money, or 500^. per annum for seven years, and then lie will
relinquish all his claims to tlie admiralty of the Narrow Seas, but I
believe he will get nothing. I perceive my Lord intends to have
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you go out with this first fleet, because there are many things of
importance to be done, and when I urged that I conceived you had
many businesses here, in regard of your long being at sea, and would
have but little time to dispatch them in when you come in, his lord-
ship told me, that if you would you should come in a week sooner
than the time of your ship's coming in, and Capt. Fogg [should] stay
out to do the business. Of this I desire to know your mind, and
you shall have a warrant to that effect. Now we are troubled whom
to choose for a vice-admiral ; some do challenge it by antiquity and
others may challenge it for worth. I desire a little of your advice
herein, as being a business of great consideration, for now sea captains
must not expect to play as they have done heretofore, but must look
for such times of action as will require commanders of skill, courage,
and fidelity. P.S. — The Lord Admiral desires to know which of
the 12 ships you will choose, that he may dispose of the rest. The
enclosed [probably No. 43 of this volume"] comes as I imagine
from my Lord Chamberlain, but my Lord [of Northumberland]
would not have you return any promise, but rather make your
excuse, and he will speak to the King therein, and you shall hear
from him within these two days about it. [3 pp-l
Feb. 21. 57. Certificate of George Scott, grocer. That Sir John Cope,
about June last in my house near the Stock's Market, London, did
afiirm to me, that if Hartshorn Quay were taken from Master Coltman,
then he was to abate him 2201. by the year of the rent he then paid.
[Undo7:sed : Mr. Scott's certificate touching the value of the Harts-
horn Quay. ^ 2^-]
Feb. 2L 68. CertificateofNich[olas] Gibbon. That walking with Mr. Colt-
man upon the Custom House Quay, Coltman affirmed that he rented
Hartshorn Quay and the Custom House Quay together, and
that he gave Sir William Cope for the whole 8201. per annum, and
he said also at another time he could say more if he were called to
it. Coltman further stated that he could never talk with Sir William
of renewing under two, three, or four thousand pounds. Under-
vjritten,
58. I. Mr. Stephenson, now tenant of the premises under
Mr. GoUman, who is under tenant to the Lady Cope,
inust needs be in Wcelihood the most competent man _
further to inform your Lordship if he be strictly eccamined
upon oath. Or if this seem not good to your Lordship,
let them but give 1501. per annum according to the cor-
poration's petition, which will be nothing to them that are
to pay it, but very much to the poor people, and to build
they may tvell now for future be enjoyed {e7ijoined],
having received so many thousands in the time past,
and, not laid out for these 40 yedrs sixpence. [Endorsed
Certificates touching the value of the Hartshorn Quay in
the behalf of the poor of SevenoaJcs, 1688. See Vol. ccccii.,
Wo. 44. |- 2^■]
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Feb. 22. Warrant to Sir David Cuaningham, receiver-general of the trea-
sure assigned for defi-aying the expenses of the royal children, to
pay to John Acton, his Majesty's goldsmith, 1,414?. 10s. 3d for
5,048 ounces of plate, and 40s. for marking the same. By order of
the Commissioners for ordering the expenses of the royal children'
\_Docquet.}
Feb. 22. Warrant to the Master of the Eolls to swear and admit Edward
Penruddock into the office of one of the six clerks of chancery, in
the room of Edward Robinson, deceased. [^Docquetl
Feb. 22. Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of money for provision of
his Majesty's red-cloth livery to his guard and others for this year,
as has been formerly accustomed. [^Docquef]
Feb. 22. Warrant for payment of money for embroidering of the said coats.
IPocquetl
Feb. 22. Warrant to Edward Wardour, for preservation of his Majesty's
game of hare, pheasant, partridge, and other wild fowl in and
near Acton, Middlesex, and within three miles compass thereof.
[Docquet.]
Feb. 22. Petition of Elizabeth Walley to the King. Petitioner being about
eight years since a widow, and having a fair estate left her by her
former husband, Christopher Walley, obtained her in marriage, but
having wasted her estate, left her for six years in great want, mean-
while he living unknown in St. Christopher's. Petitioner, supposing
him to be dead, as was reported by divers persons who came from
St. Christopher's, married again, one Mr. Windgate with whom she
has lived for some space, but Mr. Walley is lately returned, and now
threatens to prosecute petitioner this next assizes for her life. Prays
a free pardon, the rather for that petitioner did not wittingly or
willingly break the sacred laws of this kingdom in having two hus-
bands. Underwritten, " His Majesty's pleasure is, that in case pe-
titioner shall be condemned for this offence, the judges before whom
she shall be tried shall reprieve her, and certify the true state of her
crime, whereupon his Majesty will sig-nify his farther pleasure,
Whitehall, 22 Feb. 1638-9." [Copy. See Book of Petitions, Vol.
cccciiA , f. 41. 1 ^.]
Feb. 22. Petition of Sir John Sidley to the King. Has been long in the
commission of peace for Kent, and being at a meeting with other
justices in May last, they were rudely and insolently interrupted in
the execution of justice by Ralph Clapham and Charles Samford, a
constable in Kent, for which misdemeanor the said parties stand
indicted in the King's Bench, and by order of that court are to be
tried at the next assizes in Kent. The offences, being of a very
high nature, will bring good fines to your Majesty, and be a great
encouragement to justices of peace to proceed cheerfully in the duty
of their places when they shall see those punished, who affront them
and contemn your authority. Ralph Clapham having about nine days
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since procured himself to he a pensioner extraordinary to your Ma-
jesty, endeavouring to avoid their fines, exhibited a petition to your
Majesty, alleging therein many colourable and untrue pretences to
excuse their misdemeanors, and thereupon obtained a reference to
the Lord Goring and Mr. Baron Henden to compose their differences.
Petitioner submits that the composing thereof before trial will be a
great loss to your Majesty in fines, and a disheartening of the
justices in the execution of their places. Petitioner having no other
end in the business but at his own charge to bring your Majesty
good fines and right the public justice, prays that the reference may
be discharged, and the trial proceed at the next assizes, and when the
fines are imposed that you will see what is your due, and your good
pleasure may then be done as shall seem best. Underwritten.
His Majesty's pleasure is, that the trials upon the indictments
shall proceed at the next assizes, according to the order of the court
of King's Bench, and the former reference shall be discharged.
WhitehaU. Feb. 22, 1638-9. [Copy. See Book of Petitions, Vol.
cccciii., p. 42. ] J p.^
Feb. 22. 59. Account by Sir William Eussell of ship-money for 1637.
Total received 170,469^. 8s. Id ; unpaid 25,9Ul. 19s. 7d. [1 p.]
Feb. 22. 60. Account of ship-money for 1637 levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs. Total 654Z., which makes the total levied and
paid in 171,123?. It appears by a foot note that no part of the
arrears payable by writs issued in 1635 or 1636 was paid in this
week. [I p.l
Feb. 22. 61. Account by Sir William Russell of ship-money for 1638.
Total received 664?., i.e., from the sheriff of co. Glamorgan, 524?. ;
the mayor of Doncaster, 40?. [J ^.J
Feb. 22. 62. Account of receipts and payments of the revenue. Total
received (since 1 5th February last, when 12,363?. 6s. ll^d remained)
9,167?. 16s. ^d. ; paid 10,469?. 13s. 2^d ; in hand this day, 11,061?.
10s. 5Jc?. [1 p.']
Feb. 22. 63. Petition of the poor labourers of the Great- Level of the Fens,
undertaken by the Earl of Bedford, to the Council. By an order of
the Board, dated 29 th November last, it is specially ordered, that aU
the principal adventurers and their under adventurers who are in
arrears for money imposed for draining the said fens before the
18th July last should forthwith pay the same to the Earl of Bed-
ford, late treasurer of the participants of the said level, and upon
default thereof the Lords would take order for the punishment of
the defaulters. And whereas their Lordships, by order of the 25th
January last, required Mr. Latham, auditor of the accounts of the
said level, to call in such moneys as were owing by the most solvent
adventurers, to the end petitioners might be satisfied the arrears
due to them for their wages, and such reasonable allowance also for
their loss of time and expenses as the Earl of Bedford, Lord Mal-
travers, and other the adventurers should think fit. Pray the
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Lords to command Mr. Latham to deliver in a list of all the names
and sums owing to the said account, whereby petitioners may require
them to make their several payments according to former order.
[1 p.] Annexed,
63. I. Order of Council that Mr. Latham, shall by Wednesday
next return to the Board a list of the names, as is required.
Whitehall, 22nd Feb. 1638[-9. ^ p.]
Feb. 22. 64. Letters testimonial of Sir John Borough, Garter King-at-Arms,
College of Arms, certifying that Marmaduke Ravs^don son of Laurence Eawdon, was
°" °°' descended of the family of Eawdon of Rawden in Yorkshire, and
was entitled to bear the Rawdon arms, with certain differences, as
depicted in the margin of these letters. [Draft Latin. 1 \ p.'\
Feb. 22. 65. Sir George Chudleigh and John Bampfield, Deputy-Lieu-
Exeter, tenants of co. Devon, to Francis Earl of Bedford and William Lord
Russell, Lords Lieutenants of the same county. The other deputies
had been prevented by sickness or business from attending this
meeting, where finding no further direction from you concern-
ing the arming of our horse, and the general intelligence giving hope
that none of the trained bands will be employed in the intended
service, we have forborn to make any alteration in the horse fur-
niture till we receive a fresh command, not without a confidence
that (unless his Majesty's occasions be very urgent) the consideration
of our great charge of foot will keep our horse still in that state of
light armature commanded here before our time. Though we are
deprived of our fellows' assistance, and no great matter of present
business appearing, yet so many are the complaints that come to us
about the pursuivants that we are not without employment, even
the worst and most uncomfortable, that could befall us, for instead
of a just and exemplary punishment which we intended by present-
ing the chief refractories, whose often warning had brought forth
rather contempt than conformity, we find few or none sent for of
that kind, but only such as are chosen out of the lists rather for
their ability to pay fees than the greatness of their offences ; such
as Dr. Parry our chancellor, and by your Lordships choice a great
officer of the field, and to be excused by the falling away of his
estate by the death of his lady ; Mr. Archdeacon Cotton, Mr. Pine,
Mr. Hussey, and others of the clergy, with whom we have not lately
dealt in matter of imposition or contempt, and also divers of the
laity, of whose slight defects, no contempts and sufficiency in the rest
of their arms we have received undoubted testimony. This has
rendered us of ill savour to our countrymen (by what accident
soever it happeded), being accounted men who do our business with
as little justice as fear of inconvenience We blush the more a,t these
regrets, because we have little to answer, having returned the lists
as they were taken and presented, with all the petty defects, together
with the select offenders, which notwithstanding were drawn out
into several papers, some of every regiment, to be made examples to
the rest. But that which is past being impossible to be recalled we
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can satisfy your Lordships and the country no otherwise than by a
promise to be careful of future remedy, and that we ourselves rnay
not wholly loose our powers to do his Majesty service by suffering
too much shame and disgrace, we most humbly implore the Lords'
speedy endeavours to withdraw the messengers hence, lest we happen
to impoverish the country instead of reforming it, and make them
really unable that were before but unwilling. This favour season-
ably granted may restore us again to a part of our wonted opinion,
and the better strengthen us to be, as we still desire, your Lordships'
" most humble servants." [Seal with arins. 1 p."]
Feb. 22. 66. Certificate of Sir George Chudleigh and John Bampfield, that
Thomas Prouze of Cullompton, co. Devon, formerly certified defective
in arms, has submitted and promised conformity. [Probably
enclosed in the preceding. ^ ^j.]
Feb. 22. 67. The like for Edward AUyn and Edmond Croyden of Burles-
combe, co. Devon. [Bo. f p.]
[Feb. 22 ?] C8. Eeturn of James Nayler, messenger of the Chamber, of his
warrant for the persons named, certified defective in arms in co.
Devon. [Bo. | p.']
[Feb. 22 ?] 69. The like of Henry Kyme, messenger. [Bo. J p.]
[Feb. 22 ?] 70. The like of William Brooke, messenger. [Bo. | p>.]
[Feb. 22?] 71. James Comer [of Clayhanger] and Richard Lock of Hock-
worthy, CO. Devon, to Henry Ashford. Having been served with a
warrant by a messenger of the Chamber touching defect of arms,
pray him to certify the Lords of their conformity in finding such
arms as shall be enjoined them. [Bo. ^ p.^
Feb. 23. 72. The King to Eobert Eead. We require you to repair to the
Whitehall, house of Thomas Livingston, tailor, and to enter the same, and to
seize all such letters, papers, books, printed and manuscript, as you
shall find in the said house, to be disposed of as we shall direct.
And we require all our justices of peace, mayors, and others to assist
you in the execution of this warrant. We further require you to
commit the said Livingston to the custody of a messenger if you
shall find cause. [Signed by the King, and Seal attached. 1 p.]
Feb. 23. 73. The same to the same. Similar letter, for seizing of all books
and manuscripts of Tobias Knowles, messenger of the Chamber, and
committing the said Knowles to the custody of a messenger if you
shall find cause. [Signed by the King, and. Seal attached. 1 p.']
Feb. 23. Lords of the Admiralty to the Registrar of the Court of Admiralty or
Whitehall, his deputy. The sum of 330L, proceeding by the sale of a ship and goods
driven ashore about two years since at Packsteede [Pakefield] within
the vice-admiralty of Sir Lionel Tollemache, vice-admiral of Suffolk,
has been returned into the Admiralty Court, and is there adjudged
for liis Majesty. As we received a certificate the 5th inst. from Sir
Henry Marten that he conceived it just that the said Sir Lionel
should have the moiety of 330f., deducting out of the said moiety
13. I 1
498
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GuUdford.
Feb. 23.
Bretby.
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4>0l., which the judge and registrar of his vice-admiralty have for-
merly had for their pains, these are to require you to deliver the
same to Sir Lionel, abating 401. For the other moiety you are to
reserve it entire for his Majesty's use till further order from us.
[Copy. See Vol. cccUii., p. 113. fp.]
74. Richard Budd, mayor of Guildford, to the Council. I received
your letter of the 3rd inst., which was not delivered until the I7th,
whereby I am required to call the heirs, executors, or administrators
of the late mayor of this town before me, to enjoin them to be
before the Lords within six days, to give account of the ship- writ
issued to the said mayor, and of the moneys collected thereupon and
remaining in their hands. For that the said six days prefixed were
expired before the receipt of your letter, as also for that upon better
search the said writ is now found and delivered to me, and that as
yet there is no administration taken of the said mayor's goods, the
overseers of his will have promised to 'pay me the moneys by the
said mayor collected, which appear to be HI. 2s. 2d. The residue
un-collected I shall endeavour to gather and pay in as soon as I
may, hoping you wiU give me warrant to collect the same upon the
former writ issued to the late mayor. [1 p.]
75. Philip Earl of Chesterfield to Sec. Coke. On the 12th inst.
his Majesty's letter of the 16ih January, wherein I am commanded
to attend at York, was brought to me by David Stott, a messenger,
who then found me languishing upon my sick bed, where it pleased
God long before to lie me, and I am yet in such extremity of weak-
ness that I am not able to turn myself in my bed ; and whether I shall
recover or not it is doubtful, receiving but small comfort for any
hopes thereof from my physician. Now being by the said letter
also commanded within ,1.5 days to return an answer, I have thought
good, though by another man's pen, being unable myself to write, to
pray you to let his Majesty know of this my indisposition, the pain
and torment whereof cannot be so great to me as the grief I am in
that I am not capable to obey his Majesty's commands. But if it
shall please God to restore me to my former health and strength, I
shall be both ready and willing hereafter not only to attend his
Majesty, but to do him all the service that becomes a true and
faithful subject. [Seal with crest and motto. 1 p.]
76. Warrant of Robert Long and John Gibbons, tenants in com-
mon of certain lands in the late Galtres Forest, co. York, now disaf-
forested, to — — . We, having agreed to make a division between us
of the said lands, that our respective parts may be known by certain
bounds, these are to authorize you, upon exact view of the several
natures and qualities of the gTounds, to divide these parcels, here
particularized, into two moieties equal for quantity and quality.
In the division you are to take notice of the woods and trees
growing upon the same, and of the several houses or lodges, and to
consider of all conveniency of ways, that the same may be equal in
all respects. And, such division being made, you are to describe
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tte same upon an exact plot by two lots or shares, that we may cast
lots for the same, according to the usual course of divisions in this
kind, giving convenient notice of the time agreed on by you for the
doing hereof. {Copy. 1 p.'\
Feb. 23. 77. Inventory of books found in Mr. Knowles' house, belonging to
one Knowles, a minister. The books are chiefly theological, but
include " Sir Walter Ealeigh to his Son," and " A brief relation of
certain special and most material passages and speeches in the Star
Chamber, at the censure of the three worthy gentlemen, Bastwick,
Burton, and Prynne." [6 jpp.^
Feb. 23. 78. Paper endorsed " Information for his Majesty how he has been
abused in the bargain of Hatfield Chase." The case of Hatfield
stated, showing that Sir Cornelius Vermuyden articled with the
King, 24 May 1626, for a third part of the drowned lands lying in
cos. York, Lincoln, and Nottingham, to make them fit for pasture or
tillage. Afterwards a survey of the manor was made by the Sur-
veyor General's direction, to prepare a farther bargain of the said
manor and lands, and, 5 July 1628, a commission was awarded to
Lords William Howard, Darcy, and Wentworth, &c., to survey the
said manor, and compound with the tenants for the King's part, and
on the 16th of the same month Sir Cornelius, for 10,000?., had the
whole manor and lands granted him in perpetuity, but with a de-
fesance that if the King should repay the 10,000Z. before 25th Sep-
tember following, with interest, &c., he was to have his manor and
lands again.. The money being not paid, the King contracts,
27th December 1628, for 6,800L per annum more to be paid, to sell
the whole manor and lands to Sir Cornelius, which was afterwards
granted accordingly. Then follow depositions of Lord Deputy
Wentworth, Sk Kalph Hansby, and Sir George Eatclifie, to the
effect that, 29 August 1628, they executed the commissions at
Doncaster, and agreed with divers of the tenants. The estimated value
of the lands, after 15 years' purchase, is 26,162L lis., besides which,
362J. 16s. per annum for three lives at nine years' purchase, being
3,265Z. 4s., gives a total of 29,427?. 15s. for the Yorkshire lands
only : and if the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire lands are granted
to Sir Cornelius in his last grant, being valued by the commissioners
at 15,000Z.,then the total of the commissioners' value is 44,427?. 15s.
I find the commissions dated 5th July 1628 upon record, but the
execution thereof cannot be found, nor the former survey taken by
direction of the Surveyor General. [2 pp."]
Feb. 23. 79. Statement of the provision of bread, beer, hay, and oats, to be
made [for the army in the north ?], estimated by the day, week, and
month, over a period of six months. The number of men for whom
this estimate was drawn out was 5,000, and of horses 1,000. [1 p.]
Feb. 24. 80. Kesolutions of the King in Council. Upon consideration
Whitehall, touching the raising of 1 ,000 horse, which, with their officers, will
make a regiment of 1,200, it was resolved to allow each captain of
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a troop, for the raising of each horse of his troop, 12l., besides arms
complete for the horseman, together with pistols and carbines, like-
wise saddles and furniture for the horse ; also to allow to each horse-
man for pa,y 2s. 6c?. per diem. It was likewise resolved that 8d. per
diem, being the ancient English pay allowed to each foot [soldier],
was a competent salary, and so thought not fit to be altered.
Undenuritten,
80. I. List of the 12 captains who are to have the com,mand of
the above regiment of horse. [Draft. 1 1 p.]
Feb. 24. Copy of the above. \_See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 116. 1 p.]
Feb. 24. Petition exhibited to the King by the four Scotch deputies,
Charles Earl of Dunfermline, John Earl of Loudoun, Sir
William -Douglas, and Mr. "Berkeley. Being sent here from
the parliament of Scotland, humbly to I'emonstrate that no earthly
thing could be more grievous unto them than that their loyalty
should be called in question, or that any such hard expressions
should be given to your Majesty against their proceedings, as rail-
ing upon your Majesty's sacred person and inviolable authority, as
not warranted by the fundamental laws and laudable practice of
your ancient and native kingdom, or as contrary to promises and
remonstrances which were made to your Majesty by your humble
and faithful subjects in the truth of their hearts, and were in the
same sense graciously accepted by your Majesty, and seeing your
Majesty has, out of your goodness and justice, kept one ear for us,
and would not give place to the suggestions and obloquies of any till
the reasons of our proceedings and demands were made known from
ourselves, who are allowed by your royal warrant to come hither for
that end, therefore we crave that out of your fatherly care and
tender compassion of your native subjects you may be pleased to
grant us a full hearing, and to call such of the Council of both king-
doms as are here, that before your Majesty and them your Majesty's
subjects may be vindicated from these aspersions and imputations
wherewith we hear they are charged, and that we may learn that
the desires and proceedings of the parliament are so agreeable to tlie
fundamental laws and laudable practice of that kingdom, and to the
articles of pacification, as may merit approbation at the throne of
your Majesty's justice, and procure your royal commands for the
proceeding of the parliament. That by the mutual embracement of
religion and justice the peace of the kirk and kingdom (whose dis-
tressed estate and condition can hardly admit delay) may be esta-
blished, and the love and cheerful obedience of your subjects
confirmed and increased. And lest, by occasion of that relation
which was publicly made by the Earl of Traquair before your
Majesty and your Council, any prejudicate thoughts may be har-
boured in your royal heart, and if any hard impressions be given
against your subjects luiheard, the same may be dislodged, we
humbly crave that we may have that relation in the same terms as
it was then delivered under his hand, which (since it is sought that
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we may be the more able to give respective satisfaction to your
royal and just commands) we hope it will not be refused ; and
having once the happiness and permission, in public, to clear the
loyalty of your Majesty's subjects and the lawfulness of their pro-
ceeding in parliament, we shall hereafter (lest verbal expressions be
controverted) be most willing and desirous, according to your com-
mandment, to receive whatsoever exceptions, objection, or informa-
tions are made against any of the particular overture articles and
proceedings of the parliament in writ, and in the same way shall
present our answers and humble desires, and do humbly crave your
JMajesty's gracious answer. [Copy. See this present Volume,
N'o. 19. 1 p.]
81. Sir William Eussell to Sec. Coke. I intended, according to
the Lords' order, to have attended this day at the Council about the
Barbary business, but was prevented by a relapse of the gout, yet
thus much I thought fit to acquaint you with, and to give you my
opinion concerning the settling of that trade, as things now stand,
you knowing I became an adventurer in this joint stock merely to
advance, as I conceived, his Majesty's service, and I find the new
patentees so divided amongst themselves, some advancing their
precedent old joint stock, others fearful that they shall be injured
by the factors of the said old joint stock, that they are not willing
to proceed in that trade as is fitting, notwithstanding there were
fair propositions laid down by Mr. Blake for sending a new stock
putting off their remains of goods in Barbary, and withdrawing of
their factors, and allowing them a certain valuable consideration
for their adventure and freight ; but I can by no means persuade
them to it, although I conceive their opposition is rather will than
reason. Hereupon, I endeavoured to join with Mr. Oneby and other
ancient- traders to Barbary, and acquainted them with Mr. Blake's
propositions, who seemed very well to like thereof, and, as I con-
ceived, were willing to embrace that offer. But of late I do not
hear of them, whether they proceed or not. My opinion is that that
trade can be no ways so well driven as by a. joint stock, for there
will be no possibility to gain saltpetre in any considerable quantity
unless the King of Morocco maybe interested in the business, as laid
down by Mr. Blake, for if they trade in several his Majesty must
not expect any saltpetre to be brought into England, as that will
yield almost double the price in other places, and so by that means
the commodity will be driven into the hands of the French and
Dutch. For the complaints moved against Mr. Blake, I conceive
they might have been very well forborne, with more advantage on
both sides ; for, in ray opinion, the way they take to restrain him
is rather to their own disadvantage than profit, and I fear envy is a
little too predominant in that business. [1 p.]
Feb. 24. 82. Archbishop Laud to Sec. Windebank. Mr. Solicitor, who
Whitehall, brings this letter, is to speak with you about a business concerning
Mr. Pretherow, in which I have moved his Majesty, who is pleased
to grant the same. ISeal with arms. ^ 2'-]
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Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 3051. to Sir Anthony
Vandyke for pictures for his Majesty's usfe. [^Docquef]
The like for payment of 2,] 58^. 13s. Od. to John DeCritz, his
Majesty's Sergeant painter. [Bocquet.']
The like for payment of 300?. to Sir Nicholas Slanning, to be by
him employed in his Majesty's service. l_Docquet. \
83. Petition of Thomas Jones, clerk, chaplain to Edward Viscount
Conway, to the King. Your Majesty conferred your right of presenta-
tion to the portion of Tidcombe in the church of Tiverton upon
petitioner, which right he has vindicated and obtained to be con-
firmed in the Court of Arches, from which the usurping incumbent
appealed, but is now dead. May it please your Majesty to lay your
command upon the Bishop of Exeter, in whose diocese the said
rectory is, or on Sir John Lambe, dean of the Arches, before whom
the cause was sentenced, that forthwith they fill the said church
upon your Majesty's right, which by petitioner's prosecution is
already judged, that so you may not be deceived. [|- p.]
Copy of <the above, with the King's reference underwritten.
I. His Majesty's pleasure is that Sir John Lambe shall forth-
with Jill the said church with the person of the petitioner,
not the/reby to forclude any man to sue for his right and
title upon a new action, hut for the better preservation of
his own amd his cleric's right thereby. Whitehall, 25 Feb,
1638. \8ee Booh of Petitions, Vol. ccccvii., p. 44.
^P-l
Feb. 25. 84. The King to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey. Upon
Westminster, serious debate, and mature advice with our Council, we have resolved
to repair in person to the northern parts of our kingdom, with an
army for the defence thereof. We require you, upon receipt hereof,
to levy the number of 100 able horse for the wars, officers included,
the same to be readj'' in all particulars to attend us at the rendezvous
the 1st April, appointed to be listed, and entertained according to
such directions as you our general shall receive. [Oopy.
iP-1
Feb. 26. Another copy of the same. [/See Vol. cccxcvi.,p. 134. ^p-]
Feb. 25. Eesolutions of the Council of War. That a troop of 100 horse
Whitehall, ought to consist of a captain having six horses, a lieutenant four,
cornet three, quartermaster two, clerk one, two trumpet[er]s two, smith
one, and soldiers 81. That there be I2d. allowed for press-money
for every horseman not an officer. That pay shall be allowed to the
horse according to the number mustered, as soon as half the troop
or more shall be brought to the rendezvous. [Draft. See this Vol.
No. 80. 1 p.']
Feb. 25. Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 117. ^ p.}
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Feb. 25.
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85. Further resolutions of tbe Council of War, in which the foregoing
are embodied. In the letters from the board to request that great care
be taken that none but good aud able men be pressed. No officer
or soldier to enter into pay until they come to the rendezvous. To
mention that an officer is sent to see that able men be pressed.
That the counties furnish such a number of volunteers, or if the said
number cannot be had then to press the ablest men to be approved
by such as shall be sent to see them, Mem. — For the list of all the
trained soldiers in each county, and the warrants from the King and
Council for lev3dng the men. The King will furnish for the horse-
men arms complete, furniture for the horse and 12Z. in money for
raising every horse. The horseman to be allowed for himself and
horse 2s. 6cZ. per diem; \Braft by Nicholas. 1 p.]
86. Sir Anthony Irby, late sheriff of co. Lincoln, to Nicholas. I
received the Lords' letters of the 31st January, but upon the 16th
inst. I shall do what lyeth in my power in so short a time, as I did
before, but the officers do much slight the service. Some chief
constables I have not seen since I went out of my office but by chance,
of whom I have demanded the moneys. They promised to come such
a day, but came not. So as if some coercive power be not used I shall
not be able to get it aU. The reasons I used before for longer
respite are the same still. The country has been exercisiag and
training ever since, and does end with us at Boston the 28th inst.
So if the Lords will tie me strictly to the 10th March, I will appear
and bring up with me what I can" get ; but I conceive a longer time
would be more available for the service. [Seal with arms. 2 pp.J
87. John Ashbumham to the same. It is impossible for me to
contribute anj'^thing to your contentment or service but what is a
most just debt. Your loving to sleep in a whole skin shall not pass
without an observation. I wish you had not delivered the deed to
my sister till she had brought you the same note from Sir Edmond
Verney which I gave him under my hand when I received it from
him, which was the thing I desired in my letter. It is not amiss to
be nice where crafty people are concerned. I would gladly know
what will become of the great business between us and the Scots.
I wonder you have as yet heard nothing from Mr. Middleton. I am
confident he endeavours what he can. I have received Lord Lumley's
letter, who is still upon some general terms that I fear he has forgot
that I can quell his concupiscence if he vex my patience a little
longer. I pray leave him not till you have his more particular answer,
and pardon that and all other my importunities, namely, the getting
out the jointure. I have been to Oxford, and dispatched my business.
[i^eal with arms. 1^ p.}
88. Instructions [of the King] to Sir Nicholas Slanning, captain of
Falmouth fort, co. Cornwall. You are to repair to the said fort, and
to take out of the same four demi-culverings, six sakers, two minions,
one falcon, with their wheels and carriages, and 50 rounds of powder
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and ammunition ; also 60 of your best and old soldiers, with 40
more, besides officers, to be taken out of the regiment of which you
are colonel in the said county, and to transport them with their
arms and ammunition to St. Bees or Workington in Cumberland,
where you shall receive further order. You are further to take up
shipping for transporting the same, with provision of two months'
victuals, and to be at the port of embai-kation by the 28th March.
Upon your arrival you shall lie in the road or out at sea neax upon
the coast without discovering yourselves, until you receive directions
for disembarking from the ports of debarkation, and being landed
you shall be mustered and taken into pay as the rest of our foot,
Reposing [confidence] in your fidelity and secrecy Ave have com-
mitted to your conduct and dexterity the care of this expedition, for
the better efiecting whereof we have caused the Lord Treasurer to
imprest to you upon accompt 3001, which is to be disbursed by you
for victuals after the rate of 8f^. a man per diem, besides freight
and all other necessaries for the efiecting of this service. You shall
have a warrant signed by us to the Master of the Ordnance for the
replenishing of the stores taken from the fort at Falmouth ; and for
the CO men taken out of the same, you are to replace them by the
like number taken out of your regiment in Cornwall, or any other
way that shall seem best to you for the defence of the said fort.
Feb. 25. 89. Roger Widdrington to Sir Jacob Astley. The letters you
Harbottle. sent to Lord William Jloward had the enclosed to me, which you
may read and return by the bearer. My greatest occasion at this
time is a visit and salute to you, and to know how long you con-
jecture it will be before you depart from Newcastle. I came but
home to Harbottle yesternight, where I find no other news than
formerly, great talk and brags of desperate and young covenanters,
that they prepare for divers thousands to be sent to Jedworth, and
planted along these Scottish borders, but they want money, and I
do not see how they can perform it. Besides, there is a great
inclination in all these southern parts of their kingdom upon the
King's coming down to make their atonement and return to the
King. It is commonly rumoured that the Marquess Huntly and
the Covenanters in the North fall to extremities, and that the Earl of
Argyle carries [limself in so neutral a way that no man knows which
way he will finally resolve upon. My Lord of Roxborough's men
are commanded to buy no more arms nor weapons till they hear
further direction from their Lord, which what it meaneth we cannot
devise, only I assure you as yet there is no motion of raising any
army or drawing together any forces on this side of Edinburgh,
which in your absence I shall upon all occasions make known to the
mayor of Newcastle, both for the obligation I have to the King's
service, the love I have professed to you, and the care I have of the
good of that town. I pray you send me a list of the ammunition
and the prices already come in, and when you expect any more, for
all my " croats," as you call them, are yet utterly unfurnished, and I
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depend on snaphaunces for furnishing them. The people that have
bought them report every evil of the armour, and say they may as
well be naked as have them, and that they will not hold out [against]
a bodkin. Our deputy-lieutenants will not be satisfied with able and
sufficient men, but they will make choice of the men they will have
to serve in their trained bands, by which means they will draw out
of these bordering places which have most need to be strengthened
men whose presence is the strength of these places to their lowlands
and country musters, much weakening these border countries, and,
contrary to the custom of former ages, where these people were
always left under the conduct of the keepers of these countries, both
to defend their own, and for scouts, guides, and inroads upon their
neighbouring adversaries, as upon any occasion they shall be directed.
[Se,al with ainns. 2 pp.']
Feb. 26. Presentation of Humphrey Tabor, clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of
All Saints, with the vicarage of St. John the Evangelist annexed, in
the town and county of Hertford, ^which vicarage is now void by
cession of the last incumbent. [Docquef]
Feb. 26. 90. James "Webster to Nicholas. The mayor of Chesterfield has
received a letter from the Council for the 50L imposed upon the town
for ship-money last year, iOl. whereof is paid alreadj^ as appears by
Sir William Russell's receipt. For the other 101. there are divers
distresses taken, which are not as yet sold, for that he hoped the
parties would have released the same by payment of the moneys
imposed upon them, and certainty the mayor will do his best to
procure the said 10 J., and prays forbearance. The town is very
poor and of small trading, most of the inhabitants living by farm-
ing lands lying in other town[ship]s, Chesterfield being of very
small compass. The inhabitants are assessed in Chesterfield, where
they dwell, as well as in the other towns for the lands they occupy,
and are thus doubly charged, thereby paying more than their neigh-
bours in towns adjacent, which has troubled their estates. [1 p.]
Feb. 26. 91. Minutes by Sec. Windebank, endorsed " Heads of a des-
patch sent to Sir Jacob Astley." The Earl Marshal will take
order that the 1,800 armours and pikes shall be sent. [In margin :
The Earl of Newport to take order that there be armes and
pikes enough reserved in the store at Hull for the 6,000 men,
which are to go thither, besides those for the 1 ,200 horse.] The
King has given order to the Lords of the Committee to write a letter
to the town of Newcastle, signifying his acceptance of their fidelity
to him and diligence in his service. Capt. Dymoke and Capt. Vane
recommended to Sir Jacob. The officers to be placed in their
several employments as he recommends them, and Sir William
LTvedale to have a foot company in his regiment. The Earl Marshal
has taken order tha.t 6uO di-agoons shall be ready under Col. TrafFord,
to be joined with the trained bands, for the succour of Carlisle and
those parts, as occasion shall require, which are not to be in pay, of
which he will shortly hear further from the Earl Marshal by Col.
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Trafford. Concerr.mg Mr. Widdrington and Mr. Carlton, his Ma-
jesty has taken his advice into consideratidn, and he shaU have
further discretion therein by Col. TraflFord, in the despatch he "will
receive by him from the Lord Marquis [Hamilton]. For his advice
concerning the supplying of ships about the northern parts with
ammunition, his Majesty has given order to the Lord Admiral to
put that in execution. His advice concerning the quartering of the
army about Newburn and upon the Tyne the Lords approve, and
will give order therein accordingly. His Majesty and all the Lords
approve of aU his carriages and diligences there, and require him,
when Lord Clifford shall come into those parts, to assist him from
time to time, that joining both your industries together, his Majesty's
services may be the better advanced. [If p.']
92. Edward Reed to Edward Viscount Conway and Killultagh in
Dublin. The King continues his journey to York. On the 18th
March his household moves, "and on the 27th himself, where his
great army will attend him, and all the Lords upon his commands
by letter attend him, but some few not able, as my Lord Rivers and
some such, who send some fit men to supply their place. Lord
Brook stands alone, and refuses to attend unless it be adjudged he
should by Parliament. I fear his Lordship will rather feel he has
done amiss than only know it, which I am sorry for. I hear the
Scottish Covenanters have prepared an army to go into Aberdeen
and the north parts of Scotland, and press a submission unto the
Covenant, but are like to be resisted by the Marquis of Huntley,
who, as the report is here, has an army of 1 0,000 men, and if that
difference continues the King will have the less to do with his army.
I hear the King sends all or most of the Scotch nobility speedily
into Scotland, which is conceived will not only encourage but
enable his party ; and the King is so confident in his good success
that he intends to be in short time in Edinburgh to settle that
disordered government, which I wish he may do ; for that Scottish
affair makes such a stand of money which is called in and kept in
the hands of the Dutch, who are the greatest lenders, and the like
by the English money-men, that some extremity appeareth in this
city already, and many cannot receive their own, nor borrow to
supply their wants, who were held rich within these two months.
The Hollanders have sunk and taken most of the Dunkirk fleet
that were going to the Indies. [Seal with arms. 2 jjp.]
93. William Dick to his son Lewis Dick at Paris, Bordeaux, or
Rouen. Instructions relative to the management of his mercantile
affairs. I have received your letters of the date specified, with 24 tons
of wine, whereby you advertise me that you have sold my red herrings,
&c. Not to suffer John Ducornet to touch any more of the writer's
money, his estate being weak, but to employ James Ducornet if he
be the surest broker there. [J p.]
94. The same to Michell Mell, merchant in Dieppe. To pay to
Francis Kinloch 600fs. in Dieppe, and that for the like value received
from Thos. Miller his uncle there. [1 j).]
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Edinburgh.
Feb. 26.
Feb. [27.]
Whitehall.
Feb. [27.1
Feb. 27.
Feb. 27.
Feb. 27.
Whitehall.
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95. 'W[illiam] S. Chilthomas to Lewis Dick at Bordeaux. Touching
the purchase of wines and other mercantile matters. Thanks him
for his courtesies, and hopes he will be home shortly in these dan-
gerous times, and of daily military discipline, whereby his presence
is much required. [Seal with merchant's mark. ^ pj]
Will of Thomas Stanley of Knockin, Salop, by which he demises
to his widow Katherine, his sons Edward and Robert, and his
daughters Elizabeth and Sarah, various annuitief., &c., chiefly deriv-
able from his lands and tenements lying in the Lee near Cockshut
in the parish and lordship of Ellesmere, co. Salop, leased to Francis
Foster, Thos. Jenynges, and others. [One skin of parchment.']
Annexed,
I. Letters of Administration granted to Edward, son and heir
of Thomas Stanley. [See Ga^se E. Dom. Gar. I., Ifo. 10.
Skid of parchment.']
96. The King to the Vice-President and Council of York. We
have resolved to have an army lie in the northern parts of this
kingdom, for the defence of the same, and for that purpose have
appointed the rendezvous to be at or about the city of York. Our
will is that you take orde:-, not only to hinder the exportation out
of any port or place in that county of corn, grain, butter, cheese, or
other victual fit for supply of an army, but carefully to cause pro-
vision to be made of a good quantity of the said victuals, and likewise
of hay and straw for horse, and to cause the same to be stored up
in fitting places in that county, for supply of an army as there shall
be occasion. You may assure all such as shall make provision in
this kind that they shall be duly paid for whatsoever shall be
received from therii. [Draft. I J p.]
Copy of the same. [See 'Vol. cccxcvi.,p. 118. 1 p.]
WaiTant to the Exchequer for payment of 1.5,000Z. to the Treasurer
of his Majesty's army, the same to be by him disbursed in the ex-
pedition to the northern parts, according to such directions as he
shall receive from his Majesty or the general of his army. [Docquet?^
Release to William Sandys and John ChUd of all covenants
reserved in his Majesty's grant to them of the duty of twelve pence
the chaldron on coals, which grant is by them surrendered.
[Docguel]
Proclamation and declaration to inform our loving subjects of our
kingdom of England of the seditious practices of some of Scotland,
seeking to overthrow our royal power under false pretences of
religion. We cannot but hold it requisite to give our good subjects
timely notice of their traitorous intentions, which very many ways
appear to us. As, first, by the multitude of their printed pamph-
lets, or rather indeed infamous libels, stuffed full of calumnies
against our royal authority and our most just proceedings ; secondly,
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by their sending of letters to private persons to incite them against
us, and sending of some of their fellow Covenanters to be at private
meetings in London and elsewhere, to pervert our good people from
their duty, and some of these meetings we know, and some of those
letters, lewd enough, we have seen ; thirdly, by their public con-
temning of all our just commands, and their mutinous protesting
against them, a couise not fit to be endured in any well-ordered
kingdom ; fourthly, by their rejecting of the Covenant commanded
by our authority, because it was commanded by us ; and, lastly, by
their most hostile preparations in all kinds, as if we were not their
King, but their sworn enemy. [Coll. Procs. Car. I., I{o. 223. pp. -i.]
Feb. 27. 97. Imperfect copy of the above. [S pp-l
Feb. 27. 98. Petition of George Rookes, searcher of Sandwich, to the King.
On the 9th January last the Council, upon consideration of peti-
tioner's grievances, did declare that he ought to be put in possession
of the said ofBce, and to that purpose the Council moved his Majesty,
on the 27th January, that he might be settled accordingly, at which
time his Majesty was informed, on behalf of Turbervile Morgan,
petitioner's adversary, that a suit depending in the Exchequer
touching the said office, wherein petitioner is defendant, would be
heard within five or six days then following, which would put an
end thereunto ; upon which his Majesty then suspended his commands
for putting petitioner into possession ; for that the said inforibation
is utterly false, and only for delay, to prevent his Majesty's present
directions on petitioner's behalf, petitioner prays his Majesty's imme-
diate command that he may enter into the present possession of the
said office. Underwritten,
98. I. Reference to the Council to take order for putting peti-
tioner into present possession of the said offi.ce. Whitehall,
27th Feb. 1638-9. [1 p.}
[Feb. 27.] 99. Petition of the same lo the Council. Sets forth the substance
of the above petition, and the King's reference thereon, and prays
the Lords' order accordingly. [| p.']
Feb. 27. 100. William Earl of Newcastle to Sec. Windebank. I am with
Bichmond. most humble and hearty devotion preparing to attend his Majesty's
standard with 12 horses, and if there be further occasion 1 will not
fail to prepare eight horses more to make that number 20. l_Seal
with arms. 1 p.]
Feb. 27. 101. Sir James Douglas to the same. I gave you notice of our
Ber[wick.] ministers proceedings here, which procedures of theirs has bred very
inordinate effects amongst some of the nobility, gentry, and commons.
It is at that, that is direct treason, absolutely they have contra-
dicted all done by his Majesty's council as un-legal. You will find all
this will not easily settle. Tliey are not so powerful, as evil dis-
posed ; they are going so far on they cannot come weli back. I
wish his Majesty should know his own both for his and their safety.
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If it be not judiciously governed his Majesty's party will at first
bear the loss. Doubtless there is influence of some supernatural
disposition makes their people incensed without any reason. P.S. —
It is appointed this day that there shall meet at Edinburgh above
1,000 people. What to do the event must declare. Directly they
menace, all wiU not associate themselves to their faction. [_Seal with
arvis. 2 pp.^
Feb. 27. 102. John Latham to the Council. In answer to their order of
the 22nd inst. [See this Vol., No. 63, i.] he certifies that the Earl
of Bedford, treasurer to the adventurers, being now out of town,
and not having declared any account of his receipts in that behalf
since June last, the writer cannot say who amongst the adventurers
are yet in arrear, nor how much ; ouly of those names he returned
to the board in Michaelmas term last he conceives that Sir Phili-
berto Vernatti is still in arrear 650?., Sir Robert Lovett 251., Sir
TJiomas Stanley 11 2i. 10s. Ocl, and Mr. Gage's executors 1321. J Os. Od. .;
total 720?. (sic), [i p.\
Feb. 27. Anticipations of revenue as they now stand charged upon future
receipts of income, since 30th Jan. ; total 21,400?. [_See Vol. cccx.,
Jo. 108. Jem. 30. i p.]
Feb. 27. 108. Appeal by David Budd, proctor for the West India Company
of Holland, to the King in Chaneei-y, against a judgment delivered by
Sir Henry Marten in the Admiralty Court the 1.5th February,
alleges that although the West India Company of Holland had
given in their allegation in the form of Articles, as annexed in the
first schedule, and had offered to prove the same, yet Sir Henry
Marten had declined to hear them, and would not admit the proofs ;
and although he admitted another allegation, as annexed in the
second schedule, on the part of the said compa.ny, the 15th Feb., and
gave commission for examination of witnesses thereon at Plymouth,
on the first, second, and third days of Mai-ch following, and although
the said allegation contains matter invalidating the letters of reprisal,
under cover of which the Recovery had brought the Golden Wolf into
Plymouth, yet the judge, without waiting for the examination of
witnesses, as above decreed, proceeded on the 15th Feb. to adjudge
the cause in favour of Polhill and his partners, and against all right
and justice awarded the moiety of the Golden Wolf and its lading to
the said Polhill and partners, to the great injury of the West India
Company of Holland, which was condemned in costs. [Latin. 2^pp.^
Annexed,
103. I. Articles preferred in the Court of Admiralty on the part
of the West India Company of Holland, showing cause
why judgment should not be given in favour of Nicholas
Polhill and partners ; referred to in the above Appeal
as the " First Schedule.'' [4| pp.'\
103. 11, Further Articles to the same effect; referred to in the
above Appeal as the " Second Schedule." [2^ pp.']
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Feb. 28.
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Feb. 28.
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License to Algernon Earl of Northumberland, and his heirs, to
keep a fortnightly fair every other Mpnday upon Rosley Fell within
the manor of Westward, Cimiberland, from Whit Sunday to All
Hallo wstide yearly ; and that he, may keep a fair in his town of
Cockermouth in the same county, every Wednesday from the first
week in May till Michaelmas ; and to take such reasonable tolls as
are taken at Penrith in that county. [Docqweti]
Order of the Lords of the Admiralty. An appeal has been made
to us on behalf of Nicholas Polhill and partners, setters forth of the
Recovery of London, with letters of reprisal against the States
General and their subjects, from such, part of a sentence given in
the Admiralty the 15th inst. as retracts his Majesty's grant of the
said letters. We require the registrar of the delegates, or his deputy,
to receive the said appeal on behalf of Polhill and his partners, and
to send out an inhibition to the judge and registrar of the said
court, and to the proctor of the West India Company of Holland,
and likewise a monition to the said company to appear before us
the 23rd March next in the Council Chamber, Whitehall, and further
to give monition to the Registrar of the Admiralty to bring the
original process in the said cause before us, for our better hearihg
and determining of the fame. [Copy. See Vol. ccclivi., p. 113.
104. The Council to JoSeph Boteler, messenger. Warrant to take
into custody Thomas Hampton, Mr. Mayning, widow Readhead, Lady
Pachnam [Packenham 1], Viscountess Sword [?], Sir Henry Ferris,
Mr. Stiles, James Harrington, and William Pierrepont, returned to
the Lords Lieutenants of co. Lincoln as defaulters at musters, and
further to bring them before the Lords to answer their contempt.
But as mauy as shall within four days after being served with
this warrant submit and give satisfaction of their conformity for the
future, Boteler is to discharge any such person without bringing them
hither. [Endorsed. Copy of the Council's letter for Lady Beawmonfs
default in showing her horse. May 24, 1639. Delivered here.
Discharge to he sent. Copy. If p.'\
105. John Earl of Bridgewater to Sec. Coke. I perceive by the
bearer, that you have acquainted the King with his petition, and
his Majesty is not willing to pass it until I certify herein. I con-
ceive it will be the better for his Majesty's service if his Majesty
wiU grant petitioner's request. [Endorsed " Wardrobe Office." Seal
with crest, f p.]
106. Lionel Earl of Middlesex to Sec. Windebank. I have
received his Majesty's letter requiring my attendance at York, to
which .this is my answer. 1 am sixty -four years old, and with long
sickness my body is so weakened as I am not able to walk but with
the help of a staff, nor to ride three miles on horseback. My estate
is more weakened tlian my aged body with many great payments '
and lossei3, and my charge of clnldren very great, The truth of all
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tliis is well known to bis Majesty, and miglit justly plead my excuse.
Yet, notwithstanding, I have so hearty a desire to do his Majesty's
service, that if sickness hinders not I wiU wait upon his Majesty
at York in the best manner I shall be able. [Seal with arms
Lp.-]
Feb. 28. 107. Thomas Lord Windsor to Sec. Windebank. According to his
Windsor House. Majesty's letter, I have with all diligence laboured to express my
readiness according to my poor abilities towards his Majesty's
service, wherein, though I am one of the least and meanest of my
rank, yet in my dutiful affection to his Majesty I should be unwilling
to give place to any, but joyfuUy expend my estate and expose my
life to serve him. I beseech you present my duty to his Majesty,
who I pray to consider my estate, and the burdens that charge it,
notwithstanding all which I shall be ready to obey his Majesty in
whatsoever he is pleased to command. P.S. — -It may be expected
that I should explain myself in more particulars than I have in
general. I present to his Majesty 5uOZ., which I cannot possibly
provide in town upon any terms, except 1 have leave to return
into the country, and then 1 wiU with all speed provide it for the
beginning of next term. [1 p.]
[Feb. 28.] 108. Edward Lord Dudley to the same. Having received his
Majesty's letter of 29 January, requiring my attendance on his royal
person and standard at York, in manner suitable to my quality and
his present affair.s, which with hearty wishes I desire could be with
as much ability of person and attendance as my loyal mind is willing,
I beseech you therefore to represent to his Majesty that I wiU
attend his most royal person at the time and place assigned ; and
though I have passed over my estate to Mr. Warde, who married my
grandchild, for the jDayment of debts, and their present maintenance,
yet if 1 can either horse or foot it I wiU attend, though unable to serve
his Majesty according to my desire and in such sort as is required.
Feb. 28. 109. Sir Jacob Astley to the same. I received yours of the
Newcastle. I9fch inst.,. and concerning Carlisle they have sent to me, and I
have furnished them with all the arms they desired, and with a
proportion of munition, so as in J 4 days they promise to have their
company of 100 men compleatly stated. I send you the mayor's
letter to me, whereby youmaysee that Lord Johnstone, their neigbour,
has sent them books, as well as the sheriff of Tynedale sent them
to this town, but these books have little prevailed here upon these
people, for their hearts generally, and the better sort, are affectionated
to his Majesty's service and cause. Most of all Northumberland is
armed and the gentry. Many arms have been sold from hence ;
amongst them I have had 1,300 muskets with bandoleers and rests,
and 200 arms for carbines from Capt. Legg, and they are daily sold off,
so that I have sent to him for 600 muskets more, but will send for no
more horse arms. 1 have wiitten to you and Mr. Treasurer for 1,800
arms complete and 2,000 pikes, whereof I want both for the country
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if
and this town, that is to have 1,200 of them. Also I want 1,000
snaphaunces to arm the bordering men. I have written often for
them, but they come not. I write to divers gentlemen in the
country, and as I meet them persuade them to arm themselves and
servants. Concerning the regiment in the bishopric [of JJurham],
I have been with tlie bishop and the deputy-lieutenants to persuade
them not to refuse liis Majesty's command, that they place Sir Thomas
Morton colonel of that regiment, as also that such experienced soldiers
be placed as Sir Thomas should name to them, to be captains over the
companies. The bishop gave me for answer that for his own person
he would do all that his Majesty shall command him, but for the
bishopric tlaey were not able to raise so much money as to pay them,
and the deputy -lieutenants protested the people were not able to
gather the money, besides the gentlemen now captains of these
trained bands much discouraged that in tiipe of service they should
be displaced, and they resolved to send one express to the Lords to
mediate their causes herein. Here has been an alderman of Berwick
with me, his name is Sleigh, who complains of some riot done
against some of the town by a gentleman dwelling near them. The
informations, as he gave them me, I send you, but 1 believe you will
find them not wortii your trouble in reading them. 1 took occasion
to tell him that it was their corporations own fanlt to give cause
to receive injuries, for if they did as all the rest of his Majesty's
subjects do, and have his Majesty's command for it, they would arm
themselves, and have two or three trained companies in their town
for their defence, which woald be for their own honor and praise.
He tells me I shall further hear from him concerning this. I have
sent Capt. Michael Erneley to be my lieutenant-colonel, and Capt.
Ballard to be my sergeant-major of the regiment conferred upon
me. I have given them order to repair to you, to receive Mr.
Dymoke for one of my captains, as you recommended this gentle-
man unto me, also they are to accept of any other that you shall
recommend. Lord Clifford will be here this night. Within
these ten days all tlungs will be in good order for the defence of
this place, if the arms were come ; twenty one pieces of cannon are
mounted upon the walls, and our batteries are finished. The nine
brass pieces I liad at Tynemouth will be all mounted upon carriao'es
fit for the field within 12 days. Here comes daily to this port great
store of rye and malt, so .is of grain here is no want. The Scotch
are all quiet, and we hear but little of them, but that they want
money to their wills. Your lionor will see here what Mr. Widd-
rington writes. 1 pray that I may receive by your next the Lords'
■ pleasure whether I shall still remain here or repair to York or any
other place. P.S. — I am heartily sorry to hear of your not being-
well. [3 2^P-] Enclosed,
109. I. John Aglionby, mayor of Carlisle, to Sir Jacob A stley.
An occurrence happened to me the 23rd inst. by Lord
Johnston's man, who had been at Penrith with his cloak
bag full of books, dispersing them abroad, the effects of
which being perused are nothing hut to justify their own
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acts, by their laws and statutes, and to withdraw the King's
subjects from, their allegiance, as I conceive. In his
return he rested awhile at a Scotchman's house, near the
castle of Carlisle, and without our liberty ; his name is
John Boyd, and he left with the 8cotchm,an one bundle
of books to be delivered to me, and another bundle to
one Mr. Cholmley, who is customer of Carlisle, all which
books I safely keep in my own custody for the prevention
of further inconveniences, and have taken Boyd, bound
over to be answerable upon occasions for his saucy enter '
prise. Carlisle. 2^rd February 1638-9. [Seal luith
device, f ^.]
Feb. 28. 110. Thomas Millar to Robert Inglis. Please direct the endosed
Leith. letter to Francis Kinloch at Paris, and -what you disburse put on
Kinloch's account, also forward all enclosed letters. [^ p.'] Enclosed,
110. I. Thomas Millar to his nephew Francis Kinloch at Paris.
Mercantile advices. Mentions various sums of money
received by him from persons named. I have sent to
James Soyer six last of salt herrings and one last of fine
salmon, which I entreat you to cctuse to be sold to the best
avail. I have delivered to William Dick the money to be
paid to you by Michael Mell. James Arnott has persuaded
me that you are in debt to him in 1,0()0Z. You may be
bold to draw by bill of exchange the l,bQOl.«upon me,
payable at two days' sight to James Scott, the elder. [The']
colonel's lady is to take journey towards London the 1.3
March. Leith, 26th Feb. 1 638-9. [l^ p.]
Feb. . 111. The King to the Lords-Lieutenants of the counties mentioned
in the list annexed. The great forces lately raised in Scotland without
order from us by the instigation of some factious persons, ill affected
to monarchical government, who seek to cloak their too apparent
rebellious designs under pretence of religion, (albeit we have often
given them good assurance of oar resolution constantly to maintain
the religion established,) has moved us to take care to provide for the
safety of our kingdom of England, which is in apparent danger to
be invaded. Wlierefore we have resolved to repair in person to the
northern parts with our army. And this being for the defence of
this kingdom, unto which all our subjects are obliged, we have
appointed that a select number of foot shall be presently taken out
of our trained bands and brought to York, or to such other rendez-
vous as the general of our army shall appoint, there to attend our
person and standard, of which number we require that you cause
to be forthwith selected out of the trained bands of your county
hundred men whom you are to cause to be put in readiness, and to
be weekly exercised so that they may be ready to march to their
rendezvous, whither they are to be brought at the charge of that
county, as soon as you or the deputy-lieutenants shall receive order
from the general. But wliere any trained soldier desirous to stay at
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home shall offer any other as able to serve vsdth his arms in his
place, we leave it to your deputies to entertain and enlist the person
offered. Where you find any belonging to the trained bands that is
Tmfit by reason of his charge or otherwise to be sent in this employ-
ment we authorize you to cause some other suflBcient man to be
impressed at the charge of the party so excused. The bringing of the
men to the rendezvous is to be performed by some such persons fit
for conduct as you shall think good to appoint, who are to deliver
the said soldiers over to such persons as the general shall appoint,
when they are to enter into our pay, and so to continue during our
service. It is left to you and your deputy-Ueutenants to give order
to those in charge of bringing the said men to the said rendezvous
to take care so as to govern and order them in their march thither
as that they do not take anything but what they pay for, nor commit
any insolences or disorders on the way. You are to give order that the
soldiers be provided with knapsacks at the charge of that county.
We likewise command that you cause to be selected out of the troop
of horse in that county a certain number of horse [not specified],
which with their horsemen completely armed you are to cause to
be put in readiness and weekly exercised, so as they may be in
good equipage and ready to march with the aforesaid foot to the
rendezvous at the charge of the county as soon as you shall receive
order to that purpose. [Draft. 2 fp.']
Feb. . Copy of the same, with the following list and memorandum
annexed.
I. List of the nwmbers of men, both horse and foot, to be selected
for the army out of the trained bands in the several
cownties mentioned : Anglesey, 100 foot ; Bedford, 200
Berks, 400; Brecknock, 100; Bristol, 50; Buckingham,
300 ; Cambridge, 400 ; Cardiga/n, 50 ; Carmarthen, 100
Carnarvon, 50; Cornwall, 1,500; Denbigh, 250; Devon,
2,000; Dorset, 700; Essex, \,hQQ ; FUnt,^; Qlamorgam.
100 ; Gloucestet, 1,000 ; Hertford, 500 ; Hereford, 150
Huntingdon, 200 ; Kent, 1,200 ; London, 3,000 ; Merio'
neth, 50 ; Middlesex, 750 ; Monmouth, 150 ; Montgomery,
100; Norfolk, 1,800; Northampton, 300; Oxford, 300
Pembroke, 150 ; Eadnor, 50 ; Salop, 300 ; Somerset,!, 200
Southampton, 1,000 ; Suffolk, 1,500 ; Surrey, 500 ; Sus-
sex, 640 ; Warwick, 300 ; Worcester, 300 ; Wilts, 700.
II. Memora/nd/am. In the thirteen counties underna/med there
was no levy made, they being in Sir Jacob Astley's list,
viz., York, Stafford, Leicester, Westmorland, Rutlcmd,
Nottingham, Norihumberla/nd, Lincoln, Lancaster, Dwr-
ham, Derby, Cv/mberland, and Chester. [See Vol. cccoocvi.,
23^.129-133. =i^pp.}
[Feb.] 112. Copy of the last clause of the above calendared letter to the
Lords-Lieutenants, touching the levying of horse to serve in the
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north. This fragment appears to have been added as a postscript to
a letter addressed to the justices of peace in co. Lincoln. [| p.]
Feb. . 113. The King to Sir Jacob Astley, the mayor of Newcastle and
the storekeeper there. To deliver, out of our stores of arms and
munition sent to Newcastle, such proportion of powder, arms, and
munition, to such persons as shall be from time to time directed
by the Marquis of Hamilton, Earl of Traquair, or the Earl of
Nithsdale. The persons authorized to receive the same paying
the rates and prices already set down, and directed by the master or
officers of ordnance ; a note whereof is remaining with the mayor
of Newcastle and storekeeper there. The money arising by the sale
of the said arms and mimition to be paid to our use. [Draft.
Ip.-]
Feb. . Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 154. | j9.]
[Feb.] 114. A similar order to the Governor of Hull to cause to be
delivered by the storekeeper, out of the magazine at Hull, to Sir
Alexander Gordon, 50 arms for horsemen, 2,000 muskets, with bando-
leers and rests to them, 1,000 pikes, 1,000 corslets, two lasts of
powder, with match proportionable, musket bullets for 50 rounds,
six pairs of moulds for the muskets, and three pairs of moulds for
the pistols, the same to be transported by Sir Alexander to New-
castle. Our further pleasure is that the said muskets, pistols, and
pikes shall be aU proved before they be delivered to Sir Alexander.
[Draft. 1^.]
[Feb.] 115. Petition of Thomas Kudd, Chief Engineer for Fortifications, to
the King. Suppliant being in the Low Countries, was twelve years
since by order from his Majesty sent for, and leaving his place there,
came over. His Majesty having granted him the office of chief
engineer of all castles, forts, and fortifications within Wales, with
the annual wages of 240Z., of which the suppliant is in arrear more
than five years, amounting to 1,200?. and upwards. Having received
order to go in this his Majesty's present service, leaves at home
wife and children in great poverty and debt, and in suppliant's
absence not able to subsist, except his Majesty will take commis-
seration of his estate. Prays order that he may receive a third or
fourth part of his said arrears, whereby he may be able to pay some
part of his debts, and also leave his wife and children something if
he should miscarry in this service. [^ p.]
[Feb.] 116. Petition of Robert Powlett to the same. Petitioner and
company have, in his Majesty's service, been partially robbed by
certain Dutch, some of his Majesty's subjects being slain in the said
action, others wounded, and the said actions and actors abetted and
maintained by the long delay and manifest injustice of the Dutch,
the offenders not punished, nor is there yet any satisfaction given to
petitioner for the same, notwithstanding his Majesty's several letters
interpository to the States General, expressly requiring the same,
and the many earnest <ilemands thereof by his Majesty's public
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ministers residing with them, (in like manner as has been interposed
by his Majesty and said public ministers in the causes of Polhill,Henley,
and others, also despoiled by the Dutch,) and after ma.ny years
attendance for a certificate in petitioner's cause, Sir Heniy Marten
only certifies that it is fit some others should certify in petitioner's
said causes, rather than himself, by which said spoils, injustice, and
long delay in Holland and here, petitioner, his wife, children, and
many engaged friends, have and do suSer, to the utter ruin of peti-
tioner and sundry families, of which cause his Majesty's advocate,
Dr. Uives, has had full knowledge. Prays order to Dr. Eives forth-
with to certify his Majesty the circumstances of the said piratical
facts, the endeavours of the petitioner to obtain satisfaction, and
of the proceedings and certificates therein by his Majesty's ministers,
Sir Dudley Carlton and Sir William Boswell, together with the full
value of the loss which petitioner and company have sustained, and
of the interest, moneys, and other damages thereupon grown, with
all costs and expenses in the premises, and his opinion concerning the
same, to the end his Majesty may direct some speedy course for
petitioner's relief therein, by letters of reprisal or otherwise. [1 2?.]
[Feb.] 117. Minutes by Nicholas, of the respective answers of the nobility
to his Majesty's letter of the 26th January last, summoning their
attendance upon his person at York. [_See Vol. ccccx., No. 24.] In
all 77 answers, and among them those of William Viscount Say
and Sele and Robert Lord Brooke. Lord Say conceives himself not
obliged to provide horse and arms, as is by his Majesty's letter
required. By a second letter, dated 20 Feb. 1638-9, that he will be
ready to attend his Majesty's person within any part of this kingdom
of England upon the intimation he has received. Lord Brooke doth
not apprehend himself obliged to any aid of that nature but by
parliament. By a second letter of the 24th of February 1638-9, that
he will be ready to attend his Majesty in any part of this kingdom
of England if commanded. [It is endorsed by Nicholas, " A list of all
the Lords' answers [whicli I have received], whereby there are but
254 horse certain, 7,400?." It is observable, however, that certain
of these ansivers are from persons not mentioned in the list of
nobility to whom letters were sent. See Vol. cccxcvi, p. 95. 7i j^.]
[Feb.] 118. J. Glynn and Henry Lide to the Council. According to the
direction of their Lordships dated the 23rd January last, touching
a difference between Edward Stockdale, on behalf of himself and
the children of George Weale, deceased, and Godfrey Austinson,
concerning a house in King Street, Westminster, [see that date. No.
197,] they have heard both sides, but could not reconcile the
diff'erence between the parties, and therefore detail the true state
thereof and their opinion therein. [8 pp.']
[Feb. ?] 119. Sir Edward Osborne to the Council. In observance of your
commands of the 29lh July, touching the petition of Lionel Copley,
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for himself, Thomas Bosvile, Henry Wigfall, and George Sittwell,
his partners, desiring a discharge of an order of Council of the 15th
June last, whereby they are commanded to forbear to proceed in the
erecting of an iron work in or near Conisborough, co. York, or to
fell wood to be employed thereabouts, until you have received satis-
faction therein. There appeared before me Sir William Saville, as
also Bosvile and Copley, on behalf of themselves and their partners,
together with others. Having heard Sir William Saville's objections
against erecting the said iron-work, together with petitioner's answer
thereunto, and Viscount Castlehaven's articles for sale of coppice
wood to the petitioners, which restrains them absolutely from felling
any timber, and having myself viewed all the wood intended to be
used in the said forge, I am of opinion that the erecting of that work
and felling the wood can be no prejudice to the public, but rather a
benefit in lessening the price of iron, which is sold at an extreme
high rate. Touching the timber in Thrybergh Park, which Copley
and others bought long before their beginning to erect this work,
I conceive it ought not to be made into charcoal, for this or any
other iron-work whatsoever, save only the tops and roots. Although
I cannot find that the erecting of the aforesaid forge and felling of
coppice wood only can be prejudicial to the public, yet for avoiding
exception for the present I have only ordered that petitioners may
proceed with building the said forge, but to forbear felling any
wood until you declare your further pleasure. [1 1 p.l
[Feb.] 120. Statement of the proceedings of Robert Reade, Secretary to
Sec. Windebank. Sunday, 17th inst.. Sec. Windebauk being sick, I
procured his Majesty's hand to divers bills, and on the same night,
by his command, went to the post-house to open the Scottish letters,
and there intercepted about 22 of the libellous Scottish informations
directed to divers persons in London, whereof I gave account to the
Marquis Hamilton, who brought me again to his Majesty, and his
Majesty commanded me to make a list of all such as had letters and
informations directed to them, which I did, and attended his Majesty
with it on Tuesday, when I likewise procured his Majesty's hand to
more bills. Thursday, I procured his Majesty's hand to more bills,
and his Majesty commanded me to search the houses of two who
had those Scottish informations directed to them, viz., Claxton in
Cheapside, and Butler in Canning [Cannon] Street. I searched
Claxton's house, but found but one Scottish letter of the advice of
the proceedings there, one of Judge [Sir George] Croke's arguments
concerning the shipping business, and an old English libel. Friday
morning I went to Butler's house, where I found some Scottish
letters and a book of the Scottish liturgy ; but Butler, demeaning
himself very refractorily, I committed him to a messenger, brought
away the letters and Scottish book, and the same morning gave his
Majesty an account of ray proceedings. His Majesty commanded me
to give Judge Croke's argument to Mr. Attorney, to be compared
with those he had formerly ; and further, to make a warrant to
commit Butler close prisoner to the Gatehouse, and to acquaint
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Archbishop Laud with the Scottish book, and to tell him that
his Majesty would have Butler questioned in the High Com-
mission if the business would bear it. The same day, in the
afternoon, I attended his Majesty, by Windebank's command, with
some Scottish letters, formerly intercepted, concerning my Lo[rd]
Br[ooke], Livingston, the tailor/ and Knollys [Knowles], the mes-
senger, desiring his Majesty's resolution touching them, and proposed
whether it were not fit to have L[ord] B[rooke] and the others
restrained before his Majesty's going to the North. His Majesty
consulted with Archbishop [Laud] and Marquis Hamilton, who only
were then present, and they were of opinion that they ought all to
be restrained, but thought it better to respite the restraint of L[ord]
B[rooke], because of his quality, and in regard that he that had
written the letter which fell most flat upon him was in Scotland.
I answered that there was ground enough in those letters to question
him presently, and the greater his quality was the greater blow it
would give the Puritan party, and the better declare to the world
his Majesty's resolution in the business of Scotland. But, upon
farther argument, his Majesty thought that L[ord] B[rooke] should
be let alone, and that Livingston and KnoUys should be apprehended,
and their houses searched ; and his Majesty commanded me to see
that done, and signed warrants authorizing me to do it. Next
morning I desired the assistance of Sir Henry SpiUer, who went
with me to Livingston's house. Livingston being from home, we
searched the house, and the first letter I met with was from one
Cressett, the substance whereof was an approbation of Cressett's
resolution of going for Holland, holding that the fittest place for
these times. We brought away this and divers other Scottish
letters, and from thence went to Knollys, the messenger's house,
where we found nobody but a maid, but we searched the house and
could [find] no Scottish letters ; at last came in Knollys himself,
whom we strictly examined, and he confessed he had one letter, but
would not produce it. [1^ p.J
[Feb,] 1,21. Note of such persons as had letters directed to them out of
Scotland, wherein were books enclosed. Perhaps the list above
referred to as presented to the King on Tuesday, the 20th inst.
[Feb.] 122. [Order in CouncU.] His Majesty, by Letters Patent dated 23rd
January last, settled a pension of 1,200Z. by the year to the use of the
Order of the Garter, and ordered the same to be paid to Sir Thomas
Eoe, present chancellor of the said order, out of the subsidies of wines,
and in default thereof out of any other branch of customs or im-
posts, to be by him expended in the service of the said order, the
first payment thereof to be made at Lady Day last, as by the said
patent appears. And, as his Majesty has since employed Sir Thomas
Roe as his ambassador extraordinary to Hamburgh, and that the
said moneys are not warranted by the said letters patent to be paid
to any other person, and his Majesty having appointed Sir James
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Palmer to supply the office of chancellor in the absence of Sir
Thomas Roe, the clerk of the signet attending is therefore to pre-
pare a bill for his Majesty's signature, containing a warrant to pass the
privy seal, authorizing the Lord Treasurer to give order for payment
of the said moneys, as "well those that are already grown due as
those that shall hereafter grow due during the absence of Sir Thomas
Roe, to Sir James Palmer, provided that upon the return of the said
Sir Thomas, or removal of the present chancellor, the said privy
seal shall be void. [Draft by Sec. Wimdebank. 1 p."]
Feb. Henry Earl of Holland to the Officers of Windsor Forest. I have
given leave to Rowland Plott, servant to Lord Cottington, to fly his
hawk at pheasants within the said forest. These are to require you
to permit the said Plott, when he shall think good during this
winter, to hawk accordingly. \_Margin^ — Memorandum that a like
warrant was given to Rowland Plott for the winter of 1639[-40].
[Copy. See Vol. ccclxxodv., p. 47. f p.]
Feb. 12.3. [Sir Edward Bacon?] to Nicholas. Certificate that Henry
Sterling, sent for by the Council for default at musters, was not able
to pay his fees. [UThderwritten : Discharged Ms arms, ^p.^
[Feb.] 124. Letter signed by Archibald Earl of Argyle, John Earl of
Rothes, James Earl of Montrose, John Earl of Casselis, Robert Earl
of Lindsey, William Earl of Dalhousie, John Lord Sinclair, William
Earl of Lothian, John Lord Balmerino, Robert Lord Burleigh,
George Lord Forrester, Lord Hinsey [?], and Gilbert Earl of Errol.
As in all these great affairs which have been so much noised abroad
of the liberties of our Church and State, our chief care has been to
walk warrantably, according to the laws that were held in force for
effect, so we are certainly persuaded that amongst ourselves there
are none that can justly complain of what has passed. And for our
countrymen who are now in England, if they be of that number as
they are evil subjects to our Sovereign and worse compatriots to us,
so of all the worse guests amongst you, while they endeavour to
make their remedies of the evils and the escape of your deserved
punishment, the beginning of an unnatural disease between the two
nations to whom the quarrel should no way extend. If the infor-
mation and protestation made by us for this end, and the bonds of
our covenant sworn to God and man, has not cleared all scruple in
the mind of our Sovereign, it is not our fatilt, but rather our joint
misfortune with you, that you are too many amongst you in greatest
place and credit whose private bias runs quite wide and contrary to
the public good, and who are those wicked ones arising early to
poison the public fountain and sow the tares of an unhappy jealousy
and discord betwixt you and us before the good seed of our love
[and] respect to our neighbour nation can take place in your hearts.
Amongst all the evils of this kind which daily overtake us, next to
the undeserved pleasure of our Prince against us (which God, in his
mercy to both, will take care of in his own time), there could nothing
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befal so strange and unexpected to us as the drawing your forces
together upon your border, which, whether to defend yourselves or
annoy us, and so prepare to gather those clouds which threaten a
sore tempest to both. We for our. parts wish they may first
perish in shipwreck who begin first to dash the one nation against
the other. As for you, although your place, person, and quality, the
honourable reputation of your former life, may give us some assur-
ance you will be wary to begin the quarrel, where enemies even to
both sides will rejoice and catch at your advantage ; yet, give us
leave to admire those groundless fears that you make thus to
strengthen your borders, or rather suspect your pregnant presumption
of a further project intended against this nation by your power,
which needs must make its bestir ourselves betimes at all hands for
our safety. We desire no national quarrel should rise betwixt us,
or to taste of that bitter fruit which may set both our and your
children's teeth on edge, but rather hold ourselves obliged in con-
science of our duty both to our God and Prince and your nation, our
brethren, to try all just and lawful means for the removal of all
causes of difference betwixt two nations who are linked together,
and should be still in the strong bond of aSection and common
interest, and be always ready to offer the occasion of greater satis-
faction in this kind of clearing our loyal intentions towards our
Prince, to all whom it may concern, namely to you, in regard of
your place and command at this time by any means whatsoever
should be thought expedient to both sides. Thus far we thought
good to represent to you, being occasionally together, so few of us as ■
are in place for ourselves and in the name of our number, whom,
together with us, will expect your answer. \_Gopy. 1 j).]
[Feb. ?] 125. Petition of Sir Robert Carr to Archbishop Laud, Lord
Keeper Coventry, Lord Treasurer Juxon, and Henry Earl of Man-
chester. Petitioner, in obedience to your Lordships, submitted to
allow 600^. per annum to his wife, besides 400Z. for furniture, the
600?. being settled by lease, as was propounded by the Lords;
since which it has pleased the Lords to declare that they will move
his Majesty for petitioner's pardon. Petitioner conceived that these
two points were all he was ordered to perform ; nevertheless, in the
last order now drawn up, there is a clause in the end that the pardon
intended petitioner shall not pass until he have performed all other
particulars mentioned in the Lords' former report ; but what is
meant by that more than the payment of the 400?. and settling 600i.
per annum, he knows not. Petitioner's wife has taken from him much
plate, linen, and other goods, and divers writings are detained from
him by her and her friends, which, by the last order, are not to be
delivered till after the 400?. be paid, though they have neither title
nor cause to detain them. Prays the Lords, that upon his settling
the 600?. per annum, and paying the 400?., he may receive pardon,
and that this order may be drawn without reference to the report
formerly made, and that the report may be laid aside and forborne
to be entered, for that all things are settled by this order, and the
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report much altered. And for that petitioner's counsel, who is privy
to his estate, and his evidences, are in the country, prays that the
settling of the 6001. per annum may be respited till next term, and
then he will, without fail, settle the same, according to the order,
upon such persons as shall be nominated by the Lords, and will
then pay the iOOl. ; till which time he prays tlie payment of the
400Z. may be respited, and further, that fortliwith his plate, linen,
goods, and writings may be restored to him ; also that it may be
expressed in the order that his wife shall only have the use of the
jewels, being of value, without power to sell or dispose of them, and
that till Easter term he may have liberty to repair into the country to
make provision of horses and other necessaries for his Majesty's
service, as he is enjoined. [1^ p.']
Feb. 126. Note of such payments as are to be made by the participants
and sharers for draining the Eight Hundred Fen, co. Lincoln.
[Feb.?] 127. Instructions for Edward Walker, paymaster of the garrison
at Carlisle. [1 p.']
Feb. 128. Certificate of Sir John Borough, Garter King-at-Arms, con-
firming certain arms to Robert Chester, captain of the trained band
in tlie hundred of Rochford, Essex. [Copy. 1 J p.']
[Feb. ?] 129. Similar certificate confirming certain arms to George Hul-
bert of St. Martin's-in-the-B'ields, near London, one of the justices
of peace of Westminster, and president of the military company
exercising arms in St. Martin's parish. [Copy. | ^.]
[Feb.] 130. Minute of a letter to Archbishop Laud. At the last sitting
of the Lords referees you nominated Francis Gibbons, D.D., and
Thomas Owen, to treat with the impropriators for a further augmen-
tation of the maintenance of the vicars and curates in Shrewsbury.
May it please your Grace to nominate also the Bishop of Coventry
and Lichfield, Timothy Turner, and Samuel Greaves, B.D., for the
better pressing of the treaty. [| p.'\
Feb. 131. Statement by Dr. William Bray. In Januaiy or February
1638[-9], Dr. Thomas Row, being sick of a consumption, sent for
me to his lodging at Mr. Wrothe's house in Friday Street. His
business was to impart to me a clause which he said he intended to
insert into his will, viz., of a free gift to his Majesty of 100?. towards
his Majesty's charges in his northern expedition for the quieting of
the troubles in Scotland, which 100?. he said he would continue
annually till those troubles were composed. He said also he desired
my Lord of Canterbury to see this part of his will performed, for
which purpose he requested me to present this desii-e to my Lord,
that his Grace would give him leave to use his name in his will for
tliis trust, to which his Grace gave way, provided that Dr. RoV
should not specify this particular use in his will, to the wliich he liad
designed this 100?., and with which he had acquainted hi.s Grace by
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me. This gift was wholly of his own devising. \_E71dorsed by
Laud : Br. Bray, concerning Dr. Rowe's gift of IQOl. per awwwm^
[Feb. ?] 132. List of the names of the defaulters at musters in Devon.
[Endorsed : To he discharged. 2 J ■pp?[
[Feb.] 133. Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, as General of the
Army, to Capt. Michael Erneley. Commission, appointing Erneley
lieutenant-colonel of the regiment of 1,500, whereof Sir Jacob Astley
is colonel. You are to take the said regiment in charge as soon as
the same shall be levied and brought to the rendezvous, and to cause
the same to be duly exercised in arms. \Braft by Nicholas. IJ p.']
[Feb.] 134. The same to Capt. Richard Gibson. Commission, appointing
him sergeant-major of the regiment of foot in co. Durham, whereof
Sir Thomas Morton is colonel. You are to cause the said regiment
to be duly exercised in arms. [Draft by Nicholas. 1 p.]
[Feb.] 136. List of the officers appointed to the command of the horse,
similar to that calendared above, under date 24 Feb. [See this
present volume, No. 80. 1 p.']
[Feb.] 136. Draft of the same in Sec. Windebank's hand. [| p.]
[Feb.] 137. Note of money to be issued between 15 February 1638-9 and
30 June following, for his Majesty's present service for the army ;
total, 385,627?. 16s. lie?. The abatements being deducted, there
remains to be provided in money 352,990?. [2 pp.'\
[Feb. ?] 138. Statement of the principal and most pressing arreai-s due to
the Office of Ordnance ; total, 38,147?. Is. 3c?. [| p.}
[Feb.] 139. Notes extracted out of the correspondence with Sir Jacob
Astley concerning the defence of the northern counties. Sir Jacob
to put in such a man to assist and command in Holy Island as he
will be answerable for. The lord lieutenant to enjoy his entertain-
ment, and a captain's entertainment settled upon him. Carlisle and
its approaches by water. 1 00 men to be raised within the town.
State of the trained bands in Cumberland. 1 50 borderers desire arms
for their money. A letter to the Lord Cliffijrd concerning the
preachers, to have an eye upon them. Lord William Howard's
grandchild to be sent down. Arms to be sent to Newcastle and
HuU. A train of artillery of 10 small pieces to be instantly sent to
York, m p.}
1638-9 ^^'^- CG<^C!XIV. March 1-20, 1638-9.
Mar. 1. Petition of Sir Peter Vanlore to the King. Upon Sunday last,
it being found that the suggestions of Lady Powell's petition were
untrue, your Majesty directed that the order upon her petition
should be vacated, and that if she had anything to say more in the
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Whitehall.
Mar. ].
Bristol.
Mar. 1.
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cause, she might be heard at the Exchequer bar, before the Barons
declare their opinions. Petitioner's order is stayed upon some
direction from your Majesty, upon suggestion that the information
of Lady Powell's petition is true, of which petitioner doth aver the
contrary. Prays that the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington may
certify your Majesty the truth of the business, who were present at
the hearing of the cause. Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Treasurer avd Lord Cottington, who are
to certify as desired, whereupon his Majesty will signify
his furtHer pleasure. Whitehall, 1 March 1638[-9.]
\Gofy. See Booh of Petitions, Vol. cocoiii., p. 44. f j?.]
1. to Sir William Jones, one of the Judges of
Assize for co. Gloucester. A while since, I presented one John
Sellars, a minister, to a small living in Gloucestershire, where some
means of my own lies ; he is an honest poor man, in all things con-
formable, and has a wife and many children. One Mr. Hunt, his
fellow labourer, but covetous adversary, has brought a " quare im-
pedit," and the same is to be tried these next assizes before you.
My suit is that you will afford him your favour and help so far as
you lawfully may, for which I shall be always ready to do you my
service. [^ p. J
2. Ezekiel Wallis, Mayor, and Alderman of Bristol, to Archbishop
Laud. We thought it our duties to present to your consideration
the information of John Neale, taken upon oath against Wilham
Davis, which concerns the state and government as we conceive.
We have sent both parties ^in custody of this bearer ; submitting
the same to your wisdom. [1 p."]
3. Bishop Bridgeman of Chester to Archbishop Laud. By your let-
ter received this day, you enquire of me what the true and full yearly
worth is of the parsonage of Wigan. I shall deal clearly and justly
with your grace therein, for I know your intention is to benefit the
church, and to free it from the hands of corruption and sacriledge,
with which ofttimes lay patrons seize on the fruits of such benefices.
When I was first instituted into Wigan, upon the presentation of
King .Tames, 21 Jan. 1615[— 6], 1 was sedulous in the enquiry of
the true worth thereof, and 1 found by the books of my predecessor.
Dr. Massy, all the profits that he made, " anno 1615," and he inned
them all, amounted towards aU charges to 5731. 16s. Id!. Anno
1616, which was my first year of rents, I kept an exact account, and
I made towards all charges 566L 12s. Id. Anno 1637 I set it out,
as likewise anno 1638, to my curate, who being a provident man
made yearly out of the whole rectory towards all charges 6501., and
I think he will still hold it at this rate, I abating him for Kinw
cure, and a pension of 201. to the church of Lichfield, and aU other
reprises, which commonly amount to about 801. yearly. So as I
think the utmost value which it will clear yearly will be about
570^. The parish of Wigan is divided into 12 hamlets or townships.
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whereof Wigan, though but one town, yet in all their payments is
reckoned for two of the 1 2. In this town stands the mother church, but
there are two chapels of ease abroad in the parish called [Up-]Hol-
lond and Billinge. The parson is lord of the town, and so has been
since the Conquest, and he receives rent of every house in the town
and close in the manor to the sum of iGl. 16s. lOd. per annum, but
most pay chief rents, the rest are tenants at will, but the profits,
besides their old rents, do not discharge the officers' fees who keep
his courts. It was made a borough, 29 Hen. III., and the parson got
a charter for a court of pleas and leets and divers other liberties, 24
Edw. III., which, besides two markets weekly, and two fairs yearly,
the townsmen had usurped, together yith the manor, for almost
40 years space ; but at my first entry into the parsonage I received
all back again to the church, by the goodness and justice of King
James, who referred it to the hearing and determining of four lords,
viz. Archbishop Abbott and Bishop Andrews for conscience, and to
the two Chief Justices, the now Earl of Manchester and the Lord
[Chief Justice] Hobart for law. The now Lord Keeper being then
of my counsel, knows the apparent right of the church. And since
then all who hold lands in that town have appeared at the parson's
court Baron and leet, and have sworn fealty to him, and paid him
rent. Though the mayor now begins to encroach again .since I was
required to reside at Chester, and he chooses burgesses for the par-
liaments, though by the charter they are termed the parson's burgesses,
and hold of him on a yearly rent. The yearly profits of the parson-
age arise out of the particulars here stated. Thus your grace has all
that I know concerning the true value of the parsonage of Wigan.
You are pleased to ask me further, at how many years' purchase the
perpetual inheritance of a rectory is usually sold in these parts,
wliich I cannot resolve, for I never knew any purchased save onlj''
this of Wigan, which I myself bought of Sir Eichard Fleetwood
since I was Bishop of Chester for 1,000Z., but after the money was
told out, whilst I was drawing up my assurance. Dean Murry
stepped in, and paid lOl. more, as I heard, and got it from me, and
albeit he never was my chaplain, yet I think he prayed daily
heartily for me, that God would take me to heaven whilst he lived.
The length of my letter makes me ashamed, and bids me crave your
grace's pardon and make amend. [1 p.J
Mnr. 1. 4. Hugh Popham to his kinsman, . Being now at Rome, I
Kome. found this happy occasion by this gentleman to present my service,
and withal to give you the relation of the noble entertainment I have
here received from Cardinal Barbarini, who I think is tlie gallantest
gentleman in the whole M^orld ; for the very next day after I came
to town, he sent one of his gentlemen to see me, and after I had
waited on him to kiss his hands he sent continually to visit me, and
withal a present of the bravest wine in the whole world, of which I
wish you a whole tun ; I am confident it would raise both yours
and your lady's spirits to a far higher strain. Italy is a sweet place.
Here I intend to stay till I have gained the language, and then to
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return into Spain. — P.S. I have taken my bills of exchange for the
whole year, the full sum of 200J., and I believe it -will be so returned
to my father in one gross sum. How he will take it I know not !
and yet it is still but the same thing, 2001. a year. [1 p.']
Mar. 1. 5. Certificate of Sir Morris Abbott, Lord Mayor of London, that
Thomas Coxe, of Emanuel College, Cambridge, M.A., had this day
taken the oaths of allegiance and supremacy before him. [| p.'\
Mar. 1. 6. Statement endorsed by Nicholas : " Mr. Wollaston, concerning
the place of keeper of the gaol of Newgate." [Isaac] Pennington
and [John] Wollaston, elected and sworn sheriffs of London and
Middlesex for the ensuing year, repaired according to ancient custom
to Newgate, received the keys and charge of the prisoners from the
former sheriffs, and substituted James Francklin keeper of the said
gaol, who about the 15th October following died. The sheriffs then
settled Henry Wollaston in the office of keeper of the said gaol, who
peaceably executed that place for six weeks. The Lord Maj-or and
aldermen never charging Wollaston with any miscarriage, sent for
him to their court at Guildhall, and demanded of him the keys of
the said prison, who, refusing to deliver them to any without the
consent of the sheriffs, was there detained until some officers were
sent from the said court, who forceably brought the servants en-
trusted with the said keys and prisoners by the said Wollaston, and
without the knowledge or consent of the sheriffs delivered them to
Richard Johnson, a young man not free of the city, clerk to Mr.
Recorder, who they conceive to be very unfit for such a trust. For
redress, the sheriffs by all fair means have applied themselves divers
times to the Lord Mayor and court of aldermen, who refuse to
restore the said Wollaston. The sheriffs conceive that the trust and
keeping of the said gaol both by law and reason ought to be in their
disposition, and that it is inseparably incident to and of common
right belonging to their office, they being liable to punishment for
all escapes and amerciaments for non-appearance of prisoners in his
Majesty's Courts of Justice, with many other sucli like damages and
fears. [| _p.]
Mai\ 1. 7. Certificate of the receipts and payments of the revenue. Tlie
receipts, together with the llfiQll. 10s. o^d. that remained on hand
on the 22nd February last, amounted to 18,47SZ. 13s. 5-^d. The
payments were 15,606/. I7s. Qid., leaving on hand 2,87lZ. los. lid.
Among the payments are 1,666/. 13.s'. 4<d. towards the Queen's
expenses; 600/. in part of 25,000/. towards the charges of the
Prince's household and the rest of his Majesty's children ; 1,000/. for
the Queen of Bohemia, and a further sum of 500/. for her children's
household expenses. [^ p.]
Mar. 1. 8. Account of the Officers of the Ordnance concerning Gunpowder.
Office of There had been brought into store since the 1st February last, 10
Ordnance, lg^(.^^g^ which, with amount in store at the Tower and Portsmouth,
made the total 286 lasts 19 cwt. 36 lbs. The amount supplied for
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his Majesty's service, and sold to the counties and chandlers, was
10 lasts 14 cwt. 50 lbs. The money received for the powder supplied
to the counties and chandlers was l,*785l, [2 pp.}
Mar. 1. 9. List of six of the King's ships, perhaps those to be sent to the
North, with their respective complement of men. [| p.]
Mar. 2. Petition of John Houston, your Majesty's servant, to the King.
About April last petitioner was a suitor for certain arrearages of
1,1 60L grown due to your Majesty out of the manors of Brathwell
and Clifton in co. York, and for a grant of the said manors under
the rents now in charge for the same, which have been unjustly
detained by the now Earl of Dover and his ancestors for about sixty
years past, without any grant from the Crown, or answering the rents
payable upon the same. Direction was given that petitioner should
proceed for the recovery of your Majesty's arrearages, rent and lands,
and an information was exhibited in Michaelmas term last in the
Exchequer for recovery of the same accordingly. Lord Rochford, who
pretended a title to the said lands, has since submitted his title to
your Majesty for a composition, but concluded not the same, which
has caused a stay to be since made of the proceeding in the Ex-
chequer, whereby the Earl of Dover and Lord Rochford do not
answer to the said information exhibited against them, so that they
still detain the lands and rents from your Majesty, to the disherison
of the Crown. Prays order to be given to the Lord Treasurer and
Lord Cottington for the calling of the Earl of Dover and Lord
Rochford before them, and to compound with them for the said
lands and rents, or else that order may be given that Dover and
Rochford may speedily answer to the information depending, and
that your cause may legally proceed for your Majesty. Under-
written,
I. His Majesty's pleasure is, that the Lord Treasurer and Lord
Cottington shall call Lord Rochford to them, and cause
him to make composition for the lands above mentioned,
and in case he shall refuse, then the petitioner is left to
the legal course. Whitehall, 2 March 1638[-9.] [Copy.
See Book of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 45. f p.J
Mar. 2. WaiTant to the Exchequer for instalment of the first fruits of the
bishopric of Peterborough at the rate of 3*731. 19s. lid., the tenths
being deducted. The first payment to be made the 8th April 1640,
and so to be continued yearly until the whole be paid. [Bocquet]
Mar. 2. Grant of the office of Surveyor-General of his Majesty's customs,
subsidies, imposts, and duties of imports and exports of England,
Wales, and Berwick, with the yearly fee of 5()0Z., to William Toomes
and Christopher Metcalfe, with all other fees thereunto belonging,
during their lives and the life of the longer liver, upon surrender of
the like office granted to Christopher Metcalfe and Richard Nevill
during their lives. [_I)oaqtiet.']l
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Mar. 2.
Mar. 2.
Mar. 2.
WhitehaU.
Mar. 2.
Whiteball.
Vol. CCCCXIV.
Licence to James Earl of Marlborough to travel beyond the seas
for three years. [Docquet]
10. [Sec. Coke] to Sir Edward Osborne. In your letter of the
23rd February, you seem to doubt that your services are not made
known to his Majesty. You shall understand by his Majesty's gracious
proceeding with you how well he is satisfied therein, and that no
man by any reflection upon the Lord Deputy or otherwise hath done
anything to your prejudice. For as concerning your horse troops,
his Majesty has reserved the nomination of the commanders to
himself, and has not left it to the choice of the General. And for
your own troop, because the civil government there will require
your necessary attendance, his Majesty is pleased to give you power
to make choice of any able gentleman to supply your place in the
command of your horse troop, not doubting but you will appoint
such an one as shall be well efiected to his service and be fit for that
charge. For the time appointed for his Majesty coming to York,
what rumours soever be spread, your wisdom will not be trans-
ported thereby, but hold the prefixed day certain whilst you
have no other direction Irom hence. The manner of your recep-
tion of his Majesty being a matter that required your fore-know-
ledge, I did therein crave his Majesty's own pleasure who would
have you attend him, not with great multitude, but with the
principal men of that council, and those parts, in as good equipage
as may be for his honour and for the reputation of the county,
and in such sort as was intended at his last going into Scotland.
The last point wherein you require direction is for the time and
place of the rendezvous, wherein I have spoken to the Lord
General, who tells me that the last letters which you received, and
which seem to trouble you were sent with more haste than was
intended, and that since another resolution has been taken, and new
instructions sent to Sir Jacob Astley, from whom you shall receive
in those particulars such orders as shall be prescribed. [Draft in
Sec. Coke's handwriting. If f.'\
Council of "War to Sir Robert Pye. We pray you to draw an
order by virtue of a privy seal of the 26th July last, for issuing to
Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant of the Ordnance, 11 7?. upon accoimt,
for the charge of six bridge boats with their materials expressed in
an estimate signed by the Ofiicers of the Ordnance of the 8th Feb-
ruary last. The said sum to be reckoned as part of the 200,000L
which, by virtue of the said privy seal, is to be issued unto such
persons as by us shall be appointed. [Copy. See Vol. cccxcvi
p. 119. ip.\
11. The same to Bishop Morton of Durham. William Darcy,
deputy lieutenant of co. Durham, haviag, on behalf of the said
county, represented to us what a great charge it would be to the
same, if (according to his Majesty's letter sent you for the formino-
of the trained bands there into a regiment) the officers of the same
should be paid by that county. We have,- upon the eflFectual rea-
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sons alleged by Darcy, moved his Majesty, who has commanded us
to signify to you, that for ease of that county, such commanders
or officers of the field as shall be appointed by his Majesty, or by
his direction, for the said regiment, shall be all paid by his Majesty ;
as, namely, Sir Thomas Morton, colonel, and Capt. Gibson, sergeant-
major, whom his Majesty has now appointed to those offices in
[ the said regiment, notwithstanding the bearer, Mr. Darcy, did press
very earnestly that as well those officers as all others might have
been chosen out of the gentry in that county, as he alleged was the
course held in other counties in those northern parts. But his
Majesty declared, that he well remembered that you were a suitor
that Sir Thomas Morton might be appointed to that charge in that
county, and that bis Majesty has resolved in all other counties to
place upon the regiments of the trained bands such commanders and
officers as the necessity of his Majesty's service shall require. As for
the rest of the officers, his Majestj' is well pleased that the county
shall therein have all the content that may be, but would have you
and the deputy lieutenants therein to confer with Sir Thomas
Morton, and to appoint such able men within that county as may be
most for the advantage of his Majesty's service on this urgent and
important occasion. We hear you have made choice of Sir "William
Lampton to be captain of the trained horse there, whom we under-
stand to be very fit for that charge, and like well that you have by
that choice given the county good content. If there shall be cause
to draw any of your forces out of the said county, you may be con-
fident, and so assure all men, that his Majesty will so order it as he
will not leave the country there unguarded. All defaulters in arms
and musters ought to be returned to the council to answer their
contempt and neglect. We pray you to give directions to the
deputy lieutenants to cause to be brought before you all such persons
as are refractory in that kind, and that you will thereupon proceed
severely and exemplarily with them to render them conformable,
which if tliey shall either obstinately refuse or wilfully delay to do,
that then you either commit them to prison, or else bind them over
to answer their contempt here at the council board. And this course
we wish j^ou the rather to hold, that you may put your trained men
the sooner in good order, his Majesty being resolved to make no
long stay at York, and as he passeth thence to Newcastle to see
himself in what equipage and order the forces of your county are.
[Braft in I^icholas's handwritvng. 3 pp.^
Mar. 2. Copy of the same, \_8ee Vol. cccxcvi.,p. 120. 2 p^x]
Mar. 2. 12. Edward Chute to the Council. In obedience to an order
subscribed to a petition of Henrj'- Dyer, with an affidavit annexed,
made by a person unknown to me, and therefore I conceive he
assumed this confidence upon Dyer's own relation, for the most part
untrue, as I can depose, for the case is briefly this : The said Dyer
and his elder brother were co-partners, by the custom of gavelkind,
of this house and land which he lays claim to, but the house being
ruinous, Henry Dyer, a tradesman in London, agreed with his
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brother, -who then lived in it, to rebuild it, he [Henry] paying a
moiety of the charges ; his brother repaired it, and suddenly after
died, leaving a son, and made his wife sole executrix, who was after-
wards married to one Gadesby, mentioned in the petition. Shortly
after, Henry Dyer caused Gadesby to be aiTested for the evidences
of the land, and was himself arrested at the suit of Gadesby upon
his covenant for repair of the house and a bill for 31., who, having
formerly been apprenticed to the writer, sent to him to bail him.
Narrates the subsequent proceedings in this matter and the progress
of a suit in Chancery. Ultimately, the Lord Keeper referred the
hearing of this cause to Sergeant Glanville, one of Henry Dyer's
counsel, who ordered it, as the writer's counsel informed him, after
this manner : that the house and land should be divided betwixt
D)rer and his nephew, and that the writer, Chute, should restore to
them the overplus of the moneys received, which he always has been
ready to do. [1 p."]
Mar. 2. 13. Montjoy Earl of Newport to Eobert Bead. The bearer.
Sergeant Langden, is the man who I send into the Low Countries,
and therefore I desire you to give him a pass to go and return, and
to dispatch him, that he may be at Dover to-morrow morning to get
passage in the letter boat. — P.S. I desire you to cover that letter to
the sergeant with a line or two to Sir William Boswell. [| p.]
Mar. 2. 14. Commissioners for licensing Sale of Tobacco to [the Council].
John Deaves and Robert Lovett were brought before us at the com-
plaint of several patentees of London. Upon examination, we found
them great delinquents, and so upon their refusal to conform, and to
give bond, we set upon Deaves 51. ; upon Mr. Lovett 20?., he having
sold during four or five years as a merchant and as a retailer, Lovetb
refuses to take a patent, except at a lesser rate, he paying some small
matter to the patentees, who pretend about 601. damage. [|- p.}
Mar. 2, 15. The same to Sir William Becher. Certify the names of per-
Tower Street, sons fined, but who stand upon contempt. They were brought
before the Council, who have given order for their commitment.
The Commissioners desire that they may speedily be put into the
warrant for that purpose, if Mr. Meautys cannot readily find their
several certificates. Overwritten,
15. I. The names above alluded to. They number 14 in all.
Robert Lovett and John Deale [Leaves ?], mentioned in
the previous entry, occur therein, [f p."]
Mar. 2. ] 6. Master and eight Fellows of Emanuel College to [Archbishop
iinianuelCoUegeLaud]. Certificate of the good behaviour of Thomas Cox, master of
L am n gej. ^^.j.^ ^^ ^j^^^ college, during the seven years of his residence there, and
that during that period he gave such diligent attention to good
letters as to make them hope that his studies would turn to the glory
of God and the welfare of the Church. [Latin. 1 p."]
Mar. 2. 1 7. Information of Charles Irish, taken before Sir George Whit-
more, justice of peace within the city of London, This evenin<'.
L L
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Mar. 2.
Mar. 2.
Mar. 2.
Office of
Ordnance.
Mar. 3.
Whitehall.
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coming through Leadenhall Street, he heard Robert Medcalfe railing
at a woman, and telling her that she "was an errant whore. De-
ponent told him that it was unseemly to call the woman whore,
whereupon Medcalfe said, thou art a base rogue, thou makest account
to go against Scotland. I hope to see a thousand of your throats cut.
You think to stay at home and sit in your shop ; but you shall have
your throat cut as you sit in your shop. Underwritten,
17. I. Examination of Robert Medcalfe taken hefore Sir George
Whitmore, this day. A woman in Leadenhall Street
meeting examinant, jostled him, whereupon he gave her
some rude words ; for the other words given to Irish, he
denies the saying of any such, for that he was in drink,
and does not remember he gave any such words. He has
been in London this fortnight, and is a foot post between
London and York. He lies at Mr. Pickerill's in Seaeoal
Lane. [| p.]
18. Sir William Russell to Nicholas. There has been received
for [ship-money] since the making of the last certificate of the 22nd
February last, 33Z. lis., by virtue of the writs of 1636; viz., Ips-
wich, 71. 6s. 9d. ; Bedford, 161. 4s. M. ; co. Pembroke, lOl. Also
31. 6s. by writ of 1637 paid by the mayor of Bedford. Nothing had
been paid upon the writs of 1638. [| p.^
19. Complimentary verses [by Edmund Waller, addressed to the
Lady Dorothea Sydney, daughter of the Earl of Leicester], beneath
which is written, " Intended to her La[dyshi]p at her coming to
London, March 2nd, 1638[-9]." They commence, —
" What's she ? so late from Penshurst come.
More gorgeous than the mid-day sun.
That all the world amazes."
and end, —
" So neither all consuming age,
Nor envy's blast, nor fortune's rage.
Shall ever work you ill."
[42 Unes.]
20. Estimate by the Officers of the Ordnance, of the charge of powder,
shot, and other munition of war, for the furnishing of the King's
ships, the James, the Victory, the Unicorn, the Dreadnought, the
Providence, and the Eighth Whelp, by warrants from the Lord High
Admiral and Montjoy Earl of Newport ; total, 7,352^. 3s. [2 pp."]
Council of War to Sir Robert Pye. We pray you to draw an
order by virtue of the privy seal of the 26th July last, for issuing
to Sir John Heydon, lieutenant of the Ordnance, 542Z. 16s. 8d upon
account, for the charge of roust waggons and other provisions to be
sent to Hull, &c., according to an estimate of the' Officers of the
Ordnance of the 6 th February. The said sum to be reckoned as
part of the 200,000^. which by virtue of the said Privy Seal is to be
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 531
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issued unto such persons as we shall appoint, [Copy. See
Vol. cccxcvi., p. 119. I j3.]
[Mar. 3.] 21. [Council of "War to the Vice-President and Council of York.]
Recapitulate contents of the Bang's letter sent to them last month,
to hinder the exportation of victual, hay, and straw from co. York,
the same being required for the use of the army, [see Vol. ccccxiii.,
S'o. 96.] Forasmuch as some persons iU affected to his Majesty
endeavour to put causeless doubts into the heads of some in those
parts to deter them from making any such Store of provisions as
they would otherwise have made : We are by his Majesty's com-
mand to require you publicly to decree again to all persons that
either have or shall make any provision of victual or hay, &c., that
they shall be duly paid for whatsoever shall be received from them,
according to the price of the market. And this you are to pubMsh
in all fitting places, to the end that that county may take notice
that his Majesty intends this army for their preservation, and not for
their prejudice, as ill affected persons endeavour by false tales to
insinuate. [Draft by Nicholas. 1^ ^.]
Mar, 4. Petition of the Master and Company of Pinmakers of London
and Company of Merchant Adventurers to the King. That the
Lords, upon the petition of Allan Boteler, referred the hearing of a
difference between Boteler and James Lydsey, touching the pin
manufacture, to Lord Cottington and Sec. Windebank, which was
heard by the said referees. Since which time petitioners have con-
ceived that the right belongs to the said Boteler, and not to Lydsey ;
besides they have more confidence in the former's better dealing
with them. Lydsey, among other abuses, has obtained a proclamation
prohibiting Flemish latten wire to be imported, upon pretence that
English wire would serve for petitioners' use, wherein he has deceived
your Majesty and abused petitioners. Mr. Boteler will undertake
that your Majesty's customs by importation of foreign wire shall be
more beneficial than the yearly rent promised to be paid by those
who have gained the sole making and venting of wire, which manu-
facture will be a very great destroyer of woods, and a hinderance to
petitioners, the Merchant Adventurers. Pray reference of the pre-
mises to the former referees, to examine what reasons can be offered
why the said proclamation should not be recalled, and all abuses
done to petitioners by the said Lydsey be redressed, with power to
hear and determine the same. Underwritten,
I. Reference as frayed. Whitehall, ith March 1688-9. [Copy.
See Booh of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 46. 1 p-J
Mar. 4. Petition of the Company of Pinmakers of London to the same.
Petitioners by their charter received a grant of a seal or stamp to be
set upon every thousand of pins to be sold in England and Wales ; yet,
notwithstanding, great quantities of bad pins are made and secretly
vended, the shopkeepers buying the worser sort of pins and selling
them at the dearest rates, as if the best, to petitioners' great dis-
credit ; also divers evU disposed persons have counterfeited the said
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Vol. CCCCXIV.
seal, to the great prejudice of your Majesty's revenue and the
deception of the subject. Pray a proclamation granting to them a
new seal, engraved with your Majesty's arms, to be affixed to every
packet of the best sort of pins made in England and Wales, and
that their first seal may be set upon all other pins made in England,
the papers to be purchased of petitioners by the manufacturers, who
shall be prohibited from selling pins except so packed ; petitioners
having power to search for the abuses mentioned, and to seize the
forfeitures. Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, and Lord Got-
tington, assisted by the Attorney and Solicitor General,
who are to certify their opinions, when his Majesty will
signify his further pleasure. Whitehall, 4 March 1638-9.
[Copy. See Book of Petitions, Vol. cecciii., p. 47.
Mar. 4. Petition of Turberville Morgan and Hugh Lewis to the King.
That Thomas Rookes was patentee for life of the searchership of
Sandwich, &c., with reversion to Cater, in trust for Thomas Rookes,
who by petition expressed himself willing to make way for a grant
of the said office to petitioner, which was afterwards signified under
your royal signature. That [George ?] Rookes under false pretences
obtained a warrant for a patent of the said place to himself and
Robert Edwards. Although the interest of Thomas Rookes for his
own life was avoided by his forfeiture, yet the equity on the late
interest of Cater is not forfeited, whereupon a suit was depending
in the Exchequer, which being commenced by order of the referees,
was by combination of George Rookes with Thomas Rookes made
fruitless, after much labour and charge to petitioner. Pending that
suit the sequestration was settled with petitioner till the cause was
heard. Petitioner finding the grant of the said George Rookes
clearly void in law, as Mr. Solicitor can best inform, obtained a grant
of the said office for life, and thereupon another suit is depending in
the Exchequer, which but for the many delays of George Rookes
had been heard the last term. So petitioner has a double right to
the possession, by sequestration and his patent. Without hearing
petitioner an order has been made by the Council to the effect that
George Rookes ought in respect only of his patent and the prece-
dence thereof to have the possession of the said office, and thereupon
a false information to your Majesty, as if the delay of the suits was
by default of petitioner, whereof the Lord Treasurer knows the
contrary. Your Majesty made some signification on a petition of
George Rookes, which was read at the board, to put petitioner out
of possession of his place in favour of George Rookes, as appears
by the order annexed. Prays that before George Rookes be settled
in the said office you would signify your pleasure for petitioner's
quiet enjoyment of the same till the cause be determined in a legal
way, as you have already declared. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty's pleasure is that the Lord Treasurer shall con-
sider this business, and if he find that the delay of the
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suit in the Exchequer, the last term, proceeded from
Roolces, and not from petitioner, then he shall settle the
sequestration of the office upon Morgan, till the cause
shall he determined in the Exchequer, there being a day
already fixed in next term for hearing thereof, which his
Majesty's pleasure is shall stand. Whitehall, 4iA March
1638-9. [Copy. See Booh of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 52.
[March 4 ?] 22. Petition of Turberville Morgan to the King. The suits
between petitioner and George Rookes for the searcher's place
of Sandwich have been very troublesome to your Majesty, by
reason of Rookes' several petitions and references, to avoid which,
and to settle matters in a legal way, your Majesty was pleased,
upon the motion of the Marquis Hamilton, the Lord Treasurer
being present, to direct a legal course for the ending of those con-
troversies, which petitioner has accordingly proceeded in ; yet, not-
withstanding, the said Rookes, indirectly, and contrary to the King's
directions, has endeavoured and found means to procure new reler-
ences, on purpose to frustrate the King's intention, and the disturbance
of petitioner in his place, presuming thereby to avoid petitioner's
proceedings, which are now ready for a speedy hearing in the
Exchequer Chamber at Westminster. Prays the King to signify his
pleasure for the vacating of all such references made in behalf of
George Rookes, whereby petitioner may the better be enabled to
follow his Majesty's service in his place ; likewise that the contro-
versies in question may receive a speedy hearing in the Exchequer
Chamber, and that the King would express his pleasure herein to
the Lord Treasurer and the Barons of the Exchequer, [f p.]
ar. 4. 23. Petition of Katherine Walker, wife of George Walker, clerk,
prisoner in the Gatehouse, to the King. Petitioner's husband having
been close prisoner above 18 weeks, is become very sick, and his
children like to perish. Petitioner has preferred divers petitions to
the Council for her husband's enlargement upon good bail, but the
Lords refused to do anything therein without order from your
Majesty. Her suit is, that the King (before his journey to the
North) will be pleased to refer her husband's cause to the Lords,
and in the meantime to give order for his enlargement upon bail.
[I p.J Annexed,
23. I. Certificate signed by fifty-four parsons, vicars and curates
of divers churches in and about London, that George
Walker, clerk, B.D., and parson of St. John the Evangelist,
London, had been known to some of them upwards of
twenty years, and to others of them during their abode in
the city, as a man of honest and peaceable life and con-
versation, and a zealous maintainer of the doctrines and
discipline of the Church of England. Mh March 1638
[-9.] {Copy. \p:\
534
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
1638-9.
Mar. 4.
Westover.
Mar. 4.
"Whitehall.
Mar. 4.
Yereden
[Yeldon ?]
Vol. CCCCXIV.
24. John Ashburnham to Nicliolas. The unworthy delays of
Lord Lumley have [caused me] expressly to dispatch this to entreat
your furtherance in the business betwixt us. I confess the employ-
ment -will be troublesome to you divers ways, both in calling you
from your own affairs and in dealing with a person of so much craft
and so little honesty. I earnestly desire your pardon if I yet solicit
you to take the pains to seek him out, and to let him know that I
have sent my servant on purpose to receive his full resolution, which
I have expected these ten days, and have had the money ready this
fortnight that I promised to send him to disengage the mortgage.
If you can prevail with him to set a certain day for his being in
Sussex, I shall do well enough ; but if you find him unwilling to do
that, then I fear he intends to defraud me, of which, if you be
persuaded, I pray press on him this fair end, that he give me his
own bond of 3,000L for the fulfilling of all the covenants specified
in an indenture dated 26th November 1638, and likewise his own
bond with some other sufficient surety of l,800Z. for the payment of
860L, with the consideration for six months ; for which last bond I
will take off the mortgage. Mr. Woolf is in town, to whom I have
written to wait on you ; he is acquainted with all the passages of
this business, and you may advise with him freely about it. Your
cousin God[frey] and his brother cannot hold out longer than next
term, at which time they will be forced to part with the freeland
likewise, and it will be a courtesy for you to buy it of them, and I
would not have you refuse it if they make you an offer. I could
now fit you with Coate farm ; it is worth 140?. per annum ; the
reversion after the death of Mrs. Coke, who is 60 years of age, will
come to 1,400Z. I wish you had it for 1,300Z. Expressions of
sorrow touching differences between his mother and himself. Thanks
for wine. P.S. — Burn this when you have acquainted Mr. Woolf
with what concerns Lord Lumley. [Seal with arms. If j3.]
Commissioners for Gunpowder to Attorney-General Banks. To
prepare a biU containing a proclamation for the retailing of gun-
powder at the price expressed in a former proclamation, and as
directed in his Majesty's commission to the Earl of Newport, of
25th April 1637, also for preventing the importation of foreign
gunpowder for sale or adulterating his Majesty's gunpowder, \popy.
See Vol. ccclv., No. 61, p. 9.
^i>.]
25. Dr. John Pocklington to [Sir John Lambe.] On Thursday
or Friday last, ths clergy met at Bedford before Mr. Commissary,
Mr. Thome, and myself. We found them willing to contribute as
much as was propounded. The poorest that gave anything gave
no less than 3s. lOcZ. in the pound, without deduction of tenths.
The most gave over 4s., 5s. or Qs. 1 suppose it will be in Mr. Com-
missary's hands by the 26th inst., the day appointed for the payment.
I doubt not but the clergy of England will teach the ministers of
Scotland duty and obedience, and if their laity will be taught the
like, by ours, his Majesty I hope will have a royal and joyful
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progress into Scotland. At this meeting I understood that
Dr. Micklethwaite is the man in nomination for Sandy. He is
my old acquaintance and very good friend, whom I love, for I take
him to be a right man for the Church, and if he might be better
accommodated nearer his own means, I think we might mutually
rejoice. No parsonage of England could fit me better than Sandy.
Jt is of good value, and would draw me out of that corner where my
stirring for the Church rights makes me less acceptable with some
great hands ; it brings me into the neighbourhood of my best friends.
Dr. May and Dr. Martin, and sets me within a small distance of
Bedford, where I shall be at hand to assist any service for the Church
and King, though I am not ignorant that any devotion that way
has done me no great good amongst some no mean ones, and per-
ad venture Mr. Thome may suffer a little for such employments. To
Mr. Thome I shewed your letter, and he shewed me Wallinger's
petition to the Lords. The hands that delivered it may be those of
a commoner of Bedford, but the head that devised it has the counte-
nance of a commissary, rather than of a commoner of that town.
1 shall not easily believe that either Smith, late vicar of St. Paul's,
or Collyer, have trained up their auditors to be so zealous to have
the King prayed for according to canon. I would to God they and
all the churches of England might be tryed with a prayer for the
King's happy journey and joyful return out of Scotland, to see how
zealously they would pray for the conversion or confusion of their
own faction, and how they would make the pulpits ring with in-
vectives against Puritan rebels and traitors who are as yet silent
enough. When treason and rebellion is with like zeal detested and
declaimed against in Puritans, as in Papists, I shall believe there
is some religion and pity in that generation. [1 J 25-]
Mar. 4. 26. Estimate by Thomas Heath of the charge for the fortification
of Hartlepool, to be done according to the directions stated.
[Endorsed, received from Sir Thomas Morton, ^ih March 1638-9.
Mar. 4. 27. Four estimates by the Lord General, Sir William Eussell,
Henry Vane, and others. 1st. For victualling and transporting of
100 land men for 56 days with other incidental charges; total,
519?. 2s. 8d 2nd. The like of 200 men for 112 days, excepting
beer, which is to be but for 42 days; total, 895?. 13s. 4d. 3rd. The
like of 60 men, 196 days, to be sent from West Chester with clothes
for them; total, 618?. 4th. For the pay of 2 captains, 2 lieutenants,
2 ensigns, 4 sergeants, 4 corporals, and 120 men for 168 days ;
total, 1,033?. 4s. [2^p.]
Mar. 5. Petition of Captain John Talbot, Captain of the Fort of Tilbury,
to the King. Tilbury Fort being fallen to decay, several surveys
were made of the defects, and in the time of the late Lord Treasurer
Portland a privy seal was issued to the late Capt. Mason for money
for repairing the same according to our estimate, but only 100?. was
paid, notwithstanding petitioner proceeded in repairing some of the
536 DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.'
1638-9.
Vol. CCCCXIV.
defects most necessary according to the estimate. In 1636 another
estimate was taken by the Earl of Newport, Master of the Ordnance,
which is hereunto annexed. The fort and fortification are much
annoyed by a ferry house which stands within the works, and the
outworks of the fort thereby much decayed. By reason of their
lowness and decay the works and platforms are overflowed, so that
until the tide be out the ordnance cannot be used. Prays order
for repairing the said fort, and for removing the ferrying place.
Underwritten,
I. Reference to the Lords, who are to take such order for repairing
the fort and removing the fen'y as they shall find fit.
Whitehall, 5th March 1638. [Copy. See Book of Peti-
tions, Vol. ccccvii., p. 4i3. f p.J
Mar. 5. Petition of Kaleigh Sanderson to the King. There are several
suits depending in the Court of Requests between petitioner and
Thos. Smith, concerning a bargain for the ballasting of ships, for
which Smith received of petitioner 1,.325L besides great rents, and
the same enjoyed by petitioner about three months. The business
was settled by several orders, which Smith refuses to obey, in contempt
of the said court, he also keeps his house for debt, and stands out-
lawed upon record. Since these orders Smith has procured a refer-
ence to certain Lords of the Council, dated 5th February, by which he
pretends to avoid the public course of justice. Petitioner has attended
this reference at his great charge, but the Lords have been so occupied
that this cause has not as yet been heard, whereby Smith detains
the l,B25l. and all profits from petitioner. Your Majesty heretofore
referred this business to a summary arbitration, and a report was
returned against Smith ; but, upon his own petition in July last, it
was again dissolved, and Smith left to his judicial trial in the Court
of Requests, which now again he seeks to avoid. Prays that the
cause may be suffered to proceed in the Court of Requests, and the
reference be discharged. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty never intended by any reference to hinder the
cov/rse of justice, or dispense with Smith's obedience to
any orders made therein, and therefore leaves the peti-
tioner to a course of law, any former reference notwith-
standing ; provided in any case his Majesty's rents and
duties be satisfied, according to the order of the Court
of Requests. Whitehall, 5th March 1638-9. [Copy.
Ibid., p. 48. li p.]
Mar. 5. Grant of the oifice of Purveyor of Wax for the Great Seal to
Stephen Chase the younger, at the suit of William Barclay, during
his life, together with the fee of 360Z. per annum, to be paid out of
the Hanaper at three several times of the year, viz., 13th November,
100?. ; 13th February, lOOl. ; and 13th May, 1601. Also the office
of Chafewax to the Great Seal, with the fee of 2^d. per diem, with all
other profits belonging to the said offices during his life, after the
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determination of the interest of Kobert Thorneton in the ofiBces
aforesaid. IDocquet.]
Mar. 5. Warrant to Sir Kobert Pye to pay to Mademoiselle Francois such
sums of money as were due at Michaelmas last upon a pension of 300Z.
per annum, formerly granted unto Mons. Pierre Civill and the said
Mademoiselle Francois, and lately commanded to be forborne to be
paid until his Majesty's further pleasure should be declared.
[Docquet]
Mar. 5. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland, for repairing the castle
of Knockfergus, in the province of Ulster, so soon as his Majesty's
more pressing occasions will permit ; and also to consider of the
arrears due to Sir Faithful Fortescue. [Bocquet^
Mar. 5. 28. Sir David Cunningham and Sir Charles Harbord to [Sec.
Windebank]. At the request of Ninian Cunningham, messenger
now attending his Majesty's revenue as Prince of Wales, we certify
that the party named in his stead is very fit to serve in his place,
and this we are induced to certify for that the said Ninian Cunning-
ham has other employments for his Majesty's service. [Endorsed by
Windebank, " Savile." f p."}
Mar. 5. 29. Algernon Earl of Northumberland, Lord High Admiral, to
My house in Capt. John Mennes, of the Victory, for this present expedition.
Queen Street. Instructions to proceed aboard the said ship, and to take command
of her as captain. He is also to follow the directions of Sir John
Pennington, whom his Lordship has appointed admiral of his
Majesty's ships. [Seal attached. | p."]
Mar. 5. SO. Richard Bladwell to Mrs. Al[i]ce Cambell, Mark Lane,
Rotterdam. London. Your letter of no date I received last week, being sorry to
hear of the death of your good husband [Alderman Robert Cambell],
and likewise for the occ^asion which is suddenly and unexpectedly
come upon me, to my great sorrow for the fall of my son, for whom
I was bound unto your late husband, who had the money for his
own use, though I were first in the bond. I entreat you, with the
advise of your counsel, to come in with the rest of my son's creditors,
and take what he is able to give you; I wUl make good the rest as
speedily as I can. [1 p]
Mar. 5. ' 31. Ba[rtholomew Murray?] to Mr. Clerk, merchant, at Paris.
Edinburgh. Business transactions. Directions as to the payment of various
sums upon account of Captain Cranstone, David Thomson, Colonel
Hume, Thomas Cunningham, and others. Tell Colonel Douglas that
his father will do nothing for his business ; he would do well to
write to him. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Mar. 5. 32. Robert Trotter to John du Cornet, merchant at Bordeaux.
I received yours the 19th July, with an account of the payment for
8 tuns of wine, by which account there remains to me 66/. 14g.
which pay to Kobert Brown. [French. ^ p."]
538
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
1638-9.
Mar. 5.
Mar. 5.
Ediaburgh,
Mar. 5.
Office of
Ordnance.
Mar. 5.
Mar. 6.
WhitehaU.
Vol. CCCCXIV.
S3. Eobert Trotter to Robert Inglis at London. I received
yours of the 12th February. Easiness matters. I pray advise me
if John Whytt be come to London, and also give conveyance to the
enclosed for Bordeaux and LLUe. [J p.]
34. James Rodger to John du Cornet, at Bordeaux. If James
Seaton and James Gibson be not laden before this letter comes to
your hands, please set out my tunnage that is due for James
Sanderson. Instructions as to the purchase of wines and payment
of bills. Underwritten,
I. P.8. by James Sanderson, to acquaint hvm with what is done
about John Moreson's business. [1 p.]
35. Estimate by the Officers of the Ordnance of the charge of
ordnance and other munitions of war, to be brought into the ord-
nance store, towards the supply of such provisions as are wanting
of the grand proportion of ordnance, &c. to be sent to Hull ; total,
12,739Z. 10s. lOd. [8 pp.}
36. Copy of the above, to which is added a memorandum that,
on the 4th April, the Lord Treasurer, the Marquess of Hamilton, the
Lord Admiral, Lord Cottington, and Sec. Windebank commanded
Nicholas to strike out certain items which reduced the total to
11,526Z. 4s. 2d [9 pp.]
37. Order of Council. The creditors of Sir Allen Apsley did, by their
petition this day presented, show that, by an order of the board, [see
Vol. ccccii., No. 35.] the Lords confirmed the Attorney-General's cer-
tificate on behalf of the petitioners, whereby the manors of Dent,
Howcourt, Waddington, and borough of Banbury, remaining unsold,
were to be conveyed towards payment of their debts by the patentees
and feoffees named to the use of the petitioners. Concerning the park
of Gaiters, also unsold, which, with the forest there, was conveyed to
Thomas Austen and others, petitioners, by the said certificate, were
left to petition his Majesty for allowance thereof, which they
have done, and his Majesty was pleased to refer the same to the
now Lord Treasurer, who has given warrant to the Attorney-
General for drawing a surrender to his Majesty of the said park.
But the said Austen denies making any surrender thereof, and he,
together with Stephen Alcock, being by the Attorney's direction to
make their accounts, do both refuse to do the same ; and, by the
said certificate, the manor of Newington Barrow being conveyed to
Austen for 2,500^., he oflered to accept his money, and to convey the
same to your petitioners, which they are willing to do, and to pay
so much as he has paid for the same in navy debts, which will appear
by the accounts. It was ordered that the paten[tees] and feofiees
shall, by the 25th inst., legally convey and make over the said
manors and lands to such persons as the petitioners shall nominate,
according to the former order > of the Attorney-General, and that
Austen shall make, by the said day, his surrender of the park of
Gaiters, according to the oi'der' of the Lord Treasurer, and he and
DOMESTIC — CHARLES I. 539
1638-9.
Vol. CCCCXIV.
the said Alcock shall, by the said day, bring in their accounts
according to the order of the board and certificate of the Attorney-
General. Austen to convey the manor of Newington Barrow as
is set d6wn by the order and certificate, or in default thereof
they are all to attend the board the next sitting after the 25th inst.
to answer for the same. [1 3 p.]
Mar. 6. 38. Sir Edward Osborne, Vice-President of the Council of the
Man [or of North, to See. Windebank. In pursuance of the Privy Council's
-'■ letter for publishing his Majesty's pleasure to these northern coun-
ties, that all provisions taken up for the supply of the army should
be paid for at market price [see the Srd inst, N'o. 21.], the Council
and myself will take course that his Majesty's intention may be pub-
licly known. I doubt not you have, ere this, received an account of
our endeavours upon the Lords' last letter, wherein there was a clause
not much differing from those we now receive ; but I believe this
will give the country much more satisfaction, \_8eat with arms,
Ip.J
Mar. 6. 39. Petition of Richard Parry, prisoner in the Tower Chamber of
the Fleet, to Archbishop Laud. Petitioner was fined, in the Court
of High Commission, 1,000 marks, for which his estate is wholly
seized ; his wife and two children have since perished through want
of food, and himself and the rest of his children are afflicted with
such extreme poverty that they depend on the charity of well-
disposed persons, he being 74 years of age. Since he was committed
close prisoner, he has lain on the boards for near five years, and has
not had anything but the alms of his chamber fellows towards his
relief. In regard he cannot put in security to perform the censure
of the said court, neither is he able to attend the prosecution of his
cause by reason of his poverty and strict restraint, which debar him
from seeing a solicitor to look after the business, but is at this
present in such extreme want that he is ready to perish, prays
that his own security may be taken for undergoing what the said
court has or shall determine, and to grant him his liberty, that he
perish not in prison, which othervnse must befall him. Under-
written,
39. I. Reference to Sir John Lamhe to consider of these sugges-
tions, and give the Archbishop an accov/nt, that such
further course may he taken as is fitting in case it he
necessity and not wilfulness that keeps petitioner in
durance. 6th March 16B8[-9]. [l p.]
Mar. 6. 40. Indenture between Sir WiUiam Uvedale, now appointed
Treasurer of the Army, on his Majesty's behalf, on the one part, and
Henry Earl of Holland, appointed General of the Horse, on the other
part. The said Earl hereby acknowledges to have received of Sir
William, by virtue of his Majesty's warrant of this day's date, the
sum of 1,200Z., in consideration whereof the said Earl covenants
with Sir William to provide, at his own cost, 100 horses able to serve
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in the war, and will have them ready at York upon the 1st April
next, or as soon after as may be, together with a sufficient horseman
for every horse, who are to be there furnished with arms from his
Majesty's stores, at the end of which employment the arms are to be
returned. [Copy. | p.']
Mar. 6. 41. Another copy of the same. [1 p.]
Mar. 7. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington to give order
for a tally to be stricken upon by Sir John Gibson, farmer of the
Alum Works, for 8,000^. disbursed the 22nd May 1638 by Sir Paul
Pindar for a diamond for his Majesty's service, and for 3,004?. in
consideration of forbearance of the said 8,000?. until the 2nd Feb-
ruary 16 42[-3], to the end Sir Paul may receive the same. \_I)oc-
queti]
Mar. 7. Warrant for the payment of 50,000?. to Sir Paul Pindar, the like
sum being already paid by him, by way of loan, into the Exchequer,
with power also to the Officers of the Exchequer for striking a talley
for 4,636?. for consideration money for forbearance thereof. [Docquet^
Mar. 7. Grant of the office of Receiver-General of South Wales to William
Watkins and Christopher Turner during their Jives and the life of
the longer liver of them, (viz.) within cos. Glamorgan, Monmouth,
Radnor, Brecknock, Carmarthen, Cardigan, and Pembroke, with the
yearly fee of 70?. and allowance of 20s. for portage of every 100?., and
is upon surrender of the like office granted to John Rows and Thomas
Rows. [Docguet]
[Mar. 7.] 42. The King to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Earl
Marshal. Commission appointing him General of the army intended
to be raised in England and Wales, and employed in the North
against the Scots. He is authorized to repress any attempted
invasion, insurrection, rebellion, or riots, as well by battle as by the
law of the realm, or the law martial, and to require from the Lords
Lieutenants and Deputy Lieutenants such reinforcements of horse
and foot of the trained bands as shall be required. For the Lord
General's better assistance in this service, the King constitutes Robert
Earl of Essex and Ewe to be Lieutenant-General of the said army,
and Henry Earl of Holland to be General of the troops of horse for
the execution of this commission. The Lord General is also em-
])owered in the King's absence to reward with the honour and orders
of knighthood, and knights bannerets, all such as in his discretion
he shall consider deserving of the same in this present service, and to
assign them arms, also to grant safe conducts, general and special,
in all places, by land and water, and to exercise full power over all
forts, castles, and garrisons. [Draft. 12 jf»p-]
[Mar. 7.] 43. Copy of the same. [6 pp.}
[Mar. 7.] 44. Another copy of the same. [7 pp.]
[Mar. 7.] The like. {See Vol. cccxcvi, p. 173. 4^ pp.]
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[Mar. 7.] 45. The King to Henry Earl of Holland. Commission appointing
him Captain General of all his Majesty's forces on the north side of
the river Trent. He is authorised to appoint a lieutenant under him,
who in his absence may execute all powers granted by this com-
mission, also a general of horse and all other commanders and officers
meet for the government of an army, and they are to proceed in the
execution of this commission according to his Majesty's private
instructions that are or shall be delivered itnder the sign manual.
And this contains other powers that are, according to a former com-
mission, lately granted to the Earl of Arundel and Surrey, for the
south side of Trent and "Wales. \_Gopy. 4 pp.]
[Mar. 7.] 46. The same to Sir Maurice Abbot, Lord Mayor, and the Alder-
men of London. Commission constituting them to be tbe King's
lieutenant, within the city and suburbs of London, with full authority
to call together, arm, discipUne, and conduct the inhabitants against
the King's enemies, rebels, traitors, and their adherents, and
them to invade, resist, and subdue, and to do all other things
requisite for the leading and government of the said subjects for
the conservation of the King's person and peace of the city ; also, at
their discretions, to put in force martial law. They are further
authorised to appoint muster masters, captains, leaders, and other
officers, for the better execution of this commission. [Endorsed by
Nicholas. " When the King went with an army to York to prepare
against the Scotch covenanters." Copy, l^p.]
[Mar. 7.] 47. Copy of the above. [4 pp.]
[Mar. 7.] Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccoecvi., p. 197. 3|pp.]
[Mar. 7 ?] 48. The same to the Captains of the two troops of horse appointed
for his Majesty's own guard. We have thought it very requisite
that the officers of our horse troops should be with their charge, and
more especially those of our own guard, as well to contain in order
and exercise their troops as to be ready for service upon all occasions.
Our will is that you repair to your several troops, and remain
there until directed to the contrary. [Draft. 1 p.]
Mar. 7. 49. Minutes of the proceedings of the Council of War. Ordered
Whitehall, that the 1,000 snaphaunces formerly ordered to be provided shall
be sent to Hull or N ewcastle, for arming those in the northern parts.
The Officers of the Ordnance shall search what store of calivers are in
his Majesty's magazine, and certify on Saturday next to the Lord
General the number of them, and how soon they may be repaired
and made serviceable, to be sent likewise into the North. Also to
certify what number of bills are in the King's magazine, and how
soon they will be made fit for use. The Master of the Ordna.nce is
likewise prayed to set in hand the making of 400 waggons for
carriages for the use of the army, and to certify the Lord General by
Saturday next how soon the same will be ready. Officers of the
Ordnance to consider where and how soon 1,200 ovens of iron and
30 hand mills will be made and provided for the army. Officers of
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the Ordnance to send to the Lord General a true account, what
ordnance, arms, powder, shot, match, and other munition have been
sent to Hull, Newcastle, or any other of the northern parts, and what
store of the said provisions and munition is left in his Majesty's
magazines in these parts. [Draft hy Nicliolas. If jo.J
Mar. 7. 50. Kesolutions of the Council of War this day. That Newcastle
Whitehall, and Workington will be the fittest places for magazines and rendez-
vous for such provisions and forces as shall be sent to the furthest
parts of the North. The general rendezvous is to be at York, and
the Lord General to give directions where the several companies
belonging to the army shall be quartered, to the end that provision
may be made and tickets sent to the captains and conductors to
what places to bring the soldiers when they are levied. The Lord
General to give timely order that great store of hay and oats may
be laid up in York for the horses. [Draft hy Nicholas. | jj.]
Mar. 7. Entry of the minutes and resolutions above calendared. \8ee Vol.
cccxcvi., p. 122. 1| p.'\
Mar. 7, 51. William Lord Russell to Nicholas. There was issued a warrant
Bedford House, for Sir Francis Popham as a defaulter at arms at the last muster in
Devon, for certain lands he holds in Church Tawton. He has now
given me good assurance for his conformity therein for the future,
with which I pray you acquaint the Council, that he may be freed
from further attendance. [| p,]
Mar. 7. 52. Sir William Guyse to Nicholas. I received your letter
Elmore. together with letters from the Lord Admiral by the hands of Thomas
Barton, press-master for this county, wherein I have used my best
endeavour for the performance of his Majesty's service, which comes
far short of the expectation, many seafaring men being abroad, at
sea, in Ireland and other places. I sent forth warrants to summon
all sea-faring men to appear before me while the press-master was
here, who continued with me three days that he might make choice
of the fittest men. Many of those that were at home started aside,
and some of those that were summoned by the officers would not
appear, so that the appearapce was very slender. The press-master
was so careful that he would not release any man that was likely to
perform the service. If such trusty men had been employed hereto-
fore, I am persuaded the service would have been better performed,
and those that are fit to serve not so to slight the service as now
they do, which I entreat you to acquaint my lord with, that some
strict course may be taken with the delinquents for their punish-
ment, for I believe verily till some be punished we shall never be
able to perform the service or give content. When this press-master
returns to my lord he has promised me to acquaint my lord with
the abuses. P.S. — I enclose a note of the names ,of those pressed,
and also of those summoned but who have not appeared. I have
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sent you by this carrier a couple of lamprey pies. [Seal with arms.
1 p.] Enclosed,
52. I. Certificate of those who were pressed and received their
conduct money in co. Gloucester, being seven, as also of
those who were sum/moned hut did not appear, being
twelve. 26th February, 1638[-9.] [1 p.}
Mar. 7. -53. Memorandum by Anthony Upphill that this day there passed
for Capt. Kalph Babthorpe, 80 parties on the warrant of 1,000 for
the service of the King of Spain. [^ p.]
Mar. V. 54. Examination of Daniel Butler, of Cannon Street, London,
hatter, taken by Sir Henry Spiller. He went into Scotland about
November last, (having never been before,) to recover debts, and
ha^'ing stayed at Edinburgh and Preston about 18 days he re-
turned into Yorkshire, and so came home. Symontoun, who writes
to him out of Scotland, is one who helps to buy and lade commo-
dities for him. Being asked what is meant by the prayer books
mentioned in Symontoun's letter, he says, that having brought out
of Scotland a prayer book which he bought for his use there, his
father-in-law, Thomas Hewson, of St. Swithin's London, liking the
book for the print's sake, desired to have it, which he could not
deny him, and, thereupon, sent to Symontoun for another, which is
specified in Symontoun's lettei-. [1 p.]
Mar. 7. 55. Examination of John Goodrick, eldest son of Sir Henry Good-
rick, Deputy Lieutenant of co. York, taken by Sir Henry SpiUer.
He is one of the captains of the trained bands in co. York, and has
been so about half a year. Has two brothers, one in Oxford, and
the other brought up at Aberdeen, now returned home. His father
took the discipline of the university at Aberdeen to be more strict
than that of the universities in England, the examinant having
found it so. He was bred up in Aberdeen, and went from thence to
France, where he remained a year and a half, and then returned
home, where he has been a year or thereabouts. Has not been
much acquainted with Levingston the tailor, but knows he has
wrought to his father and their family these ten or twelve years,
being recommended to him for that purpose by Sir John Levingston
while he lived. Has written two letters to Levingston since his
coming out of France, but never received any answer from him, in
both which he mentioned the provision of clothes, and in the latter he
desired to know the price of compleat arms. [See Jan. 12, Ifo. 72],
He purposed to provide himself with arms to attend his Majesty in
Yorkshire, as captain of a foot company which he holds in Lord
Fairfax's regiment. Intends to attend his Majesty this summer in
arms as a private gentleman, if not as a captain. The Scottishman
who attends him was bom and bred in Aberdeen, and travelled in
France with him. Conceives that his mother subscribed not the
letter she wrote to Levingston, because Levingston knew her hand
very well. He desired his bough [buff?] suit and other necessaries
against the 12th February precisely, because upon the 19th there
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Vol. CCCCXIV.
was appointed a meeting by the deputy lieutenants where he was to
be, and therefore desired to have those provisions time enough to be
' there at the meeting of the regiment in which his company lay.
[Mar. 7.] .^6. Examination of George Anderson, a Scottishman living with
John Goodrick. Was first acquainted with Mr. Goodrick at Aberdeen,
and was recommended to him to travel with him into France, where
he was his governor, and at his return from France about a year ago
he accompanied Goodrick home to Ribston, and from thence went
with the younger brother of Goodrick into Scotland, and having
placed him in the University of Aberdeen returned to London,
where he stayed about four months. About the latter end of
August last he returned into Scotland with Sir George Ogilby, and
remained there with my Lord Ogilby till the beginning of February,
at which time, by direction from Sir Henry Goodrick, he brought
home his younger son, abiding there since. He now came to accom-
pany this Mr. Goodrick to London. Knows Levingston the tailor,
but knew him not before his return with Mr. Goodrick from France,
where he had a letter or two from him with a bill of exchange.
[Ip.]
LIjjV
Mar. 7. 57. " Gists of his Majesty's journey to York." Specifies the towns
at which it was intended that the King should rest for the night,
the proposed date of reaching each, and also their distances from
each other. Totals 11 nights, and 150 mUes, the King arriving at
York on Thursday the 28th March. Warkworth should be the
furthest of the King's journey into Northumberland. [1 p.]
[Mar. 8.] The King to Colonel Francis Traflford. Commission : — Upon
Whitehall, consideration of the hostile preparations made in Scotland without
order from us, we have, with the advice of our Privy Council, held it
very necessary that all possible diligence and care be used for
securing the borders of England, and to that effect order has been
heretofore given by our command to our lieutenants of cos. North-
umberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland : And whereas 600 dra-
goons are ready to be raised in the said counties, and more will be
from time to time provided and levied in those parts, for defence of the
said borders, which we are minded to have in good equipage and
readiness upon all occasions : We therefore hereby appoint you to
be colonel, not only of the said 600 dragoons, but also of as many
more dragoons or other soldiers as shall come unto you as volunteers,
or be sent to you by order of the Lord General or other officers of
the field belonging to the army. Requiring you to form the said
dragoons into companies and squadrons, and to exercise them from
time to time, and have them in readiness xipon all occasions, for
defence of those parts, according to such instructions as you shall
receive from us or from the general of our army. And our will is,
that the officers of the said regiment shall be obedient to you as their
colonel. [Copy. See Vol. cccxcvi, 2^- l^i'. 1 jp.]
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[Mar. 8.] 58. Thomas Earl of Arandel and Surrey to Colonel Francis
Trafford. Similar commission to the above. [Draft. 1 p.]
Mar. 8. 59. The King to the same. Instructions : — You are to repair
WhitehaU. to Newcastle or wheresoever else Sir Jacob Astley, Sergeant-
Major General of the field, shall be, and to confer with him touching
the employment committed to your charge, and having shew^i
him your commission and instructions, you are to receive from
him further orders. There will be for the present 600 dragoons
raised in cos. Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmoreland,
amongst the tenants of our consort the Queen, of the Earl Marshal,
the Lord Admiral, and other lords of lordships in that country, to
serve in the present expedition for defence of those parts. Our will
is that you take care that the 600 dragoons be well chosen and able
men. When enlisted you are to form them into six companies, place
officers over them, and arm them with such arms as you shall receive
from our stores in those parts. You are to take notice from the deputy
lieutenants of those cos. what able men more are there to be put in
readiness, either horse or foot, and to forward the list to the general,
with a list of the names of the six companies aforesaid, and of the
officers who are to command them. You are to survey the coast
between Carlisle and Workington in co. Cumberland, and to certify the
general of the most convenient place for a magazine. You are to
take special care to keep good order, that the country sufier no
inconvenience, likewise that no distaste be given to our subjects in
Scotland, into which kingdom you are not to go yourself, nor to
permit any of the officers, unless by order of the general. If any
insurrection shall be in that part of Scotland, and the Scots draw in
troops towards the English borders, our command is that you give
not only notice to the general or other ofiicer of the field next there-
unto, but that you employ your best endeavours to hinder their
gaining a footing on English ground, by drawing together such
troops as shall be under your command, and by withstanding and
hindering their passage by all hostile means, if they shall presume to
approach and come in hostile manner into this kingdom of England.
For all other particulars you shall be directed by such further
instructions as you shall receive from the general. [Draft. 2^ pp.^
Mar. 8. Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 125. 2^ pp.]
Mar. 8. The same to David Earl of Barrymore. Commission to levy by
prest or otherwise in Ireland 1,000 men, and to gather them to such
place as with the consent of Lord Deputy Wentworth shall be found
convenient for the rendezvous, and from thence to transport them
into England, to be joined with the forces preparing for defence of
the northern parts, according to directions to be given by the Lord
General of the forces. [See Col. Sign Man. Car. I. Vol. xiii., No.
105. SJcm of parohment.^
[Mar. 8.j 60. Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey to the same. Commis-
sion appointing the Earl of Barrymore colonel of a regiment of 1,000
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foot volunteers, to be raised by his lordship in Ireland, and by him
brought to his Majesty's army near Selby in Yorkshire. [Draft.
Mar. 8. Petition of A.rchibald Hay, your Majesty's servant, and others,
manufactiirers of tobacco in London, to the King. Great abuses have
of late been committed in the mixing of tobacco with unwholesome
ingredients, in order to increase the weight and quantity, thus wholly
altering the colour and taste thereof. Much tobacco has also been
brought into the kingdom in leaf, and after it has been sold re-
exported into foreign parts, there to be made up, while the refuse part
only has been retained, whereby your Majesty is oftentimes prevented
of your customs, and the manufacture of this kingdom is derived
[diverted ?] to strangers, many of your subjects who formerly lived by
the employment being forced to I'emove into those parts beyond sea,
there to use the same. For as much as many of the evils are occa-
sioned by the great number using the same employment, and for
want of a settled government and due orders, petitioners pray
Letters Patent of incorporation by the name of " Wardens and Assis-
tants of the Company of Tobacco-workers of Westminster," with a
grant of such privileges and immunities as are contained in the
schedule annexed. Likewise that you will grant to your servant
[Hay] such annual sums and other profits as the said poor men, if
by your Majesty's favour they shall be incorporated, wiU willingly
give to him, to be assured in such way as the Attorney-General
shall think reasonable, paying to your Majesty 20Z. per annum.
Underwritten,
I. His Majesty is willing to grant petitioners their desire, but
lest it may be a hinderance to his Majesty in that business
which is already settled for the orderly retailing of to-
bacco, or in his customs or other duties upon tobacco
vmported and exported, His Majesty's pleasure is that
the Lord Treasurer, calling to Mm Lord Goring and such
of the farmers of the customs as he shall think Jit, shall
inform hi/mself herein, and if he find it not i/ncon-
venient for his Majesty's service i/n these particulars,
that then he give direction to the Attorney-General to
prepare a book as desired, and to such purpose as m
the petition is expressed. Whitehall, 10 Feb. 1637-8.
II. The Lord Treasurer, Juxon, desires Lord Goring and the
rest of the farmers for tobacco to certify their opinions
concerning this petition. London House, 17 April 1638.
III. Report signed by Lord Goring and other the farmers of the
customs to the Lord Treasurer Juxon. We have consi-
dered of the above petition by Archibald Hay and others,
and conceive that the principal powers they desire to
have granted them in their corporation are these two,
the sole making up of tobacco out of leaf into roll, and
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the cutting of tobacco previous to being sold. For the
first we conceive, besides the abuses enumerated in the
petition, the making up of English tobacco is innch prac-
tised, although so often and strictly prohibited by pro-
claination, and so prejudicial to the health of the subject,
all which may be much reduced by a corporation, in
which the makers of tobacco may be certainly known,
and for the cutting of tobacco, we conceive it will be some-
what hard to enjoin that only to the corporation, and thereby
to restrain all grocers, patentees of licences for tobacco,
and others, who deal in that commodity, from, having the
cutting of their own tobacco, being the usual labour of their
apprentices, for which they ought to be answerable, yet
nevertheless there is much fraud and undue commixtures
used therein ; and therefore we are of opinion it would
not be unnecessary that power were given to the corpora-
tion to make search in shops and warehouses, and to
seize and burn all tobacco found to be sophisticated, and
to punish the offenders, and not to have the sole cutting
thereof within the corporation. We also conceive that
the corporation ought to have certain limitations and
conditions, as not themselves to make up any English
tobacco into rolls, and not to comTnix any in cutting or
use any sophistication therein; that they make up no
tobcKco but such as has really paid duties ; and that no-
thing be laid upon the commodity, but if money be re-
quired it shall be raised by some personal fine or pay-
ment for admittance into the corporation; and lastly
we conceive that it would be convenient that commis-
sioners were appointed under the great seal, to whom the
corporation should have recourse upon any occasion, for
direction and better governing of the service. Custom
House, London, 8 March, 1638-9. [Copy. See Book of
Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 66. 2 pp.']
Mar. 8. 61. Petition of Kichard Emery, stationer, to the Council. Having
procured a reference from Archbishop Laud, petitioner was employed
by the Company of Stationers to prosecute such as sold books, and
had not served seven years' apprenticeship, according to a decree made
in the Star Chamber, and the company did promise to bear their
equal shares for the petitioner's disbursements therein. Petitioner
accordingly prosecuted many offenders in the High Commission
Court, at his own charges, and has brought the same cause to a
hearing, wherein he has expended his whole estate, and is become
indebted, so that all his goods are seized, and he is constrained either
to beg or starve, the said company now declining from him, and
refusing- to allow him their several promised proportions at the
beginning of the said suit, the same being now ready for hearing,
and the petitioner not able to go to trial. Prays warrant to bring
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the Company of Stationers before their honours, to show cause why
they do not satisfy petitioner's disbursements, according to their
several promises, he being no way able to contest with them at law
for recovery thereof. Underwritten,
61. I. The Lords require the Company of Stationers, immediately
upon sight hereof, to pay to the petitioner the money
promised, or else to attend the Board upon Friday the
22nd inst., to show cause. Whitehall, 8th March 1638-[9].
[If-]
62. Petition of Thomas Rickets and Thomas Blackwell, church-
wardens of Farthinghoe, co. Northampton, to Archbishop Laud.
In September last, John Creswell, gent., having purchased a farm in
their parish, came to church to be seated in the seat belonging to
the farm, which James Dod perceiving placed himself in the said
seat. Petitioners, being requested by Creswell, desired Dod to
return to his own seat, and to suffer Creswell to occupy his, which
Dod for some time refused, but at last removed ; whereupon peti-
tioners presented Dod to their ordinary for a disturbance in the
church. Sir Eowland Egerton, who procured Dod to sit in the said
seat, taking this in ill part, has, by many indirect courses, vexed peti-
tioners, and caused them to be called into the High Commission
Court, together with the said Creswell, pretending that they caused
the disturbance in the church, [the commissioners] have thereupon
examined witnesses, and urge petitioners to make their defence
this vacation. Forasmuch as petitioners are very poor men, and not
able to undergo the great charges of this suit, or to wage law with
so rich and powerful an adversary, they desire his Grace either to
dismiss the petitioners, or refer the hearing and final ending of the
busiuess to their ordinary. Underwritten,
62. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe, to examine the truth of these
suggestions, and to let the archbishop have an account,
that such further course may be taken as is fitting.
March 8th, 1638[-9.] [| p.]
63. Eobert Earl of Lindsey to the same. Robert Beale and John
Short, being very able men for his Majesty's service, are entertained
by me for the same. They are pensioners in Sutton's Hospital; and
fearing lest their absence without your leave may make void their
places, they have requested me to signify unto you this their em-
ployment, and desire your favour towards them, that in case they
or either of them return they may enjoy their several places in the
said hospital as formerly; and that in the meantime the yearly
means there allowed them may be continued during their absence in
this employment. \_2P-1
Mar. 8. 64. John Grymesdyche to Sec. Windebank. Your poor friends
Knottingley. here are very sorry to perceive by my nephew Thomas's letter,
received by Jack Grymesdyche, that you have been afflicted with a
boil. I shall take order to-morrow for the disposing of the lodging
Mar. 8.
Cannon Row.
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Cawsey.
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I had taken for my nephew in York, being glad that he is to be
lodged so near the King's person, which cannot be better guarded
than by his own faithful servants. My wife and self present our
services to you and your lady, with many thanks for yonr favours
to our little Westminster scholar at Christmas, who, we hear by
Jack, is now sick of an ague. Jack is also come home sick of an
ague, which is all the preferment he has gotten. Though we shall
not see you here, yet I thank my nephew, your son, he has promised
to see us on his way to York ; he shall be welcome. [Endorsed by
Windebank, " My brother Grimesdiohe." 1 p.']
The King to the Vice-Chancellor and heads of houses in Cam-
bridge, authorizing them to confer the degree of Doctor of Divinity
upon Robert Crichtou, who has been many years orator and professor,
of the Greek tongue there. [Bocquet]
65. Dr. Robert Mason to Nicholas. Your letter met with me at
a friend's house here, from whence I am going to my wife's father,
and then to Guildford, upon your master's service, for the contribu-
tions of the clergy within the diocese of Winchester, who have begun
liberally. I should otherwise have satisfied your request; but if
you send your servant to William Blake, who lives in the Bowling
Alley, by Dean's Yard, Westminster, I doubt not but he has some
copies of my drafts of the particulars you mention lying by
him. If you should miss him, and cannot stay till my return to
London, take this general direction, viz. : — In the preamble of the
commission must first be inserted the title of the Lord General,
Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, &c.. Lord General of his
Majesty's forces in the expedition to Scotland, or against some in
Scotland, as you can best direct yourself, or as my Lord's own com-
mission shall direct you, to A. B., colonel of a regiment of foot, or
Keutenant-colonel or captain of a company of foot ; and this title
must be set on the head of the commission and underneath it, in
longer lines. Begin the commission thus : — By virtue of his Majesty's
commission unto me, bearing date, &c., I constitute you colonel of a
regiment of foot, or lieutenant-colonel or captain of a company of
foot, willing and requiring hereby all officers of your said regiment
or company to obey you as their colonel, captain, or lieutenant,
according to the laws of arms, and yourself (if he be a captain) to
obey the command of your colonel and superior officers, and such
other directions as you shah, from time to time receive from me your
General. In witness whereof, &c. [Seal with arms. 1 p.^
Mar. 9. 66. Sir William Galley to Richard Harvey. Complains of defi-
le Burderop. ciencies both in quantity and quality of linen goods lately received.
TSeal with arms. 1 ^^ ]
Mar. 9. 67. William Calley to the same. Acknowledges the receipt of
Buiderop. his letter of the 5th inst. ; also of 7 ells of Holland, wherein were
20s. in pence, and as much in twopences, which were delivered.
Desires he may have 12 ells more of Holland, 4 pairs of linen hose,
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and a coloured felt hat, as near the fashion of the last as may be,
but not with so steeple-like a crown, and any hatband corresponding
that is neither silver nor gold. To procure for him one or two shil-
lings in halfpence. Is sorry to hear how tumultuous the times are
like to be ; he prays God to send peace. Will send his gelding to
London if Harvey thinks he will yield 15L or. IQl. [Seal with
arms. 1 p.'}
Mar. 9. 68. Account of Sir William Russell and Henry Vane, Treasurers
of the Navy, of ship-money received. Totals, 2,4!22L 8s. 8c?. by
virtue of writs issued in 1 638, and 2931. 6s. by writs issued in 1637.
Mar. 9. 69. Account of ship-money for 1637, levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriff's 704Z, making the total levied and paid
171,466?., which is 1-5,683?. less than was levied and paid on the
24th February 1637. No part of the arrears had been paid in this
week on account of writs issued in 1635 and 1636. [f pi]
Mar. 9. 70. Similar account for 1638, levied and remaining in the hands
of the sheriffs, 1,800?. ; total levied and paid, 4,222?. [| ^.]
Mar. 9. 71- Answers of Elizabeth Barcroft, wife of Charles Barcroft, of
Old Ford, Middlesex, to articles objected against her by the Commis-
sioners for Causes Ecclesiastical. In August 1636 her husband left
off his trade in London, and went into Virginia, where he j-et lives ;
upon occasion that John Barcroft, his brother and factor there, was
deceased, her husband having divers goods and debts owing to him,
where he traded as a merchant, and that he left no competent estate
in money, &c., but has yearly sent this respondent commodities
from Virginia to make money of, and maintain herself in good
fashion and reputation. Upon the departure of her husband she
went to reside with her father and mother at Whitechapel, where
she stayed about a year, but denies that she entertained any unlawful
familiarity with John Barcroft, Thomas Bulkley, [see this present
volume, March 1 1, Nos. 79, 80,] or other lewd persons. [Damaged
by dam/p. 10 pp^
Mar. 10. Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 9,600?. by the year,
during pleasure, to Cornelius HoUand, paymaster of the household
to Prince Charles, to be disbursed by him in the expense of the said
household, also for payment of 1,350?., due the last of March next,
and 3,500?. for this present year, ending at Michaelmas next, by
virtue of a privy seal dated the 6th June last. [Docquet]
Mar. 10. The like to Sir David Cunningham, for payment of 7,000?. to
Cornelius Holland at Midsummer next, and from thence 16,000?.
half-yearly, out of the rent for the pre-emption of tin in Cornwall,
during his Majesty's pleasure, the same to be disbursed by him
towards the expense of the chamber, household, and stable of the
royal children. [Docquet.l
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Mar. 10. Grant to Haward Bickerstaffe of certain forfeited recognizances con-
cerning the searcher's place at Sand-wich, amounting to 466?. 13s. id.,
in consideration of the discharge of an arrear of 701. is. 6d. alleged
to be due to him out of the Great Wardrobe. [Bocquet.^
Mar. 10. Grant to Lawrence Speght of the oflRce of Surveyor-General of his
Majesty's customs, subsidies, imposts, and duties on all imports and
exports of England, Wales, and Berwick, with the fee of 5001. per
annum during life, to take effect after the death or other determi-
nation of the interest of William Toomes and Christopher Metcalfe,
who now hold the said ofHce for their lives. \I)ocq\istl\
Mar. 10. Licence to Charles Gibbons, his Majesty's servant, to erect some
stabling and coach-houses upon a little plot of his own ground, " near
adjoining to his tennis court in Clement's Inn Fields." [Docquet^
Mar. 10. Grant to John Embree of the office of plumber of the castle of
Windsor, with the keeping of the conduit there during life, with the
fee of 12d per diem. [Bocquef]
Mar. 10. 72. Elizabeth Viscountess Savage to Robert Earl of Lindsey. I
Tower Hill, have sent down my servant, the bearer, to attend you and those ad-
venturers who are with you, to demand the hundred acres which, by
consent, was to be allotted unto me, and I shall now expect to have
it set out accordingly. If there be anything I have failed to do, and
have not merited my proportion as well as Mr. German, I shall
desire to be informed thereof ; in the meantime let me receive equal
respect from you and them ia the fairness of proceedings. [Seal
with arms. 1 p.J
Mar. 11. Warrant to William BiUingsley to search for and seize upon divers
things wrought with liquid gold and silver for his Majesty's use,
BiUingsley having letters patent for the sole working and selling
divers things so wrought mentioned in the said letters patent.
[^Docquef]
Mar. 11. Grant of denization to David Ouchterlony and Anthony How-
below, with a clause that they pay custom and subsidy as strangers
do. [Docquet]
Mar. 11. 73. Council of War to the Vice-President of York. Upon adver-
tisement from the mayor of Carlisle that he has taken bond for the
forthcoming of a man that spread seditious books and pamphlets
sent out of Scotland through that city, we have, by command of his
Majesty, required the mayor to apprehend and to send him in safe
custody to you to York, to be there kept prisoner till further direc-
tions shall be given for proceeding against him according to law.
You are accordingly to cause the said party, so soon as he shall be
brought to you, to be committed to prison, and there kept safe tiU
his Majesty's coming to York, when further order will be taken
as to what shall be done with him. [Braft. 1 1).]
552
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Mar. 11.
Whitehall.
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Copy of the foregoing. [/See Vol. cccxcvi., f. 1 27.
fp.J
Council of War to the Mayor of Carlisle. We have seen your letter
of the 23rd Feb. to Sec. Windebank, and have acquainted his
Majesty with the contents of it, who has taken notice of your good
affection to his Majesty's service in taking bond of the party who
spread those seditious pamphlets. We are by his Majesty's command
to require you to apprehend the said party delinquent, and to send
him in safe custody to the Vice-President of York, to be there kept
prisoner till further directions shall be given for proceeding against
him according to law, and to that purpose you are to send to
Mr. Vice-President such proofs and examinations as you have or can
get, to testify his dispersing the said books. [Draft. Written on
the same paper as No. 73. 1 p.]
Mar. 11. Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 128.
ip.]
Mar. 11.
WhitehaU.
74. Sec. Coke to Sir Henry Marten. The Ambassador for the
States has had a private audience, and therein represented to his
Majesty the inconveniences that might ensue both to the common
cause and the present undertakings of the Prince Elector Palatine,
if the letters of marque for Henley and Polhill should at this time
be put in execution. His Majesty thereupon, though changed not
[in] his intention to do his subjects justice, nor would he call in the
said letters which were to take effect when the time was fit, yet for
the present resolved to stay the execution, and commanded me to
signify his pleasure unto you, who are thereupon to give effectual
order both to Henley and Polhill that they forbear to take any ship
or goods belonging to the States' subjects by virtue of their letters
of reprisal or marque till his Majesty shall give order therein, which
he wiU do so soon as he sees it good for the public and for them.
[Copy.
I:P.]
Mar. 11.
Westminster.
Mar. 11.
Minute of letters sent to the sheriffs of 46 counties of England
and AVales named in a subjoined list which have not returned
certificates of the assessments for shipping. To the same effect as
the previous letters calendared under date of 30 Jan. 1636-7 and
24 Dec. 1637. [Copy. See Nicholas's Letter Book, Bom. James I.
Vol. ccxix, p. l74.]
75. Petition of Nicholas Smyth, clerk, to Archbishop Laud. Has
suffered many troubles and afflictions, partly by a law suit and
partly by sickness, which have so impoverished him that he has no
means whereby to subsist, but only a poor curatship, and that also
he is in danger to lose by reason of his suspension, which renders
him unable to discharge it. Prays that howsoever he has offended
and justly deserved the censure of the High Commission Court, yet
that his Grace, inasmuch as he is sorry for his fault, and ready to
give satisfaction to those that are scandalized at it, would take off
the censure of suspension, and restore him to the execution of his
ministerial function, and the rather because this time of Lent and
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Mar. 11.
WhitehaU.
Mar. 11.
Office of
Ordnance.
Mar. 11.
Office of
Ordnance.
Mar. 11.
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the approaching of Easter requires his presence at his cure. Under-
written,
75. I. Reference to Sir John Lainbe to consider of the above, and
take such further order as sliall he fitting, and let the arch-
bishop have an account. Wth March ] 638[-9].
75. II. Memorandum by Sir John Lambe. Released \9th March
1688[-9], but admonished to appear at 14 days notice.
[Ip.]
Henry Earl of Holland to the Ofl&cers of the Forest of Essex.
Suit has been made to me by John Harmer, of Wanstead, Essex, to
give him licence to build again his dwelling house at Wanstead upon
a new foundation, to be placed forty feet backward into the yard of
the said house, and forty feet higher into his iield, adjoining, and
also to pale the upper end of the field which is much annoyed by
conies, by reason of a warren near unto it. Forasmuch as it appears
to me that the licence may be granted without prejudice to the
forest or the deer therein, I hereby license the said Harmer to pull
down and build again his house in such manner as before ex-
pressed, and to enclose the upper end of the field as is desired.
\Gopy. See Vol. ccclxxx. p. 51. l-f p.]
76. Estimate by the Officers of the Ordnance of the charge of 10
brass drakes, of 31b. bullet, together with their carriages, spare car-
riages, and other necessaries. Total 520^. lis. 4(i. [1 2 ^^-J
77. Similar estimates of 10 falcon drakes with pintels of iron,
ladles and cases of tin for musket shot, to be employed in the shallops
that shall attend his Majesty's fleet this year. Total 179Z. 15s. 9c?.
78. Examination of George Cunningham, of Colemackle Treyne,
CO. Donegal, Ireland, before Spencer Earl of Northampton, Lord
Lieutenant of the city of Gloucester, and Thomas Perry, alderman,
his Majesty's justices of the said city. Has 2,000 acres of land at
Colemackle Treyne, and Portcloch, co. Donegal, which he has enjoyed
about seven years, and from whence about Lammas last was two
years he brought his wife and family into Kirklington, co. York,
where they have abode ever since, saving that he himself about three
quarters of a year last past went into Ireland to renew his patent
for his land before mentioned, and having effected his business re-
tui-ned, and landed at Bristol yesterday fortnight, and came from
thence to this city to the New Inn there yesterday lasi was sen'night,
where he has lain ever since, and is resolved to return into York-
shire to his wife and family, but the cause of his stay here is for
want of money, and he has sent to his wife to be supplied therewith,
and confesseth that he is a Scotchman by birth, but he has not been
in Scotland these two years, nor received any letters fi:om thence.
Has not sealed or signed any writing purporting any agreement
against the King, or any way consented to give any aid to bear arms
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against his Majesty, or taken any oath in that behalf, neither has he
been present at any musters since he landed at Bristol, until these
present musters at this city. He also took his oath of allegiance
before us. [1 p.]
Mar. 11. 79. Answers of John Barcrofb, of St. Michael Bassishaw, London,
merchant, [see ihis present volume, under date March 9, No. 7l,] to
articles objected against him by the Commissioners for Causes
Ecclesiastical. [Bamaged by damp. 8 pp-l
Mar. 11. 80. The like of Thomas Bulkley, of St. Martin Outwich, London,
merchant. [7i pp^
Mar. 12. Petition of Edmund and John Lathum, prisoners in JS'ewgate, to
the King. Your Majesty granted a pardon for the discharge of
60 persons long since convicted in Newgate gaol, petitioners being
named in the pardon, tendered their fees (after their discharge in
court) to the keeper of the gaol, who refuses to set them at liberty,
requiring lOl. more than his fees, which petitioners are not able to
pay, being far from their country, and neglected by their friends.
Pray order to the recorder or sheriffs of London for their discharge.
Underwritten,
r. Reference to the recorder and sheriffs of London, who are to
determine this business in such Tnanner as they shall find
fit Whitehall, 12th March 1638-9. [Copy. See Book of
Petitions, Vol. ecciii., p. 49. 1 p.}
Mar. 12. 81. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. Yours of the 5th inst.
North AUerton. J have received, and am glad to hear of the coming of the snap-
haunces to arm the bordering men, but wish they were present at
Newcastle, for the summer comes on apace. I am now going to
York, and, God willing, will be there to-night, to take order with
Mr. Vice President and the colonels in Yorkshire how his Majesty
may best see all the trained bands together in a place convenient.
1 pray you timely to advertise the Vice-President and myself of the
day his Majesty will arrive at York, because it will be a great
trouble and charge to get together all the trained bands in Yorkshire,
who must come far, they living remote one from the other. Every
training day stands them in 1,000?., but if we may certainly be
advertised of the day of his Majesty's coming to York, all things
shall be prepared to his Majesty's contentment. I pray you to con-
sider, that unless I have a particular warrant to each of the counties
in my commission, save only Yorkshire, it will be impossible for me
to draw them togethei- so speedily as the service may require.
Since they received order by the Lords' letters to be ready upon
my summons, divers of the counties write to me to come to them
for this end, which you may easily conceive how impossible it is for
me to perform, and satisfy all of them. [2 pp.]
Mar. 12. 82. Wal[ter] Walker to WiUiam Dell, secretary to Archbishop
Bedford. Laud. A letter, which no doubt you know of, came here from the
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Lords to examine Mr. Kelly's business at the assizes. He was found
guilty, and to the satisfaction of all people worthily convicted, he
had judgment to be imprisoned for a year, and afterwards during his
Majesty's pleasure, to stand upon the pillory in this and another
market, with a paper on his head and back, stating that he was so
punished for seditious and scandalous speeches against the King and
his nobles, particularly Archbishop Laud, and was fined in 500Z.
Kelly upon examination confessed that he a good while since, being
at one Coleborne's house, (whose wife keej)s a sempster's shop
in King Street, Westminster,) had there a manuscript of the Scottish
business, and that he copied out and kept it six or seven weeks, and
showed it in Bedfordshire, he also confessed in the open assizes that
it was thought a dangerous paper, so that if his grace please to have
Coleborne's house searched, or he and his wife examined, perhaps it
may be discovered how Coleborne came by that naughty manuscript,
to whom he gave copies, and for what ends or purposes. I thought
it my duty to signify this, and to leave it to his Grace what to do.
But seeing Kelly is now convicted, and to come to the pillory, I
beseech you to move his grace that I may know whether some pro-
ceeding ecclesiastical shall not be first taken against him, so that he
may not receive that ignominy in a clergyman's habit, to the dis-
honour of the coat, but rather may, at least for that day, be habited
as a layman. [Seal with arms, 1 p.\
Mar. 12. 83. Thomas Millar to his nephew Francis Kinloch at Paris. Con-
Leith. cerning the remittance and payment of moneys on Kinloch's behalf.
[Seal with merchanfs mark. 1 p.~\
Mar. 12. 84. W. Patoun to John Clark, Scotch merchant at the Eoyal
Edinburgh. Heart, Rue St. Honore, Paris. Commercial letter respecting the
payment of moneys and the reputed credit of persons mentioned.
" The people are grown very " caiche " in doing business. I vidll
write nothing, neither dare I write of that which I would, but I
pray God help the King." [SJ 'pp7[
Mar. 1 2. 85. Peter Blackburn to his nephew David Blackburn, merchant
Edinburgh, at Eouen. Commercial letter concerning the payment of moneys
and the purchase of wines. In these dangerous times there is no
money to be had ; the best in this town can command very little.
[1^.]
Mar. 12. 86. Information of Robert Inglis. That on the day specified
Mr. Read, secretary to Sir F. Windebank, came to his house, and
after seizing on his letters, papers, and books, showed him a letter
dated at London, 21st Feb. 1638-9, directed to Lord Forbes, aad
subscribed Ab. Vanse, making mention, amongst other things, of the
factor of Mr. William Dick. Mr. Read then demanded whether
deponent knew the hand, and what he thought of the letter, to
which he replied that he did not know the hand, and thought the
letter to be a counterfeit. Then said Read if you cannot purge
yourself of it it will fall flat upon you. Now for the clearing hereof
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three things are to be considered, first, my negotiating with Mr. Dick,
then the counterfeit letter, and the testimony of them who know me.
In the counterfeit letter, of which I had but a slender view, these
things I find considerable : that it is written by a Scot, dictated
as an English, and subscribed as a Dutch, neither a scholar nor a
merchant, but a liar and a right dunce, as by the reasons stated
appears. [2 pp.}
[Mar. 13.] 87. The King to John Gibbon and A. B. [Robert Long?] Com-
mission appointing them providers for his Majesty's army in the
North, with authority to take up, upon reasonable and moderate
rates and prices, all manner of victuals and provisions necessary for
the victualling or other use of the army, together with conveyances
for transport of the same by land or water. They are further autho-
rised to appoint as many deputies as they shall think requisite, and
to direct their precepts to every high constable, petty constable, or
headborough, of such town and parishes where they shall think it
most convenient to make provision, who are hereby commanded
to be helping and assisting in the execution of this commission,
[Draft. 5 pp.']
[Mar. 13.] Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 189. 3 pp.]
Mar. 13. Grant to Hugh Henn and Henry Henn his brother of the keeper-
ship of the Queen's garden at Greenwich, with the fee of id. per diem
and 22s. Qd. per annum for 60 years, if they so long live. [Bocquet.]
Mar. 13. Grant to George Kent, of a gunner's room in the Tower of London,
with the fee of 6d. per diem during pleasure, vice George Pitcher,
deceased. \_Docquet.]
Mar. 13. 88. Certificate of Sir John Lambe and Philip Warwick, that they
know Robert Aylet, of Stisted, Essex, to be a man of good ability,
and make no doubt that Edward Aylet, his son, being nephew to
Mr. Heris, will by his own experience, and by directions from Heris,
be well able to perform his Majesty's service in case Heris should
die within the term. [Endorsed by Nicholas. Certificate of the
sufficiency of Mr. Edward Aylet to he a deputy saltpetreman for
London. ^ p.] j
Mar. 13. 89. Receipt of William Hewes [Clerk of the Cheque] for 46
letters directed to sheriffs of the several counties therein stated.
Mar. 14. Grant of a protection to Hester Rogers, and to tlohn Rogers and
Richard Clay, her sureties, renewed for one year from the 16th inst.
[Bocquet.]
Mar. 14. Privy Seal for laying an imposition of 21. 8s. 6d. the weigh upon
all foreign salt that shall be from henceforth imported into Berwick,
Poole, Weymouth, the Isle of Wight, and all other ports within
those limits. The like imposition was laid by a former privy seal
on the ports of Berwick, Isle of Wight, and Southampton. [Docquet.]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
557
1638-9.
Mar. 14.
Mar. 14.
Mar. 14.
Whitehall.
Mar. 14.
York.
Vol. CCCCXIV.
Pardon to Lawrence Chambers, merchant of London, of all offences
in transporting or attempting the transportation of gold, and all
penalties and forfeitures touching the said offences, with a release to
him and Thomas Duncan of a bond of 2,000Z., by them entered into
for appearance to any suit or further question touching the said
offence. Provision is made that this pardon shall not extend to
discharge a seizure of 1,200?. in gold made for his Majesty, and being
shipped by the said Chambers for transportation. [Docquet.']
Warrant to the Constable of the Forest of Dean, to deliver to the
farmers of the ironworks all such wood as has been already set out
to them by virtue of a former warrant ; also so much as shall make
up their proportion of 13,500 cords of wood for the year ending
Midsummer 1639. [Docgitei.]
90. Minute by See. Windebank. It is his Majesty's pleasure
that Sir John Lambe, Dean of the Arches, and Sir Henry Spiller,
justice of peace for Middlesex, shall consider of the manuscripts of
Robert Burnett, and cause him to answer such interrogatories as
they shall form upon oath ; the examination to be returned to me,
that I may receive his Majesty's further pleasure therein. [^ p.]
91. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. Being come to this place,
we have had two days of meeting with the vice-president and all the
colonels of the county, and you will not believe what trouble they
give me to set them even as they should be, for amongst them there
be those that talk to no good purpose, so that I am fain to single
out some of the discreetest that be leading men, to bring them tc
reason. In the end, they have presented their request in a letter to
his Majesty, and have vfritten to you to present it to the King.
Their request is, that when they shall be commanded all to march to
a place of rendezvous, they may have a month's pay. [Margin by
Windebank : " The K[ing] will not have them all drawn together
now ; but when he will they shall have that contentment that shall
be reasonable."] They also request that his Majesty will not see all
their regiments together, but at the place of rendezvous, because a
meeting in that kind will cost the country 10,000L [Margin:
" The K[ing] purposes not to draw the whole number together if he
shall draw them at once, but only half out of the counties ; and you
are to make use of this to gain the best affected."] It will take
three days in coming to the place of assembly, three days in re-
turning, and two days at the place [Margin : His Majesty dis-
penses with this] ; so that, to avoid the country's great charge,
they request that his Majesty will nob have them assemble but at
the place where they shall be commanded to march for his Majesty's
service. If I may speak by opinion, whensoever his Majesty will
attempt the surprising of Berwick and Carlisle it will be convenient
that all the troops in my commission may come together, and march
to Newcastle or upon the Tyne, to maintain both these places, as the
garrison shall be put therein, and the troops of these counties put into
two several bodies, one to march towards Carlisle, the other towards
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Newcastle. \_Margin: This is to be answered when the answer
to the despatch sent by Gibson shall come.] If the Scots rise, his
Majesty may be prepared to maintain what he undertakes, and so
his Majesty may then see them altogether. After long practice, I
have obtained the enclosed letter from the corporation of Berwick.
{^Margin : " Thank him for this."] There is no doubt but that when
his Majesty gives order for garrisoning both these places, and is
prepared with cannon and materials to fortify them, and moneys to
pay all expenses, he will attain to his desire ; but if his Majesty will
have it done before his coming to York there must be some of his
Privy Council sent hither, and I wish you most especially to be one.
Also his Majesty must give me a commission to the magistrates ot
Berwick to deliver the town into my hands ; another commission to
Sir Thomas Morton to Carlisle, to deliver that place into his hands.
But there must go one with me, as Sir Thomas Morton, or some
other, that when I have put the garrison into Berwick, and see that
the Scots do rise in any considerable power, that such a person may
be there left to command the place. And it will be fit for me to
post to his Majesty's army to march into Northumberland, or such
places as shall be thought convenient by a deliberate council, to join
myself with my Lord General and the rest of the staff of the army,
to perform my duties. I pray you to propose to his Majesty that
there may be provision of moneys to pay all expenses hereto belonging,
as also the trained bands that shall rise with a half or whole month's
pay beforehand, otherwise I assure you there wiU be great con-
fusion, much discontent, wondrous great disorder, and proceeding to
mutiny, or spoil of his Majesty's subjects in the way, as we march, or
soon to desert the service and return from their colours. After, it
were convenient for his Majesty to be at Newcastle, where his eyes
shall be upon his work, and near to direct all his commands ; and
the Scots will be daunted thereat; either struck with fear to
attempt to rise in rebellion, or be induced to seek to humble them-
selves when they see this storm to hang over their heads. But if
his Majesty will put any of the trained bands into these two places
until his pressed regiments be ready, he must give me a full commis-
sion to treat privately with some of the colonels best affected, to
engage some captains, to the number of 3,000 men, to march to these
places, and moneys to pay them. I have here some trust among
them ; but you will not believe how fickle and variable the most part
of the trained bands be ; and this must be done with secrecy ; and
they having their moneys beforehand to pay their companies, wiU
be induced to undertake this enterprize. But here must be some
advised counsel to frame this work. I must have some time given
me to effect all things ; and I must be at Newcastle, that when they
shall have order to march in the meantime, I must, by watches, stop
all passages into Scotland, as I have already overlaid it that no
letters or messengers shall pass to give advertisement of our march-
ing ; and I must put myself, some two days before it, into Berwick,
with many gentlemen that shall go with me and follow after me,
that I may deal with the mayor, and take order for all things
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against the garrison shall enter, as also to send spies into Scotland
to be informed of their countenance and doings hereupon. Thus I
have presented a course for the affecting of this design, and I shall
stay at York until I receive your answer. Quarles has come to this
place, and I will stay him until I hear from you, because T doubt on
his way to London he may miss you, having seen your letter to Sir
William Bellewes [Bellasis ?], that you desire that he should meet
you at Raby Castle on the 21st inst. All the artificers that the Lords
sent hither we are now distributing to places fittest to serve these
northern parts. I have much more to say to you for the advantage
of the service which I dare not impart to any. — P.S. If you should
be upon your journey, and this should miss you, I have recommended
this despatch to Sec. Windebank, and pray him to impart the
contents hereof to none but his Majesty, and so my superscription
is. [Endorsed by Windebank, " Sir Jacob Astley, from York,
received IGthat 4 in the evening ; answered, 19th. 5,100 men to be
levied as my Lord Marshal shall direct. Sir Percy Herbert to be
put into the commission of lieutenancy again." 5 pp.^ Encloses,
91. I. William Fenwick, mayor, and others of Berwick\_-upon-
Tweed], to Sir Jacob Astley. Mr. Sleigh has acquainted
us tuith your good advice and worthy respect towards us
in these dangerous times, for which and your other favours
we give you thanlcs. We thought we had given you satis-
faction at your being here, touching Covenanters supposed
to be in this town, yet it seems some have since othenvise
informed you, and that there are fourscore such people
resident with us, though the truth be, that to our know-
ledge there is not one Covenanter, for [there are no] Scots
in this place, save one young fellow whom we told you of,
and two Scotchmen who have had their families here about
eight or nine years ; but whether or no those two be Cove-
nanters we cannot yet tell, for they are for the most part in
Scotland, and seldom with us. Touching ov^r preparations
of arms, we are making ready some muskets and pikes
belonging to his Majesty, and other ar7nour and njueapons
we have amongst us, whereby to defend this poor town
and ourselves so far as we are able, which nearly concerns
us, for there has lately been at Edinburgh some of our
townsmen of good quality, ahout their particular occa-
sions, and our neighbours observed that the Scots take
notice of the military provision in the south parts, and
at Newcastle and Northumberland, but are very inquisi-
tive to know what is or will be done here for us, expressing
plainly that till then they will not stir, and so soon as
they hear of any preparation with us they know what they
have to do ; so that you may d/iscern our fears, and that
we are at a non plus. We cannot tell what to do for
the present, saving in a private and calm way to
strengthen ourselves as well as we ccm, not hiowi/ng what
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may best give content to his Majesty, we yet having no
direction. But now we must entreat your continued
favour towards this place, which is known to he so decayed
and impoverished for want of trading and other reasons,
tJiat we are not able to do luhat we desire, all our most
able Tnen having their estates (saving household furniture)
in other counties, and there charged for the same. ' There-
fore we entreat you to signify to his Majesty this our
loyalty and willingness, to the utm,ost trial of our lives
and estates for his Majesty's service, and our inability to
effect what may be expected from us, wherein we refer
ourselves to his Majesty's consideration. Berwick[-upon-
Ttueedl, Mar. 8, 1 638 [-9]. [Seal of the corporation. 1 p.'\
91. II. Henry Lord Clifford to Sir Jacob Astley, whom, he ad-
dresses as " My good father." I sent away at night, on
Saturday, to the mayor of Berwick, who has prohibited
the horse match intended, and (as 1 gather) made to the
same pernicious end you conceived. I have given the
Lord Marshal notice hereof, and delivered my opinion,
which is, that since we discover evidently the ill neigh-
bours to that town look with a crafty eye upon it, they
being prevented in this, will soon hatch some other trick
or other. I am infinitely pestered with my despatch to
London this day, which enforces my brevity. The busi-
ness you set in hand in this town before you went goes on
well, and, the field carriages are in hand. I shall heartily
wish myself with you to-morrow at that great meeting,
hoping I might both serve you and myself also for the
raising my troop, touching which I am still diffident,
whether they should be cuirassiers or carabineers, which
doubt I shall desire you to clear, and then write accord-
ingly to Capt. Legge, that I mistake not the arms I must
be furnished withal. I desire you to deliver the enclosed
to my cousin Butler. Herein I send you a letter from
the mayor of Berwick I suppose it will be no news to
you that Rivens was forced to steal avjay from Leith on
Friday last, else to have run the hazard either of his life
or liberty. T shall long to hear how you have concluded
at the great assembly, desiring nothing more than that
everything may fall out according to your own wish. I
received a letter last night from Lord Newcastle, who
assures me from the King's own mouth, that not one of
his Lordship's volunteers shall be otherwise employed ; is
not this strange ? My service to Mr. Vice-President.
{Underwritten by Sir Jacob Astley:'] — Hearing of their
intended horse race at Berwick, I desired Lord Clifford
to write to the mayor to forbid it, and they have done it.
Newcastle, 12th March 1638-9. Endorsed by Windebank.
[Seals with crest. 1 p.]
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Mar. [14 ?j 92. Deputy Lieutenants of co. York to the King. We have
taken into consideration your commands of the 19 th February,
concerning the appointment of a rendezvous, and hold it our duty
to make known to your Majesty that most of the officers and
soldiers are made so poor with continual training and other charges
that they are not able to march to a place of rendezvous without a
month's pay beforehand, and it would give much content if you
would declare what pay your Majesty intends to give. [1 p.]
Mar. [14 ?] 93. The same to [Sec. Windebank ?] We have received order
by Sir Jacob Astley to appoint a place for the meeting of the horse
and foot of this country, to the end that his Majesty might see
them altogether. We desire that since the charge of our county is
more than any other, and that we have already spent 20,OOOL and
upwards in training, we may be freed from coming in a body
together before we shall be commanded to march to a rendezvous,
for we believe it will cost near 10,000L to call us together for such
a purpose, and of these and other reasons we have endeavoured to
give Sir Jacob Astley satisfaction. We entreat you to forward our
requests to his Majesty. [JSndorsed by Windebank, " The Deputy
Lieutenants of Yorkshire to Sir Jacob Astley." 1 p.']
Mar. 14. Edward Nicholas to [Richard] Poole. I am commanded by the
Westminster. Commissioners for Saltpetre to signify that you forthwith prepare a
deputation from them to Alexander Harris for the making of salt-
petre in London and Westminster, and within two miles compass in
Middlesex, Kent, and Surrey, together with the borough of South-
wark, and to bring into his Majesty's stores out of the said counties
and places six cwt. of saltpetre a week. This new deputation to
bear even date with the said Harris's present deputation now in
being (which he is to surrender), and to continue from that time
for seven years, and to be in all particulars agreeable to the former
deputation granted by the Lords to saltpetremen, saving that you
are to express in the same that in case the said Harris shall die
before the expiration of seven years, that then Edward Aylett,
nephew of the said Harris, shall enjoy the benefit of the grant
during the remainder of the term. [Copy. See Vol. ccxcii., p. 99.
Mar. 14. 94. George Bingley to Nicholas. I here enclose for the Lords
Committees a copy of the list of the pay agreed u])on at London
House on Tuesday last, for the pay of the Master of the Ordnance,
Lieutenant of the Ordnance, and the rest of the train of artillery,
The entertainment of the Master and Lieutenant of the Ordnance in
the list delivered by Lord Newport were both left blank, but agreed
upon il. per diem for the master, and 40s. for the lieutenant, which
I make no question j^ou took notice of in your paper. The residue
in the enclosed copy is according to the list delivered by Lord New-
port, and by Lord Cottington delivered to me. I shall be ready
to-morrow afternoon to wait upon his Majesty and the Lords with
the list according to the agreement at London House. [^Seal. f p.]
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Mar. 14. 95. Order of a Session, of Sewers held at Sleaford, co. Lincoln,
this day. Upon the motion of Mr. Archer, being in counsel for the
parts of Kesteven within that part of the level between the river
Glen and Kyme Eau, it was desired that all the ancient becks and
drains falling out of the high country into the fens or so many of
them as should be thought necessary for time to come, might be
diked, cleansed, and scoured by the Earl of Lindsey, whereby the
high country waters might have their passage to the Land Eau. It
was thereupon ordered, that Mr. Leans, director of the works of the
said Earl, being this day sworn in court, should forthwith take an
exact view of the becks and drains, and open and cleanse at the
Earl's charge so many as he shall find necessary. Consideration
is t6 be taken, who formerly has or ought to maintain the said
becks and drains, and how, whether by acreage, commonage, or
otherwise. To which end the acre books or presentments by jury
are to be produced, that this court may give such further order as
shall be thought meet for the future continual maintenance thereof,
and may be satisfied what lands, out of which the Earl has no
part of his recompense, may receive benefit by the opening and
scouring of the becks and drains. [Copy. 1 ^.]
Mar. 15. 96. Justices of Peace for Surrey to the Council. According to
Southwark. your order of the 10th inst,, we have caused search to be made of
all strangers inhabiting, lodging, or remaining within our jurisdic-
tion, and have received the returns thereof The numbers of
strangers amount to 338, as appears by the said returns which we
present. [^ p-] Enclosed,
96. I. Return of the constables of the Glinh liberty in the parish
of St. Saviour's, Southwark, of strangers inhabiting or
lodging there ; total, 30. Among these were " Fifteen old
and impotent Dutch people in the Butch almshouses,
there m^aintained at the charge of the Butch congregation."
[iP-l
96. II. Similar return of the constables of St. Saviour^ South-
wark; total, 25. [I ^.J
96. in. The like of St. George's, Southwark ; total, 24. [1 p^
96. IV. The like of St. Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey ; total, 15.
96. V. The Ulce of St. Thomas; total, 35. [f p.]
96. VI. The Uke of St. Olave's; total, 176. [2|^.J
96. VII. The Uke of " Kent Street;" total, 7. [| p.]
96. VIII. The like of " Blackman Street hamlet within Newington
parish;" total, 14. [1 p.']
96. IX. The like of Princess Liberty, Lambeth ; total, 7. [^ p.]
96. X. The like of Lambeth Marsh ; total, 1. [i p-]
96. XI. T}ie Uke of Stockwell and South Lambeth. None. [| p.']
96. XII. The like of Old Parich [Parisi Garden; total, 4. [Ijp.]
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Mar. 15.
Mar. 15.
Southwark.
Mar. 15.
Plymouth.
Mar 15.
Bishopthorpe.
Vol. CCCCXIV,
97. Eetum of tlie Justices of Peace for Westminster of the
strangers inhabiting within their liberties, together with their names,
qualities, and conditions ; taken by order of the council of the
4th inst. ; total, 838. Of which 641 were French, 176 Dutch,
15 Italians, and 6 Spanish. [16 pp.l^
98. Sir Nicholas Carew and Sir Thomas Grymes, justices of peace
for Surrey, to the Council. According to a reference of 22nd Fe-
bruary last, we sent our first certificate by Mr. Lock, but understand
that it was never delivered to the Lords. For the manner of pro-
curing the second certificate delivered to the Lords, I (Carew) do
certify that to my knowledge there were former suits in law between
petitioner and Mr. Lock for the same ground from which the grass
was carried, and that Mr. Lock had a verdict and decree in Chancery
for the said land, for the setting out of which I myself was a com-
missioner, which induced me to think that this was a vexatious
trouble, and therefore I conceived it reasonable that Mr. Lock should
have his reasonable charges ; but for altering any word else in the
first certificate I never gave consent or intended. Further particu-
lars by Sir Thomas Grymes relative to the signing of the certificate.
Finding the matter of the second certificate diflered from the
former, I required Mr. Lock's man to carry it back to Sir Nicholas
Carew, and inform him of the exceptions I took therein, and that
he, Carew, would cause it to be amended ; but Carew denies that
he ever brought it to him to amend. We both agree and always
intended not to alter anything contained in the first certificate, only
the consideration of Mr. Lock's charges, which with the premises
we leave to the Council's wisdom. [1 p.]
99. William Hele, mayor, and his brethren of Plymouth, to
Francis Earl of Bedford and Lord William Russell, lords lieutenant
of Devon. We lately received directions from the deputy lieutenants
for a muster of our trained companies, and the selecting of 30 of
them to attend his Majesty's standard. Since which we have had
divers of our seamen pressed here for his Majesty's fleet, now setting
forth, and are advertised for certain that the French King has a
great fleet now making ready at Brest and Newhaven (but about
four and twenty hours sail from this place) for the transporting of
soldiers, whereof the country there is full. The shipping and
inhabitants of this port, for the most part, are now employed at
Newfoundland in a flshing voyage. So that for the present we
have few able men at home. AH which considered, we conceive
and fear that there is cause rather to send forces to us than to draw
any from us, which we beseech you to take into consideration, and
to give directions to the deputy lieutenants for our ease. [Seal
with arms. 1 p.]
100. Archbishop Neile of York to Sec. Windebank. I received
your packet of the 12th inst., in which, together with your letter,
there were enclosed two papers, a former examination of Dr. Jeni-
son's, and a paper of articles, whereupon it is his Majesty's pleasure
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that I examine him upon oath. I have this day sent for him, and
hope so to do the business, that I may by next post give you an
account of my performance therein. I am heartily sorry to hear of
your indisposition, insomuch as you have not had opportunity to
present my certificate to his Majesty, who, I trust, knows that you
have it, and that will suffice. It differs so little from those of former
years that it is scarce worth presenting, \_8eal with arms. | p.]
Mar. 15. 101. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. Windebank. I have not written
Durham, to you of late, not having anything to inform you of, and for two
Thursdays (wherein the post passes) I have been from this town
viewing the troops in several places. Having formerly received
order from Sir Jacob Astley not to stir from this place until further
order, I appointed Capt. Waytes and Capt. Thelwell, having ended
and given account of the affairs, the one of Cumberland and West-
moreland, the other of Cheshire and Lancashire, to perform the
viewing of the troops of the East and North Kidings of Yorkshire,
which they will make an end of to-morrow. I am informed by
them, that they found divers defects in arms which the commanders
have promised shall be supplied, they pretending that until of late
they could not have arms for their money. Their pikes were too
short, but finding that those which they had out of the magazine
were the shortest, the inspectors could not but allow of them. Their
muster-rolls were not made up, but they promise a speedy perfor-
mance. Concerning this county you know in what distraction it
has been, as also the last order for settling it into a regiment, and
now there are many changes to be made in the trained bands, as
taking out some of the most substantial men, who are to put into
their rooms such as may be more serviceable and [give] more content
to the country, but in the meantime more pains must be taken for
instructing the new men, which shall not be wanting, and till the
companies be perfected so that there may be no more changing of
men, they cannot make up their muster-books. Concerning provi-
sion here of corn, butter, &c. for an army, strict inquiry has been
made, and information given that this county is not able without
help from other places, to sustain itself, yet the best order is taken
that may be for hindering the issuing any out of the country, and
publication is made that his Majesty's pleasure is that nothing shall
be taken from them without payment. For hay and oats it is not
doubted but that a reasonable quantity will be found, and the best
order is taken therein. The troop of horse (being 60 in my list)
is advanced to 1 00 (which are charged), but many are refractory, or
at least so backward that I have not yet seen 80 appear together ;
they are, according to my order, changed from cuirassiers to cara-
bineers, and suit much better with the size of their horses which are
but small. [^Seal with crest. 2 pp."]
Mar. 15. 102. Henry Lord Clifford to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey.
Newcastle-upon Nq sooner have I received the enclosed from Eoger Widdrington
^^^' but I take my pen to send it to you. I intend to send another
letter of the same hand to York to Sir Jacob Astley. Assuredly
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these mad people will haste a towards Berwick apace, so as if speedy-
course be not taken that town will be in imminent danger. |_1 p.^
Enclosed,
102. I. Roger Widdrington to Henry Lord Clifford and the
mayor of \Newcastle-upon-Tyne'\. I hear for certain of
nine hundred set on work already, and two or three
thousand men to he set on work by this to make a trench
and sluice to drmv the sea about Leith. Divers troops
were assigned to take in Aberdeen, which the covenanting
Lords either are or will he upon some day this week.
They have determ,ined to send five thousand, men pre-
sently to be laid all along Tweedside over against Norham
and not far from Berwick. They detennined to take and
surprise noblemen and all men of quality who will not
sign their covenant, and divers of their young and more
forward covenanting spirits did advise to put them to the
sword, whereupon some noblemen and men of quality are
stolen privately avjay, and go post by Carlisle and Stain-
more, and some others disguised are gone through this
country of Reedesdale to Hexham, and have taken post
there, of which you may have more certainty by sending
to Hexham to know if any such did come there. I have
had tivo or three messages out of Scotland to look to my-
self, and that the covenanters intend to surprize one and
to cut me off. L pray your pardon if I have not a light
horse to appear at your next musters for this county, for
in good faith I have neither man nor horse, but I have
too much employment for them at this time, and I hope
upon services that will he more grateful to you, to whom
he confident L will not he defective, and will wait upon
you instantly upon any urgent occasion that 1 know to
he needful for you to know in any of his Majesty's affairs.
Pardon me that I write to you and Mr. Mayor both in
one letter, for I am so pressed that L have no time to stay
the writing of any more letters, but this other to Sir
Jacob Astley, which L pray you send away with all speed,
for it concerns his Majesty's service very much. Let me
know by the bearer if the snaphaunces, carbines, and
m^uskets be yet come to Newcastle, for I lie too naked and,
am unfurnished against so great adversaries. [-I p.]
Mar. 15. 103. Bond of William Else, of Barley Lees, co. Derby, in 100?.
for his appearance before the Council to answer for nonpayment of
ship-money. [1 p^
Mar. 15. 104. Edmund Barker, messenger, to Nicholas. I have been corn-
York, manded to attend at all the musters in co. York, to my great charge,
and at every muster I was placed by the [deputy] lieutenants, and
they showed me to all the soldiers whose arms were defective,
telling them I was the King's messenger, and that if they did not
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provide better arms against the next call I should take them into
custody. Thus the deputy lieutenants made use of me to bugbear
them, but have given me very little employment at their musters,
except for three men for foot arms, these being the most notorious
stubborn knaves in all the country. I have brought these men to
conformity ; and though I have not gained much money by them,
yet I have gained the favour and love of those who command me.
I have now in my hands for your fees 201. 10s., which T shall be
ready to deliver to you at my coming to London. I cannot yet get
discharged, but I hope to get off before the King comes to York.
[Seal with crest. 1 p.]
Mar. 15. 105. Certificate by Sir Anthony Irby, late sheriff of co. Lincoln,
of the names of constables who had refused to destrain for nonpay-
ment of ship-money. Sir Gervase Scrope is stated to have sued
Eustace White, and took money of him for composition. [1 p.] ^
Mar. 15. 106. Estimate by the Officers of Ordnance of the charge of
powder, shot, and other munition for the furnishing of 12 of the
King's ships ; viz., the Vanguard, the Henrietta Maria, the Kainbow,
the Leopard, the Bonaventure, the Antelope, the Mary Rose, the
Expedition, the Second Whelp, the Third Whelp, the Greyhound,
and the Roebuck, appointed for the guard of the Narrow Seas.
Total, 14<,167l. 3s. 4id [2 pp.]
Mar. 15. 107. Notes relative to the construction of portable copper ovens
for the use of the army. Such an oven is offered to be made by the
end of next week as in the space of three hours will bake 300 lbs.,
and consequently in 24 hours 2,400 lbs. of bread. So that 20 such
ovens will be sufficient to bake bread enough for more than 20,000
men, at 2 lbs. of bread per diem each man. The weight of such an
oven of copper is said to be such as one waggon may carry two if not
three of them, and by estimation 20 such may be afforded for less
than 500Z. Eut it is conceived that they may be made of a stuff so
much lighter and cheaper than copper, as one of them will not
weigh above 100 lbs., and that 20 of them will not cost above 1001.
or not much more ; the certainty whereof will best appear by the
first oven intended to be made next week, if required. The portable
copper ovens in the Netherlands are reported each to weigh 700 or
800 lbs weight, and to have cost more than four times the price,
besides a reward for the invention. [| p.]
Mar. 16. Grant of the Office of Apothecary in Ordinary to his Majesty,
with the fee of iOl. per annum to Adrian Metcalfe, in reversion
after John Wolfgang Rumler, who now holds the same. [Bocquet.l
Mar. 16. 108. Sir Jacob Astley to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey.
York. I shall depart this place immediately, for you see the Scots are
fallen upon the King's party. I shall send Sir Thomas Morton to
Carlisle, and with him Capts. Waytes, Gibson, and Thelwell, also I
shall send Capt. Trafford to Harbottle to Roger Widdrington's, and
Mr. Charlton's, and about Naworth, I myself, with other officers.
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will go the road to Berwick. , I pray you to consider what we can
do, liaving neither men, nor money to set men to work. For York-
shire they will not stir without a month's pay, and so the like stands
the Durham regiment. I shall leave my " broad seal," to raise all
the counties here, with the Vice-President, for I must return to this
place to perform that work. I pray you to think how fitting it
were to have a set Council of War and Treasurer in this place or at
Newcastle, and to determine to give all men their several work. I
shall be ready to give my best advice in all things, yet can but act
in one place. I am in great haste, and tortured in mind to think
that I have not means to do what I would. [Seal with arms.
Ip.-}
Mar. ] 6. 109. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. To the same effect
York. as the preceding. [1 p.^
Mar. 16. 110. George Kirk to the same. Be pleased to remember that I
Whitehall, told you his Majesty had given me leave to insert a word or two in
my petition in express terms, which in substance it contained already,
as my counsel informs me, and that you will perceive by the petition.
The date and direction T desire not to be altered ; and the only reason
I do thus is for avoiding a long suit, and to prevent lawyers from
cavilling at words. I must not say these lines shall be your warrant
to put the same direction on the new petition which you have done
already on the old, but they shall secure you from any inconveniences
that may accrue. [Seal with arms. 1 p.'\
[Mar. 16.] 111. Petition of George Kirk and James Maxwell, in answer to
the petition of Alexander Fellow to the Council. Whereas Fellow
alleges that he hires heathy ground in Pm-beek fit for the making of
tobacco pipes, and brought a bark to London thereof, in contempt of the
King's grant, and the Lord Treasurer's warrant reporting them to be
counterfeit, as appears by afiidavits annexed, which clay was seized
about 12 weeks ago by the assignees of Messrs. Kirk and Maxwell,
part of which he violently rescued by breaking up the warehouse
where it was stored, and selling it to pipemakers. In his now
petition he alleges that he has all this time waited for an answer to
his first petition to the Lords, although he has since returned to the
island, and brought another bark to London, which was likewise
seized, but again rescued by him with the assistance of one Elliot,
dwelling in Covent Garden. It also appears that the said Fellow
is either a chief exporter of tobacco pipe clay, or an assistant there-
unto, for information was given to the Attorney-General about
Michaelmas last of 200 tons transported to Eotterdam last summer
by one Comehill, a partner of Fellow, who as soon as he had know-
ledge thereof closed with Cornehill's accuser, notwithstanding that
he was under a messenger's hands by command of Mr. Attorney,
and conveyed him away, which John Penniell, a messenger, is ready
to justify [testify]. Which contempt petitioners desire the Lords
to take into their consideration, that others may be deterred from
doing the like, [f p.]
568
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Mar. 16.
Chester.
Mar. 16.
Vol. CCCCXIV.
112. William Owen to Robert Read. I received your letter,
where you took notice of my journey to Lord Gerard in Lancaster,
and his Lordship's receipt there of his Majesty's letter. I received a
warrant from See. Windebank to provide two post horses for Roger
Nevison, gentleman, dated 12th February, who has made bold to
take up three horses, all the way from London to Holyhead, and
now at his return makes the like use of the same warrant, by inter-
lining these words, viz., "and back again," which I conceive to
be neither the same hand nor ink that the other was written in.
He has threatened me verj' much, and made complaint of me to the
mayor for not providing him with horses, though two of mine were
gone with the King's packet at that time to Nantwich, and another
attended for the letter office, to be dispatched about three hours after
their dispatch from hence, which I desired them to have the patience
till that was ready. If they do complain, be pleased to view the
warrant, and let them know that their haste was not such but that
they stayed two days and nights in one place together. [Seal with
Wjerchanfs mark. 1 ^.]
113. Robert WoUey to his father John Wolley. My grandmother
told me that you heard that Lord Loudoun was come to Court, and
that peace was concluded ; but it is quite the contrary, for it is
thought that we and the Scots shall go together by the ears very
shortly, for there came a packet of letters upon the 15tli inst. to Oat-
lands, and that day all the Lords were warned to attend the King and
Council on Sunday there, and when the Council was broken up there
was order given to one of every office to wait upon the King to York
upon the 20th inst., and upon that day the King goes towards York.
Sir Dudley Carlton and Mr. Meautys wait upon the King. There is
no command given yet for the Council chest to go to York, but if there
be I do not know what course to take, as then I believe I shall be
charged to go, therefore I would desire some advice from you what
course to take. The sickness increases at London ; there died two ot
the King's " coroch " men[coachmen] ; Proudman is one, the other
man's name I know not. Mr. Nicholas is in the west country. Present
my duty to my mother, and love to my brother and sisters. I hope
to see you all at Sunninghill this year. \_Seal with crest. 1 j9.J
Mar. 16. 114. Robert Smyth to Nicholas. At Mr. Vane's going to Chat-
Tower Street, ham on Wednesday last, he gave order to Mr. Fenn not to send
away the certificate of the country moneys received till he had seen
it. I have waited all this afternoon expecting his coming, and now
after 6 o'clock he sends his man for them, and they are sent to him
to his lodging at his father's house at Charing Cross. [1 f^
Mar. ^.
Scots
Rome.
11.5. Andrew Leslie to Father John Seton, of the Society of Jesus,
College, at Paris. Old friendship being premised, I have presumed upon old
acquaintance to kiss your reverend hands, with no less affection
than the first hour I was honoured with your commands. Although
this my boldness be construed perchance for dissimulation, I protest
on the contrary by the word of a friend. I have tasted of your
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kind Germany, and am imprisoned for the present at Rome until I
shall Italianise a Scotch tongue. At Rome all things go not well,
neither is there any appearance they [will] go better ; at farther length
I shall presume the more. Col. Gordon is not as yet Catholic ; he has
had a cousin by him, who is lately dead, called John Gordon [of]
Ardlogy, his brother's son, who married the Provost of Meuros'
[Melrose] daughter. Lady Tyrconnel has married a poor Irish
captain, and they do maintain their house with blows the peace
[apiece?]. F[ather] Seton remains at the Court, sometimes sickly for
lack of money. Hasta St. George is f[oreign ?] minister at St. Anna
in Vien[na]. I remain in the Scots' College, and look with next
spring to be recalled for Germany, either to stay at the Court or
then to go to the army. P.S. — Let me know what F[ather] Morti-
mer is doing at Paris, and where F[ather] Mackkrec is, how old
William and Robert Irving are, and all those who love your reve-
rence, also how Lady Clonay [Cluny ?] and her two daughters, who
came with me from Scotland, are. Father John Seton remains at
Loreto for the present, peniterdiero. [Seal with arms. 1 j9.]
Mar. 16. 116. Account by Sir William Russell of ship-money received by
virtue of writs issued in 1637. Total 170,943Z. lis. 8cJ., leaving
25,470Z. 16s. Qd. yet unpaid. According to a foot note, 9Z. 6s. Qd.
appears to have been paid shortly after this account was made out.
Mar. 16. 117. Similar account by Sir William Russell and Henry Vane, by
virtue of writs issued in 1638. Total 3,822/^. 8s. 8d. Memorandum,
paid by the Sheriff of Kent 850L [^ p.]
Mar. 16. 1 18. Account of ship-money for 1637 levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs, 840Z. ; making the total levied and paid
17l,783Z., which is 15,705?. less than was levied and paid on the
24th March last year. No arrears of ship-money payable by the
writs of 1635 or 1636 had been received this week. [1 p.']
Mar. 16. 119. Similar account for 1638. Total 1,500Z. ; making, with the
amount already received, 6,172?. [| p.]
Mar. l7. Pardon to Henry Winter, being found guilty of manslaughter at
the last assizes for Hants, for the death of Richard Purse the
younger, and is done upon certificate from the Justices of the said
assizes. [Docquet.']
Mar. ] 7. Grant to James Phillips, one of his Majesty's footmen, of certain
fines and amerciaments imposed upon sundry sheriffs for the undue
execution of their offices, amounting to 115?. [Oocguei.]
Mar. 17. 120. The King to . Notwithstanding our former warrant
Westminster, to Thomas Earl of Elgin for preservation of our game, R.
C. and his brethren C. and J. have presumed
to hawk and hunt in our honour of ArapthiU, and therein have
not only carried themselves uncivilly towards our cousin, but
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also have committed many insolencies and disorders ■which deserve
punishment when complaint thereof shall be made. These are to
command the persons named not to hunt, hawk, or kill any game
within the said manor without the permission of the said Earl, and
to carry themselves with due respect towards him. [Draft. | p.]
Mar. 17. 121 . Margaret Morton to her sister Lady Vane. Here has hap-
Drury [Lane.] pened a bad accident within two doors of us, a man of Sir Mathy
[Matthew] Mences [Mennes ?] is dead this morning, and 'tis supposed
Sir Matthew has killed him. The searchers are now with him, and
how they will find it I know not, but by all report it is like to be
found very foul on his master's side, which if it be so there cannot
but a great advantage fall by it to somebody that can get it. If it
pleases my brother to make use of this intelligence I shall be glad
it fell in my way. [1 p.]
[Mar. 18 ?] 122. Petition of Philip Burlamachi to the King. In December
last petitioner tendered to your Majesty that the late Earl of Car-
lisle has left unsatisfied 2,132Z., principal money due to petitioner
since April 1629, part of a far greater sum furnished to the said
Earl in 1628, at his going to Italy, by the King's direction, which
sum, with interest and other disbursements made for the Earl in
the time he was in that employment, amouQt to 5,000?. Upon
which petition [see Vol. cccciv., Dec. 14,] your Majesty declared your
pleasure to be, that the now Earl of Carlisle, Sir James Hay, and
Archibald Hay, feoffees and administrators of the late Earl, together
with Lord Goring (to whomyoa have already declared your pleasure
in this business), should take present order for petitioner's satis-
faction, both of principal and interest. But so it is, that some who
negotiate the Earl's business have kept petitioner in treaty and con-
ference these four or five months, promising from time to time to
give him satisfaction by entering security to divers to whom he is
indebted for 4,000?., although the debt amounts to near 5,O0OL,
wherewithal, nevertheless, he would have been contented and satis-
fied if, according to promise, the said persons would have given
sufficient security to Sir Abraham Williams, agent to your Ma-
jesty's sister, M. Vantelet, and M. Coyner, servants to the Queen,
for such sums as are coming to them from petitioner ; but, contrary
to his expectation after their long delay, petitioner, trusting to their
promises, had put off Sir Abraham and the others, they answered,
on the 11th July that they could not give their security, because
they could get no transaction to secure themselves from the Earl of
Carlisle, although he had often promised the same, and that, by his
not securing them, they could not pass and give the security they
had intended to give to the persons above named. In consideration
that the debt owing by the late Earl was trusted by your royal
command and direction, and that the Earl did receive, long since,
satisfaction from your Majesty of the same, petitioner beseeches your
Majesty to command the said Earl to give him satisfaction, or to
secure the money by him owing to Sir Abraham Williams,
M. Vantelet, and M. Coyner, to whom petitioner is indebted. [1 p.]
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Mar. 18, Warrant to the Exchequer, to hear the cause between Sir Francis
Popham and others, plaintiffs, against Gregory Hockmore and
others, defendants, at the first sitting in Easter term next.
\_Docquet.'}
Mar. 18. 123. The King to Lord Treasurer Juxon. There is now to be
sent hither out of Ireland, by our directions, certain unserviceable
brass ordnance, to be new cast into six demi-culverins and two
sackers for our service in that kingdom. We require you to give
order that the same, when re-cast, may be shipped for Ireland
without molestation. [Signed by the King. 1 p.^
Mar. 18. 124. The same to Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Earl
"Westminster. Marshal, and to Thomas Lord Maltravers, [Lord] Lieutenants of
Norfolk. Under pretence of religion, divers disorders and tumults
have been raised in Scotland, and fomented by factious spirits there,
whose chief aim is not only to shake off monarchical government but
in all likelihood to invade this kingdom, as by their hostile prepara-
tions against us is apparent, which with other important considera-
tions is by our proclamation and declaration lately set forth more
amply manifested to all our loving subjects. We being therefore
constrained to arm ourselves, not only to reclaim them and to set
our kingly authority right again in that our ancient and native
kingdom, but also to provide for the safety of this kingdom against
the fury of those men and their conspiracy, do authorize you to
cause 500 able and serviceable men for the wars to be levied in
Norfolk. You are to observe, in the choice of the men and the
ordering and disposing of them, such directions as you shall here-
with receive by letters from the Council, which service we expect
you to cause to be performed with such care and diligence as the
importance of the occasion requires. iCopy. 1 p.]
Mar. 18. Another copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 135. 1 p.]
Mar. 18. 125. Sir Edward Osborne, Vice-President, and the Council of
Manor at York. York, to the Council. We have caused the contents of your letter
of the 3rd inst. [see that date, I^o. 21,] to be published in all places
within our jurisdiction, and upon the receipt of his Majesty's letter
of the 27th February [see Vol. ccccxiii., No. 96], we wrote unto the
justices of peace within this county, and likewise to the Lord Mayor
of this city, and to the mayors and chief officers of every corporation,
signifj'ing to them his Majesty's commands given to us therein for
the staying of the exportation of grain, butter, and other provision
from the county of York, and for the storing thereof, together with
hay and straw, for supply of an army, giving assurance for the due
payment of whatsoever should be received from them, and requiring
the said justices and mayors, within six days after the receipt of
our letters, to give us an exact account of their proceedings, and to
certify what provisions would be supplied within their several divi-
sions, and what places they had appointed for stowing the same.
But though we took great care for the timely delivering of our
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letters, we have not yet received any account at all from many of
them, as by a brief we herewith present may appear, so as we have
again directed our letters to such as have not yet returned their
certificates, to quicken them in the discharge of their duties, and
likewise to others, to certify more fully, and have directed the Lord
Mayor of York to cause good store of provisions to be made ready
for present use as there shall be occasion. Mr. Gibbon has showed
us a letter from the Lord Treasurer and Lord Cottington, declaring
his Majesty's pleasure that he and Robert Long are to be commis-
saries or providers for the army. \_Seal with arms. 2 pp.^
125. I. B7'ief of the certificates returned to the Vice President
and Council of York by the Lord Mayor of York, the
mayors and chief officers of the corporations, and by the
justices of the peace of the said county, upon letters
written to them for the hindering of the exportation of
corn and other provisions, and likewise for the causing
of the storing thereof. [8f pp."]
Mar. 18. 126. Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, General of his Ma-
Arundei House, jesty's army, to Capt. Eoger Bradshaw. Warrant appointing him
captain of the fort in Holy Island, with direction to Capt. Robert
Rugge and all officers and soldiers there to be obedient unto the
said Captain Bradshaw. [Copy. \ pj]
Mar. 18. 127. Roger Harvey to his brother Richard Harvey. I doubt not
St. James', but you are persuaded of the extreme deadness of trade in the
country, for of six looms I have now but two, for Mr. Mogridge
doth take in two-thirds of his work from all, so that unless you
furnish me speedily, I know not what course to take for main-
taining my family. Details what he would do, had he but money,
and urges his brother to do what was intended by their uncle's will.
Mar. 18. 128. Examination of Robert Burnett, Advocate before the Lords
of Session in Scotland. 1st. He says, That he was born at Leys in
Scotland, within 10 miles of Aberdeen, was bred in the university
of Old Aberdeen, and is by profession an advocate 2. Having a
great pain in his leg, he was advised by the doctors to go to the
hot bath of Aachen [Aix-la-Chapelle] at Limburg in Germany, and
finding by the way in Zealand, in Cam.phere, that passes were
hardly to be gotten to go to Aachen, he went into Holland, to
Amsterdam, where likewise it was confirmed to him that no pass
was to be had for Aachen, whereupon he came to Yarmouth up the
river, thence to Norwich, and having stayed there three or four
days, he came to London, thence to Bath, where he stayed seven
weeks, and returned by Salisbury to London and so to Norwich.
He came out of Scotland the 2nd July last, and by the time he
came to Norwich from Bath it was past the middle of October.
3. When he came out of Scotland, he told his wife that he intended
not to return thither till he should see the country settled, because
he resolved never to join with them in their courses, whereupon his
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wife would fain have come with him, but in regard of their chil-
dren she was contented to stay there. 4. He that writes all the
letters to him out of Scotland is his servant. 5. By the laird, men-
tioned in his wife's letter of the 13th of November, is meant Sir
Thomas Bui-nett, of Leys, baronet, his brother, who subscribed the
Covenant contrary to the examinant's advice. 6. He had a copy of
his Majesty's letters to the nobility in Norwich, where were divers
copies, he thinks a hundred. 7. His wife in Scotland desired him
to write news thither, which made him write back to her and his
brother that in regard of the danger of the times, and that the
letters were intercepted, he dared not to write news, which caused
his brother in his letter of the 7th January to say, " I received your
letter, and would have written to you now, were it not that you
wrote that in respect of the uncertainty of bearers, and the danger
of intercepting letters, ye would write no more, &c.'' 8. Has often
written to his wife not to meddle with their business there, but to
pray to God, and repent her of her sins ; which made her write that
she was senseless, and could not mourn for her own sins nor the
sins of the land. 9. As soon as he saw the proclamation against
the Scotch libels, he sought out such of the books as he thought
to be dangerous, and purposed to have delivered them to Sergeant
Reeves, who was at the assizes at Thetford, and before he returned
the messenger came with warrant to search his house, and found
them altogether lying under a book ready to be delivered. 10. As
soon as he has done taking physic, he resolves to go by sea to New-
castle, and from thence, as he shall find occasion, into Scotlard, to
be there when the King is in those parts, and this he has written
to his wife. 11. Such books or papers as he received out of Scotland,
which in his judgment were not lawful, he kept private, and any
other which might conduce to his Majesty's service he published
amongst his friends and acquaintances in Norwich. [3^ pp^
Mar. 18. 129. Statement of the amounts to be paid by the shareholders
for the setting of the bridges and sluices for the level between
Kyme Eau and Bourne, and for the perfecting of the Eight
Hundred Fen, also for opening the becks coming out of the high
country, according to the order at Sleaford. Likewise for the
works necessary for the draining of the level lying from Kyme
Eau to Lincoln, and for other charges for this year. There
must be raised, between this and Michaelmas next, the sum of
12,000?., viz., to be paid the 12th April next, 1639, 3,000?., which,
being proportioned upon 18 shares, is, — from the Earl of Lindsey,
for four shares, 666L 13s. 4rf. ; from the Earl of Dorset or Sir
Abraham Dawes, for two shares, 333?. 6s. 8d; from the Lord
Willoughby, for two shares, 333?. 6s. 8cZ. ; from Mr. Peregrine
Bertie or Mr. Death, for one share, 166?. 13s. 4c?.; from Sir Edward
Heron, for two shares, 333?. 6s, 8c?. ; from Sir William Killigrew,
for five shares, 833?. 6s. 8c?.; from Sir Thomas Stafford, for one
share, 166?. 13s. 4(Z. ; from Sir Francis Godolphin, for one share,
166?. 13s. Ad. : total, 3,000?. More to be paid the 12th of May,
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■which is to be proportioned upon 18 shares as aforesaid, 3,000?. More
to be paid the 1st of July, to be proportioned as aforesaid, 3,000Z.
More to be paid the 1st of September, 3,000. [1^ p."]
180. List signed by Thomas Eaii of Arundel and Surrey of the
numbers of men to be pressed out of the several counties of England
and Wales for the expedition to the North, total 6,150. They were
to be at Selby by the 1st April, but not to fail to be there by the
15th of that month. [1|- p.']
March 18. 131. Draft of the above, dated the 11th March. [1 ^.J
[March 18.] Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi.,p. 139. l^^p.]
March 19. Licence to the inhabitants of Burnham, Essex, and their heirs, to
keep a weekly market on Wednesday and two fairs there [annually]
on Holy Kood and St. George's days. [Docquef]
March 19. Presentation of William Cuthbert to the rectory of Brimpton, in
the diocese of Bath and Wells, void by death, and in his Majesty's
gift by reason of the minority of John Sidenham, his Majesty's
ward. [Bocquef]
March 19. Licence to the Company of East India merchants to transport
20,000Z. in foreign or English gold to India and Persia, in lieu of
the like sum which by letters patents they were licensed to transport
in ryals of eight. [Bocquet^
March 19. 132. The King to the Lords Lieutenants of Kent, Cambridge,
Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. By our letter dated in February last,
we required yoa to cause 1,200 of the most able men to be selected
out of the trained bands of the county, and to be weekly exercised
and put in readiness to march to their rendezvous as soon as you or
your deputy-lieutenants should receive order to that purpose. For-
asmuch as those factious and rebellious spirits in Scotland continue
still their warlike preparations, and proceed with as much dis-
obedience and insolency as ever, we have therefore, with the
advice of the Council, resolved to provide in the best manner we
may for the defence and preservation of this our kingdom, and
command that you cause 1,200 trained soldiers, whereof two parts
to be muskets, and the other third part pikes, to be brought by
the 8th April next, together with their arms complete, according
to the directions in our former letter to Gravesend, to be there
transported to such place of the northern parts as shall be appointed
by the general of the army. As for the bringing and conducting of
the trained men, and all other particulars requisite, and the charge
thereof, we refer j^ou to our said letter and such further instructions
as you shall receive from the Council. Underwritten,
132. I. Memorandum. Kent was to send 1,000 men to Graves-
end by the 8th April ; Cambridge 300 men, and Norfolk
1,500 m,en, to Yarmouth by th^l2th April ; Suffolk 1,200
men, and Essex 1,100 men, to be at Harwich by the
lOth April next. \Draft. \\\ p.J
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March 19.
March 19.
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133. Copy of the same. [If p.]
Another copy. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 133. 1^ p.]
134. Minutes of the proceedings of the Council of War this day.
Resolved, that the Lord General shall give order to the Quarter-
master General to lay out a quarter for the King and his Court apart
by itself, when his Majesty shall resolve to be in the army, and to
quarter the army likewise by itself. The gentlemen of the bed-
chamber, principal officers of the household, and other persons of
quality and place about the King, are to be lodged according to the
nearness of their attendance. The nobility who shall attend his
Majesty are to be quartered altogether within the King's quarter ;
but if they shall desire rather to be quartered with the troops, they
are accordingly to be provided for. Of the 200 who are of the
King's ordinary guard, 100 are to be appointed to wait on his
person in this service, and the other 100 to be left here to attend
the Queen and Prince. Concerning a guard for his Majesty's person
while he shall be in the field, it was the opinion of some of the
Lords that 100 foot of the trained bands, which are to be sent out
of these parts, should be appointed for that service, and be divided
into five companies, to watch and ward by turns, and that these
should be settled for a constant and certain guard, and that some
person, whom his Majesty shall think fit, be appointed their colonel.
Others of the Lords conceive it fit that 200 foot should be daily
drawn out of the army and appointed for that service. It is thought
fit that, besides the band of pensioners which is to remain entire for
that service, all the gentlemen of the Privy Chamber, both ordinary
and extraordinary, with their retinue and attendants, (which as it
is conceived will amount to 600 or 800 horse,) shall, with their
officers, being aU under the immediate command of the Lord Cham-
berlain, be appointed to attend as a guard for his Majesty's person.
The Lord Chamberlain acquainted the Lords that these win be all
cuirassiers and arquebussiers, and will be all at York by the 20th
April next. The officers commanding the troop of the gentlemen
of the Privy Chamber are to be paid by his Majesty after they shall
be listed by the Lord General. Of aU which particulars the Lords
resolved to speak with his Majesty, and to give order as he should
command. The Marquess Hamilton, as Master of the Horse, did
make his claim [to ?] the Lord General, that it belongs to his said
place to carry the King's standard in the day of battle, and at other
times by his deputy ; whereof the Lord General took time to consider.
[Draft. 2^ pp.-]
March 19. Copy of the above. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 142. 2 pp.]
[March 19.] Petitionof John Earl of Peterborough and Sir Henry Compton, K.B.,
to the King. By inquisition taken 16 Jac. I., it was found that the
tenants within the honor of Richmond and manor of Middleham, co.
York, had inclosed parcels of his Majesty's commons and wastes
within the same, " arrented " [set to rent] by the commissioners at
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1211. lis. Ijd. In 18 Jac. I., by articles made between the com-
missioners of his late Majesty's revenue and two of the tenants in
the name of the rest, it was agreed that a lease of the premises should
be made to the tenants at the said rent from 40 years to 40 years,
in such manner as the tenants held their tenement lands, and tbat
the same should be confirmed to them by decree of Exchequer.
And in 19 Jac. I. such lease of the premises was accordingly made
to John Eobinson and three other tenants, but the tenants refusing
to accept the said lease or to pay any part of the charge in procuring
thereof, at the request of Christopher Scott, who procured the aame
at his own charges, it was assigned to Edmund Wolverson, who, for
2,000^. paid by petitioners, assigned the same to one by them trusted
in that behalf, and in the 7th year of your reign your Majesty by
letters patent granted the same for 1,000Z. in fee-farm to petitioners
and their heirs, under the yearly rent of 1211. lis. l^d., the said
grant containing a " nomine pcfinse " of 24Z. for every month the
said rent should be in arrear, and another " nomine poense " of 201.
for every six months that the said grant should not be enrolled with
the auditor for the county. Since which time, the tenants claiming
the said encroachments as parcel of their tenements, divers suits at
law have been had between the Attorney-General and the said
tenants, and between the latter and the Attorney-General and
petitioners, who, having been at all the charge of the said suits, have
expended 2,000Z. at the least, but could never obtain any actual
possession thereof, or receive any profit thereby. Petitioners are
informed that directions are given by your Majesty's counsel at law
to charge petitioners' lands with the arrearages of the said rents.
Pray your Majesty to resume the premises into your own hands, by
accepting their surrender of the said grant and lease, that their
persons and lands may be discharged of the rent reserved, and of
the " nomine poense," and that they may put in their plea for their
discharge in equity, as has been used in like cases, and that in the
meantime all process touching the same may be stayed. Under-
written,
I. Reference to the Attorney and Solicitor General to certify his
Majesty the true state thereof, who will then give further
direction, and in the meantime the Attorney to give order
for stay of any process thereupon. Greenwich, 29th June
1638. [Copy. See Book of Petitions^ Vol. ccccvU., p. 61.
Mar. 19. Report of the Attorney and Solicitor General, Bankes and Littleton,
to the King. We have considered of the above petition, and it
appears to us, by the certificate of Mr. Auditor Brimley, that divers
parcels of improved grounds in Bowes and elsewhere within the
honor of Richmond and manor of Middleham, encroached upon by
the tenants out of the common, were found by inquisition, 19th Oct.
1618, at 1211. 111. lid. yearly value, and so put in charge. Other
particulars as in the above petition are stated. We conceive it fit
that the petitioners' surrender may be accepted, and for the arrear-
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Mar. 19.
Ashridge.
Mar. 19.
Leicester.
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ages of rent and arrears upon the " nomine poense/' they may put in
their plea for their discharge in equity, according to former precedents.
19th March 1638[-9]. [Ibid., p. 62. f^.]
135. Montjoy Earl of Newport to Richard March, Keeper of his
Majesty's stores. To give order to the storekeeper at Portsmouth
to deliver (to such person or persons as the deputy lieutenants of
Hants shall certify to be of quality to make use of powder for his
own particular service, or to retail the same to others of that county,)
such quantities of gunpowder as shall be from time to time desired,
not exceeding three lasts, receiving for all such powder so issued the
price of Is. 65. per pound per barrel of 100 lbs., and Is. 7d. per pound
for smaller proportions. The proceeds thereof to be weekly paid to
the mayor of the said town. [^Written on the hack is a memorandum
of a parcel of books valued at 11. 6s. ^ p.]
136. John Earl of Bridgewater to Sec. Coke. I have received a
letter from you concerning the bearer, William Morgan, wherein
you write that you have been moved on his behalf to present a
petition to his Majesty for the solicitor's place at the Council of the
Marches, and that you would not meddle therein until you should
understand that I did approve of the petition, and conceive him to
be a fit man to discharge the said office. I have been an eye witness
of Morgan's carriage in the said Council, and observed it there to be
very commendable, and for his fitness to discharge the said office
I cannot make question thereof, he having formerly served as deputy
in the place he now sues for, for the obtaining whereof, being at this
time void, as I am informed, I refer him to his Majesty's gracious
favour. [4 p-l Underwritten by Sec. Coke,
136. I. If it please m,y brother Sec. Windebank to present this
gentleman's petition to his Majesty, he may hereby under-
stand the Lord President's recomonendation. [4 lines.']
137. William Heaward to [Sir John Lambe]. I received your
letter of the 10th inst., and delivered the enclosed to each particular
party. I went to the carriers, and fetched the 225 proclamations,
and delivered them to Mr. Burdin that day when he came to town,
and so the most part of them were delivered to the apparitors, and
the rest sent since. I yesterday received from you a letter to
Mr. Langham and another to Mr. Burdin, and Mr. Langham's I
have sent this day to Melton to Worthington, to be conveyed unto
him. You much blame me for making you Master of the Rolls. I
was not the author of it ; it was all over the country before I wrote.
For my money of Flamsteed, if I cannot get it, I am content to
lose it. Complains of Sir John's remarks touching Burdin and the
writer. I know not what things Burdin may write or tell you of
me. If any, I am sure they are false, or else I had just cause to
complain. I know that he hates me, though without just cause, and
as much as he can dissuades others. It is his common report, that
I am a dangerous fellow, that I hear nothing said or done but I
certify you. I hope you will set down some order that I may have
13. 0 O
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my money of him; I will not trust him any longer, who is so
treacherous to me. I could write as true things as himself if it
would avail, but I dare not, and there is never a proctor in the
Court but finds more favour at his hands than I can, and I could
particularize in what way, but I leave revenge to God. The doctor
is for Ireland .very shortly. P.S. I sent up last term some depo-
sitions and an act in the cause between the churchwardens of Glen-
field and Mr. Dixon, and also Mr. Flamsteed's desperate bond, but I
could never hear you received either. [1 p.]
Mar, 19. 138. Sec. Windebank to Sir Jacob Astley. I crave pardon that
I return you this one despatch in answer to three of yours lately
come to my hands. Your first was from North Allerton of the
12th inst. [see that date, No. 81] ; for the clause therein concerning
the attending of the trained bands of Yorkshire upon his Majesty at
his arrival there, it shall be answered when I come to your other
letters since received. For the particular warrant you desire in this
letter to draw the trained bands together of the several counties in
your commission, the Earl Marshal has undertaken to order that
busiaess. Your next is from York of the 14th, wherein were letters
to his Majesty from the Deputy Lieutenants of Yorkshire, and like-
wise from Lord Clifibrd and the town of Berwick to yourself [see
that date, No. 91], all which have been showed to his Majesty, who
is well pleased that Berwick is so well affected, which he attributes
much to your dexterity in the managing of them, and hath com-
manded me to thank you for it in his name. The desire of the
gentlemen of Yorkshire that his Majesty will spare their coming
together and their training until they shall repair to their rendezvous,
his Majesty, finding the charges and troubles greater than he expected,
is contented to dispense with them, and that they forbear to appear
at his arrival, as was first intended, which you are to make known
to them. For the month's pay which they desire when they shall
be commanded to march to the rendezvous, there shall be such course
taken for their satisfaction as shall be reasonable. The treasurer of
the army is shortly to repair into these parts with moneys, and
besides his Majesty has taken order for a considerable sum to be
furnished at Newcastle. For the surprising and securing of Berwick
and Carlisle, his Majesty likes your proposition very well, and
because upon the well managing of it depends the success of the whole
action, his Majesty approves your opinion that it is to be directed
by the counsel of persons of eminence and experience. To which
purpose his Majesty has commanded the Earl of Essex to repair in
diligence to you, and my Lord Marshal is suddenly to follow, by
whose advice and yours this business will be well settled. Concern-
ing the commissions which you desire to the magistrates of those
towns to deliver, the one of them over to yourself and the other to
some other, and likewise to you to receive them, there shall be care
taken. For his Majesty being at Newcastle while this shall be doing
you need not doubt it, for he continues constant to his determination
to be at York by the day fiLxed, viz., Saturday the 30th inst., and
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from thence he intends shortly to go to Newcastle. Your making
use of the trained bands to put them into those two places his
Majesty likes well, and you are to take any other course you find
best for the securing of them and the rest of those bordering parts.
This must be your chief work, and that which for the present you
must solely intend [attend], and his Majesty leaves the way and
manner whoUy to yourself, so it be done with speed, and you shall
not want powers nor commission, and therefore you must neglect no
time in it, lest you be prevented, and whatsoever else you do his
Majesty's pleasure is that you set your heart upon this, and endeavour
to efiect it by all means possible. There goes a servant of the
treasurer of the army down with my Lord of Essex to furnish such
moneys as shall be necessary. His Majesty likes your care in
stopping the passages to Scotland, that so the enemy may have the
less understanding of our proceedings here. Your letter of the 16th
inst. to the Earl Marshal and myself [see that date, Ifos. 108, 109,]
has given us great alarm here, and hastened away my Lord of Essex,
and I think you will need the less quickening for the securing of
Berwick, since you are upon the place, and see how much it imports
his Majesty's service to use diligence, whereof his Majesty doubts
not, but recommends the business to you very earnestly, hoping that
this means being left to yourself, you will give him a good account
of it. [Draft. 2^ pp.']
Mar. 19. 139. Certificate by the Justices of Peace for Middlesex of the
number of strangers who inhabit near the city of London, together
with their qualities and conditions. Total number 830, of which
202 were weavers. [2J p.]
Mar. 19. 140. List, signed by [the Council of War], of the train of artillery,
according to his Majesty's direction of 19th March, reduced to such
a number of officers and other ministers as will be merely necessary
for a mean train of 30 or 40 pieces of ordnance. Expense per aimum
for the said officers' pay 9,626?. I7s. 6d. [SJcm of parchment.']
Mar. 19. 141. Duplicate of the same, dated Whitehall, 31st March. {Shin
of parchment]
Mar. 19, 142. Copy of the same. [1^ p.]
Mar. 19. 143. The like, [l^^.]
Mar. 19. 144. The like without signatures. [2 pp.]
[Mar. 19.] 145. List of the Officers of the Field, with their pay per diem ;
total, 191. 13s. id. The like of the generals' train, with their pay
per diem ; total, ISl. 9s. Id. Likewise particulars of other regi-
ments both of horse and foot. [Draft. 2 pp.]
[Mar. 19.] 146. List of General Officers for the Cavalry, also of officers of
the four regiments of horse and of the 28 troops of horse, with
their pay, estimated both by the day and month. Totals, per diem,
00 2
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320Z. Os. 4d. ; per mensem, 8,9601. 9s. Aid. ; number of horse, 2,284.
Endorsed the monthly charge of 2,000 horse [the pay being esti-
mated according to the new list]. [1 p.}
[Mar. 19.] 147. The like of the Officers of a Eegiment of Dragoons, consist-
ing of 700 dragoons and 300 firelocks ; totals, per diem, 691. 12s. ;
per annum, 1,948Z. 16s. [2 pp.l
Mar. 19. 148. Account of various sums of money received between
27th July 1637 and 19th March 1638-9 by Sees. Coke and Winde-
bank, as Comptrollers General of his Majesty's posts, with the objects
for which such moneys were paid. Amongst other items " for
extraordinary stages to be laid during his .Majesty's expedition to
the northern parts, lOOl." {l^ p.]
Mar. 20. 149. The King to Robert Earl of Essex, lieutenant-general of our
Whitehall, army. Instructions. You are to hasten into the northern parts, and
as you pass through York to acquaint the Vice-President and Council
there with our care for the defence of our kingdom against the inso-
lences of some ill-affected in Scotland. To give the Vice-President
order to provide that all the foot and horse in that county may be
put in readiness, more particularly those of the North Riding, to the
end that if there shall be occasion they may march to assist, as you
shall give direction ; and you are to let the Vice-President know,
that if any of the forces of that county shall for necessary defence
be drawn out of the said county, then they shall enter into our pay.
From York you are to proceed to Durham, and signify as much to
the Bishop there, that the trained bands there and the tenants of
Weardale may be in readiness on all occasions. Thence you are to
hasten to Newcastle, and if you find not Sir Jacob Astley to send
for him to come to you, and to advise with him how you may put
men, munition, and provisions into Berwick and Carlisle, for securing
the same, and to cause the said towns to be supplied and fortified as
soon as may be. To which purpose we have lately sent a command
to Sir Jacob Astley to possess himself of Berwick, if he can, and to
advertise us what he shall effect to that purpose ; and likewise that
you fail not to give us notice of your proceedings in this particular.
As soon as you possess yourself of Berwick and Carlisle, you are to
put men, artillery, munition, and provision into the same ; the
munition to be brought out of our magazines m those parts. In
case the Scots begin to move towards this kingdom, you are to raise
all the horse and foot in our counties of Northumberland, Cumber-
land, Westmorland, the bishopric of Durham and North Riding
of CO. York, and to put them, and more soldiers if there be, cause,
into a body of an army, to be ready near our said towns, for their
better security and assistance against any assault. We have com-
manded the general of our army to appoint commanders to take
charge of Berwick and Carlisle for the present for what concerns
the military part, but for the civil government thereof that is still
to be ordered by the mayors and magistrates of the same respec-
tively. There are already embarked by Sir Nicholas Slanning in
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the west country 100 men, with victuals for two months, also
thirteen pieces of ordnance, who will be, with the first opportunity of
wind, at Workington to attend your directions. There are 500 men
more to come out of Ireland for Berwick, whom you are also to dispose
of, and to put as well these Irish as the other 100 English and their
provisions and ordnance into Berwick or Carlisle, as you, with the
advice of Sir Jacob, shall conceive most to the security of the said
towns. We have ordered victuals for 2,000 men for six weeks to
be sent by sea to Holy Island, which you are to dispose of as you
and Sir Jacob shall think best. Lastly, because all things touching
affairs of this nature and importance cannot be directed by par-
ticular instructions, we therefore leave you to proceed in our service
as you, with the advice of Sir Jacob Astley, shall conceive most
advantageous. And for the better execution of what shall be
requisite, we refer you to the power and authority given you by
our commission of lieutenant-general of our army. [Draft, 3 fpl\
Mar. 20, ] 50. Copy of the same, [3^ pp.]
Mar. 20. The hke. \_See Vol. cccxcvi, p. 146. 2| pp."]
[Mar. 20.] 151. The King to Montjoy Earl of Newport, Master General of
the Ordnance. Commission appointing him to be master general of
the ordnance and train of artillery in this present expedition into
the northern parts, with authority to take up in England and Wales
all manner of bows, bowstaves, arrows, timber, sea-coals, charcoal,
iron shot, gunpowder, arms, iron ordnance, and all other military
stores here specified. Also to press into the King's service
armourers, gunsmiths, carpenters, gunners, mechanics, musicians, and
all other artificers and assistants necessary for the use and accom-
modation of the ordnance and train of artillery in this present
service. You shall also issue warrants for the apprehension and
imprisonment of all refractory persons, and for payment of such
moneys as may be required for all or any the services aforesaid.
Nevertheless, you shall proceed in the execution of this our com-
mission according to such order and directions as you shall from time
to time receive from Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Earl
Marshal of England and Lord General of the army. [_Braft. 6 pp.'\
[Mar, 20.] Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 178. 5 ^p.J
Mar. 20. 152. Abstract of the same. [6 pp.\
[Mar, 20.] 153. The like. [2| pp.]
Mar. 20. 154. The King to Sir William Uvedale, Treasurer of the Cham-
Westminster, ber. Commission appointing him treasurer of the army in this
expedition to the north. The King intends to go in person with the
army for the necessary defence of this kingdom, and vindicating his
royal authority against the rebellious practices of some of his sub-
jects of Scotland. The treasurer to receive for his entertainment
and diet 40s. by the day, besides the hundredth penny of all sums
passing through his hands, the same to be paid by such as shall
receive any money from him. For the allowance of one deputy
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6s. 8d., for four clerks 2s. each, and one messenger 12d. by the day.
[Draft. 3^ pp.]
Mar. 20. Another copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 192. 5 J pp.]
[Mar. 20 ?] 155. The King to Phihp Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery,
Lord Chamberlain. Commission appointing him captain general of
the regiment of horse to be drawn together to the number of 800,
consisting of his Majesty's servants of the Privy and Presence
Chambers in ordinary and extraordinary, with their servants, and of
Robert Earl of Carnarvon, Philip Lord Herbert, and other principal
gentlemen of quality, who voluntarily have offered their service and
attendance under the said Earl's command for the safeguard and
defence of his Majesty's person in his intended expedition to the
northern parts. The Earl to be guided in this service by such
private instructions as he shall receive under the sign manual ; also
the band of pensioners and yeomen of the guard not to be under
this present regiment or command. [Copy. 9 pp.]
[Mar. 20?] 156. Another copy of the same. [4|- jo^.J
[Mar. 20 ?] The like. [See Vol. cccxcvi., p. 183. 5i pp.]
Mar. 20. 157. Council of War to the Lords Lieutenants of cos. Suffolk,
Cambridge, Essex, Norfolk, and Kent. By his Majesty's letters
herewith sent, you sufficiently understand the important occasions
for the necessary defence of the kingdom for the transporting of
some of the foot of the trained bands who were appointed by the
King's letters in February last to be selected and exercised to be
ready when they should be called for, whereof 1,200 out of Suffolk
are now required to be sent by you to the port of Harwich, there to
be ready by 10th April, and 300 out of co. Cambridge to be sent to
Yarmouth, to be ready by 12th April to be embarked for such place
in the northern parts as shall be directed by the Earl Marshal, and
are referred to further instructions from us concerning the particular
directions requisite for that service, not expressed in either of his
Majesty's letters. We have therefore thought good, in the first
place, to require you to take care that the said select number
be. punctually made choice of, and that two parts thereof be
muskets and a third part pikes ; also that they be able-bodied,
of meet years, well clothed, well armed, and provided according
to his Majesty's former directions. You are to send them, under
able and fit conductors, to the place of embarkation, where they
are to be received by officers. You are to make a reasonable
allowance to the conductors, according to precedents of former
times ; and we think fit that the country shall defray the
charge of the transportation both by sea and land to the place of
rendezvous to be appointed by the Lord General, which we hold
wiU be a great ease to the country, which would otherwise be at a
greater charge to send them by land, as also to the country through
which they should pass, and a convenience to the soldiers them-
selves. At which rendezvous they are to enter into the King's pay
upon muster. Order is taken that there shall be fit provision made,
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both of shipping and victuals, for their transportation. For the
necessary charge to be expended in performance of these directions,
you are to take order that the same be disbursed and levied upon
the country as upon other levies for service of less importance has
been accustomed. The country is to be repaid the same out of the
Exchequer, upon accompt, in such manner as on former occasions.
We require that at the delivery of the men to the conductors, as
"well the numbers and qualities of the persons as the conditions and
several sorts of their arms be received by indentures between the
said conductors and the officers who are to receive them at the place
of embarking, whereof one duplicate to be sent to the Board, to the
end an accompt may be given when the same shall be required.
We hereby require the justices of peace and other officers to be
aiding and assisting to you in this service'. [Copy. 2 pp^
Mar. 20. 158. Order of the King in Council. Upon the petition of William
WMtehail. Abell, alderman of London, and the rest of the farmers of the 40s.
per ton duty upon wines, complaining of some merchants, vintners,
and retailers of wine in London and some others of the country, it
appeared that the merchants and retailers of wine throughout the
kingdom are equally interested in the benefit of his Majesty's
favour; and notwithstanding his Majesty's several proclamations
published in this behalf, and that they may or have received the
benefit of the said proclamations, do refuse to pay or secure the said
duty to his Majesty. Ordered, that warrants shall be issued from
the Board to bring before the Lords all such as the petitioners now
complain of, to answer their contempt ; and the Lords further order,
that if any others in future shall offend in like manner, that then
the Lord Treasurer and Chancellor of the Exchequer for the time
being shall, upon the petitioners' complaint, forthwith grant their
warrants for all such offenders, and commit them to prison, there to
remain until they shall conform themselves, \_8eal attached. 1^ _p.]
[Mar. 20.] 159. List, signed by William Abell, of the names of such as
refuse to pay the 40s. per ton duty on wines. They number 31, and
were of London, Exeter, Plymouth, Southampton, and West
Chester. [| p.]
[Mar, 20.] Petition of Arthur Doddington, one of the Grooms of the Cham-
ber, to the King. Two years since petitioner presented his petition
to your Majesty declaring that Sir Edward Doddington, deceased,
petitioner's late brother, had a lease for 40 years of such lands in
Ulster, Ireland, as were , granted to the Company of Skinners of
London, and by them conveyed to your Majesty, of which lands
petitioner prayed a lease under such reasonable rent and covenants
as were formerly reserved, or should seem fit to be reserved, by the
commissioners for settling of the said province, which petition was
recommended by the Queen in consideration of petitioner's faithful
service to her Highness. The said petition, as also your Majesty's
grant, are both since miscarried, wherefore petitioner prays the
renewal of the said grant, the settling of the premises being left to
584
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DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
YoL. CCCCXIV.
the consideration of the commissioners. [ Underwritten. Reference
to the commissioners for settling the plantations in Ulster, and if
they find it fit for the King's service to let those lands, they are to
prefer the petitioner before any other. Whitehall, 20 March 1638-9.
Copy. See Booh of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 53. | ^.]
[Mar. 20.] Report of Henry Earl of Manchester and Edward Earl of Dorset
to the King, upon reference from his Majesty of a petition of John
de la Barr. The petitioner having of late, by casualty at sea and
bad debts, sustained great losses, is disabled to satisfy his creditors
their full demands, but by consent of the major part of his creditors
has yielded to pass over the whole of his estate to Joos Godseall
and others named, feoffees in trust, to be rateably divided amongst
them according to the condition and value of their several debts,
reserving so much of the said estate for the preservation and liveli-
hood of the petitioner and his family as in the discretion of the
said feoffees shall seem fit. It appeared by an Order of Council,
dated 31 May 1637, that the Lords held it fit that the petitioner's
creditors disagreeing should no ways disturb the petitioner and the
agreement made with and for the creditors in general. The credi-
tors have lately petitioned us not to suffer two refractory creditors
to disturb the said agreement. We think fit that the feoffees named
by consent of the conformable creditors be ordered to accept of
petitioner's estate in full discharge of all debts now owing by peti-
tioner, and to proportion the same amongst the conformable credi-
tors according to their agreement, reserving in their hands a like
proportion for the refractory creditors according to the several debts
due to them ; the feoffees to give petitioner a receipt and discharge
for themselves and the rest of the creditors, and from henceforth
petitioner to be protected by your royal protection. [Copy. See
Book of Petitions, Vol. cccciii., p. 75. 1|- 2^-]
Mar. 20. 160. Sir Edward Osborne, Vice-President, and Council of York, to
Manor at York, the Council. Since our letter of the 1 8th inst., upon conference
had with the Lord Mayor of the city touching the making ready of
a good quantity of meal and other provisions for present use, we
perceive that the certificate which he made to us, and whereof we
sent a brief enclosed in our letter to you [See No. 125], was not
of such provisions only as could be spared for his Majesty's service,
but that the owners and inhabitants were to be supplied out of
them for their necessary uses. He formerly made known to us that
he had not stored up any provisions in any particular places, but
left them in the possession of the owners. We had in our last
informed your Lordships thereof, as also of the return of others to
that particular, but that we expected an answer from some justices
of peace and others, upon whom we principally relied for that
service, presuming that their example should have been an induce-
ment to all other parts ; but although they have endeavoured herein,
yet we have now received answers from them, that the owners will
act deliver any such provisions as they have, at any place forth of their
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1Q38_9 Vol. CCCCXTV.
own possession, unless they receive ready money for them. But we
are persuaded that when there shall be officers appointed for the
taking up of provisions, and paying for them as they are received,
according to his Majesty's late declaration, there will be far greater
quantities supplied than are or will be now certified, and all sorts of
people that have any provisions will be then ready enough to supply
either the army or markets with whatever they can spare. Accord-
ing to jouv letter of the 9th inst., we have made enquiiy concerning
E.obert Medcalfe, but cannot hear of any such man who is a carrier,
but we are informed of one of that name who is a disorderly fellow,
and very poor in estate, who dwelt in this town until Candlemas
last, and then removed to Barton-in-the- Willows ; he used to go
sometimes on errands, and to carry letters to London ; but in regard
of his mean and disorderly condition we do not conceive him to be
a man dangerous or any way considerable. \_Seal with arms.
HP-}
Mar. 20. 161. Thomas Windebank to [Miss Kensham?] I despair of ever
Whitehall, being SO fortunate as to find you at home, having missed you so
often. My suit to you therefore is, that you would let me know by
my servant at what time, either this day or to-morrow, I may be
permitted to attend your ladyship, to the end I may endeavour to
remove such misunderstandings as by Lady Cunningham I perceive
there are grown between your ladyship and myself I cannot doubt
but that my request will be granted, especially when I reflect upon
your ladyship's quality, and the courtesy and civility which
naturally accompany that, and withall consider that the tendering
of my humble service in person to your ladyship cannot be in the
least kiad prejudicial to you, since I have the quality and reputation
of a gentleman, and such an one as can never desire more than what
m any judgment he may justly claim to from a lady of the greatest
reservation. [Draft corrected by Sec. Windebank. 2 pp.']
Mar. 20. Lord Treasurer Juxon and Henry Earl of Holland to John
Button, George Kodn^y, Cuthbert Bacon, and Gabriel Lappe, his
Majesty's woodward. We have been certified by Kichard Goddard,
steward of the New Forest, John Button, George Rodney, Cuthbert
Bacon, Gabriel Lappe, his Majesty's woodward, and William Gosse
and others, regarders of the said forest, that the 116^. allowed by a
former warrant unto Gabriel Lappe for repair of the great lodge
called Eyfield, and the outhouses thereto belonging in the baiU-
wick of Battramsley, within the said forest, is not sufficient for
perfecting the same, so as the materials being all provided there wiU
be wanting about 30Z. to defray the wages of workmanship to be
therein employed, and that the said 301. may be raised by the sale
of timber formerly cut within the forest, and intended to be em-
ployed for making bridges and causeways to secure his Majesty in
riding over the bogs and moors there, but being more than was
required for that purpose has now remained there these two or three
years, as also by cutting and felling the lops of certain pollard trees
586
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1638-9.
Mar. 20.
WhitehaU.
Vol, CCCCXrV.
which have been usually shro'wded at Settey near Brockenhurst, and
are fit to be cut, amounting to 101. or thereabouts, being now spoiled
by the inhabitants, without profit to his Majesty. You are to cause
the said pollard trees to be lopped and shrowded, and to make sale
both of the lops and timber, and the moneys thereby raised to
employ towards the finishing of the buildings aforesaid, according
to such directions as were given you in our former warrant. \^Oopy.
See Vol. ccdxxxiv., p. 52. 1^ pp.]
Henry Earl of Holland to Sir Robert Bennett, surveyor of
the works of the castle and honour of Windsor. It appears
to me by a survey of the decays of the house and lodgings within
the castle of Windsor belonging to James Maxwell, as gentleman
usher of the black rod, and by an estimate for repairing thereof
made by you, that the doing thereof will require three loads of
timber, and in money, for providing all necessary materials and
defra3dng the workmanship thereof, IQl. 5s. id. or thereabouts.
These are to require you to cause the said house and lodgings to be
repaired according to the said survey and estimate, and for that
purpose also to authorize you to cut down and take the proportion of
timber above mentioned out of Clewer Woods, Berks. And further
to issue out of the receipts belonging to the castle and honour of
Windsor so much money as will be necessary for defraying the
charges for making the said repairs, not exceeding therein IQl. 5s. Id.
aforesaid. Wherein I require you to take care that the same be
performed with all the good husbandry that possibly may be. [Copy.
See Vol ccdxxxiv., p. 55. l-f-p-] Prewritten,
I. Survey by Sir Robert Bennett alluded to in the above. Total
amount estimated for repairs, IQl. 5s. Id. \Ibid., p. 54.
162. Thomas Hewitt, sheriff of co. Hertford, to Nicholas. The
backwardness of this county in the business of shipping is so
great that I shall not be able as yet to give so good satisfaction to
his Majesty and their Lordships as their commands by your letter
require at my hands. I shall, ere long, certify what the apportion-
ment of each town in general is. Concerning the clergy, I shall
not be so well able to certify, for that in divers places the parish-
ioners suffer their pastors to pay nothing or very little, so that I
shall not understand it by the rates which are brought me in.
Lastly, the money already collected and in my hands is but 40Z.,
and that you may see how hard it is to come by, this instance will
make appear, for that one collector who should have gathered divers
pounds came unto me with but 8s. 2d. I pray assure the Lords
that my duty in the service shall not be failing. [1 p.]
Mar. 20. 163. Humphry Ramsden to Sir John Lambe. I beseech you
Dr. Isaacson's pardon my boldness in presuming to write to you, being a mere
*" ^ stranger and of such inferior condition. I could not refrain for that
I have often heard you are a very " orthodoxall gent," zealous for the
Mar. 20.
Pisliiobury.
house at
Woodford.
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1638-9. ^^^- CCCCXIV.
church discipline and those ancient ceremonies used in the primitive
church, now practised and enjoyed by the superiors and governors
of our own, in imitation of that good old way whereof I being con-
vinced in conscience of the lawfuhiess of those harmless, laudable,
and pious ceremonies by reading, example, and practise in St. John's,
Cambridge, but most especially in reverence to God Almighty and
obedience to the church, as I have so God willing I will still observe
them, what prejudice soever I can or have suffered. But living
lately at Northampton, and doing there as I was accustomed, I was
generally derided, maligned, hated, and slandered, indeed they wholly
set themselves to blast my reputation, and by insinuation did comply
with one Mr. MaunseL, with whom I lived, who was easily wrought
upon, for he was Prynne's chamber fellow in'Lincoln's Inn, and I was
ever jealous of him, knowiug he did not inwardly approve of what I
did ; and I have heard him wish that these ceremonies had never been
thought of, for they are a burden to the consciences of many good
men, and that those who are called Puritans are for the most part
religious, conscionable, honest men, and when Prynne suffered con-
dign punishment, he said no doubt but he took it patiently and
joyfully, whereas his adversaries might have quaking hearts. He
said I made him disrelished both in town and country for doing
that which is generally disliked. He is grown into great acquaint-
ance in the town. He sent the mayor a lamb at Christmas cost 12s. ;
is very familiar with Mr. Newton and those who are his especial
friends, and ever since has been the further estranged from me, so
that I was ever fearful of him, and never durst make this story
herein enclosed known, lest it should come to his ears ; his wife
found it by chance, acquainted him with it, and they could never
endure me since, but watched an opportunity to be rid of me ; they
suffered their servants always to domineer over me, so that seven
years in the university seemed not half so long as the short time I
lived there ; one of his men called me base rascal. I did strike at
him, and therefore his master sent me packing immediately, and in
a disgraceful laanner dragged me out, but he knew full well he
could not possibly do the town a more acceptable pleasure. I am
sure they did heartUy rejoice at it, and now, by the information of
those who never affected me, reports he put me away for being in
drink, which he never objected then ; but it is only for my greater
disgrace sith they had me in the sessions, at which time he repaired
to Dr. Clark, and gave him to understand I was no such man, and I
appeal to himself when he did see me in that case. I had not come
in tavern or ale-house in a quarter of a year ; neither ever would if
I had lived in Northampton 20 years, because I would not give
them the least advantage since they were so fully bent against me,
" for he did drink ergo he is drunk " hath been an argument strong
enough to condemn me in Northampton ; thus they make no con-
science at all to murder me with their mouths, but I commit my
cause to him who knows my heart, and my prayer shall ever be that
. I may never fall again into the hands of Puritans, for I am sure
there is no mercy at all with them. Mr. Forsyth was urgent with
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Vol. CCCCXV.
me about Michaelmas to send you this story, but I was so fearful
that it might come to Mr. Maunsell's ear that I durst not let it go
abroad, which made me take boldness now to trouble you with it.
My request to you is that you would write to some who know them
well to take special notice of them at Easter, and without doubt
such may be eye-witnesses that many receive [the sacramental bread
and wine] sitting and leaning, and every first Sunday in the month
you may find it so, except there has been a sudden change. I pray
you have a special care of your choice if you employ any in North-
ampton herein, for they are so feathered on a wing that such are
difiicult to be found who will truly inform without partiality. I
only show you a nest of Puritans if you can haply catch them
before they fly, and I hope well if you light rightly on them you
will not be backward to reduce them to some better conformity,
since it is in your power to do it, which is the utmost of my desire.
Thus beseeching your worship to pardon abundantly my presump-
tuous boldness, praying God to continue you long, and all other
powerful instruments of his glory in his church, to defend it from
malignant refractory spirits who disturb the peace thereof. P.S. — If
at any time yon write, I pray direct it to be left at Dr. Isaacson's
parsonage in St. Andrew's Wardrobe, London. [1 p.']
Vol. CCCCXV. March 21—31, 1638-9.
Mar. 21. Grant of a pension of 2001. per annum to the Countess of Carrick
for her life, to begin from Lady Day next. The like pension was
formerly granted to the said Countess, but she surrendered the same
to the end her daughter might have it, which she during her life
did enjoy. [Docgueit.]
Mar. 21. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. It is His Majesty's
pleasure that the rents and profits of the lands, fishings, and other
possessions lately belonging to the Society, Governor, and Assistants
of London of the New Plantation in Ulster shall be paid into the
Exchequer there until lOjMll. 7s. 6d. (which was by His Majesty's
directions sent hither out of the revenues of Ireland) be repaid.
[Bocquet]
Mar. 21. Warrant to the Gentleman of the Robes, for payment of divers
artificers' and tradesmen's bills for wares delivered and work done
for His Majesty for the half year ended Lady Day 1638, amounting
to 2,2951. 15s. 9d. [Bocquet]
Mar. 21. The like for payment of 2,424^. 3s. 9d. for the like uses for the
half-year ended Michaelmas 1638. [Bocquet.]
Mar. 21. Warrant to the Master of the Great Wardrobe, for renewing and
continuing of an extraordinary livery of 40L per annum, formerly
granted by his Majesty and the late King to John Hart, as one of
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the grooms of His Majesty's robes, to be hereafter paid yearly unto
him as one of the grooms of His Majesty's Privy Chamber extra-
ordinary. [^Docquet.l
Mar. 21. Warrant to the Captain of His Majesty's Guard for displacing 20
unserviceable Yeomen of the Guard, and allowing them their wages
without cheque during their lives, and to swear 20 other able men
in their room. \_Docquet^
Mar. 21. Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 1,000/!. to the Earl of
Lindsey, to be by him disbursed according to His Majesty's direc-
tions. [Docquet.}
Mar. 21. 1. Edward Palmer to Sees. Coke and Windebank. In obedience
WalthamAbbey-to the late proclamation, I send you a manuscript, closed up and
sealed, touching the proceedings in the late pretended assembly in
Scotland. It was yesterday brought to my house in my absence by
Humphry Jaggard, of Great Parndon, Essex, to be transmitted to
your view and disposal. The man is by profession a clerk in
Chancery, under one of the Six Clerks, and while he was in London
last term the manuscript was brought to him to be read or tran-
scribed. The matter therein contained may perchance appear to
your judgment to be merely narratory, yet it became neither of us
to exempt it out of the purview of the said proclamation. I have
not as yet spoken with the man, but am most ready to promote that
service. [Endorsed by Windebank, " rec[eived] 22nd, together
with the manuscript therein mentioned." -f p.'\
21. 2. John Lanyon to Edward Viscount Conway and Killultagh. I
'■■ 3L have sent enclosed the names of the books which are here to be had
Brussels. at present, but in ten days I shall receive from the mart at Frank-
fort a printed catalogue of all books printed this year in all parts of
the world, which I wiU send you. I have diligently enquired for a
Naples courser, and can find none to be sold ; there are but few in
these parts, and those that are be in the hands of two or three
princes at Brussels, and are very highly esteemed of. I have heard
of a rare book, priced at ten patacoons, lately printed in France,
named, " Les plans et profils de toutes les principales villes et lieus
considerables de France, par le Sieur Tassin," 2 vols., and I hope
to procure it here very shortly, and if you like it I wiU present it to
your Lordship. [Seal with arms. I p.}
Mar. 21. 3. Eliz[abeth] Carteret to her husband Capt. Carteret. Was
sorry to hear that he had been sick, but prays God to continue his
now good health. Expresses her grief at the diflFerence existing
between the captain and her father, the cause of which she avers
to be her grandmother, who "hates us all." [Seal with device.
2 pp.']
Mar. 21. 4. Sir John Lambe to [Archbishop Laud.] I was with Dr. Duck.
He had no money, having paid 800^. this term,|^ir Charles [Caesar?]
as little, nor would have come but that I altered" my tale, and said it
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Vol, CCCCXV.
was because he only paid 501., which he undertook to show to you
to be iOOl., and so he came, and now says he has 2,000?., which is
for Jesus College, and I believe you will not desire so to dispose of
the College money, or [St.] Paul's money, or the like^ Sir Henry
Marten has none ; one son spends him 1,000L per annum, the other
500?. per annum, and he builds churches, gives flagons, keeps house,
and marvels that it can be thought he has any. Dr. Eden never
spake any such, nor has any money. I thought it my duty to return
the answers that I receive, and refer them to your wisdom. [^Draft
written on the fly leaf of a letter addressed to the writer, f p.]
Mar. 21. 5. Council of the Marches of Wales to John Earl of Bridgewater,
Ludlow Castle. Lord President. A bill was preferred before us by James Powell
the elder, of Gloucester, against John Sheild and seven more defen-
dants, for inveigling James Powell the younger, the complainant's
eldest son, under the age of seventeen years, without the plaintifl''s
consent, to be married to Sarah Sheild, of the age of 35 years, and
servant to complainant, in an unlawful and clandestine manner, in
the dwelling house of Margaret SheUd, one of the defendants, at
12 o'clock at night, by a minister who was exceeding drunk at the
time of the said marriage, as himself confessed. Upon hearing
whereof we thought fit to punish John Sheild, William Sheild,
Lawrence Gryflfyn, clerk, and Margaret Sheild, by fine and impri-
sonment, and ordered them to pay unto the plaintijS" 100 marks
damages and 20^ nobles costs, to bb bound for their good behaviour
for a year, and committed to the porter's ward in execution of the
said order. Since sentence the defendants have procured a prohibi-
tion fi-om the King's Bench at Westminster, whereby we are com-
manded, as to the damages, to supersede our proceedings, to dis-
charge them out of prison, and to revoke our decree. But whether
the same were regularly or surreptitiously obtained we know not,
and have cause to doubt, the rather for that it was directed to the
Court, a thing unusual to temporal courts, and the suggestions are
that we have no power to tax or adjudge damages upon any
criminal cause, or to examine parties delinquent upon interrogatories,
both which we have power to do by the words of our 8th and l7th
instructions, and so have been all the presidents of this Court ever
since the first erection thereof, and having power to hold plea of the
principal, it seems strange we should not of the accessory, which if
we may not do malefactors in these parts will increase and be
encouraged, and His Majesty's subjects enforced to desert this Court
in such cases, if they may not have damages. Therefore, before we
discharge the said parties, being by the King's writ prohibited what
by His Majesty's instruction (which we are sworn to observe) we
are commanded to do, in such a dilemma we thought it our parts
first to advertise you thereof, to the end you may, if you think meet,
remonstrate the same to His Majesty, and the rather for that His
Majesty's letter lately directed to you commands that His subjects
be not by prohibitions deluded and delayed in their just remedies,
but our decrees to be fully and speedily performed by such ways as
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is used in Chancery, notwithstanding any prohibition granted to the
contrary, and that in all questions of jurisdiction his Majesty will
assume the judgment thereof to himself, which if he, through your
mediation, may do in this particular, we conceive ^his Majesty will
not weaken one arm of his power of judicature to strengthen another.
[Attested Copy. 2 pp.l
Mar. 21. 6. Certificate that 8,703L Is. 4d remains this day unissued upon
the nine several estimates ordered for the present intended land
service. The Earl of Northumberland has added the particular of a
warrant to Sir John Heydon, to issue out of the above amount so
much as shall furnish the 12 ships of His Majesty's fleet, which stay
only for their gunner's stores. [Endorsed by Sec. Windebank, the
Lord Admiral's memorial, 1638. J p.']
[Mar. 21. j 7. Articles objected by the Commissioners for Causes Ecclesiastical
within the province of York, against Robert Jenison, DD., of the
parish church of St. John's, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and All Hallows
Chapel. Amongst others, the following points were objected against
him. His non-observation of the rites and ceremonies of the Church
as prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer. His not reading the
prayers, omitting to use the sign of the cross in Baptism, and admi-
nistering the Holy Communion to persons not kneeling. His
omitting to read Divine Service in his surplice and hood before
delivering his sermons or lectures, and when such service was read,
on Sundays and Holydays, only coming into the church at the
singing of the Psalm before the sermon. His hindering the reading
of the prayer for the Church Militant. Preaching against bowing
at the name of Jesus. Presiching that the Saints of God, or God's
people, are persecuted by great ones, and meaning thereby that those
factious and schismatical persons which do not observe the rites and
ceremonies of the Church, commonly called Puritans, are persecuted,
that is convented 'or questioned by those who are in ecclesiastical
authority. Urging in his sermons and lectures that the Scriptures
mentioned that none should trust in horse or armour thereby, as
was inferred, seditiously condemning His Majesty's preparations for
defence against the Scots. Preaching that to correct non-conformi-
tants is persecution. Not officiating at the communion, nor baptising
children according to the prescribed form. Holding meetings for
discourses in divinity and extemporary prayers. Having conference
with divers of the Scotch covenanters. Not endeavouring to reclaim
his wife from her error in refusing to come to the church. [These
appear to be the articles of examination alluded to by ArchMshop
Neile of Yorlc in his letter of March 22 to Sec. Windebank (see
under that date Fo. 91), and were probably, 1 together with the
answers of Dr. Robert Jenison {see next Calendar Article) trans-
mitted to Sec. Windebank, according to his intention expressed
in his letter of March 22, and subsequently forwarded to Arch-
bishop Laud, who has endorsed them as received on the 15th April.
5i pp.]
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Mar. 21. 8. Answers by Dr. Robert Jenison to the above articles preferred
against him in the High Commission at York. [Copy. 4| pp.l
Mar. 22, Grant, in consideration of 7501. paid into' the Exchequer, and 7*701.
more to be paid within four months, to Sir Henry Ludlow, Edward
Manning, and Henry Kelsey, gentlemen, and their heirs, in fee farm,
of all that part of the forest of Chute, in Wilts, and Wakeswood,
in Hants, and is upon surrender of a like grant to Edmund Ludlow
and Edward Manning. His Majesty also grants to Ludlow, Man-
ning, and Kelsey, and their heirs, in fee farm, six coppices within the
said forest, reserving to his Majesty the yearly fee-farm rent of
681. lis. 9d., with a tenure in soccage. His Majesty also dis-aforests
the premises, and grants a liberty of free-warren. [Bocquet^
Mar. 22. Gi-ant of confirmation to Sir Edmund Sawyer, his heirs and
assigns, of the manor of Hey wood in the forest of Windsor, reserving
the former rents, with liberty to cut down the woods. His Majesty
and bis successors to have liberty of hunting and feeding deer
within the said manor. His Majesty pardons him all offences against
the forest laws. [Docquef]
Mar. 22. Pardon to Roger Whitley, who with others was lately indicted of
murder, for that they were present and abetting when William
Ward was slain by a man unknown. [Bocquet.']
Mar. 22, A like to John Robinson, who was present and abetting when
Ward was slain. l_Docquet.]
Mar. 22. Warrant to pay 120?, to the Comptroller of the Navy, lOOl. per
annum to the Surveyor, and 801. per annum to the Clerks of his
Majesty's ships, during pleasure. The same to be paid out of the
treasury of the Navy, or in default thereof out of the Exchequer,
and is for the expenses of the officers of the navy. [Docquef]
Mar. 22. Warrant to Hugh Audley, one of the Clerks of the Court of Wards
and Liveries, for payment of 6,000?. into the Exchequer, the same
being deposited in his hands for the use of the heirs and executors
of Sergeant Darsey, and a warrant to Sir Miles Fleetwood for
repaying the same to Audley before the 31st July next. [^Docquet]
Mar. 22. CouncU of War to Sir Robert Pye. We pray you to draw an
order for issuing to Sir John Heydon, Lieutenant of the Ordnance,
179?. 158. 9c?. upon account, for the charge often falcon drakes, with
" pinckles " of iron, and to be employed in the shallops that shall
attend his Majesty's fleet this year, according to an estimate of the
officers of the ordnance of the 11th inst. The said sum to be
reckoned as part of the 200,000?. to be issued for his Majesty's
service. [Copy. See Vol. cccxcvi. p. 14!l. ^ p.Ji
Mar. 22. The like for issuing of 520?. lis. 4c?. to Sir John Heydon, for the
charge of ten brass drakes of 3 lb. bullets, together with spare car-
riages and other extras expressed in the estimates of the 1 1th inst.
[Ibid, i p.']
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Mar. 22. 9. Archbishop Neile of York to Sec. Windebank. I promised in
Bishopthorpe. my ]agt week's letters to give you an account of my proceedings with
Dr. Jenison. He came yesterday to me, and has taken the oath to
answer articles, which I confess I feared he would have refused. I
am entered into the examination of him, but the finishing of it will
require some time, which being done, I shall give you an account
thereof I think he will acknowledge himself not to have exercised
his ministry with such conformity as he ought to have done, but
for the other business, which reflects upon the present occasion of
the Scottish faction, I doubt we shall get no other answer from him
than what he has formerly made. I know you are now full of great
businesses, and time is precious with you, and therefore I rest. [Seal
with arms. ^ j).]
Mar. 22. 10. John Earl of Bridgewater to [Thomas] Witherings. I found
Barbican, such answer at the last time I sent a packet to Parks to be con-
10 at'nieht "veyed, that I rather chose to send you these two packets than to
send them to him at this time of night. The carriage of them
requires speed, therefore I pray you take care that they may be
presently sent away. I had purposed to send them to Castlon, but
I find that all his horses and those he can provide are to be used pre-
sently for his Majesty's service on that road wherein he is employed.
I pray you therefore (once again) take care that these packets be sent
away presently, for if they could have been despatched it is fit they
were already at least 40 or 50 miles on their way before this time.
Up-}
Mar. 22. ] 1. Sir Jacob Astley to Sec. Windebank. I have already per-
Cartington, 18 formed what his Majesty commanded in your letter of the 17th inst.,
"iskifdTtlr'^f'^^ Ib^'^g ^^ Yo^^ *o perform what Mr. Treasurer commanded
Edward Widd- me concerning the assembling of the trained bands in co. York
riogton's house. a,nd the other counties in order that his Majesty might see
them altogether, and return that night to York, I sent away a
despatch to their Lordships of all things done by me, and the
colonels' request to his Majesty, but in the interim alarm came that
the Scots were in arms to drive his Majesty's party out of that
kingdom, and to possess themselves of Berwick ; so leaving York
I posted to Newcastle. On my way, the 18th inst., at Durham, I
gave a warrant to Sir Thomas Morton to send away Capts. Waytes
and Gibson, who were to be there that night, with all speed to those
coasts, to attend the landing of the forces from Ireland, and to
provide for their conduct to Carlisle. I suppose Sir Thomas himself
has gone thither, if not detained in Durham, to put that regiment in
order, which gives him a great deal of trouble. Upon the receipt of
your letter, I sent again post to Durham, that they all attend with
diligence to this service, and of this I informed Mr. Treasurer. The
Scots daily assemble in consultation to lay 6,000 men upon the
Borders, but they can get no money. It is reported that on Tuesday
last they marched to Aberdeen with 6,000 men to put the Marquis
Huntley out of that place, and seize it, but with what success is not
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Vol. CCCCXV.
known. All things else are still in these parts. I am this after-
noon to meet -the mayor of Berwick at Holy Island. I sent Oapt.
Fludd to him yesterday, who stays in Berwick until the coming of
Roger Widdrington, for I sent both these to take witness of the
state of the town, and to learn all news of the Scots' proceedings.
I have been about Alnwick, Molpet [Morpeth], and Cartington, and
at Widdrington these four days, and this night I shall be in Holy
Island. You may consider how unhappy a thing it is for counsels
to be resolved so far from places of present action, for things change
in one day, requiring alteration of directions ; besides, here are no
men or moneys to undertake anything, and so much is put upon me,
that it is not possible for me to perform all things as they ought to
be done, the subjects to be wrought upon lying so remote from each
other. But howsoever I may suffer in the opinions of men, if all
things be not carried with good success, yet I hope all the world
will keep me blameless for using all the faith, zeal, and diligence, to
the advantage of his Majesty's service, to do what is possible. I
protest I never had an opinion that both these towns could hand-
somely be incorporated by sea at an instant. I hope the wind being
not good will delay the Irish from so soon coming, that the troops
intended for Berwick may come timely. I shall be forced to stay in
these parts until I see the end of this design, to give here what help
I can. P.S. — The letter enclosed, Roger Widdrington received out
of Scotland, but desires not to have his name known ; the other is
the mayor of Berwick's letter to me. Pray present my service to
Mr. Treasurer. [2 pp.^ Unclosed,
11. I. [signature defaced] to Roger Widdrington. 1
was in Jedburgh yesterday, and on Tuesday ' last the
gentlemen met there, and Lords Loudoun and Cranston
were there ; the occasion of the meeting was nothing hut
the Sheriff Court, and the gentlemen in the country con-
vened to it, and tJiat day the town of Jedburgh did dis-
tribute and handle their armour, the Lords Loudoun and
Cranston being present. As for news we have little,
hut we hear out of Edinburgh that his Majesty should he
delayed in his coming to York till the beginning of June,
and likewise that there are 16 o/ your lords in England
who have refused to give his Majesty any soldiers to com^
to Scotland, and 19 shires have refused to contribute
money for sustaining soldiers. There are 2,000 or
3,000 soldiers to come to the border, Jedburgh, Hawick,
Bunse, and Coldstream, and whether there come any to
Kelso or not, I cannot learn. There are about 1,000
soldiers to be sent to Aberdeen to remain. Milltown,
2lst March, 1639. [IJ^.]
11. II. William Fenwick, mayor of Berwick, to Sir Jacob Astley.
L have received your letter and thank you for your
respect to this poor town. The Scots for anything I can
perceive are still insolent in their ways, but they desisted
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1638-9. '^^^- CCCCXV.
from their horse-race in our bounds. I shall be glad to
see you at Holy Island, where I will meet you to-morrow
afternoon, when I will acquaint you with what is by the
town written to Lord Clifford, and confer more fully of
anything that may befit us to demonstrate our loyalty to
his Majesty and our furtherance of his service. Berwick,
2lst March 1638-9. [Seal with crest. ^ p.']
Mar. 22. 12. Aug[ustme] HoU, sheriff of Norfolk, to Nicholas. I cannot
Norwich. as yet send yon the certificate you write for, many rates being yet
behind, but by the end of next terra I hope to send it and the most
part of the money. For though I have had much trouble about
getting them in, yet in the meantime I have not been idle, for I
have collected about 1,400/. ; , whereof 6001. is already paid to Sir
William Russell, the rest is in the merchant's hand, whereof 4001.
shall be paid this day sennight, 400/. more this day three weeks.
You shall not fail to hear from me by mouth or letter, as you desire,
assuring you it is my full desire to hasten the business, and to do
his Majesty the best service I can, and so soon as I can get any sum
his Majesty shall have it. I have not received any money from the
corporations except Thetford (12/.) ; the rest promised, but have not
paid. [^Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Mar. 22. 13. Manuscript copy of a tract, the title page of which runs thus :
" Remonstrance of the nobility, barons, burgesses, ministers, and
commons within the kingdom of Scotland, vindicating them and
their proceedings from the crimes wherewith they are charged by
the late proclamation in England of Februarj' 27th, 1639. Edin-
burgh : Imprinted by James Bryson, Anno Domini, 1639." \^At the
end is written, " Revised according to the Ordinance of the General
Assembly by me A. Johnston, clerk thereto, Edinburgh, 22 March,
1639." 43^^.]
Mar. 22. 14. Articles objected by the Commissioners for Causes Ecclesiastical,
against Sir Thomas Savage and Elizabeth Fountain, in the matter of
adultery. [3 pp.^
[Mar. 22.] 15. Petition of Sir John Lenthall, marshal of the King's Bench,
to the Council. William Barkley became deeply engaged for the
late Earl of Carlisle, and was for the same in custody of the peti-
tioner charged with many great actions, in all about 6,000/. Upon
importunity of the said Earl, since deceased, and upon security by
him given, together with Sir James Hay and the said Barkley, peti-
tioner suffered Barkley to give his attendance upon the Earl at
Court. Barkley being made his Majesty's servant, petitioner could
not retake him into his custody, neither could he take any course in
law against him, nor against Sir James Hay, also his Majesty's
servant. Petitioner has often endeavoured to his great charge and
importuned them both to take cause for his discharge, being prose-
cuted very sharply upon an escape, and threatened by the creditors
to be charged with the whole debt. Notwithstanding the promises
p p 2
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of Barkley, Sir James Hay, and Archibald Hay, one of the Earl's
executors, for his discharge, nothing has been done, and now Sir
James lias even solicited some of the creditors to lay the whole
execution upon petitioner. Conferring this day with Sir James to
be forthwith discharged, he gave petitioner not only gross and foul
language, but also a challenge to go forthwith into the field. Prays
order that he may have the custody of his prisoner and take lawful
remedy against the said Sir James Hay, his surety. [1 p.]
Mar. 23. Pardon to John Glascock for sundry undutiful and disloyal words
spoken against his Majesty and the government, for which he has
been questioned in the Star Chamber, and which he confessed to be
spoken when he was distempered with drink. [Docquet.']
Mar. 23. Pardon to Sir Lewis Dyves and Sir Edward Stradling for all
offences wherewith they were charged in the Star Chamber for trans-
porting gold and silver. [_I>ocquetl]
Mar. 23. Grant to Christopher Vernon in consideration of his service in
discovering sundry abuses in the answering and bringing in of his
Majesty's revenues, of two parts in three parts to be divided, of
certain particular debts and sums of money herein expressed
amounting to 1, 1901., prolonged or misallowed to his Majesty's
damage. Provision is made that he shall not meddle with any of
the debts secured to his Majesty by way of instalment. \I)ocquet.']
Mar. 23. Commission of lieutenancy to the Lord Chamberlain and the
Earl of Hertford in co. Somerset and cities of Bristol, Bath, and
Wells. [JDocquet^
Mar. 23. The King to the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. To seize
the Dunkirkers' goods in the port of Dover for the value of 5,000Z.
for reparation of divers losses sustained by the Earl of Pembroke
and Montgomery and his associates for the fishing of Great Britain
by reason of the depredations of the Dunkirkers. [Docjuei.]
Mar. 23. Incorporation of 12 of the inhabitants of Wimborn, and a con-
firmation of a grant made to them by Queen Elizabeth of certain
houses, tithes, and lands in co. Dorset, and is for the maintenance of
a schoolmaster and an usher in the school there, also of three priests
and tliree parish clerks belonging to the church, and is in considera-
tion of 1,000Z. paid into the Exchequer by the Governors of the
said church and school. They are enabled to make leases of the
premises for 99 years or three lives for the raising of the said 1,000Z.
\^Docquet^
Mar. 23. The King to the Lord Deputy of Ireland. To suffer Lord Esmond
to repair hither for defending Ijls cause in the Star Chamber, if
there be no cause to detain him there. [Pocquet^^
Mar. 23. The same to the Lord Mayor of London. To take care that none
be chosen to be any of the four masters or governors of the company
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of Barber-Surgeons but such a,s are capable thereof by Act of
ParKament, viz., two expert in surgery and two in barbery.
[^Docquef]
Mar. 23. The King to the governors, masters, assistants, and company of
Barbers, to the same effect as the above. [Docquetl
Mar. 23. 16. Eobert Earl of Essex to Sec. Windebank. Meeting with iU
York. horses all the way, I got no further the first night than Grantham,
where I found Sir William Howard ; he told me the race was either
the two or three and twentieth at Berwick, and that the Covenanters
had got between the Marquis Huntley and Aberdeen. Yesterday
I met with William Keith, a Scotch gentleman, who had newly
taken post at Newark with the Bishop of St. Andrew's warrant, as I
afterwards heard. He told me no such thing had been performed,
only the Earl of Home's brother had made a match for ten dollars,
but it was not run, and that no troops were as yet marched towards
Aberdeen. It was ten o'clock at night before I reached this town
[York], there being no post-horses the last stage at Tadcaster, also
the Vice-President being out of town hindered me, so that I fear I
shall not reach Newcastle to-night, but I have sent to Sir Jacob
Astley [that] if it be no hinderance to the employment he would
meet me at Durham ; if not, I will presently be with him. I spoke
this morning with, the Vice-President and Sir Arthur Ingram, the
rest of the Council being gone to Hull. I find by the Vice-President
that the army is in good readiness, and [he] is glad to hear of the
pay, which fully satisfies him, but he fears whether the trained
bands would stir without a month's pay beforehand, which he
thinks would give great content. Accordingly it has been certified
up, but no answer as yet. I assured him in general the King had
taken so great care, as that there was a paymaster coming post after
me, and that the treasurer is upon the way. Give me leave to say
this is a business of great moment, being (if known) a leading
case to all other parts. As soon as Sir Jacob Astley and I meet, I
shall presume to acquaint his Majesty of our opinions, and what
may be done in the performance of my instructions, I hope we shall
shortly give good account of. I forgot to tell you the Vice-President
thought that an answer to the letter of the colonels of the train
bands which he opposed, would give great content. The fact of my
hasting away with a fervent desire to perform my instructions, and
my eyes full of dust, pleads pardon for ray scribbling, but at the
best an 01 scribe, but if occasion be I hope to show I am [better]
trained to action than to a pen, being at all times ready to lay my
life at his Majesty's feet. [Seal with arms. 2 pp.]
Mar. 23. 17. Justices of Peace for Middlesex to the Council. Upon the
receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., touching the punishment
and restraint of vagabonds, rogues, and sturdy beggars who are
seen to abound in this county more of late times than heretofore, we
did forthwith assemble and inquiring amongst ourselves out of what
ground this disorder doth arise. It appears that about December
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last, by command of your Lordships, a provost-marshal was appointed
to serve in this county, especially in places adjacent to the city of
London, and accordingly there has ^heen one assigned, at the very
great salary of 200^. a year. Yet the said provost-marshal has
never done any service at all, albeit the money appointed for his
salarj'' out of ten parishes has been collected to the great burden of
the iuhabitants. And we do the rather take the boldness to inform
you hereof, for that we suppose the neglect of the constables and
other officers to whose care this business particularly appertains
proceeds h:om their expectation that the duty devolved on the said
provost-marshal, which being by him neglected, and by them omitted,
the country is sore charged. We have thought it our duty to make
known the same to you, and to offer to your consideration, whether
at this time, when so many payments lie upon the country, you may
not see cause to dispense with this officer and entrust the execution
of your commands to the ordinary ministers appointed by law, which
is our petition. [Seal with arms. 1 p.J
Mar. 23. 18. Sir Thomas Morton to Sec. "Windebank. The 19th inst. I
Durham, received intelligence from Sir Jacob Astley, that some forces were to
embark in Ireland on the 28th' inst. probably to arrive about the
1st April, and wishing me to send officers, to provide carriages and
necessaries for their reception. Whereupon I presently sent Capts.
Waytes, Gibson, and Thelwell towards Carlisle, St. Bees, and Work-
ington. I appointed a general muster here on Monday the 25th inst.,
hoping to leave this regiment in better order, and intended the day
following to hasten down myself. But this day I received another
letter from Sir Jacob with a copy of a letter from you to him sig-
nifying that those troops from Ireland embarked the 20th inst., a
thing altogether unlooked for; so that I am now forced to leave
that muster, and the regiment, I fear, not in so good order, both of
us being absent, as I could wish, and would have brought it to, if
we could have stayed by it, notwithstanding the distraction you
know [that] was lately here and not yet settled fully. I therefore
beseech you, that when the King shall come this way, and [find]
myself and Se'rgt. Major Gibson absent, you will inform his Majesty
upon what cause it is, and that we were forced to leave this regi-
ment to the ordering of those officers of the county here, being
engaged upon business of greater importance to his service. Thanks
for frequent favours. [If p.J
Mar. 23. 19. John Worfield and George Bingley [his Majesty's Auditors of
the Imprests] to the Council. According to the order of Council of
23 November [1638 ; see Vol. cccoii., Ifo. 35] we have received an
accompt of Mr. Austin, formerly made up by the auditor of co. York,
wherein we find Mr. Austin and the other patentees to be charged
with the sum of 17,009L os. lOd. for his Majesty's part of the forest
of Galtrea, wood and soil and the profits thereupon arising (besides
the new park and allotments) to the several townships ; in which
accompt there is demanded for money lent and victuals delivered
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to Sir Allen Apsley, and the interest with other expenses and disburse-
ments, 20,645?. 15s. 4cZ. Nevertheless it appears by the said accompt
that the principal money lent to Sir Allen by Mr. Austin and the other
patentees was but 6,000Z., and that the victuals delivered for the
provision of the navy amounted to 6,500?., in all 12,500?., the 6,500?.
being by the said accompt mentioned as the residue of a sum of 9,000?.,
and Mr. Austin and the other patentees have paid the fee-farm rent
of 40?. per annum reserved to the King upon the grant of the said
forest for six years ended at Lady Day, 1635, being 240?. ; likewise to
four keepers of the late forest to make up their fees 4c?. per diem,
being 13?. 6s. 8<^. per annum, by order of the Court of Exchequer;
also to Cuthbert Pudsey 25?. 8s. 8d., and to the said four keepers to
each of them 58?. to buy out their several annuities of 7?. 5s. 4c?.,
the sum of 232?,, in all 257?. 8s. 8d., and the interest, damages, and
other expenses of Mr. Austin and the other patentees appear by the
said accompt to be 7,648?. 6s. 8c?. Whereas it appears by the
Attorney-General's certificate that it is thought fit some reasonable
part of the last-named sum be respited until the petitioners have
received their principal moneys, which certificate is in all things
confirmed by the Council's order, but how much is not specified.
And it is certified by way of memorandum to the accompt of the
auditor of co. York, that by decree of Court 6 Car. I. allowance was
to be made to the patentees out of his Majesty's part of the forest
of Galtres of 100 acres for highways and passages, and likewise by
another decree, made Hilary 7 Car. I., that Sir John Bouchier was
to be allowed 95 acres of a moor called West-moor in recompence
and satisfaction of all his claims in the said forest. [1^ p.']
Mar. 23. 20. John Worfield and George Bingley [his Majesty's Auditors
of the Imprests] to the Council. Whereas by order of Council of
23 November 1638 [see Vol. ccccii., JVo. 35], it was ordered, whereas
the manors of Otford, Petham, Charing, and other lands which
belonged to Sir Allen Apsley, were conveyed to Stephen Alcock for
4,280?. lis. 4d., who sold them to others and paid the money in to
Sir Allen's use, as is alleged, that he should make a just and true
accompt before us of what moneys he has paid, what the said
manors and lands were sold for, and what he made of them. In
obedience whereof we have perused and cast up one book of accompts
of receipts and payments produced by Alcock extending from 1 July
1627 to 31 July 1630, which book we conceive to be fairly kept
and well ordered, and is pertinent to the accompt of Sir Allen, late
surveyor-general of marine victuals, in which time Alcock's receipts
amounted to 43,845?. 12s. id., whereof the aforesaid sum of
4,280?. lis. 4c?., as also the several sums of-1,500?. and 1,201?. 8s. lie?.,
are included, and his disbursements to 45,047?. 15s., of which to
the use of Sir Allen for victualling the navy 6,982?. Os. Sd. Alcock
has also produced before us the counterparts of the conveyances of
the lands sold by him mentioned in his accompt, whereby it appears
that the consideration paid to him for the said lands amounts
to 5,326?. 13s. 8c?., which is agreeable to his accompt delivered to
us according to the Council's order, hereunto annexed, and to
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which he has taken his oath. It likewise appears that there remains
unsold in his hands of the lands conveyed to him by Sir Allen the
manor of Limpsham and part of Otford, and for which lands he has
charged himself in his accompt in the sum of l,7S2l. 10s., and is
willing to reconvey the same to any person who will give the sum
specified, with reasonable consideration for the forbearance thereof
from the time the said lands were conveyed to him. And so
Alcock charges himself for the lands sold and yet to sell with the
sum of 7,059^. 3s. 8d [1 p.] Annexed,
20. I. The accompt of Stephen Alcock above referred to. [-5 pp^
Mar. 23. 21. John Worfield and George Bingley [his Majesty's Auditors of
the Imprests] to the Ccamcil. Similar certificate concerning the
accompt delivered to them by Christopher Vernon, one of the trustees
of Sir AUen Apsley, deceased. The charge, by lands of Sir Allen's
sold under direction of Vernon and the other trustees by William
White and other patentees, 1,575?. 3s. 4dl. The discharge, for pur-
chase of an annuity of 100?. per annum for 15 years towards the
education of Sir Allen's younger children, 741 L Os. Sd.; for gifts
bequeathed by Sir Allen, 648Z. ; and for money paid to Lady Apsley
and Peter Apsley, for the prosecution and promotion of Sir Allen's
accompts, 204Z. ; for payments to Walter Parehurst, 91. 10s. Total
of disbursements, l,Q02l. 10s. 8d. So if the Lords shall think fit to
allow of the said paymetits, wherewith we are not required by the
Council's order to intermeddle, there will remain in surplusage [due]
to Christopher Vernon 271. 7s. id. It appears by a memorandum in
Vernon's accompt that the royalties and services of the manor of
Waddington were granted at the request of Lady Apsley to Thomas
Saunderson in trust for the raising of 501. per annum for the educa-
tion and maintenance of Sir Allen's younger children, the value
whereof we conceive ought to be included in the charge of Vernon's
accompt ; also the manor of Howcourt was many years since granted
at the instance of J ohn Apsley to Henry Bartlett for 170L to be
paid to the trustees, which sum we conceive ought likewise to be
inserted in the charge of the said Vernon, and is alleged to be still
remaining in the hands of Henry Bartlett or Jobn Apsley, who
undertook for the performance thereof. It further appears by
Vernon's accompt that there are yet unsold the manor of Dent and
borough of Banbury, and the services of the tenants of Penmaen and
Llismayne [Llysfaen], and is alleged that no profit can be raised
thereof; also that there is benefit made of fines due by the tenants
of the honour of Clitheroe, which is by the said accompt mentioned
to be granted to Sir Allen by other letters patent. [1 1 p.]
Mar. 23. 22. Minutes of proceedings of the Council of War, divers officers
Arundel House, of the army being present. The 6,000 foot ordered to be pressed are
to be at Selby, the rendezvous, between 1st and 15th April next.
Resolved that there shall be one month's pay advanced to all the
officers, non-commissioned officers, and carriage masters of the four
regiments, the same to be defalked out of their first payments. The
Treasurer of the Army to pay the said month's imprest to the lieu-
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tenant-colonel of each regiment. The two shins allowed to carry the
baggage for these four regiments are appointed to attend at New-
castle. Concerning carriages, a colonel is to have for his company-
two waggons ; a lientenant-colonel and sergeant-major one waggon
each for their companies ; the other nine companies to have amongst
them four waggons, which, for the four regiments, will be in all
.32 waggons. To move the Lords for letters to tlie Lords Lieutenants,
to take order that there may be a certain number of teams and
harness sent to the rendezvous, and a carter with every two or three
carts. [.Dra/i5 by Nicholas. 1 p.]
Mar. 23. Copy of the above, but erroneously dated the 23rd May. [See
Vol. cccxcvi., p. 149. 1 p.]
Mar. 23. 23. Petition of Dame Mabel Plowden, wife of Sir Edmund Plow-
den, to Archbishop Laud. The Court of High Commission, at the
final hearing of the cause between petitioner and her husband,
ordered that Sir Edmund should give bond for the performance of
the order and sentence before he should be enlarged out of the mes-
senger's custody, as by the order annexed appears. Notwithstanding
the said order, your Grace's messenger, Mr. Ragg [Wragg], into
whose custody Sir Edmund was committed, has suffered him to have
his liberty. Prays order that Wragg may give account of his
prisoner, and in the meantime that his Grace would command some
speedy way for Sir Edmund's apprehension and imprisonment. [^ p.'\
Underioritten,
23. I. Reference to Sir John Lambe, desiring him, with any two
commissioners, to see that Sir Edmund Plowden obey the
order of the Court, or let hvrn lie by it. March 2drd,
1638r-9]. [i^.] Annexed,
23. II. Order of the Court of High Commission above referred to.
4^th Febr-uary 1638-9. [2 _pp.]
Mar. 23. 24. Sir William Becher to Nicholas. I received direction from
Sec. Windebank that, in regard the King and my Lord of Bedford
are agreed about his Lordship's stay at home, you should return to
him his letters written about that subject, which were delivered
unto you, but you are to keep copies of them. [_\ p.^ Annexed,
24. I. Francis Earl of Bedford to Sec. Windebank. As T am
required by a letter from, his Majesty of the 26th January,
I shall attend his Majesty at the time and, place men-
tioned in the said letter, and also shall endeavour to bring
with me such horse and men thither a^ the shortness of the
time and the difficulty in providing fitting equipage for
them will permit me. FebrvMry 12th, 1638[-9]. [_Copy,
attested by Nicholas. | p.]
24. II. The same to the same. I humbly offer to his Majesty
5001, for and in lieu of the assistance and attendance
required of me, ivhich offer his Majesty has been pleased,
as I conceive, to admit and accept of. February [March .^]
dth, 1638-9. [Copy, attested by Nicholas. | />.]
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Mar. 23. 25. Philip Warwick to Nicholas. There is found due upon
Mr. Quarles's account for the arms 7,001^. 12s. lOc^., -which the Lord
Treasurer and Mr. Treasurer have this morning ordered shall be
paid by virtue of the privy seal for 200,000?., and thereupon they
pray you to prepare a warrant for them against to-morrow, to be
signed by the Lords' Committee for disposing that money. [^ p.]
Mar. 23. 26. Memorandum \^ty Sir John Heydon], to desire a warrant from
the King to make stay of so much of the provisions of the Grand
Proportion, hitherto unissued, as shall be requisite for the number
of pieces mounted upon serviceable and shod field carriages now
remaining in his Majesty's magazine, to the end that a propor-
tion may be drawn up, and a second train of artillery prepared
according to his Majesty's directions of the 22nd inst. ; and that a
competent number of gunners and other ministers belonging to such
a train be partly allotted out of the train already [enjlisted, and the
rest supplied from elsewhere. [^ p.']
Mar. 23. 27. Particulars of the number of horses and waggons required for
a train of 50 pieces of artUler'y, with their equipage and munition
for 12,000 musketeers. Totals : waggons and tumbrels, 208; horses,
1,080 ; daily charge of the keep of 1,000 horses, 501.; daily pay of
360 carters at 8d, 121. [2 pp.]
Mar. 23. 28. Account by [Sir William Russell and Henry Vane] of ship-
money received by them, by virtue of writs issued in 1638, total
6,872?. 8s. 8d., besides which, by writs in 1637, 791. 6s. The sheriff
of CO. York has returned to London 3,000?., as is alleged, part
whereof is already returned, and the rest said to be also paid. [1 p.^
Mar. 23. 29. Account of ship-money for 1637, levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs, 1,040?., making the total levied and paid
172,062?., which is 1&,426?. less than was paid on the 24th March, last
year. No arrears payable by the writs of 1635 and 1636 had been
received this week. [| p.']
Mar. 23. 30. Similar account for 1638 ; total 4,240?., making, with the
amount already received, 11,112?. \_^ p-l
Mar. [24?] 31. The King to Algernon Earl of Northumberland. We under-
Whitehall. stand that vessels of Flanders, contrary to the articles of peace
between us and the King of Spain, have lately taken at sea certain
ships laden with fish, belonging to Richard Viscount Lumley, Henry
Lord Maltravers, and other adventurers in' the fishing association of
Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, and have carried them into
Newport, where the said ships are still detained, and the fishermen
imprisoned, being free denizens ; the ships and goods valued at
2, .5 00?., are detained, restitution being refused. We therefore re-
quire you to take the like value in ships and goods belonging to
Dunkirk, or other place on the coast of Flanders, and to send the
same into one of our ports, there to be [detained], to the end that
satisfaction may be made. [Copy. | p.]
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Mar. 24. Council of War to Sir Robert Pye. To draw an order for issuing
to John Quarles, merchant, *7,001l. 12s. lOd., due for arms bought by
Quarles in the Low Countries for his Majesty's service. The said
sum to be reckoned as part of the 200,000L to be issued for his
Majesty's service. \_Gopy. See Vol. cccxvi.,p. 142. i p-]
Mar. 24. 32. Elizabeth Queen of Bohemia to Sir John Pennington. The
King, my brother, having commanded divers officers of these
provinces to attend his special service, and they being very desirous,
according to the urgency of the occasion, to obey his Majesty's com-
mands, I cannot refuse, upon their earnest request, to engage
Capt. Burleigh to stay for them till this time, the said captain
having absolutely refused to do so, had I not undertaken, at the
officers' earnest request, to take his stay upon me, and to answer it
for him ; wherefore I shall desire you not to impute any fault to
him, but to be assured that it has been at my earnest request
grounded upon my brother's special service. [Seal with arms. 1 p.]
Mar. 24. 33. Thomas Grantham, sheriff of co. Lincoln, to Nicholas. Ex-
Lincoln, cuses delay in answering Nicholas's letter of the 11th inst., by reason
of his attendance at the assizes. The advancing of this service has
also taken up a great part of my time since I received the writ and
instructions. Notwithstanding my utmost endeavours, I cannot get
in the assessments of several parishes and townships, so that I might
perfect the certificate of what is assessed upon each parish, and what
upon every clergyman, for presentation to the Board, which is occa-
sioned partly through the great arrears of last year, partly by the
averseness of some ill affected to the service, and partly by reason of
the general wants and indigencies complained of wherewithal I am
daily frequented, yet shall I, with all possible speed, obey the com-
mands of your letter. For the moneys already collected, they are
500?., the greatest part whereof I have been constrained to levy by
distress, and shall forthwith send the same to the Treasurer of the
Navy, together with an account of my further proceedings in that
service to yourself, and so from time to time, according to your
commands, [f p."]
Mar. 24. 34. Receipt of Lionel "Wake for one chain of gold, weighing
821 ounces, delivered by Endimion Porter on his Majesty's behalf,
to be conveyed to Sir Peter Paul Rubens, as bestowed by his Majesty.
Lip-]
Mar. 24. 35. List of the officers, attendants, and artificers belonging to the
train of artillery, together with their several entertainments. Total
of entertainments per diem, 4>Sl. 7s.; per annum, 15,779J. 8s.
mpp.-]
1639.
Mar. 25. Protection to Sir Philiberto Vernatti for six months. [Docquef]
Mar. 25. Warrant for payment of 791L 8s. 8d. per annum to the Treasurer
of the Chamber, to be by him digbu'-sed amongst 20 yeomen of the
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guard unfit for service, the same to be continued without check
during their lives. Provision is made that as any of them shall die
the charge to be abated rateably, according to each man's allowance.
IBocqv^t]
Mar. 25. Warrant to the Treasurer of the Chamber for issuing the money
above stated to the 20 yeomen. [Bocqiiet.']
Mar. 25. Warrant to the captain for giving order to the Clerk of the Check
to swear 20 other yeomen of the guard, in the room of those that are
to be displaced. [^Docquet.']
Mar. 25. Warrant to the Commissioners of the Household to the royal
children, authorizing them to give allowance of all moneys expended
in the chamber, household, and stable of the royal children, above
the ordinary expenses already settled. \_Docquet.'\
Mar. 25. Warrant to the Exchequer for taking the accounts of the Pay-
master of the Household to the Prince and the rest of the royal
children, the same being first allowed by the Commissioners for his
Highness 's Household ; also a warrant to the Lord Treasurer for
payment of the surplusage upon the account of the said paymaster.
[^Docquet."]
Mar. 25. Warrant to Paul Pert, Sergeant of his Majesty's Counting-house,
and William Stisted, gent., authorizing them to receive the sur-
plusage due upon Sir William Hewett's account, and divers other
arrears, to be by them accounted for to the Treasurer, Comptroller,
and Officers of the Greencloth. [Bocquet.']
Mar. 25. Warrant to the Exchequer to pay to Paul Pert and William
Stisted 6,114L 18s. lie?., in satisfaction of the surplusage of the
accounts of the said Sir William Hevvett, to be by them issued and
accounted for according to his Majesty's directions. [^Docquet.']
Mar. 25. Licence to William Davenant, his heirs and assigns, to build a
playhouse in a place near Fleet Street, assigned by the Commis-
sioners for Buildings, and to take such money as is accustomed to be
given in such cases. [Docquet.']
Mar. 25. The King to the Masters, Wardens, and Assistants of the Com-
pany of Fishmongers in London, in favour of Richard Fitch to be
clerk to the said company when the same shall be void. [^Docquet-I
Mar. 25. The same to the Lord Deputy of Ireland on the behalf of Arthur
Annesley, eldest son to Lord Mountnorris. [Bocquet.]
Mar. 25. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer for suffering some pieces of brass
ordnance to be transported to Ireland. [^Docquet,']
Mar. 25. Presentation of Thomas Burton, clerk and M.A. to the vicarage of
Moulton, in the diocese of Lincoln, void by the death of the last
incumbent, and in his Majesty's gift pro hdc vice, by simony, lapse
of time, or otherwise. [^Docquet.]
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Mar. 25. Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 5,0001. to George
Payler, to be disbursed according to his Majesty's direction, and also
such further sums as shall be thought fit to be advanced to him for
his Majesty's service. [^Docquef]
Mar. 25. Warrant for payment of loOl. to the Marquis Hamilton, to be dis-
bursed for the preparing of the Pelmell [Pall Mall] and making a
garden near the honour of Hampton Court. [Bocquet.]
Mar. 25. Grant of denization unto Ralph Colford and Jane Hugessen, born
in foreign parts. \_Docquet.']
Mar. 25. 86. Grant to the Eai-l of Worcester of the renewal of a former
Whitehall, protection for religion, and to allow him to keep arms. [Copy. ^ p-l
Mar. 25. 37. Francis Lord Cottington to Sec. Windebank. The privy
seal for 1,500^., payable to Arnold Spencer, is for Sir Miles Fleet-
wood, Spencer being his servant, and so made because it was not
thought fit that the privy seal speaking to Sir Miles, who is to pay,
should be made payable to himself [^ p.']
Mar. 25. 38. John Nicholas to his son Edward Nicholas. I sent for Jack
as soon as I heard of his having ague fits, which have now left him,
so that I hope, sometime next week, he will be able to go to Win-
chester. I am sorry that so many of your family are sick. I hope
your wife is upon recovery, because you write not to the contiary.
I wish her and her children here with all my heart ; so does your
mother ; and we think, when the King is gone, you might bring her
down. My off'er is not after the Court compliment, but really after
the plain country fashion, and so you and your wife shall find it. I
am glad of Hall being in the way of recovery. I thank you for
your news ; Sir Edward Leech will be able enough for the Rolls, but
is very colerick, and of a high spirit. How the Lord Keeper and he
will agree I much doubt ; but it seems another, whom J know not,
is like to carry the place. I pray God to send the King good suc-
cess against the rebellious Scots. What their intent should be to
invade England I cannot imagine. It is to be hoped they will be
divided amongst themselves, and then they cannot long stand out.
I pray God the match intended for Lord Philip Herbert prove pros-
perous to the house. I think it shall not be amiss that you get
under my Lord's hand that he has given you the bow-bearer's place
in Clarendon Park ; directions to that end. If you want help the
young Duchess can prevail with my Lord, and will, I doubt not,
speak or write for you. [2 pp.]
Mar. 26. 39. John Whatton, Sheriff of co. Leicester, to Nicholas. I re-
Blaby. ceived your letter of the 11th inst. concerning the King's writ and
Council's letter for ship-money. On the 12th December last I was
sworn sherifi", when I received the said writ and letter, and speedily
taxed the several hundreds and sent out writs to all the head con-
stables to assess in their several divisions. Although I urged the
said constables for return of their wnriH.'ts and assessments, yet I
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could not get any from them before the 2nd inst., and then not many,
some of them being very imperfect, whereupon I threatened them
for their slackness and neglect. On the 3rd inst. I made out warrants
to the said head constables, commanding them to levy and gather
in all the moneys taxed, to pay the same to me upon the 13th A.pril,
to distrain such as refused, and to return their names to me. In all
which I hope his Majesty and the Council will find that I have bent
my endeavours to further the service. As to the certificate of assess-
ments upon every parish and clergyman therein, which you write
was expected from me, upon considering the writ and letter, I con-
ceive it to be his Majesty's pleasure to have the moneys levied and
paid in as speedily as may be, and therefore having no complaints '
ixom any of the clergy that they were any ways overtaxed, and
having certified what difierencies I found about some of the taxes,
I thought it more conducing to the service to take order for the
levying of the moneys taxed, rather than to tarry until every par-
ticular tax was come in, so that I cannot yet make a certificate of
the sums imposed in every parish, nor what every clergyman is
assessed for spiritual living, and what for his temporal ; the taxes
which are come in do not particularly express the same. I hope it
will not be long before I shall receive some good part of the money,
which I will hasten as much as I can, and will speedily pay it to the
Treasurer. [1 pJ]
Mar. 25. 40. Account of the Farmers of the customs, subsidies, and other
duties upon Currants and Wines for one year ending this day. The
rent and farm due to the King for the same, for one whole year
ending this day, 60,000?. Total of the discharge, 70,349L 13s. Ud.
And so the said farmers upon the determination of their accompt
will be in surplusage 10,349Z. 13s. lid. [I p.]
Mar. 25. 41. Reginald Burdyn [clerk, rector of Leire,J to Sir John Lambe.
Leire. J received my Lord of Canterbury's letter with the 225 proclama-
tions which are dispersed and published, whereof I have appointed
an account to be made at your next visitation in Easter week, and
at that time also his Majesty's contribution money to be paid,
whereto all of ability have subscribed and promised payment after
the rate of a double tenth, and Dr. Hill has undertaken to receive
and pay for Gartree deanery, and Mr. Langham for Framland, and
the rest are to be paid to me at Leicester, which shall be returned
with all diligence. No man of ability has refused to subscribe, save
only Mr. Pelsant of M[arket] Bosworth, who stands upon capitula-
tion to be secured for his horse, wherewith he is charged. I have
sent a second summons for his answer on Tuesday next, and if he
then refuses I shall certify, and with-al I think there is a fair way
to cry quittance with him or his son named in the answer about
the benefice of M[arket] Bosworth for succession, whieh is a benefice
worth the labour to look after it, whereof I shall write by the next
as occasion serves. I received your substitution also for surrogates,
and I have lessoned Mr. Baily, but one thing I pray you to remem-
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ber by the next, especially to Mr. Angel and Mr. Cox, who receive
your fees for all matters done before them, that they bring in their
accounts and insert them into the book for fees at the least once a
month, that so our book may agree with that of the office, and that
you suffer no loss. They pay in gross and I cannot get the accompts.
As to Mr. Baily I have been very careful to make him enter all his
matters in the book, and so may they or any other surrogate, for
the book is always in readiness. Write a word I pray on this sub-
ject to Ml-. Angel and Mr. Cox, who are ia delinquency, and to
Mr. Crofts now that he may be careful to do it. Touching the value
of Billesden, I have taken means to inquire, and I shall certify you
by the next. T send a letter enclosed concerning Sacomb [Herts]
parsonage from Mr. Grey, my patron's son, who is intended for my
successor at Leire. I pray your best assistance for him in it, and
he shall wait upon you after Easter about it. If Mr. Grey be placed
at Sacomb, I conceive that the business may be so carried as that
you may get the next advowson of Leire for a friend. Of all other
occurrences by the next. [^Seal with arms. 1 p.']
The King to Henry Earl of Holland. We have sent you a sche-
dule, in which are mentioned such number of deer of the summer
season now coming as we are pleased to bestow upon the ambassa-
dors and agents of princes residing with us, with the parks and
walks wherein we purpose the said deer shall be killed. We com-
mand you to cause your warrants to be directed to the keepers
authorizing them to kill and deliver the said deer. Underwritten,
I. Schedule above alluded to. The ambassadors of France, Venice,
and the States had each three bucks. ' The agents of the
King of Spain, the Queen of Bohemia, " the Queen and
crown of Sweden," and the Duke of Florence had each two
bucks. One buck was to be taken from Hyde Park. [Copy.
See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 58. IJ p.']
Mar. 26. The same to the same. Similar letter and schedule for deer to be
Westminster, bestowed upon the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Recorder of the city
of London, in all 24. [Ibid., p. 60. l^ p.]
Mar. 26. 42. The s5,me to the Officers of the Exchequer, the Judges of
Whitehall, either Bench, and other officers. William Petre, of Stanford Rivers,
Essex, has particular employment in our service, which he cannot
so well discharge if he be troubled for his religion. These are to
signify that we are so well informed and satisfied of his loyalty, that
from henceforward he be not questioned for the same, unless our
pleasure be especially delivered to the contrary. [Copy, f p.]
[Mar. 26 ?] 43. The King to Archbishop Laud, Lord Keeper Coventry, Lord
Westminster. Treasurer Juxon, Henry Earl of Manchester, Algernon Earl of
Northumberland, Edward Earl of Dorset, Theophilus Earl of Suffolk,
William Earl of Exeter, John Earl of Bridgewater, Henry Earl of
Danby, Thomas Earl of Kelly, Charles Viscount Wilmot, Francis
Lord Cottingtou, Edward Lord Newburgh, Sir Thomas Jermyn, Sir
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Francis Windebauk, Sir Thomas Edmunds, and to all others of the
privy council who shall not attend us in our journey to the northern
parts. Commission giving instructions for ordering affairs during
Lis Majesty's absence in the north. His Majesty desiring to pro-
vide for the safety of other parts of the kingdom, and for the safe-
guard of the Queen and royal children, has by commission ordained
the Eail of Northumberland general of all forces on this side Trent,
with authority in case of insurrections, invasions, or unlawful assem-
blies, to levy forces as well of trained bands as others, in all places
on this side Trent for the purpose of repressing the same, in the
execution whereof he is nevertheless to proceed . according to such
private instructions as shall be delivered to him under our sign
manual. We, reposing full confidence in the wisdom and fidelity of
you [the Lords above named], do appoint you our commissioners,
with power to any six or more of you, whereof the Archbishop,
Lord Keeper, Lord Treasurer, and Lord Privy Seal to be one, to
provide in our absence for the peace and safety of our kingdom and
people, and as occasion shall require, to give order and dii'ections to
the said Earl of Northumberland for his due proceeding in the
execution of his commission, and in case of any great riot or sudden
accident of state, which cannot well endure delay for our own reso-
lution, you shall set forth proclamations in our name, and execute
such orders as in your discretions you shall judge most convenient ;
and whereas complaints may arise in our absence touching the
levying of the moneys and other occasions in the shipping business,
we do hereby give you full power to hear and order all such com-
plaints, and to give such directions therein as shall be fit. [This
commission, which is engrossed, but not signed, although dated on
the SOth, tuas probably intended for the 26th March, as if, is witnessed
at Westminster and speaks of the King's intention of going to the
north, ivhereas he was at York on the SOiA. One skin of parchment^^
Mar. 26. 44. Copy of the above commission. [This copy is dated 26th
March 1640, which is no doubt a clerical error for 1639. 10|^ pp.l
[Mar. 26?] 45. The King to Algernon Earl of Northumberland. Commission
appointing him general of the forces on this side of Trent, upon his
Majesty's proceeding to the northern parts against the Scots.
[Copy. 4| pp.']
[Mar. 26?] 46. Another copy of the same. [ll|i>p.]
[Mar. 26 ?] The like. [See Vol. cccxcvi, p. 201. 6 pp.]
Mar. 26. Petition of John Worfield, Auditor of the Imprests, to the King.
Petitioner in May 1634 entered into two obligations, one to Thos.
Fabian for payment of 500?., and the other to Thos. Fabian and
Thomas Geeres for 8001., which obligations were entered into for the
iise of Jane Tyndall, at which time it was agreed that petitioner should
pay into the Court of Wards, for the arrearages of rent due to your
Majesty from John Tyndall and Jane Tyndall, 455?. 10s. Id., which
petitioner has paid accordingly, besides 494?. Os. 2d. to Jane Tyndall,
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and 372Z. 8s. to Thos. Fabian and Thos. Geeres, -which sums amount
to more than the suras above mentioned. Nevertheless the two last-
named prosecuted petitioner upon the said bonds in the OiBce of
Pleas in the Court of Exchequer. Petitioner procured an information
to be exhibited in the Court of Wards against Thos. Geeres, Thos.
Fabian, and J. Tyndall. That by order of court, the business con-
sisting of reckonings and accompts, it was referred to auditor Tooke
to consider of the acquittances and proofs, take examinations, and
make certificate thereof to the court, who has certified accordingly.
That petitioner's livery is prosecuted under the Great Seal, and
thereby petitioner now deprived of all remedy in the Court of Wards
and Liveries. Prays reference of this petition to the Lord Privy
Seal or one of the Barons of the Exchequer, before whom the said
Fabian and Geeres prosecuted petitioner, or one of the Lord Chief
Justices of either Bench, before whom the acquittances and proofs
produced in the Court of Wards, the examinations taken by the
auditor, and his certificate, may be produced, at which hearing the
auditor also to be present. Petitioner is most willing to submit to
what order sliall be made by the persons to whom your Majesty
shall be pleased to refer this petition. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty is pleased to refer this petition to the Lord Privy
Seal and Lord Cottington, who, with the assistance of the
Chief Baron, are to determine the differences, or otherwise
to certify his Majesty where the impediment lies, together
with the true state of the business, that his Majesty may
■ signify his further pleasure. Whitehall, 2Qth March 1639.
[Copy. See Vol. cccciii., p. 68. 1| p.]
Mar. 26. Petition of William Murray, a Groom of the Bedchamber to the
King. The manors of Petersham and Sheen, co. Surrey, parcel of the
Queen's jointure, leased to petitioner for 27 years, at a rent of 16Z. 9s.,
in regard his Majesty has enclosed the greatest part of the wastes,
demesne lands, and woods of the same into the New Park near
Richmond, are thereby much impaired in value. The Queen has
directed that a grant and surrender thereof be passed to his Majesty.
Prays that when the surrender is passed your Majesty would grant
to him for ever the remairiS of the said manor and lands, together
with the court leet and view of frank pledge in fee farm, to be
holden of the crown in free and common soccage as of the manor of
East Greenwich, reserving to the crown not only the rent of 161. 9s.,
but such other valuable consideration as the same is truly worth.
Underun-itten,
I. His Majesty's pleasure is that the Lord Treasurer and Lord
Cottington shall compound with petitioner for such
valuable consideration for these manors and lands above
the rent cis they shall find fit, and then to give order to the
Attorney-General that when the surrender is passed from
the Queen to his Majesty he prepare a grant to petitioner
according to his desire. [Copy. Ibid., p. 70. | p.]
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Mar. 26. Petition of Eoger Molyneux to the ELing. Shows that Dame Anne
Molyneux, widow and baronetess, (whose only son and heir
apparent the petitioner is,) having lands of her own inheritance
above 5,000^., yet in all due and principal money [owes] not above
l,500il. That all her lands have been thereupon ten years, and are
still in extents of the Exchequer in aid to accomptants, though none
are due to any accomptant as in cases of aid by law is necessary.
Nevertheless her creditors prosecute all sinisterly in that kind through
power of the royal prerogative, and have already gained thereby
unduly upon her estate at least 1,000?., without in the least clearing
her debts. Seeing mercy and justice are the true supports of your royal
throne, and that all her estate in land has, through the royal prero-
gative, been ten years and is still swept away and scattered upon
outlawries and extents by her creditors oppressing immeasurably,
to the dishonour of your Majesty and scandal of good laws, wherein
petitioner now implores your royal direction for speedy redress.
Prays his Majesty to signify his pleasure to the Lord Treasurer, and
to the Chancellor and Under Treasurer of the Exchequer, to award
his commission to any two or more to examine upon oath or other-
wise into the true yearly values of the lands in every extent respec-
tively, and when the same began ; and particularly what have been
since thereby raised, and bj' whom, and what was the cause and
grounds of every of those debts, with all necessary powers for the
best discovery of the truth, and good service to your Majesty in the
premises. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty is pleased that a commission should issue for
discovery of the truth of the premises, as desired, and for
examination of the grounds and original causes of the
said extents and outlawries, upon return of which com-
mission his Majesty will signify his further pleasure for
petitioner's relief. \Copy. Ibid., p. 74. 1 ^ p.J
Mar. 26. Petition of Sir Richard Titchborne, Knight and Baronet, to the
same. Five years since your Majesty granted to Thomas Travers
and Thomas Sara liberty to import yearly 50 tons of logwood alias
blockwood, with full power to seize all other logwood imported con-
trary to the laws, for term of 21 years, paying to the crown the rent
of 501., which said patentees' names were only used in trust for
petitioner and Sir Nicholas Fortescue, since deceased. That John
Langston, gentleman porter of the Tower, contracted with petitioner
to pay him 400?. for his said grant, which was conveyed to him by
law, but now Langston refuses to stand to his bargain, or pay peti-
tioner any pait of the 400?., for want of which petitioner is likely to
be prejudiced 1,000?., without more speedy justice than can be had
in an ordinary court of justice. Prays reference to the Lord Privy
Seal and Sec. Windebank. Underwritten,
I. Reference as prayed. Whitehall, 2Qth March 1639. ICopy.
Ibid., p. 60, l^i^.J
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Mar. 26. Petition of the Earl and Countess of Exeter to the King. You
were pleased to grant to petitioners the benefit of the law of sewers
made at Huntingdon, concerning Deeping Fen, reserving only 3,000
acres for your Majesty's use, but the draining to be perfected at
petitioners' charge. Pray order to the Lord Treasurer, with the
assistance of the Attorney and Surveyor General, to contract with
petitioners, and settle such assurances to them of his Majesty's
interest in the said draining as they shall reasonably desire. Under-
written,
1. Reference as prayed. Whitehall, 26th March 1639. [Copy.
Ibid., p. 56. I p.l
Mar. 26. Petition of John Earl of Annandale to the same. Petitioner's
brother, the late Richard Murray, D.D., warden of Manchester, was,
on 4th July 1635, fined 1,000Z. by the High Commissioners, which
fine since his brother's death petitioner has paid or secured to the
Archbishop of Canterbury, to the intent that he might by grant of
the said fine satisfy himself out of his brother's estate, but he having
procured a grant of the same cannot obtain anything towards the
satisfaction of the 1,000Z., save only the advowson of the rectory of
Wigan in co. Lancaster, which his said brother purchased, to or for
the use of himself and his heirs, which advowson petitioner has pro-
cured in your Majesty's name to be extended for the said fine.
Petitioner has also at his great charge compounded with the right
heirs of his brother for the inheritance of the said advowson, to the
end that by sale thereof he may obtain some recompence, but is
informed by his counsel that he and his heirs shall not enjoy the
s,ime without question unless your Majesty should grant to them
your title by prerogative or otherwise. Prays a grant of your
Majesty's interest in the rectory and church of Wigan, with the
right of nomination upon the death or translation of the Bishop of
Chester, who is now the present incumbent. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty is pleased to grant petitioner his desire, and the
Attorney-General is to prepare a hill for his Majesty^s
signature accordingly. Whitehall, 2Qth March 1638.
[Copy. Ibid., p. 57. 1 p."}
Mar. 26. Petition of Sir William Elphinston, Chief Justice in Scotland, and
John Crofts, cupbearer to his Majesty, to the same. You were pleased
to bestow upon petitioners in fee farm all the lands in the manor of
Cartmel, in co. Lancaster, not formerly granted away by your
Majesty and your predecessors, but there being some mistake in
their said grant, petitioners have followed the suit in your Majesty's
name against the tenants of the said lands, and have forborn to be
suitors for a new grant until they have first vindicated your right to
the same. Petitioners' creditors, finding the security of the lands to
be insufficient, threaten to arrest them, pretending that if they die
the said lands being not legally in petitioners' hands wiU not be
liable to their said debts. Pray hia Majesty to signify his pleasure
that if petitioners or either of them die before a new grant of the
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lands be passed that you will grant the same for the satisfaction of
their debts. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty is pleased to declare that when petitioners shall
have fully recovered his title to these lands he will maJce
such a grant thereof to them as shall he valid, according
to his first intent, in case their present grant shall he
found defective. Whitehall, 2Qth March 1 638[9 ?]. Copy.
Ibid., p. 58. 1 p.]
Mar. 26. Petition of Dame Mary Powell, the distressed wife of Sir Edward
Powell, to the King. That your Majesty, having resumed into your
hearing the causes in difference between her and her husband, and
your weighty affairs not permitting time to hear the same, she
is like, before your return, to suffer much for want of your direction
and order, in respect Sir Edward has lately withdrawn the payment
of those rents which formerly he allowed her for her maintenance,
and now prosecutes suits against the executor for those matters which
your Majesty has appointed for your own hearing, which petitioner
cannot hope for in this short time before your intended journey.
Prays a reference of the differences between her and her husband
to some persons of honour to be appointed by your Majestj', who
may hear and report the true state of matters, and assign such
allowance to petitioner for her maintenance in the meantime as they
shall think fit, and that all suits prosecuted by Sir Edward for any
of those matters may rest until your return. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty is pleased to refer the examination of the differ-
ences between Sir Edward Powell, the petitioner, and her
late mother's executors, to the Archbishop of Canterbury,
the Lord Keeper, Earl of Dorset, and Sec. Windebank, or
any two of them, to settle the same, if they can, or otherwise
to report to his Majesty the state of all matters in difference,
and that some convenient maintenance may he forthwith
allowed to petitioner, agreeable to her quality, with respect
to that advancement Sir Edward has had by her. White-
hall, 26th March 1639. [Copy. Ibid., p. 59. 1 p.]
Mar. 26. Petition of the same to the same. The difference touching the
rectory of North Petherton, between petitioner and her brother Sir
Peter Vanlore, is, whether in equity he, as heir to Sir Peter, his
late father, or your petitioner's mother, executor in trust for her,
ought to have the same. There having been a decree made in the
Exchequer for Sir Peter, and an award made by the Archbishop of
Canterbury, the Lord Treasurer, and the two Chief Judges of the
courts of Equity, against him, upon hearing before your Majesty
both were set aside, and the cause left in the state it was in at the
death of the Lady Vanlore. Since which time petitions on both
sides have been exhibited to your Majesty, and some directions
therein given ; but, on a later petition exhibited to you by petitioner,
your Majesty appointed Friday last for further hearing, but for want
of your presence it was not heard. As this case is of consequence.
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and the judging thereof will in point of precedent be very con-
siderable, and tend much to the quieting of your subjects' estates,
and preventing of suits and contrariety of opinion in your courts of
justice, it is prayed that the two Chief Justices of the courts of
Equity, the two Lords Chief Justices of the courts of King's Bench
and Common Pleas may be added to the Barons of the Exchequer,
for the determining of this case, or that it may stay till your
Majesty's return, for your royal determination. JJnderwntten,
I. His Majesty, conceiving the matter in question of consequence,
. and the point in difference fit for settlement in such a way
as his several courts of justice may concur in one opinion,
and the estates of his subjects quieted, and because the
resolution of this case will be a president for other cases
of like nature, is pleased that the Lord, Keeper, the Lord
Treasurer, Lord Privy Seal, the two Lords Chief Justices,
and the Barons of the Exchequer, do ccdl all the 'parties
concerned before them, and hear this cause, and if they
shall find difficulty therein to direct a case to be made as
they shall see cause, or othenvise to proceed according to
justice and equity to determine the same. Whitehall,
26th March 1639. [Copy. Lbid., p. 60. 1 p.]
Mar. 26. Petition of your Majesty's servants Sir Edmond Sawyer, William
AUington, and Robert Naper, to the King. That Lord William
Howard, Sir Giles AUington, deceased, father to the petitioner
William AUington ; Sir Nathaniel Naper, deceased, father to peti-
tioner Robert Naper ; Sir Edmund Sawyer, Lawrence Whitaker,
and Marmaduke More, servant to the Earl of Suffolk, have for
divers years past been bound for great sums of money for the Earl
of Suffolk, and for their indemnity had divers houses and lands of
the said Earl's passed to them, upon agreement that if the said Earl
should not pay the debts, and disengage them, before certain days'
long since passed, that then they should have liberty to sell the
same for payment of the debts. All the feofees in some part of the
said houses and lands are dead, except Sir Edmond Sawj^er and Mar-
maduke More, and in other part all but the above-named and
Lawrence Whitaker, and there remains of the debts unsatisfied for
which the said lands were aFjsumed above 20,000^., many of which
debts are put in suit, to the great dauger and disquiet of petitioners,
and their hindrance in following his Majesty's service. The Earl
does not satisfy the said debts, and Marmaduke More refuses
to join in the sale or assurance of lands to satisfy the same. If
the Earl wiU not also join in assurance of the lands they will not
be sold to the best value. Pray that Marmaduke More may be
ordered to convey his interest therein to some indifferent persons, to
be named, for petitioners' indemnity, and that the Earl may have
some short time given him to pay the debts, by sale of land or other-
wise, and in default petitioners to have liberty to sell any of the
said houses and lands for satisfaction of the debts and of such
damages as they shall be put to, and that in the pieantime all
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extents and executions for the said debts may be levied only upon
the lands of the Earl, conveyed as aforesaid, and the profits of the
same lands to be employed touching the satisfaction of the said
debts. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty is pleased that a copy of this petition he showed
to the Earl of Suffolk and Mr. More, and that they show
cause why they shouM not speedily perform what is desired,
that petitiowers may not he hindered in their several
employments for his Majesty, nor their particular estates
seized on for the EarVs debts. Whitehall, 26th March
1639. [Copy. Ibid., p. 63. 1 p.}
Mar. 26. Petition of Sir Thomas Reynell, your Majesty's servant, to the
King. Petitioner's suit was heretofore for a grant of the fines due
to your Majesty in the courts of King's Bench and Exchequer, upon
which a " capiatur " should be awarded, in like manner as you had
granted to Sir Thomas Blonden and others fines of the like con-
dition due in the Common Pleas' for 21 years. The grant was made
to petitioner for 21 years, but by reason of some exceptions inserted
in it some of the said fines upon " capiaturs " are not passed to
petitioner, at least not so clearly as was intended ; viz., fines upon
capiaturs in informations, false claim of liberties, indictments, &c.
Prays that by the advice of your Majesty's counsel a new grant
may be passed to petitioner for 31 'years, with the arrears, under the
former yearly rent of lOl., also with such powers and clauses as shall
be thought meet for recovery of the same, and with such further
additions and exceptions as may comprehend all the said fines upon
" capiaturs," and that direction may be given to the Attorney-
General to prepare a bill. Underwritten,
I. His Majesty, being pleased to renew the former grant to pe-
titioner under the same rent q/ IQl., refers the consider-
ation of this petition to the Lord Keeper and Lord Privy
Seal, who are to advise upon the particular excepted out
of the former grant, and now desired by the petitioner,
and to certify how many of them are fit to be passed to
petitioner in this new grant, and what other powers and
clauses are fit to be inserted in the new grant, for his
Majesty's service and the petitioners advantage, luhere-
upon his Majesty will signify his further pleasure.
Whitehall, 26 March 1639. [Copy. Ibid, p. 77. lip.]
Mar. 26. Henry Earl of Holland to Carew Hervy alias Mildmay, Jersom
Holmes, his Majesty's woodward in the forest of Essex, and William
Brodrip. His Majesty intends, for the better preservation of his
deer belonging to Leyton Walk within the forest of Essex, that
fitting part of the common there, not exceeding two acres or there-
abouts, shall be enclosed with rails for the feeding of them in
winter, and for that purpose is pleased to allow 30 lopped timber
trees growing in Croall Wood within the said walk, which appears
by certificate of Carew Hervy alias Mildmay and Edward Kygshley,
verderors of the said forest, have been spoiled by lopping, and will
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shortly become dead trees, the felling whereof will be no prejudice to
the deer nor destruction to the wood. These are to authorize you to
cause the said trees to be cut down and employed as before men-
tioned, and also to sell to his Majesty's best profit the offal of the said
treesj and the money thereby raised to lay out towards defraying
the charge of workmanship, the same to be duly accounted for by
Jersom Holmes before Michaelmas term next, according to the
course of the Exchequer, before the auditor of the said county, with
whom this warrant is to be enrolled for that purpose. ICoTpy. See
Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 56. -^ p.]
Mar. 26. 47. Petition of John Euffey, prisoner in the White Lion Gaol,
Southwark, to the King. Petitioner was convicted at the assizes
last holden in Southwark for stealing three horses, and upon sup-
plication to his Majesty was reprieved, and so spared from execution.
Prays pardon for his said offence, and that he may be sent to serve
in his Majesty's wars. Underwritten,
47. I. Reference to Attorney-General Banks, to prepare a hill for
the petitioner as is desired. Whitehall, 26th March 1639.
[Ip.j
Mar. 26. 48. Petition of Pauncefoot Wall to Archbishop Laud. The or-
dering of the episcopal visitations of the church of Hereford and the
exempts has been long depending, for the expedition of which busi-
ness, and for favour therein, petitioner, being registrar there, has often
made means to his Grace, who was inclined to relieve him, yet, by
reason of an arbitrament obtained of late, unawares to petitioner,
other officers are like to exercise [jurisdiction] in the frequent
episcopal visitations of the exempts, so that the benefit of his
place of registrar will not in future compensate for his attending,
he having no other maintenance. Prays his Grace to appoint
petitioner, but during his time, or until he can obtain some other
place, to exercise, as in the last episcopal visitation, the duties
of a notary, with proviso, nevertheless, that the records be trans-
mitted to his Lordship's chief registry, or at least a true repertory of
them. Underwritten,
48. I. " I desire Sir John Lamhe to consider of this petition, and
give me an account how the petitioner may he deputed in all
episcopal visitations in some easy mconner for his relief,
or if he can think of cmy other way 1 shall not he against
it W.Cant. March 26, 1639." [1 p.]
Mar. 26. 49. Instructions by Sir John Pennington, Admu-al of the Fleet
My lodging in now setting forth to sea, to Capt. John Mennes of the ship Victory,
St. James's Park.g^^^ ^^ ^^ ^^jy observed by all officers and men in the said fleet
provided for this expedition. [Seal with arms. 6^ pp."]
Mar. 26. 50. Copy of the same. [4f pp.']
Mar. 26. 51. Eeceipt of Sir WiUiam Uvedale, for 200?. paid by Sec.
Windebank to the use of his son Thomas Windebank, to be paid to
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him in the northern parts at such times and in such sums as he
shall desire. [^ p.]
Mar. 26. 52. Council of War to the Lord Lieutenants, or in their absence to
the Deputy Lieutenants, of cos. Kent, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and
Cambridge, severally. By ours of the 20th inst. sent to you with
his Majesty's letter you received order for sending 1,000 of the
trained soldiers of that county [not specified] to Gravesend, to be
there by the 8th April next. We are now by his Majesty's command
to require you to take order, that of the said number there be sent
20 sergeants and 20 drummers, together with their halberds and
drums. And for the more orderly embarking of the men you are
to consider how long before the 8th April it will be requisite for
the officers who are to command them to be at the port, to take
charge of them, and to prevent their committing disorders in the
country. As you are to have a special care that the arms sent be
very good and complete, so we are to let you know that there shall
be an oflBcer of the ordnance at the port, to take account of and
indent for them, that the same may be duly restored to the county
at the end of the service. You are to send us an answer between
this and Saturday next. [Draft. 1 ^.]
Mar. 26. Copy of the same. [See Vol. cccxcvi.,p.l5Q. I p.\
Mar. 26. Henry Earl of Holland to the Officers of his Majesty's Forest of
Whitehall. Alice Holt and Woolmer, Hants. Suit has been made to me by Carew
Reynell to give him licence to convert into tillage 25 acres of pasture
of his called Stirtle grounds, (the whole containing about 60 acres,)
lying in the parish of Binsted, Hants, and within the bounds of the
forest of Alice Holt and Wooliner. Having been certified by John
Wall, one of the verderors, by Henry Heighes, forester of the walk
wherein the land lies, and by Thomas Christmas and others, re-
garders of the same forest, that 25 acres may be converted into
arable without prejudice, I hereby empower Reynell and his assigns
to plough up and convert into arable the specified number of acres.
[Copy. See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 57. 1 2?.]
[Mar. 26.1 ^^- Statements by [Sir John Borough, garter king-at-arms,J of
the partition amongst the heralds of the fees of Lady Baroness
Mohun and Sir Arthur Jenny. The latter was knighted at White-
hall this day. [= 1 2 i^-]
[Mar. 26.] 54. Another similar paper, but with simply a memorandum con-
cerning Sir Arthur Jenny's fee. [| p.]
Mar. 26. 55. John Fussell to Nicholas. Mr. Bingham, sheriff of Dorset,
received your letter of the 11th inst., to quicken him in the business
of shipping, in which he had not been thus remiss had he not been
straitened by time, for he received his writ and the Lords' letters but
the 1st December, and until the expiration of the 60 days allowed for
his nine corporate towns to rate themselves, which ended the 1 9th Jan-
uary, he could neither rate them nor the county. And then his raw
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experience of the aifairs of tile county, he not being a justice of the
peace, compelled him to spend much time to ioform himself, that he
might as near as he could do right to his countrymen. These rea-
sons only beg you to stave off the Lords' displeasure for one week
longer, and by that time there shall be a good return of his service,
"with an exact account according to your late letter. [Seal with
device. | p.]
Mar. 27. Warrant to pay to Abraham Andrews 1,200Z. for secret service.
[Dooquet.']
Mar. 27. Warrant to pay to tlie Earl of Huntingdon 3,0001. as his Majesty's
free gift. [Docquet.\
Mar. 27. Grant of the office of Clerk of the King's Wardrobe and Eobes,
with all the profits thereunto belonging, to Samuel Pindar, during
his life, upon surrender of Jolm George. \_Docquet.J
Mar. 27. Warrant to Sir William TJvedale to pay to Samuel Pindar the fee
of 6s. 8d. per diem, as Clerk of the Wardrobe, which fee John George
lately held. [Docquet.']
Mar. 27. Grant to William Morgan during life of the office of Solicitor-
General before the President and Council of WaJes, with all fees
and profits. [Bocqvet.']
Mar. 27. Warrant to the Exchequer, to discharge John Quarles, merchant,
of the sum of 81,230L received by him, by virtue of a privy seal for
200,000?. dated in July last, he having disbursed the said 31,230L
for arms, ammunition, and artillery bought in Holland, and brought
hither. Also to pay to him 7,00 U. 12s. lOcZ.,' which he has disbursed
more than he has received. \_Docquet.']
Mar. 27. Commission to Sir Richard Wynne and others for discovering of
the abuses of his Majesty's receivers in enabling others to sue in his
Majesty's name for the private benefit of themselves, with power to
compound with offenders in that kind. [Docquet.]
Mar. 27. 56. License to George Henley, of London. We have agreed
Whitehall, with George Henley, of London, merchant, to freight the Hopeful
Elizabeth for our special service to the west coast of Scotland, and
he being willing upon the ship's arrival there, and delivery of his
trust, to discharge us from further expense in the freight, victuals,
and men's wages in their return, upon condition that we would
grant him license to fit himself for anotiier voyage by the loading of
pipe-staves in Ireland, which desire we consider to be for our benefit,
we do therefore license the said Henley to buy in what place he shall
think fit .50,000 pipe staves, for relading the said ship, paying the duties
only reserved to us, and no more. And our pleasure is that no
person shall demand any other duties. [Signed by the King. | ^j.]
Mar. 27. 57. Grant to John Pulford to be provider for his Majesty's army,
Whitehall, in place of Eobcrt Long, by reason of Long's having the charge and
direction of the drainage works undertaken by liobert Earl of
Lindsey. [Signed by the King. 1 p.}
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Mar. 27. 58. Petition of William -Belo we [Belou] to the King. Petitioner
has been a suitor these 16 years for an arrear due to "your uncle
whose soul praises God." Forasmuch as his own arrear has been
stopped in the Exchequer, he has not been able to prosecute the
suit g]-anted him by his Majesty for the payment of your uncle's
arrears. Being out of hope ever to obtain the first arrears, as by
his last petition to and order by the Lord Treasurer annexed may
appear, he consequently has but small hopes for the second [see Vol.
cclxxx., No.. 6.] Praj's protection for one year, and also a pass to
go out of the kingdom, whereby he. hopes to recover as much out
of the ruins of his estate beyond seas, and amongst his friends in
Denmark and Germany, as shall pay those debts he has contracted
in his two last unfortunate employments, so that after 50 years toil
and travail he may bring his wearied bones to his grave without
curse or disgrace. Underwritten,
58. I. Reference to the clerk of the signet to prepare a protection,
whereby petitioner inay be freed from arrest, and suffered
to pass about his business viithout hinderance for one year,
his Majesty having occasion to employ petitioner in his
service. Hinchinbrooh, 27 March 1639. [1 p.\ An-
nexed,
58. II. Petition of William, Belowe to Lord Treasurer Juxon,
above referred to. Petitioner ha^s made it appear by
two several " constats " under Sir R. Pye^s hand that
there is 5001. arrear otuing to him at Lady Bay last, for
payment whereof his Majesty granted him a Privy Seal,
and you ordered payment of 1501., for which petitioner
thanks you, but shews that he is no way relieved out of
his pressing necessities by the said payment. First, three
quarters having since accrued, he has received only one
quarter, to wit, 371. 1 Os., paid upon his Privy Seal for
5001. Secondly, there has been 701. of the 1501. paid to
Mr. Dee and Mrs. Dolbiere out of the remainder ; he has
paid all the Exchequer fees, and his diet and lodging for
three quarters of a year have consumed the remaining por-
tion, so that he has neither the means to folloxo the Kvng
when he moves, nor to live if he stay behind. Prays order
for payment of the said Privy Seal according to his
Majesty's intention, that he may be made ready and able
to do such service as these " combinatious " times may
chance to require. [|- ^.]
Mar. 27. 59. Deputy Lieutenants of Essex to the Council. In answer to
Chelmsford, yours of the 20th inst. to the Lords Lieutenants, in respect of your
former directions for the pressing of 400 men, which we are now
about, we shall not possibly be able to send 1,100 trained soldiers to
Harwich sooner than the 10th April prefixed by you. But although
the time be short, and the services many, especially in respect for
the providing of 21 drummers with drums, which are not to be had
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within the county, and so many sergeants with their halberds, which
are hardly to be found. We shall, notwithstanding, endeavour to
have them all ready at Harwich at the day appointed, and there-
fore conceive that if those officers whom you shall be pleased to send
down shall be at the said port to take charge of them by the 10th
April it will be as soon as we shall be possibly able to perform the
service. \_Seal with arms. 1 p.']
Mar. 27. Order of Henry Earl of Holland to deliver to bearer one buck
WMtehall. within your charge, for the use of the French ambassador, here
residing, according to his Majesty's directions given me. [Form.
See Vol. ccclxxxiv., p. 61. i p.]
[Mar. 27.] The like, to deliver to bearer one buck of this season, any pro-
clamation or order concerning the settling of the season to the
contrary notwithstanding. [Ibid, p. 61. ^ p.']
Mar. 27. 60. John ChuUcross, sheriff of co. Derby, to Nicholas. I received
at London the lOfch December last his Majesty's writ and instructions
for 1,300L charged on this county for shipping, where by reason of
the death of some of the constables, others going forth of their
offices, as likewise the inequality of divers assessments, I could as
yet but certify in part, which I thought would be troublesome to
the Lords. Therefore I hitherto forbore my certificate, finding as
yet no great opposition, only the country's poverty, and the borough
towns of Derby and Chesterfield paying nothing of the 811. assessed
upon them. I beseech the Lords to take into their consideration
my late coming into office, and the distance I am from London,
being 110 miles, so that although I have received 7001. already
returned by biU of exchange to the Treasurer of the Navy, yet it
is impossible for me to make a fortnight's account, assuring them
the next term I will give fuU satisfaction of all my proceedings, and
likewise the names of such obstinate persons that are of quality, if
I find any adverse course holden, and in the interim endeavour
myself with all diligence to do his Majesty service. [Seal with arms.
Ip.]
Mar. 27. 61. Thomas Smith to Sir John Pennington. I enclose you a
Dorset House, warrant from my Lord Admiral for a vessel for the Countess of
Banbury, though, as I tell bis Lordship, I fear you will be much
puzzled to find one for her at this time, and therefore I have en-
treated his Lordship to see if he can cause her to defer her purpose
till a more convenient season, yet for fear she should prove too
much a woman in being obstinate, my Lord would have the warrant
come to you, but if she changes her mind I will send you word.
Since my last, his Majesty has made a Lord Chief Justice at Chesterj
to wit, one Sergeant MiUard, a man of whom the world took little
notice before, and they say he came in gratis, which I should much
wonder at in this age, the rather because I am credibly informed
there was 5,000J. offered for the place by one who it seems intended
to be an upright judge. The baronet's patent is now called in
question for some clause in it which it seems is deficient, but I
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think 5001. a piece will reconcile tbe business. The prophecy of
Lady Anne [Eleanor] Davies, that this city should be -wholly burnt
before Easter day, has proved, like herself, very false, though the
foolish people began to be a little afraid, because within 14 days
before the time we had here some four or five fires in several places
that did a great deal of hurt ; she has been a long time in Bedlam,
and there I think she must end her days. When you write hither
I think you will do well to put a cover on the packet, because if my
Lord should at any time have occasion to show your letters to the
King they are so dirty that my Lord is ashamed to carry them
about him or to pull them out. [2 pp.J
Mar. 27. 62. Instructions of Francis Lord Cottington to James Progers,
for the conducting of " the 20 men and horses which I send in the
service of his Majesty from hence to York, or to such place as shall
be appointed by my Lord-Geueral for the rendezvous," [Copy.
l\p.-\
Mar. 28. Protection to Mary Gargi-ave for one year. [Docquet.l
Mar. 28. Pension of 2,000?. per annum to the Earl of Ancram and the
Lady Anne his wife, payable out of the Exchequer half-yearly
during their lives, and the survivor of them. The like pension was
granted to Lady Anne, which she has surrendered. \_Docquet.'\
Mar. 28. Licence to Abraham Cullen, merchant, enabling him to use the
trade of merchandizing, paying the same customs and duties as
Englishmen. [Docquet]
Mar. 28. Warrant to the Receiver of the Court of Wards for payment of
1501. to Alexander Stafford, as his Majesty's free gift in reward
of service. [Docquef]
Mar. 28. Pardon to Edmund Kennedy, Francis Grove, Arthur Collins,
William Stubbs, Arthur Fisher, and others, of all misdemeanours in
the trade of starch making, wherewith they have been charged in
the Star Chamber. [Docquet.']
Mar. 28. 63. Petition of the Inhabitants and Churchwardens of All Saints'
parish, Huntingdon, to the King. Their church is very decent in
pews and seats, and for the last 200 years, as they believe, seats
have stood in the middle aisle, in such manner as they now do,
which are convenient for the better sort of tlie inhabitants, and for
strangers who resort thither, sometimes very many, the town being
situated on a great road from London northward, and the sole
sermon on Sundays in the forenoon being usually in the said
church. Likewise therein is a. seat, which was built for the use of
his Majesty's late father, when he used to resort into those parts.
Yet so it is that one Dr. Roane has been earnest about taking down
the said seat built for your father, and has also lately given order
for cutting the chief seats, which are decent and ornamental, and for
removing or quite taking down other seats which have stood so long,
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and without which the better sort of the parish cannot be con-
veniently placed, nor strangers resorting tliither have any con-
venient room. He threatens the churchwardens, if the same be not
speedily done, although he meddles not with such like seats in any
parish of the country or towns adjoining. Prays his Majesty to
refer the ordering of the matter to Archbishop Laud, and that in
the meantime the said seats may continue as now they do till his
Grace's further order. Undenmtten.
63. I. Reference as desired. Hinchinhrooh, 28th March 1639.
Mar. 28. 64. Deputy Lieutenants of Essex to tlie Council. We find we
Chelmsford, omitted something in haste in our letters of yesterday [_See No. 59].
For whereas you commanded the sending of 1,100 trained men with
their arms to Harwich, thence to be embarked for the northern parts,
not knowing what the charge of transporting those men will be, we
are likewise ignorant what moneys we are to levy upon the country
for the same, and therefore beseech you to give o)'der to some whom
you shall appoint to give us notice thereof, wherein we become suitors
to you on behalf of our country, that in respect of the very heavy
charge which lies upon the country for the performance of these
services, and the great difficulties in raising money, you will command
that the country may be well used, and not any ways exacted upon
in the charge of sending these men by sea, which we desire may be
made certain. We have appointed to be at Colchester on the 8th
April to take final order for sending those trained soldiers with their
arms to Harwich, so as if you think fit to direct those officers who
are to take charge of the men to repair to us that night to Colchester,
being in their way to Harwich, we conceive it may be a good means
for the better expediting of the service, and we leave it to your con-
sideration whether the 400 men who are to be impressed out of
Essex may not also be embarked at Harwich, and sent by sea into
the northern parts. [Seal with crest. 1 p.]
Mar. 28. Order of the Court [of Sessions for Middlesex ?]. In accordance
with the command received this sessions from his Majesty on behalf
of Anthony Metcalfe, servant to the Queen, it is ordered, that all
proceedings in the court against Metcalfe for recusancy shall cease.
[See Vol. cclxv., No. 84. i p.]
Mar. 28. 6-5. G[eorge] Garrard to Edward Viscount Conway and Killultagh,
Charter House Charles Cotton, being drunk, would one evening, in Fleet Street,
have taken a gentlewoman from Sir John Hunt, and pushed her to go
into the Mitre Tavern, upon which grew a quarrel. They both drew ;
Sir John was hurt in the belly, but it missed his guts, so that he
escaped death. Cotton fled for a time, but Hunt recovering, he
came back, and all is well betwixt them. My Lord of Canterbury's
men wear swords. He [the Archbishop] has not been well of late —
feverish and ill disposed, but is now well again. Many of our nobility
who should have gone with the King to York are excused, paying
money. Lord Hertford gave 1,000?, Lords Bedford, Kent ,and Bristol,
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[with] many others, have sent in their money, and are excused j they
neither go themselves nor send horses. The French, Dutch, and
Walloons about this town have been numbered, by command from
the King, but their numbers are not so great as reported, so that
they are not a whit formidable. Lady Katherine Percy died a fort-
night since. She forbad Jaggerd to pray for her recovery two days
before she died, saying she must go to God. My Lord Admiral con-
tinues well, and goes not this northern journej'^, but is made Lord
General of the King's forces on this side Trent, in as ample manner
as my Lord Marshal is on the other side Trent. The morning the
King went away, whicli was the 27th inst., he brought the Queen to
the Lord Admiral, said she was his jewel, and committed her to his
protection, so that London and Sion will be the habitation of my
Lord Admiral I hope all this summer, neither do I fear tumults at
home which may withdraw him. Therefore, my Lord Conway, I
charge you quickly to leave Ireland, and come to us, for where can
you be better ; my Lord Deputy will not hinder you, for you have
all peace there. The devil and all of marriages we have going on
here. This Thursday Lord Herbert marries widow Banning ; nay,
he, his father and the brokers for the marriage, visited her four days
before Lady Katherine Percy died ; though both the Lord Chamber-
lain and Powis damned " himself " to the pit of hell, there was no
intention, much less a treaty of marriage betwixt them, even to my
Lord Admiral himself But the Lord Admiral hearing of it, to show
how little he believed their words, sent Smith with Lord Philip's
picture, and a small diamond ring he had formerly given to her, to
the Chamberlain, who was much surprised with the bringing of
them, but there he left them. His son not only marries the widow,
but they will swallow the whole of Banning's estate ; for Lord Carnar-
von's son shall marry one of the daughters, and one of the Chamber-
lain's younger sons have the other. Lord Cranborne is also within
this week to be married, but not to my Lady Dorothy, but to one
who is not worthy to wipe her shoes, a younger daughter of James
Maxwell, with whom he gives 18,000i., 4,000f. in jewels, 8001. a
year in land in England, and half his Scottish land, [or] the whole, if
Lord William Hamilton's lady die without issue. A great portion !
But I hate marriages made for money, and they have lost their repu-
tation, both son and father, for this high avariciousness. Lord Howard
also is upon a mamage with the widow Poltney, which I affect above
all the rest, for he is a very honest gentleman, but I cannot yet see
clear through it. I am afraid he will not carry it. The Master of
the Rolls is dead. A man unthought of, and a very ass, is [now]
Master of the Rolls, Sir Charles Csesar, a doctor of the civil law,
son of Sir Julius. He was the very anvil on which doctors of law
of his society played, and was jeered by them all, and I beUeve
the common lawyers will qiiickly find him, and not spare him one
whit. Sir Ed[ward] Leech was to give 13,OO0Z. for the place,
7,000f. presently, and 6,000i. in May ; it passed the King's hand for
him, and was left with the Lord Treasurer until he paid in the money,
which stop raised new competitors. Sir Thomas Hatton, from my
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Lady Hatton, oflered her house presently to the King, and money to
boot, so he might be Master of the Rolls. Lord Finch would have
had it, and would have brought in a sergeant, one Reeves, who should
have given 14,000L for his place in the Common Pleas. That would
not take, neither ; yet" that Reeves is made judge iu that court in
Button's place, who is dead. Sir Ralph Freeman also offered fair,
but this wood-cock, Sir Charles Ctesar, has outbid them all, — 15,000^.,
whereof 10,000?, presently to go along to York, so God give him joy
of his place ! The Earl of Leicester has come home, but not to stay
here above two months. The citizens of London gave but 5,200?.;
they could not be brought to give this way, so his Majesty refused
their gift. The Queen has commanded a fast to be kept amongst the
Catholics who frequent her chapel at Somerset House every Saturday
during the King's absence, and here is a prayer penned and read in
our churches for the King's good success in this journey. The Tues-
day before the King went, news came from Scotland that Edinbui'gh
Castle was taken by the Covenanters, though not above three days
before the governor of that castle writ to Marquis Hamilton that he
was victualled for 6 weeks, and would hold out against all opposi-
tion, so that 'tis thought he treacherously gave it up. Sir John
Pennington is going with 8 ships toward Scotland, and Harry Main-
waring as vice-admiral with him. Capt. Pouffie [Povey ?] is rear-
admiral, and stays in the Downs. In all 19 ships go out this year.
Sir Henry Mervin, out of all, being to go into Ireland. My service to
Lord [Henry] Moore. [Impression of seal with arms. 3 pp.^
Mar. 28. 66. Lord Ettrick to Sec. Windebank. If the haste I am now
Edinburgh constrained to use to despatch these letters safely to his Majesty
Castle. -v^ould give me leave, I would also have given you a relation of the
proceedings herewith sent to his Majesty, but in the meantime I am
sure you will by his Majesty's permission peruse them. You may
assure his Majesty that I will sooner lose my life than leave undis-
charged any part of my duty towards so gracious a sovereign
and master, which if occasion require I wiU then manifest in deeds
as I profess it now in words. [1 p.]
Mar. 29. Warrant to John Bond, who is employed as captain general for
the expedition towards the island of Madagascar or St. Lawrence,
near the East Indies, authorizing him to sail in such ships as shall
be under his command into whatsoever sea shall seem good unto
him, and to do all things mentioned in his commission. [Docquef]
Mar. 29. Grant to Sir Charles Csesar of the office of Master of the Rolls,
with aU. profits thereunto belonging, during his life. [Bocquef]
Mar. 29. Incorporation of the Brewers of London and those within four
miles thereof, with divers orders for regulating that trade, and such
clauses as are usual in the like grants. IDpcquet]
Mar. 29. Grant of privilege to Peter La Lore for 14 years for the glossing
of plain and figured satins made in England or imuorted. [Docquet]
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Mai-. 29. Grant to Sir Ferdinando Gorges, his heirs and assigas, of a pro-
portion of land in New England called the province of Maine,
with the islands thereunto belonging. There is reserved to his
Majesty a tenure in soceage, and a fifth part of all royal mines of
gold and silver found, and of pearl fishing, witli a yearly rent of
a quarter of wheat. Such powers and privileges are therein inserted
as were ordered by the Lords Commissioners for Foreign Plantations.
[ Docquet.]
Mar. 29. Warrant for allowance of 594<l. 12s., upon Sir William Russell's
account as Treasurer of the Navy, in consideration of a surrender of
certain lands which he formerly bought of his Majesty, [pocquef]
Mar. 29. Commission to Edward Savage and Edmund Windham, to enquire
what manors, lands, tenements, rents, and hereditaments are already
amortised, without his Majesty's license, or any of his royal prede-
cessors. The parties named are empowered to compound for the
term of seven years for pardons or licences to be granted by his
Majesty for the same, but if any refuse to compound then to seize
the lands into his Majesty's hands, and let them to others. [Boc-
quef]
Mar. 29. Grant to the same, of the benefit arising by such compositions
during the term of seven years, upon payment of a rent of 1001. per
annum. \_Docquet.^
Mar. 29. Warrant to the Ofiicers of the Green Cloth to examine the accounts
of Sir Marmaduke Dai'rell and Sir Henry Vane, late coiferers of
the Household, since his Majesty's accession to the Crown, and to
allow of such moneys as have been issued by them. [I)ocquet.'\
Mar. 29. Warrant to the Lord Treasurer and the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer to give allowance to the Earl of Berkshire and Edward Lord
Howard, farmers of his Majestj-'s greenwax, of 406?. 7s. Id., and of
Vjl. 8s. SfZ., also to discharge the poorer sort of subjects of their
recognisances who have been "nichelled'' at any time since the
beginning of his Majesty's reign, or shall hereafter happen to be
"nichelled" during the term granted to the said Earl and Lord
Howard. \_Docquet.]
Mar. 29. Grant authorizing Richard Barratt, Humphrey Dewell, Edward
Bagly, and Eobei't Barnewell, their deputies and servants, for 21
years, to enter into all warehouses, shops, cellars, and other suspicious
places within cos. Oxford, Berks, Wilts, York, Somerset, Hants,
Gloucester, Dorset, Bucks, Lincoln, Northampton, and Huntingdon,
and into the cities and towns of Oxford, Bristol, York, Winchester,
Southampton, Wells, Gloucester, and Poole, and there to search for
all leather shipped, laded, tanned, curried, bought, sold, or engrossed,
contrary to divers Acts of Parliament. [^Docquet.'}
Mar. 29. Grant to Timothy Butts and Peirce Deering during their lives of
the ofiice of receiver of all fines and rents lor tobacco licences, with
the fee of 200?. by the year, and 20s. for portage of every 100?.
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payable by the farmers of the said fines and rents, and is done upon
surrender of the like ofEce granted to William Carne and Edward
Came. IBocqueti]
Mar. 29. Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 30,000L to Henry
Wood, to be by him disbursed according to such directions as he has
received from his Majesty. [Docquef}
Mar. 29. Warrant for abatement of 2621. 10s. out of 1,050L due from Lady
Savage for the first year's rent for the copperas farm, and is in regard
of her losses sustained thereby. [Docquet.']
Mar. 29. 67. Council of War to the Lord Lieutenants of the several counties.
We require you to take order that there may be provided [a
certain number, specified in the subjoined list,] of able horses and
carters for the train of artillery, within the limits of your lieutenancy,
to be ready at Newcastle-upon-Tyne by the 20th April next.
[Margin ; 1 5 June, the charge of the horses and carters to be borne
by the county], and when they shall arrive at the said rendezvous
they shall enter into his Majesty's pay at \2d. per diem for every
horse, and 8d. per diem for every carter, and when they shall be
discharged an especial care shall be had, and convenient allowance
made for their return home again. Lastly, we require the Justices
of Peace and other officers to assist you and your deputies in the
performance of the said service, {j^opy.'] Underwritten,
I. 67. List of the Lord Lieutenants to whom the above were sent,
ruith the number of horses and carters to be supplied by
each county. [2 pp7\
[Mar. 29.] 68. List of carters and draught horses to be sent out of divers
counties for carriage of the train of artillery, together with the
charge thereof. Totals, 469 carters at 15L 12s. Sd. per diem. 1,400
horses at 70?. per diem.
Mar. 29. 69. List signed by the Council of War of the several entertain-
ments of the officers general of the field of the Lord General's
train, officers of four regiments of foot, and companies of footmen,
officers general of horse, and 12 troops of horse. This list is made
out by the day, month, and year, the sum totals being per diem,
442?. I7s. 8d per mensem of 28 days, 12,410?. 14s. 8d, and per
annum, 161,652?. 8s. 4c?. [2 slcins of parchment.']
[Mar. 29.] 70. Copj' of the same. [3 pp.]
[Mar. 29.] 71. Similar list made out from the above at some subsequent
period, and endorsed by Nicholas : — " A list of the pays of the foot
and horse, anno 1639, when the Earl Marshal was Lord General."
13 pp.-]
Mar. 29. Commissioners of Gunpowder to Montjoy Earl of Newport. For
one last of gunpowder at ISdI. per pound, to be delivered to John
Valence, for replenishing tJie magazine in co. Cambridge. [Minute.
See Vol. ccclv., No. 61, p. 10. i p.]
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I Mar. 29. The like. For two lasts of gunpowder to Marmaduke Moore, for
replenishing the magazine in co. Dorset. [Minute. See Vol. ccelv.,
If o. 61., p. 10. elvnes.}
Mar. 30. Grant to John Haies and Thomas Nevett, during their lives and
the life of the survivor, of the office of Collector of the Imposts of
Tobacco imported into England, Wales, and Berwick, with the fee of
150?. per annum payable by the farmers of the said imposts.
[Bocquef]
Mar. SO. Grant confirming to^Thomas Corie the office of Chief Prothonotary
of the Court of Common Pleas, with all fees and profits, according to
a schedule of fees allowed and confirmed under the great seal to
Richard Brownlowe, deceased, who lately held the said office.
{Docguet.']
[Mar. 30.] 72. Speech of Thomas Widdrington, Recorder of York, to the King
on his arrival in that city. Recounts the ancient glories of York, once
an imperial city, but now decayed, and eulogises the bounty and
justice of King Charles. " Its more honour for us that King Charles
hath given us a new life, nativity and being, by a most benign and
liberal charter, than that Constantine the Great had his first being
here." [Widd/rington was knighted on this occasion. 1|^.]
Mar. 30. 73. The King to Robert Earl of Lindsey. For defence of our realm
of England from the outrages of those rebellious people of Scotland,
and for prevention of any invasion that may be attempted by them,
we have amongst other considerations thought fit to put some forces
into Berwick, and to commit the government of them to you. We
therefore authorize you forthwith upon your entrance into that town
to take upon you the government thereof, and of all our forces there,
and to command them as absolutely as any governor of that town,
and as if you had commission under the great seal. And in case
Sir Jacob Astley shall have possessed himself of that town before
your coming thither, we command him upon your arrival there to
resign to you all the command and authority which he shall have
there. We further command all of that town to yield such obedi-
ence and respect to you as other mayors and officers have formerly
done to the governors there. And this authority we have thought
good to give you under our royal hand and signet, which shall
be sufficient warrant and discharge in this behalf till you shall
receive more ample warrant under the great seal of England.
[Which passed 30 May, see Rymer, Vol. xx. p. 381. Endorsed
" Under on£ of the King's bla7iks." Draft. 1 J p.]
[Mar. 30?] 74. List for the pay and entertainment of a governor, sergeant
major, 4 troops of horse, 12 companies of foot, and a train of artillery,
to serve for a garrison in Berwick. Total estimate of the cost, by the
day 911. 12s. 4<^d., by the month of 28 days 2,B65l. 5s. lid., by the
year 33,440?. 1 Os. lOd. [Skin of Parchment]
[Mar. 30 ?] 75. Another similar list. [Skim of Parchment]
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Mar. 30. 76. Account by Henry Vane, Treasurer of the Navy, of ship-money
received by virtue of the writs of 1638. Total 10,522^, 8s. 8c?. By
a foot note it appears that Sir Humphrey MUdmay, late sheriff of
Essex, had paid 501. for the year 1635. [| p.]
Mar. 30. 77. Account of ship-money for 1638, levied and remaining in the
hands of the sheriffs, viz. 2,940^, making the total levied and paid
13,462?. No arrears payable by the writs of 1635, 1636, and 1637
had been received this week. [| p.]
Mar. 31. Grant to Lady Mary Wotton of her liberty of park chase and free
warren within Paulerspury park in the forest of Whittlewood, and a
pardon for offences committed in the premises against the forest laws,
in consideration of 1001. payable into the Exchequer. [Bocquetl]
Mar. 31. "Warrant to the Exchequer to pay to Thomas Young these several
sums, viz. 291?. to be paid over to Sir Charles Harbord, to be expended
about repairing Eltham Park; 2921. about Havering Park; 571. 10s.
about Enfield Park; and 931. 13s. 4<d. about Woodstock Park,
according to an estimate by his Majesty's Surveyor General, and aU
such further sums as shall be needful for finishing those works by
any ftirther estimate. \_Docquet.]
Mar. 31. Grant of the office of Yeoman of his Majesty's tents and pavilions
to Robert Bowie, together with the fee of 101. per annum payable
out of the Exchequer from Christmas last during his life, and is upon
surrender of Edward Maunsell. [Docquet.^
Mar. 31. Pardon to Nicholas Yeoman, for incontinency and other offences
committed against the ecclesiastical laws, upon certificate of the
Archbishop of Canterbury. [Docg'uei.]
Mar. 31. Grant in fee farm to Sir John Cotton and Richard Holford, at the
nomination of Henry Jermyn, of certain new improved grounds
within the soke of Somersham, co. Huntingdon, at the yearly rent of
201., and a confirmation of a lease of the said lands formerly made to
Sir Thomas Jermyn for 60 years, as also of another lease for the
remainder of 99 years of the said lands granted to Sir Peter Osborn
and Robert Dixon, both which were granted from her Majesty.
[Bocquet.']
Mar, 31. Grant to the Vicar of Presteigne, and his successors, of the reversion
of the rectory of Presteigne, wherewith the church of Presteigne is to
be endowed. [^Docquef]
Mar. 31. Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of 40,000?. to Sir James
Lockhart, to be disbursed according to instructions given him by his
Majesty. [Bocquef]
Mar. 31. Grant to Charles Murray of the third part of the mean rates of
the lands of Matthew Thimbleby, supposed to be due for not sueing
livery by the heir after his death, if it shall appear that they are not
pardoned. [BocqvM.]
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Mar. 31. Grant to Sir John Gierke of the benefit of the lands of Thomas
Brewer, of Boxley, Kent, gent., which might accrue to his Majesty
by virtue of an extent for 1,000Z. imposed upon him in the High
Commission, and is according to an agreement made with the Arch-
bishop of Canterbury for 301. paid by the said Sir John towards the
reparation of St. Paul's Church. [Docqvst]
Mar. 31. Presentation of Charles Harrington, clerk, M.A., to the rectory of
Catthorpe, in the diocese of Lincoln, void and in his Majesty's gift by
simony. [Docquet]
Mar. 31. Grant to Thomas Ramage, John Loope, and Edward Faulconberge,
of the moiety of the arrearages of all such rents and services as
they shall discover not yet put in charge, with power to compound
for the same, with allowance of the Treasurer, Chancellor, and Barons
of the Exchequer, or some of them, and a demise to them for 31 years
of one moiety of the said rents for the time to come, the other
moiety to be answered to his Majesty. [Docquet]
Mar. 31. 78. Sec. Coke to Sec. Windebank. The best advertisement I can
York. sen,j to my Lords . and yourself is, that his Majesty, after a pros-
perous journey, came yesternight safe hither to York, and was here
received by the deputy-lieutenants and chief of the gentry in a
noble equipage, and with much demonstration of their forwardness
for his service, and which giveth us no small content. We see yet^
no cause to doubt that sufficient provisions for the army may be had
in these parts. But from Scotland we hear little tending to peace-
able counsels, and confirmation also of those reports, which you have
formerly taken notice of concerning the surprise of Edinburgh
Castle and of the King's house at Dalkeith, where, besides the arms
and ammunition, the rebels have seized the chief ensigns of the
Crown ; and what is become of the Lord Treasurer Traquair we do
not yet understand. Rumours are also spread of the taking of other
forts and more arms, and that Aberdeen should be rendered, and
Marquis Huntley retired thence, which till further confirmation we
are not willing to believe. Only this is certain, that the Marquis
Douglas, the Earl of Niths-dale, and the Lord Registrar, Sir John Hay,
are now with us at York. Whatsoever they give out, of the assur-
ance of a great party, they found therein no confidence of their
stay at home, whereby we may conclude that not their private
interest but the power and wisdom of his Majesty must make
obedience amongst such as yet retain respect of duty or love of
peace amongst them. The Earl of Essex, attended by Sir Jacob
Astley, is marching from Newcastle towards Berwick, to hinder the
breaking down of the bridge there, which the Scots have in design,
and to stop such incursions as may be made from thence or from
Carlisle, and to fortify those places. The Lord-General of the army
takes his journey towards them presently, and the General of the
Horse follows speedily. Some of the nobility are already here, as
the Earl of Newcastle and some other lords of this country, besides
those that attended his Majesty's person in his journey. And now
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Mar. 31.
April 10.
Rome.
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the day of rendezvous is come, we presume we shall have daily more
company and be more active, which will give occasion of further
account, my chief business now being to recommend to your care
the speedy delivery of his Majesty's letter here enclosed to the
Queen, marked S.S. l_Seal with arms. 1^ p.^
79. Philip Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Lord-General, to Sec.
Windebank. All I can write from here is that the King and all his
servants are in good health. If the Covenanters sweep all before
them in Scotland with a most high strain of disobedience, we hope
the going of the Earl of Essex and Sir Jacob Astley will prevent
their entering Berwick, which God grant. We are here, in private
be it spoken, without Sir William Uvedale, or so much as one
penny of money until he comes ; how much then, God knows !
[Erroneously dated the " 31 April." Seal with crest. 1 p,]
80. Sir William Hamilton to the same. The Earl of Castle-
haven's departure hence will sufficiently testify the power his
Majesty's commands have over him. Yesternight he arrived here ;
this morning he received his Majesty's letter to attend his journey
to York, and to-morrow he sets forward in great haste to England,
laying aside his own delights to obey the sovereign authority of so
just a command. I doubt not but his actions there will give a
more ample proof of this his generous disposition than can be
expressed by me. [1 p.]
81. Warrant of the Council of War to Montjoy Earl of Newport.
To press 20 able gunners for his Majesty's army in the northern
parts, as they may be most conveniently spared ; viz., three gunners
at Harwich and Landguard Fort, and four within the Cinque Ports ;
three at Portsmouth and Southsea Castle ; three in the Isle of Wight
and the castles thereabouts ; three at Portland, Weymouth, and
Plymouth; one at XJpnor Castle, and three more at any of his
Majesty's forts and castles where they may conveniently be had.
And we require all governors and commanders of forts and castles
to be assisting in this service. [1 p.}
82. Copy of the preceding, with underwritten memorandum
that the original was left at the office [of Ordnance ?], and delivered
to the Master Gunner of England on the 2d April 1639, [1 p.]
83. List of such gunners as may be ordered to be in readiness for
his Majesty's service upon occasion. Total, 20 gunners out of the
forts, as specified in the above warrant. The cost of these gunners,
at the rate of 2s. 6d. per diem apiece, is estimated at 919Z. 10s. per
annum. [| p.]
Mar. 31. 84. George Garrard to [Sec. Windebank ?]. Eelative to the
Charter House, choice of a tutor. Recommends a young man named William.s, born
in Bedfordshire, and once a scholar of this school, from whence he
was sent by election to Cambridge. If anything of this that I have
Mar. 31.
Whitehall.
Mar. 31.
[Mar. 31.]
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■writ please you, send me word as soon as you can. Direct your
letter to be left with Lord Conway's maid in Queen Street, so it
will come more speedily to me, since I am very often with the Lord
Admiral, whose house is next to Lord Conway's, as I think you
know. I received this week a letter from Sir Nathaniel Brent, who
tells me that the Archbishop's injunctions are come down to the
college, but they are not to be in force yet, being neither signed nor
sealed. One of these injunctions when confirmed will much concern
yoUj of which he desires me to give you notice. That no fellow of
the college above three months shaU be absent in the whole year,
nor shall be absent any one day of those three months without
special leave, except he obtain a grant to travel beyond sea. When
this is confirmed he conceives it will much concern you ; therefore
think of it, and what you shall direct me I shall willingly do, even
to speaking with his grace about it, as if Lord Conway had deputed
me to it, whose name I will use if you think fit. Dr. !f eter Turner
has of late been at London, and carried down with him these injunc-
tions to the college. It seems he has but dealt iU with the sub-
warden Gibbs. What did he for you ? If he promises much, and does
the contrary, there is little use to be made of him. He is not sound
at the heart therefore not to be trusted. I have spoken again with
the schoolmaster and usher of this house, who tell me that you
cannot fit yourself better anywhere than with this Williams, who
will be ready to come to you in three weeks ; therefore my lady may
discharge the tutor who is now with you, if she please. [1 J jp.]
Mar. 31. 85. Kobert Williams, Sheriff of co. Radnor, to Nicholas. I
Co. Kadnor. received your letter of the 11th inst., purporting that I should
hasten the account of co. Radnor for the ship-money, and to make
a return thereof. Our assessments are but of late made, and the
money is not altogether levied as yet, but as fast as I receive it I
will send it up to you. I will be careful of the service, and wiU
call for the money with all speed. The sum taxed upon our poor
county is but 160?.; for particulars of the amount set upon each
parish and clergyman my predecessors were not wont heretofore to
certify. The county being poor, and the sum small, they are wont
to rate it in particular, without making an estreat in writing in
every parish, and so pay it in to the chief constables and officers.
[Seal with arms, f p.]
Mar. 31. 86. List of officers of ordnance and artificers conceived by Mont-
joy Earl of Newport as necessary to attend his Majesty's service
with the 40 pieces of ordnance designed for Berwick, with their
respective rates of pay, estimated by the day and month ; totals, per
diem, 4<l. 4s. 4d. ; per mensem, 1261. 10s. Underwritten,
86. I. Sec. Windebank to Mr. Payler. Warrant to deliver to
Mr. Tillier, comptroller of the Ordnance, 126?. 10s.
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[Mar. 31 ?] 87. List of officers, attendants, and artificers belonging to the train
of artillery, together with their several entertainments. Total by
the day, 36Z. 18s. 8d. [2^ ppr\
[Mar. 31 ?] 88. Another copy of the same. [2| pp.']
[Mar. 31 ?] 89. Similar list, but with two parallel columns, contrasting the
pays formerly and now allowed. [2 pp.]
[Mar. 31 ?] 90. Another similar Kst, endorsed by Nicholas as "perfect." The
total pay per diem being 43Z. 7s. [2^ pp.]
[Mar. 31 1] 91. The like list for a train of artillery, consisting of 26 pieces,
together with the general entertainments, by the day, month, and
year, arranged in parallel columns, and endorsed by Nicholas, " Lord
Marquis Hamilton." Totals, by the day, 24?. 7s. 10c?., by the month
682?. 19s. 4d, and by the year 8,902?. 19s. 2c?. [2 pp.]
Mar. 31. 92. Statement by Edward Blunt and George Teonge of certain
passages at evening prayer at the church gf All Saints, Derby. On
this day, being the fifth Sunday in Lent, there was a great assembly
of near 3,000 people, a sermon being expected, as usual, in the after-
noon, but Dr. Willmot, the vicar, read prayers, in which he read the
Psalms for the evening prayer out of the Bible, instead of the Prayer
Book translation, omitting " Gloria Patri, &c." at the conclusion of
each Psalm ; and, after the first lesson, neither people nor clerk
stood up, or made answer, besides various other innovations in the
performance of divine service here enumerated. The vicar informed
the people that their ordinary lecturer was gone forth, and that a
neighbouring minister, who had come in his stead, was taken so hoarse
that he could not preach, and therefore they must expect no sermon ;
he then called to catechise, and interrogated the young people
on the questions here stated ; amongst others. Question : How
many rules are necessary for understanding the commandments ?
Answer : Three. Question : What is the first ? Answer : When
a sin is forbidden the contrary virtue is commanded, and when a
virtue is commanded the contrary siu is forbidden, &c. [3J FP-\
Mar. 31. 93. Copy of part of a catechism, catechised at Derby upon Sunday,
March 31, 1639, in the afternoon, being to the same eflect as the
preceding. [1 p.]
Mar. 31. 94. Minutes of twelve warrants of the King and the Council of
War, dated between the 9th February 1638-9 and this day, con-
cerning the supply of arms, ordnance, and gunpowder to forts, ships,
and troops. On the first page is written a list of various Arabic,
Latin, and Greek books, and beneath, " If I had these I would not
much care for the rest." [3 pp.]
Mar. 31. See " Keturns made by Justices of Peace."
[Mar.] Warrant to the Exchequer for payment of an allowance of [blank]
per diem to Henry de Vic, for his attendance upon his Majesty to the
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Northern parts, during pleasure. [See Col. Sign Man., Car. I.,
Vol. xiii; No. 106. Sldn of parchme^it.]
[Mar.J 97. Notes for drawing the form of an indenture between the King
on the one part and certain captains [not named] on the other part,
specifying the covenants to be entered into for raising and furnishing
of certain troops of horse. Underwritten,
97. I. The same articles are to be between his Majesty and the
captains of_ the settled garrisons of Berwick and Carlisle,
saving that the captain must allow 12s. per diem, and
the soldier 3d. per diem, until the sum of 9601., which
was impressed by his Majesty for 64 horse, be repaid.
The arms and saddles are likewise to be paid for unto his
Majesty by the soldiers, out of their entertainment. [1 ^.j
[Mar.J 98. Minutes by Sec. Windebank. The King's commission to J. C.
under his hand and signet, to command these regiments in chief.
\In Margin : A commission, under the great seal to be sent after
as soon as may be.] The Lord General's commission to command
these forces in chief, with power of martial law. The Lord
General to give to every colonel secret instructions, sealed up, which
are not to be opened but by common consent ; and then, with Sir
John Pennington, who is not to open his instructions but as the
Lord Admiral shall direct. A paymaster to go with J. C. ; Henry
Wood, of the Spicery. Dorso : A muster to be made after their
embarking. The officers' pay to begin from the day of their em-
barking. The country to deliver money for twelve days, till they
come to the rendezvous. [^ p.l
[Mar. ?] 99. Petition of Bridget Farrer, wife of Capt. Constance Farrer, to
the King. Petitioner's husband has been in all his Majesty's employ-
ments, viz., Cadiz voyage, [under] Mansfeldt, Isle of Rhe, and lastly,
America, where petitioner and her husband were taken prisoners,
and kept there 13 weeks upon bread and water, and lost to the value
of 1,000?. Ajid her husband, in April last, was, by warrant, carried
to Newgate, where he continued without any trial till the session
before Christmas, when he was acquitted by the jury ; nevertheless,
he is still detained in prison, and now his adversaries give out that
when his Majesty is gone his progress they will bring such witness
that they will have her husband's life. Prays his Majesty to grant
him a general pardon, and to give order to Sec. Windebank to
prepare a warrant for that purpose. [^ p."]
[Mar.?] 100. Anonymous letter addressed to the King, commencing, "We,
your poor, yet true and loyal subjects." To consider in what danger
his Majesty leaves them at home, for they have cause to fear the over-
throw of the land by those who have already got their strength
away in depriving them of their ministers and God's word, and are
setting up superstition and idolatry instead, and who are now using
all means to get his Majesty to go against his " true and loving sub-
jects," so tliat when they have gotten his Majesty and his peers to
Scotland, they may then the better cut in practice their long in-
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tended devilish plot against his Majesty and his subjects, so that
we fear his Majesty will be forced to get the Scots to take his part
to settle things here, or to shelter his Majesty in that land. Although
he now goes against them to fight, yet those who are the cause of
his Majesty's proceeding are the greatest enemies to the truth and
his Majesty, whom they pray to Iseep from their devilish enterprize,
and to give a discerning spirit to find out their wicked plot, and to
keep his Majesty from fighting against the Lord and his Majesty's
true subjects. Urge his' Majesty to consider what he does before he
sheds innocent blood, and of the curse King Ahab brought upon
himself by the shedding of one man's blood. Have many grievances,
yet their greatest is that God's ordinances and tlieir ministers are
taken away, or their mouths stopped. Their souls are like to be
starved, and they have as much need to scan as the Scots in this
behalf They now look for their lives and posterity to be a prey
so soon as his Majesty and many of his good subjects are gone to
Scotland. Are willing to stand for God and their King, " and yet
not willing to fight with the Scots, who, we hope, are your true sub-
jects ; and we, your poor subjects, are in as mucli fear as the Scots."
Beseech his Majesty to take a course to prevent judgment before the
Lord pours it out. It ends thus : —
" Desierin your Hines to pardon my pen,
Gary Laude to the Scots and hang up Ren."
\JEndorsed by Windebanh, " Libell sent from Ware." 2^ p.]
Mar. 101. Petition of George Rookes, his Majesty's searcher of Sand-
wich, to the Council. On the 27th January last the Lords signified
that it was the general opinion of the board that petitioner ought to
be put into present possession of his office, and Turberville Morgan
to be displaced ; and thereupon his Majestj"-, on the 27th February
last [see Vol. cccexiii., JS^o. 98], conceiving it just, signified that the
Lords should take order for putting petitioner into present posses-
sion of his place, which the Lords, the 1st inst., ordered accordingly,
and the Lord Treasurer confirmed. Morgan, not informing his
Majesty that petitioner is in possession, has since exhibited a petition,
pretending that petitioner had delayed a suit in the Exchequer,
wherein Morgan is plaintiff, and thereupon has obtained a reference
to the Lord Treasurer, that if it appears to be so, that then his Lord-
ship should re-settle Morgan in the said office till his own suit be
determined, which petitioner conceives an unvaluable reason to dis-
place him upon, and his Majesty therein much misinformed, the same
being nothing to the point of right. Prays the Lords to move his
Majesty to refer the hearing of the whole cause either to the board
or to the Lord Treasurer, the said Morgan's reference being but a
branch of the matter, or, otherwise, all things to rest till the said
suit in the Exchequer be determined, it being set down for hearing
the first Monday in next term, [| p.]
[Mar. j 1 02. Petition of Joseph Rutland, Yeoman of his Majesty's Chamber,
to the same. InAprill633,the archers petitioned against Adam Crips
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[Crispe], John Skingle, and Francis Tradway, brickmakers, for
spoiling the fields adjoining the city of London [see Vol. cclvii.,
No. 106], and it was then ordered by the board that they should
have time, until Michaelmas following, to make up their earth then
digged, and not to dig any more, or proceed further in making
bricks, and to that purpose they entered into bond to perform the
said order. So it is that Crips and Skingle have forfeited their
bonds, and petitioner obtained a grant of them. Petitioner has a
privy seal for the same, besides an order from the board of the
8th April 1636, according to the brickmakers' desires, who were
willing to give petitioner his charges and something for his pains, so
as they may have in their bonds, which are in the hands of 8ir
William Becher, who refuses to deliver them without warrant from
the Lords. Prays order that he may receive the bonds from Sir
William, that so he may receive satisfaction from them, whereby he
may be the better enabled to attend his Majesty ia his journey to
York. [I ^.]
[Mar.J 103. Petition of Matthew Alsop, a poor distressed vintner, to the
Council. Petitioner has paid the merchants for all the Spanish and
French medium wines according to the Lards' order, although they
have been at great rates for such wines. He also paid to the King's
use 40s. per ton, which nearly comes to 200Z., with the exception of
4 ton of French medium wines, purchased of Mr. Bewdley, which were
declared not fit to be drawn for wine, and were accordingly ap-
praised at 81. and 121. per ton, which he is content to pay, and
proffered the merchant 40L, or would have given him 20Z. to take
back his wines, but he demands 19Z. per ton. Upon this extreme
dealing, petitioner was obliged to abandon his calling. Petitioner
had also 20 ton of Spanish and French wines, part being medium,
appraised at 32i. per ton, which stood him in near 43?., by putting
oflf which he lost 200?., and as much more by putting oflf his house.
Upon the meeting before the Lord Treasurer, Alderman Abell, the
merchants and vintners, Mr. Griffin and others of their company
tendered petitioner's case to his Lordship, and certify how his wines
were appraised. Petitioner refers himself to the Lords, and what
they shall set down he will pay for the said wines. [| pJ]
[Mar.] 104. Petition of the Poor Labourers in the Great Level of the
Fens to the same. As they are informed that Mr. Latham has,
according to the Lords' several orders, lately delivered a list of the
names and sums of such adventurers as are in arrear to the Treasury
for the draining of the said level wherein they laboured, pray the
Lords to call for the said list, and, upon view thereof, to give war-
rant for petitioners' present payment of all the arrearages of their
wages, expenses, and loss of twenty-one weeks' time in attendance
here and absence from their work, which is the only maintenance of
petitioners, their wives and children. Petitioners dare not go home
without their dues for fear of arrests. [| p.]
[Mar.J 105. Another similar petition. [| p.]
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 635
1639.
Vol. CCCCXV.
[Mar.] 106. Henry de Vic to [Sec. Windebank]. Upon further con-
sideration of the fittest way to establish my employment, and make
it conduce to those ends for which (with his Majesty's service) I
desire it, I have thought it would be sufficient to have his Majesty's
letters to the purport of the adjoined. As an allowance, it would
be more fit it were issued out of the Privy purse than the Ex-
chequer, which requiring the passing of a Privy Seal would make
too much noise, and be an ill precedent. Concerning Mr. Meautys,
it would be of good use to prevent his moving to have another
appointed to go in his place, that you, if your health permit, would
send for him. [f p.] Annexed.
106. I. Suggested letter from the King to Henry de Vic, Clerk
Extraordinary of the Council, appointing de Vic to attend
his Majesty'' s person, and to wait upon such of the Council
as shall accompany him on his Northern journey, re-
ceiving such orders as they shall find requisite to issue.
Hi'-]
[Mar.] 107. Daniel Featley and John Jowles, Justices of Peace for
Surrey to [Archbishop Laud.] Certify that they have heard and
ended the business referred to them by order of the Lords', dated
6 March 1638-[9], between Jane Egmore, widow, complainant, and
Sampson Sheffield, to both their contentments ; but Mr. Sheffield
being sensible of some injuries which seemed by the Lords' orders
and by widow Egm ore's petition to your grace to have been done
by her to him in suggesting some untruths, desires this certificate to
clear Mm, first to your Grace, and then to the Lords, if you should
think fit, he being a gent, of quality, and his Majesty's servant, and
therefore has cause to endeavour the righting of his innocency.
[1^.]
[Mar.] 108. J. Bryssane to Robert Brown, at Bordeaux, Mercantile
Edinburgh, transactions. I wrote you anent Geo[rge] Stirling, who is at present
in great hazard both of life and goods by a letter wherein he
wronged his nation. Nothing hke to be here but troubles. The Lord
remedy it ! [1 _p.]
Mar, 109. Mademoiselle Civel to Sec. Windebank. Prays him to draw
a warrant signifying his Majesty's pleasure that the pension of 3001.
per annum granted to Madmoiselle Civel and Mons. Civel during
their lives, be hereafter received by her Majesty's nurse, for the use
of their children. [French. ^ p.]
[Mar.] 110. Mem. by M. Civel. Surrenders his claim to the said
pension, as does also his wife, in consideration that it be paid to
some merchant, for the advantage of their children, according to the
Queen's pleasure, which will without doubt be that of his just Ma-
jesty, who has never refused to accord justice to any one, {French
4f.]
636 DOMESTIC— CHARLES I.
Vol. CCCCXV.
1639.
Mar." Ill- Certificate by Anthony Gay, late mayor of Barnstaple, of
the persons rated in the said town towards ship-money in 1638,
whose rates cannot be had. Total arrears 'M. lis. 4d [|p.]
Mar. 112. Names of such persons as were dwelling near Charing Cross,
and came not forth to aid the constables. [| p.}
Mar. 113. Order of Court appointing a time to sentence the cause of
Lambert contra Roberts, depending before his Majesty's Delegates
at the Council Chamber at Whitehall, when both parties were
required to be present. [Blanhform. ^ p']
[Mar?] 114. Notes by Sec. Windebank of measures to be taken for the
stoppage of all Scotch ships, goods, and letters, interception of pas-
sengers on the Borders, and prevention of commerce with that
country. The Lord Deputy of Ireland to do the like, and to stop
all Scotch trade. [J p.]
[Mar?] llo. The like for the ordering of defective arms, embarkation and
transportation of troops, &c. Also minutes of letters and wan-ants
concerning the supply of arms, drummers, and colors. A letter to
be written to the several counties, that the muskets be all of one
bore, the pikes of a length, and the arms the lightest and most
serviceable, and that two deputy-lieutenants attend at the delivery
of the men, and the muster-master to see them mustered at their
shipping. [1 p.]
Mar. 116. Laws and Ordinances of War, for the better government of his
Majesty's Army Royal in the present expedition for the Northern
parts, under Thomas Earl of Arundel and Surrey, Earl Marshal of
England, and General of his Majesty's forces. Imprinted at New-
castle by Robert Barker, printer to the King, and by the assigns of
John Bill. 1639. [Printed. 29 pp.}
[Mar. 1] 117. Oath of Allegiance. In form similar to that printed at the
end of the above Laws and Ordinances. It contains the following
clause : " I will most constantly and cheerfully, even to the utmost
of my power and hazard of my life, constantly oppose all seditions,
rebellions, conspiracies, covenants, conjurations, and treasons what-
soever raised or set up against his royal dignity, crown, or person,
tinder what pretence or colour whatsoever ; and if it shall come
veiled under pretence of religion, I hold it more abominable before
God and man." [J p.']
Mar. ?] 118. Note of entertainment assigned to Sir Jacob Astley, Sir
Thomas Morton, and six captains, for two months of 28 days. Total
2821. 13s. id. [1 p.']
[Mar.J 119. Note of the several charges for the army, by the day, month,
and year. Total estimate by the year, 935,946?. 8s. 4ijcJ. [1 p.]
[Mar.J 120. Draft of the preceding, corrected by Sec. Nicholas. [1| pp.]
Mar. 121, See Returns made by Justices of Peace.
DOMESTIC— CHARLES I. 637
Vol. CCCCXVI, March 1639.
Papers relating to the Drainage of tlie Fens in Lincolnshire.
1. A Kelation of the nature and condition of the Fens and sur-
rounded grounds lying in the parts of Kesteven and Holland, co.
Lincoln, within the Earl of Lindsey's undertaking, and of the legal
and equitable proceedings by the Commissioners of Sewers, grounded
upon the Statute of 23 Hen. VIII., c. 5, and other statutes, autho-
rising the commissioners or six of them, whereof three to be of the
quorum, to proceed according to the tenor thereof, and of the great
benefit which the owners and commonwealth receive by the draining
of the same, in respect a great part of those fens and surrounded
grounds are reduced to tillage and culture thereby, and the rest
made very useful for pasture, being before not only unhealthful to
the inhabitants, but for the most part of the year unuseful and
altogether unprofitable to the parties claiming interest therein.
[^This copy is endorsed, "Mr. Coke's first brief. For Captain
Bamfield." 5 pp.]
2-5. Four copies of the same.
6. The objections to the Earl of Lindsey's drainings are of three
kinds, matter of law, matter of equity, and matter of fact. These
objections are stated seriatim, with their answers. [2 pp.]
7. Brief in which the above objections are more specifically replied
to, and the arguments supported by an abstract of the Laws of
Sewers. [This copy is endorsed, " per Long," as if drawn by Mr.
Long. 7 pp.]
8-13. Six copies of the same.
GENERAL INDEX.
Aachen, see Aix-la-Chapelle.
Abbey Eoothing, see Abbots Roothing.
Abbot or Abbott, Edward, grant to, 153.
, George, late Arclibishop of Canterbury,
56, 524.
Maurice, grant to, 153.
Sir Maurice, Lord Mayor of London,
229.
, , certificate of, 525,
, letters to, 541, 596.
Abbots Cromwell, see Cromhall.
Abbots Eoothing, Essex, 2, 6.
Abdey, Anthony, Alderman of London, com-
mission to, 421.
Abell, William, Alderman of London, 634.
, , list by, 583,
, , petition of, 101.
, order on, 583.
Abercom, Earl of, see Hamilton, James.
Aberdeen, 270, 506, 544, 565, 593, 594, 597,
628.
, University, 270, 371, 543, 544, 572.
doctors, book of, 181, 371.
Abergavenny, Co. Monmouth.
, charter granted to, 91.
, Lord, see Neville, Henry.
Abemethy, Thomas, 358, 359.
Aberystwith Castle, co. Cardigan, document
dated from, 47.
Abraham, Joseph, 312.
Abram, Elizabeth, petition of, 424.
, her husband, 424.
Aekland, Baldwin, letter to, 129.
Ackworth, Mr., storekeeper of Woolwich, 4.
Acland, [?J John, letters of, 316, 318, 321.
Acourt, Kobert, 74,
, William, 74.
Acton, Middlesex, 494
, John, the King's goldsmith, 494.
Adam, William, 251.
Adams, Robert, 412.
Addington, Kent, 294.
Magna, co, Northampton, 52, 326.
Parva, co. Northampton, 52, 326.
Admiral, the Lord, 230 (2), 272 (2) ; and see
James, Prince, Duke of York ; Percy,
Algernon, Earl of Northumberland.
, the late Lord, see Villiers, George, late
Duke of Buckingham.
Admiralty, High Court of, 51, 71, 139, 142,
153 (2), 254, 327, 353, 421, 497, 509
(3).
, , Lords Delegates for hearing ap-
peals from, Older of, 2.
, , deputy registrar of, see Wyan,
Thomas.
, , Judge of, 451, see Marten, Sir
Henry.
, , the late King's Proctor, see
Wyan, Richard.
, , Registrar, 3, 139, 369, 510.
, , letter to, 497
Admiralty, Lords of the, droits and profits of,
139, 142.
, , letter of, 497.
, , certificates, orders, and other
papers of, 29, 142, 510.
, .petitions and other papers ad-
dressed to, 121, 139 (2).
, , reference of petition to them,
449.
Admiralty Ofiioe, the, 97.
Adventure, the, (King's Ship), 103, 134.
Agas, Thomas, 227,
AgUonby, John, Mayor of Carlisle, 457, 511.
, letters of, 376,458, 512.
, , letters to, 459, 552.
Ailesworth, co. Northampton, 214, 273, 274.
Aileway, Ttomas, petitions of, 77, 161.
Ainsworth, Mr., 380.
Aix-Ia-Chapelle, 572.
Albans, St., see St. Albans.
Albert, Francis, petition of, 121.
Alchymist, the, (play), 342.
Alcock, Stephen, 115, 381, 538, 599.
, , account by, 600.
Aldborough, Norfolk, 327.
Aldenberg, , 149,
Aldenham, [Herts], 277.
Alderhee [Aldereth], vulgo Audry, causey and
bridge, statement as to repair of, 202.
Alderley, co. Gloucester, manor, 125, 182.
640
GENERAL INDEX.
Aldersgate Street. London, 445.
Aldridge, John, 68.
Aid-worth, Richard, letter of, 29.
Alehouses, 250 (2), 252.
Alexander, David, 176, 425.
, William, Earl of Sterling, 177.
, , reference of petition to, 177.
Alicant wine, 306.
Alice Holt Torest, see Holt.
.Aliens dwelling within three miles of London,
257, and see Strangers.
Alisford, see Aylesford.
All Cannings, Wilts, 439.
" AUegants " wine, see Alicant.
Allegiance and supremacy, oaths of, 90, 91 (2),
114, 116, 171, 230, 313, 318, 339, 441,
525, 554, 636.
Allen or Allin, drum major, 404.
, Henry, examinations of, 104, 106.
, Capt. John, 412.
, Mr., 31.
, Ealph, 131.
, William, 131.
, , of Merton College, Oxford, 189.
AUerton, North, co. York, 578.
, , document dated from, 554.
Alleyn or AUyn, Edward, 497.
, Henry, note by, 217.
AUfarthing, [Surrey,] manor, rent bills, and
notes of leases) 138, 373, 475.
Allington, Sir Giles, deceased, 613.
William, petition of, 613.
AUon, Anthony, 354.
Almond, Lord Livingston of, see Livingston,
James.
Almoner, the King's Chief, see Curie, Walter,
Bishop of Winchester.
Alms Koom, grant of, 305.
Alnham, Northumberland, 384.
Ahiwick, Northumberland, 349, 354 (2), 357,
360, 594.
Alpe, Edward, 309, 355.
Alsey, John, examination of, 105.
Alsop, Matthew, petition of, 634.
, Mr., memorandum for, 216.
Alston, Thomas, disafforestation of his lands,
and pardon to, 122.
Altar, the, 43, 46.
Althorp, CO. Northampton, 216,
Alum, 18.
Works, 19.
, farmer of, see Gibson, Sir John,
Alvey, Mr., vicar of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 417.
Ambassadors, see names of the countries they
represented, or to which Ihey were
sent.
America, 632.
Amersham, Bucks, deanery of, presentments
in, 213.
Amice, Israel, 191.
Amounderness, co. Lancaster, hundred, 283.
Ampthill, [co. Bedford,] honor, 205, 569.
Amsterdam, 572.
Ancram, Earl of, see Ker, Robert.
, Countess of, see Ker, Anne.
Anderson, Edward, 301, and see Powell,
Edward.
, George, examination of, 544.
, Mr., 317.
, Robert, 96, 396, 397.
, petition of 249.
" Andever, Earl of," letters to, 367 (2).
Andover, Hants, 462, 463.
, , ship-money, 22, 88.
, , writ to, 88.
, , division, 285.
Andrew or Andrews, Abraham, warrant to,
617.
, Dr. see Lancelot.
, Lancelot, Bishop of Ely, 210, 524.
William, bond of, 363.
, , of Haydor, 362.
, , prisoner in King's Bench, state-
ment of, 200.
Angel, Mr., 607.
Angel's Inn, Islington, 262.
Anglesea, 514.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, Earl of, see Villiers, Charles.
Ann of Cleves, Queen of Henry VIII. 6.
Annan, co. Dumfries, 459.
Annandale, Earl of, see Murray, John.
Anne, Princess, 122.
Anne of Denmark, late Queen of England,
71, 96.
Anne and Sarah, the, of London, (ship), 294.
Annesley, Arthur, 604.
, FraQcis, Lord Mountnorris, 604.
Antelope, the, (ship), 488, 666.
Antrim, Earl of, see Macdonnell, Randal.
Antwerp, 6.
Apothecaries of London, Society of, 40 (2),
45, 423.
, , petition of, 40.
Appleby, Westmorland, 321, 361, 397, 469.
, , document dated from, 321.
" Aprioorne," Earl of, see Abercom, Earl of,
Apsley, Sir Allen, deceased, 35, 115,381,454,
538, 599 (2), 600.
, , accounts of, commissioners for,
33.
, , his children, 600.
, Edward, 262,
, John, 33, 116,381, 600.
, Lady Lucy, afterwards Lady Franck,
116,454,600.
Peter, 454, 600.
Apthorpe, co. Northampton, document dated
from, 467.
Arborfield, Berks, 16, 26 (2).
Archcliffe Port or Bulwark, Dover, 67, 319.
GENERAL INDEX,
641
Archer, Mr., [clergyman ?] 119.
Mr., of Sleaford, co. Lincoln, 562,
Archers of London, 633.
Archery, commissioners for, 246.
Arches, the. Court of, 54, 66, 82, 90,102, 113,
126, 138, 194, 207, 208, 210, 212, 225,
226 (3), 228, 288, 319, 377, 502.
, , articles for regulation of practice
of, 213.
, , dean of, see Lam'be,Sir John.
, , registi'ars of, 213.
Ardlogy, Scotland, 569.
Argyle, Earl of, see Campbell, Archibald.
Arley, co. Devon, 438.
Arlingbury, see Irthlingborough.
Ai-menian doctrine, the 280.
Armitage (grounds), Eockingham forest, 388.
Armourers, the, 292, 315, 331, 346, 350, 368,
373, 387,581.
of London, 376.
, certificates of, 183 (2), 184 (4).
Armourers' Company, the, 108, 377.
Armoury Office, the, master of, see Legge,
Capt. William.
, , houses and gardens belonging to,
note of value of, 262.
Arms, 9, 10, 13 (3), 108, 122, 184, 193 229,
315, 376 ; and see North, army in the,
Newcastle, Tork and Hull.
, importation of, 134, 184 (5), 602, and
see Low Countries and Rotterdam.
, defective, 292, 322, 331, 387, 564,
636.
, default of, at musters, see Musters.
Arms, College of, document dated from, 496.
Armstrong, Archibald, 220.
Army in the North, the, see North.
Amott, James, 513.
Arren, Mrs., maid of honour, marriage of,
103.
Arrustley, co. Montgomery, lordship, 165.
Artes, Robert, see Artue.
Artillery, 7, .326, 357, 386, 404, 436, 440, 441,
449, 488, 522, 561, 579 (5), 581, 602 (2),
625 (2), 631 (5) ; and see Ordnance.
Artillery Company, the, 281.
Artillery Garden, Finsbury, 10, 19.
Artleborowe or Artleborough, see Irthling-
borough.
Artue, Robert, 309, 355.
Arundel, Sussex, 88.
,rape of, 230, 282.
Arundel, Anne, Lady Arundel of Wardour,
222, 295.
, Anne, daughter of the above, 476.
, Lady Blanche, 268.
, Catherine, daughter of Lord Arundel
of Wardour, 476.
, Elizabeth, the like, 476.
, Mary, wife of the second son of Lord
Arundel, 222,476.
13.
Arundel — cont.
, Sir Matthew, 268.
Thomas, Lord Arundel of Wardour,
222, 268, 374.
, , his daughters, 268.
, , eldest son of the foregoing,
268.
, William, second son, 222, 476.
Arundel and Surrey, Earl of, see Howard,
Thomas.
Arundel House, London, documents dated
from, 572, 600.
Ash, or Ashe, , servant of Lord St. John,
167, 170.
, Margaret, 388.
Ashborue, William, 471.
, his wife,471.
Ashbumham, John, 484.
, letters and other papers of, 55,
186, 224, 375, 439, 480, 503, 534.
, his wife, 376.
, , his sister, 503.
, William, 140.
Ashby, Dorothy,227,
, SirErancis, 227.
Ashby, Little, co. Leicester, 290, 356.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, co. Leicester, 332.
Ashfield, Thomas, 313.
, aifidavit of, 312.
, his wife, 312.
Ashford or Ayshford, Henry, deputy lieutenant
of Devon, letters and other papers of,
318, 338 (2), 339, 350, 355 (3), 430,
488.
, , letter to, 497.
Ashford, Kent, hundred, 300, 356.
) 00. Devon, document dated from, 488.
Ashley, see Asteley.
Ashridge, co. Buckingham, document dated
from, 577.
Ashton, Edmund, 17,
, Sir William, 320, 3.52.
letter of, 348.
Ashton-under-Lyne, CO. Lancaster. 283, 285.
Ashton, near Lancaster, 442.
Ashwater, Devon, 438.
Askham, co. Nottingham, 194.
, Wood, 112.
Aspitall, Henry, 87.
Assurance Office, the, 264.
Asteley, Astley, or Ashley, Bernard, grant to,
Sir Francis, deceased, late sheriff of
Norfolk, 121, 402.
642
GENEKAL INDEX.
Astley — cont.
, Sir Jacob, governor ofPlymouth fort
and island of St. Nicholas, and Sergeant
Major General of the Armv in the
North. 103, 108, 120, 131, 134-, 147,
155, 160, 170 (3), 171, 178, 182, 187,
293 (2), 296, 297, 305, 311, 312, 317,
323, 324 (2), 325, 328, 331 (3), 333 (2),
337, 341, 345, 350, 358, 363 (2), 370,
376, 388, 389, 411, 424, 428, 430, 433,
441, 445, 448, 450, 469, 473, 488, 490,
514, 522, 527, 545, 561, 564 (2), 565,
580, 597, 626, 628, 629.
' , letters and other papers of, 62,
193, 229, 291, 310, 341, 349, 350, 353,
357, 383, 386, 417, 432, 436, 457, 459,
481, 486, 511, 554, 557, 566, 567, 593,
598.
, , grant to, 143.
, , letters to, 171, 307, 330 (3),
331, 337, 386, 449, 484, 504, 505, 512,
515, 559, 560, 578, 594.
, instructions to, 176.
> , his regiment, 482, 522,
, , his entertainment, 636.
Aston, Sir Arthur, deceased, 266.
, Edmund, 21, 25.
, Lady Penelope, petition of, 266.
, , her daughter, 267.
) Walter, Lord, English Ambassador in
Spain, 413.
, letter of, 60.
, , his brother, 60.
Aston, manor of, 85.
Atkin or Atkins, Peter, 338.
) Thomas, sheriff of Middlesex, 233.
; , letters and other papers of, 6,
23, 24, 287.
, , letter to, 23.
Atkinson, Mr., merchant, petition of, 245.
.......... Mr., clergyman, 424.
Atley, 'WilUam, 8, 17.
Atmore, Mary, petition of, 333.
, William, 8P,Z.
Attorney General, the, see Bankes, Sir John.
Audience, Court of, 90.
, , admonition out of, 214.
J , note of appeals from, 217.
, judge, 217; and see CsEsar, Sir
Charles.
Audley, Anne, 222.
.Berkley, 51.
, Sir Henry, 222.
, Hugh, warrant to, 592.
Audry, see Alderhee.
Auldbar, lands of, 149.
Austen or Austin, Symon, 460.
, Thomas, 538, 598,
Austinson, Godfrey, 351, 516.
Aveland, co. Lincoln, wapentake, 430.
Avent, John, 898.
, Thomas, 288 (2).
Awcoeke, John, petition of, 415.
Awdeley, see Audley.
Awdry, Godwin, 86, 303, 460.
Axminster, Devon, hundred, 282v
" Ay, Vin d'," 59.
Aylesbury, Sir Thomas, 158, 257.
Aylesbury, Bucks, churchwardens, 217.
, deanery, presentments in, 213.
, rectory, 191.
Aylesford, Kent, hundred, 353, 382, 491.
Aylet or Aylett, Edward, 556, 561.
, Henry, 2, 6.
, Robert, 556.
Aylmer, John, 126.
Aylop, see Aylet.
Aynho, co. Northampton, 70, 335.
Ayres, John, petition of, U6.
, William, 376.
Ayscue, George, 318.
, pass to, 321.
Ayshford, Henry, see Ashford.
Aythorp-Eoothing, Essex, 2, 6.
B.
Baber, Dr., 115.
, Mrs., 74.
, William, 134, 460.
Babthorpe, Capt. Ralph, 470, 543.
, Thomas, letter of, 227.
! order in cause of, 227.
Bacon, Cuthbert, petition of, 203.
, letter to, 585.
, [Sir Edward?] letter of, 519.
, John, 264,
) , his daughter, 265.
, Mr., statement concerning, 286.
, Thomas, 203.
Badcock, [John], 227.
Bagg, Capt. George, lieutenant of the fort at
Plymouth, 238, 255, 293.
) > petitions and other papers of, 3.
158, 159, 257.
) Giles, examination of, 11 0^
, Sir James, deceased, late governor of
fort at Plymouth, and Vice -Admiral of
Cornwall and Devon, 3, 153, 158, 187,
229, 255, 257, 309, 317.
, his mansion at Saltram, 159.
Bagly, Robert, 73.
, Edward, grant to, 624.
GENERAL INDEX.
643
Bagnall, Eichard, 472.
, , petition of, 459.
Bagshot, 11,243.
Bagworth, William, 463 (2).
, petition of, 462.
Bailey, variously spelt ; —
, Bartholomew, 269.
, Francis, 64.
, John of Middleton, see Bailiff, John.
John of Chichester, deceased, accomit
of estate of, 269.
, , his brother, 269.
, John, son of the foregoing, 269.
, John, nephew of the same, 269.
, Mr., 606.
, Bichard, dean of Salisbury, petition of,
122.
, Thomas, 269.
, Toby, page to the Queen, receipt of,
192.
, William, examination of, 321.
Bailiff aZt'as Baily, John, 167, 360.
, , examination of, 321.
Bainbridge, Guy, 418.
Bainton, co. Oxford,274.
Bakehouse, WilUam, 8, 17.
Baker, Abraham, 250.
, Clement, 249,396.
, Henry, warrant to, 477.
Mary, 228.
, offer of, 281.
Mr., 147.
, William, searcher for prohibited soap,
letters to, 39, 374.
, William, petition of, 265.
Baker's dozen, a, 239.
Balam, [Robert,] late sheriff of cos. Cambridge
and Huntingdon, letter of 343, 350.
Baloanquall, John, prebend of Rochester,
dispensation for, 188.
, Dr. Walter, dean of Rochester, grant
of the deanery of Durham to, 379.
Balders, Edmund, 226.
Baldwin, Thomas, comptroller of his Majesty's
•works, and justice of peace for West-
minster, 470.
, , letters of, 21, 88.
, , warrant to, 148.
Bale, Sir John, statement of, 146.
, William, 70.
Balfour, Robert, Lord Burleigh, letter of, 519.
Ball or Bull, Mr., paymaster of Plymouth fort,
293,298.
, letter to, 317.
Ball, Matthew, 240, 290,
Ballard, Capt. Thomas, 176, 292, 334, 458,
482, 512.
, , letter of, 333.
, William, 64.
Ballasting ships in the Thames, 262, 426, 536.
Bahnerino, Lord, see Elphinstoun, John.
Balsham, oo. Cambridge, parson and parish-
ioners, petition of, 102.
Baltimore, Lord, see Calvert, Cecil.
, Lady, see Calvert, Anne.
Baly, see Bailiff.
Bampfield, George, captain of Sandsfoot Castle,
CO. Dorset, 351.
Capt, 637
, John, deputy lieutenant of Devon,
letter and certificates of, 496, 497 (2).
Bampton, Devon, hundred, 283.
Banaster, variously spelt ; —
, Mrs. 28.
, Sir Robert, late sheriff of co. North-
ampton, 11, 87 (2), 193, 326, 464.
, letter of 396.
, , master of the corporation of
Feltmakers of Loudon, 278.
Banbury, co. Oxford, 115, 538, 600.
Banbury, Countess of, see KnoUys, Eliza.
Bancks, see Bankes.
Bancroft, John, Bishop of Oxford, 82, 382.
, Dr., 204.
Bandoleer-makers, 373.
Banister, see Banaster.
Bankes, variously spelt ; —
, Sir John, Attorney General, 8, 9, 17,
19, 24, 29, 34 (3), 37, 42, 52 (2), 65,
72, 84, 94, 98, 110, 115, 116, 117, 128,
144 (2), 145, 151, 161, 176, 177 (2),
178, 192, 200, 219, 239, 242, 243, 278,
286, 296 (2), 308, 322, 332, 337, 346,
347, 350, 352, 372 (2), 873, 379, 382,
395, 396, 412, 414, 455, 517, 538,
546 (2), 567, 576, 599, 609, 614.
, , letters and other papers of,
6 (2), 18, 50, 52, 58, 128, 159, 174, 346,
414, 576.
, ,the like to, 17, 58, 162 (3),
168 (2), 223, 253, 316, 355, 416 (6),
534.
, reference to, of petitions, 102,
110, 117, 123, 128, 145, 158, 166, 172,
294, 308 (2), 314, 315, 326, 337, 412,
414, 455, 532, 576, 611 (2), 615.
Bankside, Southwark, 106.
Banning, see Bayning.
Banqueting House, the old, Whitehall, MSS.
destroyed at the burning of, 341.
Banwell, Somerset, 41.
Bapthorpe, Ursula, 212.
Baptism, sign of the cross in, 362, 591.
Barbadoes, 116.
Barbarini, Cardinal, 524.
Barbary, 136, 238,254, 329 (2), 356, 380, 501.
Company, 136, 356, 501.
, the new, 130, 329, 363.
, letter of, 69,
, the old, 130, 245, 363, 501.
, saltpetre, 130, 281, 363.
S S 2
644
GENERAL INDEX.
Barber- Surgeons of London, company of, 423,
597.
, ....... letter to, 597.
Barbican, London, document dated from, 593.
Barbur, John, letter of, 173.
Barby, co. Northampton, 234.
^^ A fTi ' 1 "^pl'S'ws ^^^ nieces of
' , ' > James, late Earl of Car-
Z'Z!, wmlm, J "^'^' P^'^''°'^ °^' ^^^-
, William, 92,536.
Barcroft, Charles, 550.
, Elizabeth, answer of, 550.
, , her parents, 550.
, John, of Virginia, 550.
, John, of London, 550.
, , answer of, 554.
Barford, Little, co. Bedford, 26, 39 (2).
Barilla, 250.
Barkby, co. Leicester, 211.
Barker, Andrew, examination of, 360.
, Edmund, letter of, 565.
, letters to, 2, 297, 331, 428.
, Henry,letter of, 164.
, , his eldest son, 164.
, , his grandfather, 164.
, Mary, petition of, 124.
, , pardon to, 182.
Robert, 636.
Barkham, Dr., 5.
, Robert, 300, 332, 352.
Barkley, "William, 595.
Barley Lees, co. Derby, 565.
Barling's Abbey, co. Lincoln, 106.
Barlow, Mr , 65.
Barmeston, co. York, 195.
Barnard, John, late under sheriff of CO. Lincoln,
43, 235.
, , petition of, 235.
Thomas, letter of, 439.
Bamardiston, Ann, see Thometon, Ann.
Barnes, Thomas, pardon to, 175.
Bamewell, Robert, Grant to, 624.
Barnham, Sir Francis, 432 (2).
, letter of, 436.
Barnstaple, Devon, mayors of, see Doddridge,
Pentecost ; Gay, Anthony.
, ship-money, 236, 636.
Barnwell, co. Northampton, 52, 326.
Barre, de la, John, creditors of, petition of, 241.
, report on petition of, 584.
Barrell, George, 64.
Barrett, variously spelt ; —
, Charles, 200.
, Christopher, 465.
Edward, Lord Newburgh, Chancellor
of the duchy of Lancaster, 295, 351.
> , commission and warrants to,
162, 485, 607.
John, 215.
) Richard, grant to, 624.
" Barrett's proposition for the advancement of
foreign coins," 199.
Barrey, Mr., 291,318.
Barrington, Sir Thomas, 231.
, Somerset, manor, 192.
, Northumberland, 358.
Barry, David, Earl of Barrymore, commis-
sions to, 545 (2).
Barrymore, Earl of, see Barry, David.
Bartholomew, Thomas, 275.
Bartlett, Charles, son of Lord Bartlett, licence
for, 132.
Henry, 600.
, John, 71.
Dame Mary, widow, petition of, 71.
, , case of, 71, 72.
, Sir Thomas, deceased, 71.
Barton, James, 204.
, Thomas, 542.
, Lady Ursula, 417.
Barton in the Willows, co. York, 585.
Basingstoke, Hants, 83, 199.
, , writ to, 88.
, , deanery, 213.
Baskerville, Dr. Simon, certificate of, 455.
Basley, John, 403.
Basnet, George, examination of, 360.
Bassetsbury, High Wycombe, Bucks, manor,
particular of, 274.
Bassett, William, late sheriff of Somerset, 45.
Bastwick, John, M.D., 499.
, , his man, 211.
Batcombe, Somerset, 247.
Bateman, Mr., 349.
Batey, Patrick, 448.
, , letter to, 447.
Bath, Somerset, 12, 572, 596.
, , document dated from, 45.
, , mayor, see Chapman, Richard.
, , ship money, 45.
Eorum, Somerset, hundred, 45, 235.
Bath, Earl of, see Bom-chier, Henry.
Bath and Wells, Bishop of, see Pierce, Wil-
liam.
, diocese, 574.
Consistory Court, 114.
Batrumsley, see Battramsley.
Battell, Joice, 226.
Batten, Capt., Surveyor of the Navy, 22.
Battenhall, co. Worcester, 391.
Batting, John, 355.
Battle, Sussex, writ to, 88.
Battle's bailiwicke, Windsor Forest, 304^
Battramsley, Hants, 585.
Baugh, Rowland, petition of, 223.
Bavin, William, examination of, 105.
, , recognizance of, 106.
Bawton, co. Gloucester, 424.
Baxter, Margaret, indenture of, 143.
GENEEAL INDEX.
645
Baylie, see Bailey.
Baylis, Mr., 163.
Baynes, Thomas, examination of, 321.
Bayning, Paul, Viscount, deceased, 163.
, , his -widow, Viscountess Penelope,
622.
his daughters, Anne and Pe-
nelope, 163, 622.
Baynton, Sir Edward, late sheriff of Wilts, 232.
Beacondsawe, Peter, 199.
Beacons, 129 (2), 286, 356, 398, 432.
Beake, Arnold, petition of, 243.
Beale, Richard, 290, 318, 3.56.
, Robert, 543.
Thomas, of co. Northampton, letter
to, 131.
, , of CO. Leicester, 290, 318, 356.
, ,32.5.
Beard, Edward, 374 (2), 380.
Beare, William, 465.
Beauchamp, Lady, 55, 185, 375, 439.
Beaulieu, Hants, manor, 167.
Beaumont, Sir Henry, 107.
, Lady, 510.
Beaver- makers, corporation of, 175, 185, 329.
, , petitions of, 398, 399, 411.
Becher, Sir William, Clerk of the Council,
129, 132, 232, 248, 290 (2), 320, 349,
352, 634.
, , letters and other papers of, 129,
148, 171, 184, 413, 601.
, , the like to, 129, 529.
Beck, Jocom, 17.
Beckenham, Kent, 294.
Bedbury, Roger, Postmaster of Sarum, 38.
Bedfont, Middlesex, 8.
Bedford, Edith, petition of, 52.
, her father, 52.
, her uncle, 52.
Bedford, 534, 535.
, document dated from, 554.
, mayor, 530.
, letter to, 392.
, ship-money, 392, 530.
Bedford, co., 412, 513, 555, 629.
, , deputy lieutenants, 429.
, , lord lieutenant, lettei: to, 513.
, , sheriff, 39.
, , ship-money, 95.
Bedford, Earl of, see Russell, Francis.
Bedford House, London, documents dated
from, 365, 542.
Bedfordbury, London, 348.
Bedingfield, Sir Henry, 415.
Bedoll, John, petition of, 245.
Bedwell, Edward, brief in cause of, 226.
Bee, Richard, letter of, 85.
Beely, , 209.
Beer for the Navy, 3, 328.
Beerferris, co. Devon, 316, 388.
Belasys, see Bellasis.
Belfield, AUen, 339.
Belke, Anna, alias Nicholson, 226.
, Gabriel, 226.
, John, brief in cause of, 226.
, Michael, 226.
, Thomas, 226.
Valentine, 226.
William, 226.
Bell, Capt. Henry, petition and other papers
of, 129 (2).
, , his late wife and childi-en, 130.
, William, letter of, 26.
Bellamy, Mr., 295.
Bellasis, variously spelt; —
, Thomas, Lord Eauconberg, letter of
461.
, Sir William, sheriff of co. Durham,
242, 311, 325, 337, 354, 436, 486, 490,
559.
, , letters of, 4, 80, 354, 358, 417,
432.
Bellbwe, see Bilboa.
Bellewes or Bellowes, see Bellasis.
Bellinrock, Matthew, 289.
Below or Belou, William, 479.
, petitions of, 618 (2).
, warrant to, 122.
Benediction, the, (ship,) 48.
Benenden, Kent, 100.
Benett, see Bennett.
Benfield, Mark, 485.
Benne, Mr. 217.
Beimett, variously spelt ; —
, John, 364.
, Master, 303.
, Sir Robert, surveyor of the works of
the castle and honor of Windsor,
letter of, 19.
, , letter to, 586.
, , survey by, 586.
Benson, Capt., 49.
, Erancis, 228.
Bentley, Suffolk, 337.
Benwell, Northumberland, 258.
Bercq, Picardy, 244.
Bergen, Norway, 271.
Bergen-op-Zoom, 30.
Bergholt, East, Suffolk, 337.
Berkeley, George, Lord, letter of, 478.
, John, grant to, 161.
, Sir John, 232.
, Mr., petition of, 500.
, Sir Robert, justice of the King's
Bench, 4. °
, .letter of, 114.
' > letters to, 41, 283 (2), 284 (2).
, William, grant to, 161.
Berkhampstead, co. Hertford, ship-money,
646
GENERAL INDEX.
Berks, co., 39, 382, 513, 624.
J , deputy lieutenants of, 39.
, , .letter of, 12.
, , Lord Lieutenant of, 513, and
see Rich, Henry, Earl of Holland.
, , sheriff of, 127.
, , , letter to, 95; and see
Hyde, Humirey.
, ship-money, 95 (2^, 178.
Berkshire, Earl of, see Howard, Thomas.
Bermondsey, Surrey, St. Mary Magdalen, 125.
, constables of, return of, 562.
Bernard, Duke, 157.
Berriedale, master of, 407.
Bertie, Eliza, Countess of Lindsey, letter of,
63.
Montagu, Lord 'Willoughhy, 98, 143,
201, 489.
, Mr., 489.
, Peregrine, 93, 201, 573.
, Eohert, Earl of Lindsey, Lord High
Chamberlain, and Lord Lieutenant and
Vice Admiral of co. Lincoln, Sb, 67,
9fe, 2ffl (.2), 3fe2 (2), 3S9, 348, 4b4,
44«, 562, 5>3.
, his lodging in court, 340.
, , agreement of, 2bl.
, letters of, 519, 548. ^
, ,, letters and papers to, 1^9, 307,
55l, 58^9, 626.
, , notes on, grant to, 204.
, , his drainage works in co. Lin-
coln, 489, 617, 637.
Berwick-upon-Tweed, 31, 59, 165, 181, 199,
260, 303, 322, 354, 357, 360, 384, 385,
386, 409, 438, 450, 483, 551, 556, 557,
559, 565 (2), 567, 578, 580, 593, 597,
626 (2), 628, 629, 630, 632.
, documents dated from, 31, 59, 181,
303, 508, 560, 595.
bridge, 628.
corporation, advice as to their posses-
sion of property, 260.
garrison of, list of pay, 626 (2).
, governor, see Bertie, Robert, Earl of
Lindsey.
, mayor and others, 384.
, , petitions of, 76, 261 (2).
, letter to, 77; and see Kenwick,
WUliam.
palace, 218.
Scotch wall, 77.
vicar, proposals for augmenting in-
come of, 217, 218.
Best, John, 265.
, Eoger, 8.
Bestwood, Park, co. Nottingham, keepership,'
56.
Bethlehem Hospital, London, 620.
Bethnal Green, 261.
Bethune, A., letters of, 479 (2).
Betton, John, 156, 820.
Betts, Eobert, 152.
Beverley, co. York, 310.
, writ to, 8S.
, , mayor of, 348.
Bevis, Robert, 117, 150, 155.
, , letter of, 150.
Bewdley, Mr., 634.
Bewick, Elizabeth, 269.
, Robert, late sheriff of Northumber-
land, letter of, 321.
, William, deceased, 269.
Bewly, see Beaulieu.
Bible, the Holy, 215, 631.
Bibury, co. Gloucester, 93.
Bickam, Devon, 159.
Bickerstaffe, Ha ward, grant to, 551.
Biokington, High, Devon, 316.
Bickleigh, Devon, 388.
Bierley, John, certificate of, 281.
Bigges, Abraham, deputy Vice-Admiral of
Devon, 258.
, , letter of, 413.
Bigglesworth [Biggleswade], co. Bedford, 219.
Bilboa, 334, 413.
, document dated from, 334.
Bill, John, 636.
Billesdon, co. Leicester, 106, 607.
, , document dated from, 106.
Billinge, co. Lancaster, 524.
BUlingsley, William, grants to, 154, 551.
Bingfield, Northumberland, 2.
Bingham [Richard], sheriff of co. Dorset, 616.
Bingley, George, auditor of Imprest, 323, 326,
454.
, letters of, 428, 561, 598, 599,
600.
, Sir Ralph, 30, 42.
Billion, Mr., 309.
Binsted, Hants, 616.
Bircholt, Kent, franchise, 300, 356.
Birkett, Miles, clerk, petition of, 163.
Birkhead, William, 112.
Birkwood, co. Lincoln, 137.
Birron, WiUiam, 116.
Birtby, John, 29.
Bish, John, messenger, 318, 353.
Bishop Auckland, co. Durham, documents
dated from, 99, 125.
Bishop's Castle, Salop, ship-money, 54.
Bishoprics, 205.
Bishopsgate Street, London, 186, 460.
Bishopthorpe, co. York, documents dated
from, 439, 563, 593.
Bishton, co. Monmouth, 194.
Bitleston or Bittlestone, Giles, 417, 486.
, , examinations of, 417, 418.
, , letters to, 418, 419.
, Thomas, 316, 337, 354, 358, 359, 360,
417 (2), 432, 486.
, , examination of, 358.
Bittadon, Devon, 316.
GENERAL INDEX.
647
Blaby, co. Leicester, document dated from,
605.
Blackall, Henry, 19.
, Thomas, petition of, 248.
Blaokawton, Devon, 365.
Blackbuek, the, of London, 164.
Blaokhurn, co. Lancaster, hundred, 104, 439.
Blackburn, David, 475.
, , letter to, 556.
, Peter, 475.
, letter of, 555.
Blackball, Andrew, 149.
Blackheath, Kent, hundred, 300.
BlaokbiUs, document dated from, 443.
" Blackman Street hamlet," Southwark, con-
stables, return of, 562.
Blacksmiths of London, Society of, confirma-
tion of their charters, 414.
Blacksmith's Hall, London, 414.
Blackstone, Sir Ralph, petition of, 242.
Blackwell, Thomas, petition of, 548.
BladffeU, Richard,
, letter of, 537.
, his son, 537.
Blagdon, John, 338.
Blagrave, Mr., 127.
Blake, John, mayor of Plympton, certificate
of, 288.
, Robert, agent in England for the Em-
peror of Morocco, 69, 329, 356, 363,
380, 501.
, William, 549.
Blakeney, Norfolk, presentation of a general
Court of, 162.
Blanch, John, 33.
, , his son, 33.
Bland, Thomas, letters of, 192, 193.
Blandford, co. Dorset, judges of assize, 27.
Blandford Eorum, co. Dorset, ship-money,
232.
Blaxton, , 452.
Bletchingley, Surrey, 152.
, -writ to, 88.
Bletchley, co. Buckingham, 213.
Blewett, Anne, petition of, 229.
, Johp, 229.
, Thomas, 23, 26, 136.
Blithman, William, pardon to, 175.
Blofield hundred, Norfolk, ship-money, 49, 61,
67, 78, 121, 122, 233, 374 (2), 402.
Blonden, Sir Thomas, 614.
Blount, Sir Charles, 228.
, Francis, 88, 117.
, Herbert, 88.
Blount — cont.
, Montjoy, Earl of Newport, Master
General of the Ordnance, and likewise
Master General of the Ordnance in the
expedition against the Scots, 9, 12, 15,
18, 19, 100, 108, 110, 120, 122, 166
(2), 183, 236, 237, 238, 315, 323, 326,
330, 340, 346, 350, 351, 370, 373, 376,
387, 430, 439, 440, 449 (2), 458, 460,
471, 605, 530, 534, 536, 541, 561, 630.
, , letters of, 452, 577.
, letters and other papers to, 18
(4), 28 (2), 59,;86, 134, 146, 153, 166,
170, 183, 186, 296, 303, 316, 324 (2),
331 (2), 339, 344 (2), 347, 368, 424,
432, 441, 445, 484, 489, 491, 529, 581,
625, 629.
, , his house in St. Martin's-in-the-
Pields, 452.
Blount's Court, [co. Oxford,] 222.
Blower, Christopher, 422.
Edward, deceased, 422.
, Richard, 422.
Bloyford, see Blofield.
Blue Anchor, the, Watling Street, London, 454.
, , Whitechapel, 424.
Blundell, Sir Arthur, 366.
, John, sentence in cause of, 152.
Blunt, Edward, statement by, 631.
, Sir Thomas, 54.
, Walter, 16.
Bluntisham, co. Huntingdon, manor, 189.
BIyth, CO. York, writ to, 88.
Blything, Suffolk, hundred, 64.
Boar's head, the, Gracechurch Street, London,
370.
Bocke, Anne de, 425.
Bodenham, Sir Eranois, letter to, 425.
Bodington, John, petition of, 42.
Bodley, Mrs., 125.
Bodmin, Cornwall, 415.
Boeuf, Duke del, 244.
Bohannan, see Buchannan.
Bohemia, Elizabeth, Electress Palatine, Dow-
ager Queen of, 33, 356, 400, 525, 570.
, , letter of, 603.
, , her children, 525.
, her agent, 607.
Boldsworth, Mr., 265.
Bolingbroke, Earl of, see St. John, Oliver.
BoUes, Philip, petition of, 263.
Bologna, 159.
Bolt and Tun, the, Friday Street, London, 370.
Bolton, CO. Lancaster, division, 284.
Bonaventure, the, (King's ship,) 488, 566.
, , (merchant ship), 164.
, Henry, the, (ship,) 285.
, Peter, the, (ship,) 238.
Bond, Robert, 64.
) John, warrant appointing him Captaia
General of expedition to MadasraScar.
623.
Bondleigh, Devon, 316.
648
GENERAL INDEX.
Bonneale, Mr., 46.
Bonner, Gabriel, 374 (2).
Books, 306, 589.
, importation of, 258.
Boone, Ambrose, receipts of, 76.
Booth, George, 263.
, Sir George, 263.
, Roger, 7, 37.
, , certificate of, 5.
, William, 263.
Bordeaux, 238, 506, 537, 538 (2), 635.
Borderers, 259 (2), 385, 437, 481, 482, 522.
Borders, the, 386, 428, 458, 504, 544, 545,
593, 636.
, , arms for, 34.5, 368, 554.
Borough, Sir John, keeper of records in the
Tower of London and Garter Ifing-at-
arms.
, , certificates of, 496, 521 (2),
616 (2).
, , letter to, 403.
Borrey, Mr.; see Barrey.
Bostock, Enoch, 344.
Boston, CO. Lincoln, 503.
, documents datedfrom, 29, 18^, 318, 503.-
Bosvile, Thomas, 517.
Boswall or Boswell, James, letters of, 454 (2),
455.
Sir William, the King's Ambassador
to the United Provinces, 516, 529.
, , tenant of the Countess of Lind-
sey, 63.
Boteler, Allan, 531.
, petition of, 71.
, , case of, 71, 72.
, Sir John, 60.
, Joseph, letter to, 510.
, Katherine, petition of, 71.
, , case of, 71, 72.
Botwright, Francis, letters of, 447 (2).
Bouchier, Sir John, 599,
Bough, Edward, articles against, 213.
Boughton CO. [Northampton] , document dated
from, 478.
BouTchier, Henry, Earl of Bath, letter of, 456.
Bourgoing, John, petition of, 272.
Bourne, Philip, messenger, 34.
, Nicholas, warrant to, 1 82.
Bourne, co. Lincoln, 573.
Bowden, Great, oo. Leicester, 100.
Bowen, Duloia, petitition of, 267.
, Richard, petition of, 267.
,Mary, 267.
Bowes, Henry, 381.
, Richmond honor, co. York, 576.
Bowing during divine service, 43, 46, 68, 214,
215, 216, 432, 691.
Bowie, Robert, Yeoman of the King's tents and
pavilions, grant to, 627.
Bowles, John, 50.
, , letter to, 38.
, Sir Charles, 143.
Bowyer, Thomas, petition of, 46.
, ,his wife, 46.
, Sir Thomas, 46.
Boxley, Kent, 188, 628.
Boyd, John, 513.
Boynton, Sir Matthew, licence to, 194.
.., , his wife and family, 194.
Boys or Boyse, John, junior, 267 (2).
, Mary du, grant to, 56.
, Peter du, 56.
Boyton, Wilts, 74.
Brack, [Scotland,] 406.
Brackley, co. Northampton, ship-money, 234,
342, 369.
late mayor, see Wight, John.
, bailiff, 369.
, .,...., letter to, 369.
Bradbury, oo. Durham, manor, 75.
Bradgate, co. Leicester, document dated from,
81.
Bradshaugh, Edward, pass for, 20.
Bradshaw, Capt. Roger, captain of the fort in
Holy Island, 322, 323, 458, 482.
, , letter of, 444.
, , letter to, 572.
, Edmond, 228.
, , remonstrance of, 276.
, Job, 200.
, Margaret, 222.
, William, 222.
, William, 228.
Bradwell, Suffolk, ship-money, 64.
Braham, Richard, 320, 352.
Braithwell, co. York, 304.
Brames, Jacob, customer at Sandwich and
Dover, statement of causes of complaint
against, 275.
Bramham, co. York, moor, 291.
Brampton, co. Northampton, manor, 388.
, woods, 388.
Bramston, Sir John, Lord Chief Justice of the
King's Bench, 88, 151, 154, 299, 343.
letters and other papers of, 172,
291,412.
, , the like to, 283, 332.
, , references to, of petitions, 613.
Brand, William, order in cause of, 227.
Brandenburg, elector of, 129 (2).
Branston, co. Lincoln, 81.
Brantham, Suffolk, 337.
Branthwaite, Robert, petition of, 66.
Brasted, Kent, 208.
Brathwell, co. York, manor, 526.
Braunton, Devon, 350.
Braunston, co. Lincoln, see Branston.
Bray, Henry, 123.
, Lewis, 375, 485.
, Mr., petition of, 239.
Dr. William, leiter, &c. of, 406, 521.
Bray, Berks, 16, 24.
Breame, see Braham,
GENERAL INDEX.
649
Brecon, co , 235, 514, 540.
, sheriff, see Lewis, Sir William.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
JBreda, 30.
Breisaeh, 187.
Eremers (lands), co. , 376.
Brent, Sir Nathaniel, Vicar-General of the
Archbishop of Canterbury, and Warden
of Merton College, Oxford, 53, 174,
212, 630.
, letters and other papers of, 114,
174.
, reference to, of petition, 114.
, , nephew of the above, 189.
Brenton, William, petition of, 101.
, , his wife, 101.
Bressake, see Breisaeh.
Brest, Kichard, 52.
, petition of, 52.
, Rose, 52.
, , petition of, 52.
Brest, France, 563.
Bretby, co. Derby, document dated from, 496.
Brett, Jeremy, 405.
Brewer, Capt. Laurence, 271.
, Thomas, 628.
Brewers of London, company of, grant of
incorporation of, 50 (2), 623.
Brewing, statements of abuses in, 251 (2),
252 (2).
Brick and tile makers, abuses of, 36.
Bricklayers, abuses of, 36.
Brickmakers Corporation, 36, 246.
Bricks, 148.
Brideard, see Bruisyard.
Bridewell, old, London, 75.
Bridford, Devon, rectory, 319.
Bridge, Edward, 363.
, , petition of, 137.
Bridge boats, 439.
Bridgeman, variously spelt ; —
, John, Bishop of Chester, 372, 611.
, letters and papers of, 141, 430, 523.
, letter to, 372.
Bridgenorth, Salop, 54.
Bridger, Benjamin, petition of, 371.
Bridges, Gabriel, grant to, 113.
Bridgewater, Somerset, 132.
, Earl of, see Egerton, John.
Bridlington, co. Tork, writ to, 88.
Briggs, Thomas, 329.
, petition of, 136.
Brighthelmstone, see Brighton.
Brightlingsea, Essex, 33, 295.
Brighton, writ to, 88.
Brigstock bailiwick or park in the forest of
Kockingham, 104, 171.
Brill, CO. Buckingham, ship-money, 28.
Brimley, Auditor, 576.
Brimpton, Somerset, rectory, 574.
Brinklow, co. Warwick, 213.
Brissac, 103.
Bristol, 132, 134, 205, 248, 275, 471, 514, 553,
596, 624.
, documents dated from, 523.
cathedral, destruction of tower by
lightning, 41 .
, dean and chapter, petition of, 41.
, mayor, 249 ; and see Wallis, Ezekiel.
, , letters to, 95 (2).
, merchant adventurers of, petition of,
127.
, sheriffs, letters to, 95 (2).
Bishop of, 208, and see Skinner,
Robert.
, Earl of, see Digby John.
Bristow, Richard, 230.
Bristowe Cawsey, see Brixton Causeway.
Britford, Wilts, 473.
Brixton, Surrey, 398.
Causeway, Surrey, document dated
from, 549.
Broad, Thomas, recognizance of, 106.
, , of Merton College, Oxford, 189.
Broadmead and Broadmed lines [Dorset] ,
225.
Brocas, Mr., 125.
, Mrs, 125.
, SirPexall, 125.
Brockenhurst, Hants, 586.
Brockhurst, Mr., see Brocas.
Brocklesby, co. Lincoln, documents dated from,
322 (2).
Brodrip, William, letter to, 614.
Brogborough Park [co. Bedford], 205.
Bromehall, Thomas, 394.
Bromfield, Sir Edward, late Lord Mayor of
London and governor of the Soap-
makers' Company, 110.
, , letter of, 21.
Bromley, Kent, 294.
BromweU, Mr., 325.
Brook or Brooks, variously spelt ;
, Sir Basil, 189.
, Lord, see Greville, Robert.
, Sir John, 134, 202, 355.
, William, messenger, 353.
, return of, 497.
, , warrants to, 297, 309.
Brook Street, London, 261.
Brookemaus (house and lands of), North
Mimms, co. Hertford, 274.
Brooking, William, 288.
, , petition of, 288.
, his wife, 288.
Brough, WiUiam, D.D., grant to, 335.
Broughton, Edward, pardon to, 343.
, Lady, 343.
, Richard, certificate of, 124.
Brouncker, Sir William, gentleman of the
Privy Chamber, 40, 124.
, , petition of, 40.
650
GENERAL INDEX.
Brown, variously spelt ; —
, Sir Ambrose, deputy-lieutenant of
Surrey, letter of, 50.
, Anthony, second Viscount Montagu,
70, 438.
, Lady Elizabeth, 222.
, Trancis, third Viscount Montagu, 21.
, letter of, 438.
, Francis, 116.
, Sir Henry, 222.
, John, founder of iron ordnance, 238.
, John [of Brodmead?], 225.
, John, ship-master, 170.
, John, licence to, 187.
, Jonathan, L.L.D., prebend of West-
minster, grant to, 79.
, Mary, daughter of Anthony, second
Viscount Montagu, afterwards Lady
Petre, 70.
, Mr., of Frampton, 217.
, Robert, of Bordeaux, 537.
, , letter to, 635.
, WilUam, 343.
Browning, Thomas, 309, 355.
Brownists, 187.
BrownknaTe, Matthew, 213.
Brownlowe, Richard, deceased, 626.
Brownrigg, Elizabeth, 336, 379.
, , her mother, 336, 379.
, , her grandfather, 379.
Bruce, Thomas, Earl of Elgin, 144, 569.
, , his mother, 144.
, Edward Lord, 205.
Brudenell, Francis, 248.
, Thomas Lord, letter of, 466.
Bruisyard, Suffolk, 309, 372.
Brundson, Edmond, petition of, 232.
Brussels, 589.
, document dated from, 589.
Bryet, John, 34.
Bryson, James, 595.
Bryssane, J., letter of, 635.
Buchannan, Sir John, 354.
Bttckby, Long, oo. Northampton, 43.
Buckden or Bugden, co. Huntingdon, 219.
Bucke, Mr., 22.
Buckeridge, John, formerly Bishop of Ely,
210.
Buckfastleigh, Devon, 355.
Buckingham, co., 412, 514, 624.
, Lord Lieutenant of, see Dormer,
Robert, Earl of Carnarvon.
, sheriffs, letters to, 28, 95; and see
Denton, Sir Alexander; Parsons, Sir
John.
, ship-money, 28, 95, 137, 392.
Buckingham, Duke of, see Villiers, George,
Duke of, deceased ; and see Villiers,
George.
, Duchess Dowager of, see Villiers,
Katherine.
Buokland Dinham, Somerset, churchwardens
and parishioners, petition of, 113.
Buckland, East, Devon, 316.
Buckner, Thomas, petition of, 229.
Buck's Head, the, St. Martin's Lane, London,
484.
Budd, Richard, mayor of Guildford, letter of,
498.
, David, 510.
, , appeal by, 509.
Bugberd, John, 8.
Buildings, new, in and near London, 75, 76,
262, 395.
, commissioners for, 25, 382, 604.
, petition to, 263.
Buildings erected contrary to proclamation,
Ust of persons who have compounded
for, 262.
Bulkley, Thomas, 550.
, answer of, 554.
Bull, Mr., paymaster of Plymouth Fort, see
Ball, Mr.
Bull, Mrs., 488.
Bull, the, (inn,) Bishopsgate Street, London,
186.
Buller, George, 306.
Bulwick, CO. Northampton, 440.
Bungay, Suffolk, 403.
Burden or Burdyn, Reginald, 70, 163, 577.
, , letters of, 70, 104, 606.
, , his wife and children, 70.
Burderop, Wilts, documents dated from, 63,
68, 142, 157 (2), 371, 474, 549 (2).
Burford, Wilts, see Britford.
Burgeveny, see Abergavenny.
Burgh, Edward, 228.
., Robert, bill of, 79.
Burgh, Ulick de. Earl of St.' Alban's and
Clanrickard, letter of, 462.
Burkitt, Miles, 214.
Burlamaohi, Philip, 89, 40, 238, 309.
, , letters and other papers of, 135,
168, 258, 259 (2), 399, 570.
Burleigh, Capt., 603.
, Lord, see Balfour, Robert.
Burlescombe, Devon, 355, 497.
Burnall, Mr., 316.
Burnett, Archibald, 444.
, J., letter of, 443, 573.
, his son, 444.
, Robert, 557.
, , examination of, 572.
, , letter to, 443.
, ....... his wife, 572.
, Sir Thomas, 573.
Bui'uham, Essex, 574.
Burrell, Andrew, statement of his receipts,
433.
, John, 300.
, , memorandum of, 356.
Burstwick, co. York, 299.
Burt, William, 111.
GENERAL INDEX.
651
Burton, Andrew, petition of, 225.
, Henry, 214,499.
, John, petition of, 225.
, Thomas, M.A., presentation to, 604.
, William, 209.
Burton Latimer, co. Northampton, 286.
Pidsea, co. York, 299.
Burward, John, petition of, 377,
, , his -wife, 377.
Bury, William, 64.
Bury, CO. Lancaster, 282.
Bury St. Edmunds, 64.'
Bushell, Thomas, farmer of his Majesty's
mines in Wales, 289.
, letters of, 47 (2).
Bushy Park, Middlesex, 470.
Bustian, , constahle, 55.
Butler, Andrew, statement of, 146.
, Capt, 72, 310.
, Daniel, 489, 517.
, , letters to, 343, 455.
, , examination of, 543.
, James, Earl of Ormond, 63.
, Matthew, 2.
, Capt. Thomas, 421.
, Thomas, of Surrey, 265.
, Thomas, of Somerootes, letter of, 124.
, , cousin to Lord Clifford, 560.
Butley, Suffolk, 309.
Butter, Nathaniel, warrant to, 182.
Butter, 99, 326, 356, 368.
Button, John, letter to, 585.
Butts, Timothy, grant to, 624.
Buxton, John, sheriff of Norfolk, 121, 233.
, letters and other papers of, 48,
61, 67, 78, 122 (2), 401.
Byford, Richard, petition of, 371.
Byron, Sir John, 377.
, Sir Nicholas, 405.
n
Cadbury, North, Somerset, 61.
Cade, Anthony, letter of, 106.
Robert, petition of, 152.
Cadeleigh, Devon, 485.
Cadiman or Cadyman, Dr. Thomas, physician
to the Queen, 40.
.., petition of, 40.
Cadiz, 158,244.
CiEsar, Sir Charles, judge of the Court of
Audience, 214, 589, 622.
'...., grant to, of office of Master of
the Rolls, 623.
, Sir Julius, deceased, 622.
Caistor, co. Lincoln, 235, 323.
, constables of, 43.
Caithness, 406.
Calais, 632.
Calcott, Roger, examination of, 106.
, Thomas, 394.
Caldwall, James, 319.
Calley, William, 420.
, , letters of, 63, 68, 157, 549.
, , his sons, 63.
, Sir William, 157.
, , letters of, 142, 157 (2), 371,
420, 474, 549.
Calthorpe or Calthrop, Charles, letter of, 11.
, Sir Henry, 69.
, , case and opinion of, 228.
, Philip, 69, 162.
Calvert, Anne, Lady Baltimore, 476.
, CecU, Lord Baltimore, 476.
letters of, 374, 427.
Cambell, Alice, widow of Alderman Cambeli,
letter to, 637.
, Robert, alderman of London, de-
ceased, 484, 537.
Cambridge, 186, 203, 220.
Cambridge, co., 200, 412, 514, 574, 582, 625.
depnty-lieutenahts, letter to, 616.
, lord lieutenant, letters to, 513, 574,
582, 616.
, justices of assize, letter to, 283.
, justices of peace, letters of, 283 (2).
sheriffs, letters to, 96, 283; and see
Balam, Robert ; Dyer, Sir Ludovic.
ship-money, 96, 343,350.
Cambridge TJuiversity, 629.
, letters to, 65, 549.
, Vice-Chancellor of, letter to, 549.
Camerton, co. York, 299.
Campbell, Archibald, Earl of Argyle, 14, 160,
504.
, , letters of, 405, 519.
, Archibald, Earl of Argyle, deceased,
176,177.
, James, Lord Kintyre, petition of, 176.
John, Earl of Loudoun, 568, 594.
, , petition of, 500.
Camphere, Zealand, 572.
Campion, Hugh, account by, 273.
, Mr., 263.
, William, 56.
652
GENERAL INDEX.
Canary Islands, the, 244.
Canary wine, 22, 306.
Cantury, doeiunents dated from, 23 (2),
Cank or Cannock, co. Stafford, 434.
Canning Street, see Cannon Street.
Cannon Row, document dated from, i548.
Cannon Street, London, 343, 489, 517, 543.
Cauonbury, see Canbury.
Canons, book of, 31.
Canterbury, 44, 48, 82, 83, 214, 246, 265,361.
, stuffs, manufacturers of, petition of,
240.
, weavers, 298.
, Archbishops of, see Abbot, George;
Laud, William ; Parker, Matthew ;
Warham, William,
Cape, John, 458.
, Peter, 327.
, William, 156, 171.
, , examination of, 156, 157.
Capell, Suffolk, 337.
Capps, Henry, 377, 382.
Captains of the King's ships, 492.
Captains not named, notes of, indenture of,
632.
CaptJTes, English, taken by Turks, 276.
Carbines, particular of, 147, 194. See also
Ajms.
Cardhaffe, Casparus, petition of, 244.
Cardiff, 132.
Cardigan, CO., 421, 514, 540.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
Cards and dice, 143.
, his Majesty's officers for, see Squibb,
Lawrence ; Squibb, Robert.
, buying and selling, commissioners for,
248.
, , manufacture and sale of cards and
dice, 248 (2).
Care or Careis, Mrs., see Carey.
Carew, George, Earl of Totnes, 96.
, Sir Nicholas, justice of peace for
Surrey, letters of, 53, 563.
, Tom, 342.
Carey or Cary, Alicia, Viscountess Falkland,
309.
, Ann, second daughter of Henry, late
Viscount Falkland, petition of, 277.
, Sir Edmund, 276.
, Elizabeth Maria, Viscountess Dowager
of Falkland, 277.
, petition of, 277.
, , her nephew Cary, 277.
, Henry, 314.
, Henry, late Viscount Falldand, 277
(2).
Henry, Earl of Dover, 304, 526.
, petition of, 201.
, , answer of, 202..
, James, petition of, 211.
, John, Viscount Rochford, 304 (2),
526.
Carey —cont.
, John, third Lord Hunsdon, 304.
, John, fifth Lord Hunsdon, letter of,
419.
...., grant to, 56.
Lucius, Viscount Falkland, 277, 309.
, his daughters, 277.
Mrs., 42.
, letter to, 341.
, her father, 341.
Robert, Earl of Monmouth, Captain of
Tynemouth Castle, 204.
, , letter to, 15.
, Sir Robert, 204.
Carleton, Sir Dudley, Clerk of the Council,
45, 49, 67, 74, 78, 227, 516, 568.
, , letters and other papers of, 20,
59, 197.
, , reference of, petition to, 59.
Carlford hundred, Suffolk, 283.
Carlisle, 30, 112, 155, 237, 349, 354, 355, 357,
376, 384, 386, 387, 409, 411, 436, 438,
450, 457, 468, 482, 484, 505, 511, 513,
521, 522, 545, 551, 557, 565, 566, 578,
580, 593, 598, 628, 632.
, documents dated from, 375, 376, 383,
386, 459, 513.
, aldermen, letter of, 458.
letter to, 459.
, castle, 513.
, Leith ward, 375.
mayor, 385, 450, 551.
, , note by, 405.
, letter to, 552 ; and see Aglionhy,
John.
, second Earl of, see Hay, James.
, first Earl of, see Hay, James.
, Bishop of, see Potter, Barnabas.
Carlton, Mr., see Charlton.
Carmarden, Richard, Surveyor of Petty Cus-
toms, 191.
Carmarthen, co., 421, 514, 540.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
Carmichael, Frederick, 149.
Carnarvon, 220.
Carnarvon, co., 514, 540.
, , lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
Carnarvon, Earl of, see Dormer, Robert.
Carne, Edward, 625.
.William, 62.5.
Carpenter, Mr., brewer, 174.
, Mr., brazier, 210.
, , 149.
Carr, Mary, Lady, 143, 183, 300, 520.
, petitions of, 41, 50 (2).
, , her children, 4i, 50, 300.
, Sir Robert, 41^ 50 (2), 182, 300.
agreement of, 143.
) , petition of, 520.
GENERAL INDEX.
653
Carr — cont.
, Thomas, postmaster of Berwick, re-
quests of, 199.
, , widow, 358.
Carriage for the King's service, 99, 121, 353,
382, 393.
Carriages, the King's, clerk of, petition of,
197.
Carrick, 357.
..., countess, see Stewart, Elizabeth.
Garrickfergus castle, 537.
CarroU, John, clerk of assize for the northern
circuit, 124.
, Sir James, 260.
Carter, George, messenger, 26.
, , certificate of, 24.
, , warrant to, 297.
, George [of Brill, co. Buckingham],
28.
,Mr., 70, 104.
, , his wife, 70, 104.
, Thomas, letters to, 8 (2).
, William, 5, 37, 455.
, , certificate of, 7.
, 532.
Carteret, Eliz[abeth], letter of, 589.
, her father, 589.
, , her grandmother, 589.
, Capt. George, 59, 159.
, , letters to, 69, 589.
Cartington, Northumberland, 594.
, , document dated from, 593.
Cartmel, co. Lancaster, manor, 611.
Cartwright, Catherine, petition of, 335.
, , her SOD, 335.
, John, 335.
, , his father and mother, 336.
Carver, Thomas, 309, 355.
Gary, see Carey.
Gasaubon, Dr. [Merio] , speech of, 83.
Case, Bryan, petition of, 257.
, Susan, 83.
Cask-staves, 298, 314, 330.
Casselis, Earl of, see Kennedy, John.
Casting, see Garstang.
Castlehaven, Viscount, see Touchet, George.
Castle Rising, Norfolk, 403.
Castles and forts, 20, 230, 253, 345, 448, 535,
629, 631.
Castlon, , [post-master?], 593.
Castor, CO. Lincoln, see Caistor.
, CO. [Northampton], 273.
, , manor, 214, 274.
, , rectory, 87.
Catechism used at Derby, copy of part of, 631.
" Catechistical doctrine, a pattern of," book so
named, 147.
Cater, , 530.
Caterer, , a bailiff, 93.
.Cathedrals, attendance of mayors and others
to service in, 141.
Catsash, Somerset, hundred, inhabitants of,
petition of, 232.
Catthorpe, co. Leicester, rectory, 628.
Cavendish. Elizabeth, Countess of Devonshire,
163, 453.
, Thomas, 262.
William, Earl of Devonshire, Lord
Lieutenant of co. Derby, 61, 195, 453.
, , letter of, 286.
, , letters to, 179, 307, 308.
, William, Earl of Newcastle, Lord
Lieutenant of co. Nottingham, 445, 560,
628.
, , letters and papers of, 61, 217,
508.
, letters to, 179, 307.
Caxton, Edward, letter to, 11.
Cecil or Gecill, Catherine, Countess of Salis-
bury, 453.
, Charles, Viscount Cranborne, 45, 622.
, Diana, Viscountess Wimbledon, de-
ceased, 106.
, Edward, Viscount Wimbledon and
Baron Putney, 113, 125, 297, 335.
, , letter to, 50.
, , funeral certificate of, 106.
, , his children, by Theodotia, his
first wife,
1. Dorothy, 1
2. Albinia, I
3. Elizabeth, r'"*"-
4. Frances, J
, , , by Diana, his second wife,
5. Anne, deceased, 106.
, , , by Sophia, his third wife,
6. Algernon, deceased, 107.
, , his house at Wimbledon, 106.
, , appointed "Governor of State
and War," 107.
, Lady Dorothy, 453, 622.
, Lady Elizabeth, 4,53.
, Philip, son of William Earl of Salis-
bury, licence to, 63.
Robert, late Earl of Salisbury, 25.
, Robert, son of William Earl of Salis-
bury, licence to, 63.
, Sophia, Viscountess Wimbledon, 106.
, Theodotia, Viscountess Wimbledon,
deceased, 106.
, William, Earl of Exeter, 153, 172,
299. J.
, letter and petition of, 1^1, 611.
, , letters to, lA, 607.
, , his countess, petition of, 611.
William, Earl of Salisbury, 21, 25, 63,
84, 378.
, , letter to, 44.
., , release to, 171.
his sister, 151.
Chadwick, James, Steward of the Courts of
the Honor of Peverell, warrant to, 65.
, James, rector of Stanley Regis, peti-
tion of, 209.
654
GENERAL INDEX.
Chaffont, John, 231.
Chalgrave, co. Bedford, 26, 35.
Chalkewell, Essex, 290.
Chalton, co. Bedford, 261.
Chamber, the, treasurer, 319 ; and seeVvedale,
Sir William.
Chamber Salewood, co. Northampton, 111.
Chamberlain, the Lord, see Herbert, Philip,
Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery.
Chamberlain, Capt. Thomas, 4.
Chambers, Lawrence, pardon to, 557.
Champ, Mens, da, 343.
Champernowne, Henry, letters of, 338 (2),
339 (2), 363.
Champneys, Samuel, 231.
Chancery, Court of, 49, 154, 168 (2), 185,
255, 264, 415, 422, 529, 563.
, , Commissioners of Appeal in,
229.
, the Inns of, 232.
Chancery Lane, London, 105, 214 (2), 299.
Chancy, John, 412.
Chane, Catherine, 355.
, William, 350.
Channel, the English, 271.
Chapel Eoyal, the, 336.
Chapman, Elizabeth, petition of, 225.
, , John, 16, 25.
, Eichard, mayor of Bath, letter of, 45.
, Thomas, of London, letter to, 484.
, Thomas, of Newcastle, 486, 487.
Charing, Kent, 115, 599.
Charing Cross, London, 249, 568, 636.
Charles I., notices of, and references and aUn-
sions to, passim.
present at the marriage of Herbert
Price and Mrs. Arren, 103.
brass statue of, to be placed in Co-
vent Garden, 133.
, 200,000^ appointed to be employed in
his special affairs, 190.
, mathematical instrimients for, 191,
243.
, portrait of, by Vandyke, 196.
, anonymous application to, 273.
, his attendance at the Council Board,
289.
, the like at the Council of War, 339,
340.
, his journey to York, 324 (2), 327,
340 (2), 345, 389, 419, 426, 438 (2),
451, 465, 506, 513, 518, 527, 533, 535,
541, 544, 554, 568, 575, 678, 582, 594,
608, 623, 635.
, his reception at York, 626, 628.
, anonymous letter to, on his departure
for the north, 632.
writes to the nobility for their atten-
dance upon him at York, 366, 367 (8),
465, 516.
Charles I. — cont.
, Ms intention to inspect trained bands
of CO. York, 593.
bestows gold chain upon Rubens, 603.
, his instructions for ordinary affairs
during his absence in the north, 608.
commits the Queen to the Earl or
Northumberland's protection during his
absence in the north, 622.
refuses gift of money from cily of
London, 623.
, agreement of, 201.
, commissions of, 23 (2), 188, 297,420,
421, 540 (4), 541 (5), 544, 545, 556,
581 (2), 582, 596, 607, 608 (4), 617,
624.
, grants of, 56 (2), 69, 75, 79, 80 (2),
83, 91, 113, 132 (2), 143, 148, 153,
154, 161 (3), 163 (2), 165, 171, 172,
176, 182, 185 (2), 188, 191 (5), 296,
297, 304, 305, 307, 319, 323 (2), 335
(2), 343 (2), 366, 379 (2), 388, 425,
426, 440, 461, 470, 485, 486, 526, 536,
540, 551 (4), 556 (4), 566, 569, 588,
592 (2), 596 (2), 605 (2), 617 (3), 620,
623 (3), 624 (4), 626 (2), 627 (5), 628
(2).
, letters of, 18 (6), 20, 60, 62, 65 (2),
77, 79, 87, 88 (2), 124, 131, 135, 138,
139, 144, 153, 161, 166 (2), 168 (2),
175, 176 (5), 179 (10), 180, 182, 185,
189 (3), 191, 196, 197, 201, 205 (2),
214, 222, 223, 253 (2), 307 (4), 335
(2), 344 (3), 366 (3), 367 (8), 372 (3),
379, 440 (4), 441, 450, 489, 497 (2),
502, 503, 507, 513, 514 (2), 515 (2),
537, 545, 549, 569, 571 (2), 574, 580,
588, 596 (3), 597, 602, 604, 607 (2),
626, 635.
, letters patents of, 253.
, licences of, 63, 132, 187, 195, 378,
470, 510, 527, 551, 574 (2), 604, 617,
620.
, pardons granted by, 73, 75, 122, 175,
182, 184, 343, 366, 557, 569, 692 (2),
696 (2), 620, 627.
, presentations granted by, 66, 79, 87,
132(3), 163, 179 (2), 195, 305, 319,
422, 505, 574, 604, 628.
, protections granted by, 164, 185, 603,
605, 620.
, warrants, privy seals, and fiats of, 4,
47, 50, 52, 62, 65 (3), 66, 73, 75, 77,
87, 94, 115, 122 (3), 123, 125,128, 132,
148 (4), 149, 153, 154, 166, 158, 161,
162 (3), 165 (2), 168, 169, 171, 175
(4), 179, 182 (2), 184, 185 (3), 187
(6), 189 (2), 190, 19] (2), 294 (2),
304, 314 (2), 315, 319, 323, 335, 343
(2), 366 (2), 379, 389 (2), 422 (2),
425- (2), 426 (5), 440 (2), 460 (2),
461, 466 (2), 471 (3), 477 (2), 485 (5),
489 (6), 494 (5), 502 (3), 507 (2),
626, 637, 640 (2), 650 (2), 551, 666,
567, 671, 588 (3), 589 (2), 692 (2),
603, 604 (7), 605 (2), 617 (4), 620,
623, 624 (3), 626 (2), 627 (2), 631.
GENERAL INDEX.
655
Charles I. — cont.
, orders of, 197, 206.
, , in council, 1 (2), 2, 7, 8, 15 (2),
25, 98, 154 (2), 158, 180 (2), 295, 296,
(8), 327 (2), 328 (2), 344 (3), 346,
368 (4), 372 (7), 373, 376, 377 (3),
389, 475 (3), 499, 583.
.., petitions to, volume of, 139.
, letters, petitions, and other papers
addressed to, see the names of the
writers.
, his children, see Children, the Royal.
, his lands and revenues as Prince of
Wales, 179.
, , commissioners of, 165, 257,
576.
, his alnager, cause of, 278, 348.
, his apothecary, see Rumler, John
Wolfgang.
, his beagles, 178, 188.
, bears, huUs, and mastiffs, masters of,
see Davis, James, and Mardey, Thomas.
, buckhounds, 187 (2).
, carriages, 197.
, chaplains, see Heylin, Dr.; Rowland-
son, Dr. James.
, coaches, 48.
, coachmen, 489, 568.
, coffer-keepers, see Johnson, Robert ;
MeUersh, Thomas.
cupbearer, see Crofts, John.
, deer, see game.
, engineer, see PaperM, John.
fletcher, 294, 489.
, footmen, 489.
, game, 98, 104, 109, 148, 162, 167,
294, 323, 494, 569.
, gentlemen-ushers, petition of, 275.
, goldsmiths, «ee Acton, John; Pickayes,
Agmondesham.
grooms, 63.
, guard, 62, 378, 489 (3), 494 (2), 541,
575, 582.
, , captain of, warrants to, 589,
604.
, harriers, 65, 178.
, , master of, see Pott, Thomas.
, hart-hounds, 461 .
, horses, 471.
, houses, 192.
, jeweller, see Herriot, Alexander.
jewels, 540.
, knight-harbinger, see Mynne, Thomas.
littermen, 489.
, musicians, 294.
.pages, 63.
, , petition of, 275.
, physician, see Mayeme, Sir Theodore.
, pictures, 165, 196, 502.
, privy-purse, keeper of, see Living-
stone, James.
, progresses 252,544.
Charles I. — coni.
, sergeant-plumber, 296.
, sergeant-trumpeter, petition of, 275.
, servants, 489.
, stables, 460.
, standard-bearer, 575.
, tailors, see Murray, David ; Ramsey,
Robert.
tents and pavilions, yeoman of, see
Bowie, Robert.
tradesmen, 588.
, trumpeters, 425, 426.
Charles, Prince, subsequently Charles II., 1,
2, 182, 265, 340, 367, 426, 470, 485,
525, 575.
..' , commissions for household of, 604.
, his governess, see Sackville, Mary,
Countess of Dorset.
, his household, paymaster of, see Hol-
land, Cornelius.
, his revenues, 122, 537.
, Receiver General, see Cunningham,
Sir David.
Charles, the, of London, (merchant ship,)
164.
Charles Lewis, Elector Palatine, see Palati-
nate.
Charlton, Mr., 483, 506, 566.
Thomas, 227.
Charnock, Richard, letters to, 39, 374.
, Roger, grant to, 132.
Chart, Kent, hundred, 300.
Charter House, Loudon, 548, 629.
, documents dated from, 621, 629.
, commissioners for, letter to, 175.
Chase, Stephen, 536.
Chatham, 11, 103, 465, 568.
Chatterton, co. Lancaster, 17.
Chaundler, Richard, letter of, 376.
Chaworth, George Viscount, sheriff of Notts,
127.
, letters of, 135, 136.
, certificate concerning his patent of
creation, 124.
Cheapside, London, 517.
Cheasman, Thomas, letter to, 418.
Check, clerk of the, 604.
.- , warrant to, 489 ; ant/ see Hewes,
William.
, deputy clerks, " see Goldsborough,
Nicholas ; Kyme, Henry.
Che[di]ston, Suffolk, 309.
Cheeke, William, 8, 35.
Cheese, Ann, 70.
Chellington, co. Bedford, 210.
Chelmondiston, Suffolk, 337.
Chehnsford, documents dated from, 618, 621.
Chelsea, Middlesex, 100.
church, 100.
Cherrj-, Elizabeth, 422.
, Francis, 422.
, Robert, 422.
656
GENERAL INDEX.
Chertsey, Surrey, 127.
Cheslen, Robert, M.A., presentation to, 163.
Chester, Sir Anthony, 148.
, , his seven children, 148.
, Henry, 148.
, Robert, 521.
Chester, otherwise. West Chester, 132, 141, 220,
2f3, 387, 397, 524, 535, 583.
documents dated from, 141, 419, 442,
523, 568.
, aldermen, letter to, 320.
, dean, 141.
, dean and chapter, 141.
, .letters to, 80, 81.
lord chief justice at, see Millard,
Sergeant.
, mayor, 141, 150.
, , letter to, 320.
, quadrangle or abbey court, 8, 141.
ship-money, 150, 320.
, Bishop of, see Bridgeman, John.
Chester, co., 179, 253, 296, 311, 326,373,387,
514, 564.
, deputy-lieutenants, letter to, 307.
, justices of sessions, warrant to, 440.
, lord lieutenants, 45, 387.
, , letter to, 179, 307.
, sheriffs, see Cholmondeley, Thomas;
Mainwaring, Philip.
, ship-money, 82, 150.
Chesterfield, Earl of, see Stanhope, Philip.
Chesterfield, document dated from, 62.
, mayor, 505.
, letter to, 391.
, ship-money, 29, 297, 391, 505, 619.
Cheveley, co. Cambridge, hundred, 283.
Cheviot Hills, the, 384.
Chevreux, Duchess of, 103, 342.
Cheynell, Francis, petition of, 43.
Chicheley, co. Buckingham, 148.
Chichester, 55, 132, 163, 269.
, bishopric, 2U (2).
.cathedral, 169, 184.
, writ to, 88.
, bishops, see Duppa, Brian ; Montagu,
Eichard.
Chichester, Capt. Arthur, 143, 257.
, Edward, Viscount, 63.
" Chichor, the," Old Change, London, 370.
Chickren, Henry, 64.
Chiddingston, Kent, 208.
Chidlington, co. Bedford, see Chellington.
Child, John, 507.
Children, the Royal, 1, 83, 191, 196, 340, 345,
471,485, 525,550,604, 608.
, commissioners for ordinary expenses
of, 494.
, , warrant to, 604.
, nurse, see Case, Susan.
Chilford, co. Cambridge, hundred, 283.
Chillingham, Northumberland, 384.
Chilthomas, 'W[illiam], S., letter of, 507.
Chingford Walk, Essex, 200.
Chirinsayd [Chirnside], 31.
Chobham, Surrey, 305.
Cholmley, Mr., 513.
Cholmondeley, Thomas, sheriff, co. Chester,
letter and other papers of, 82, 150.
Cholwich, William, 339.
Christ Church, London; manor, 476.
, Oxford, 100.
, document dated from, 90.
, supper held there by Westminster
scholars, 182.
, cathedral, dean and chapter, letter to,
182.
, prebends, 323.
Christmas, Thomas, 616.
Chudleigh, Sir George, deputy lieutenant of
Devon, letters and papers of, 365, 371,
375, 430, 496, 497 (2).
ChuUcross, John, sheriff of co. Derby, letter
of, 619.
Church, George, 63.
Church Street, [Hackney?], 261.
Church-rates, 213.
Chute, Edward, letter of, 528.
Chute forest, co. plants, 140, 592.
, verderors and others, letter to, 167.
Cicero, Marcus TuUius, 119.
, , his daughter TuUia, 119.
Cinque Ports, 180, 337, 345, 629.
, Admiralty of, 27.
, Judge of, see Rives, Dr. Thomas.
, Lord Warden of, 27, 36, 49. S'ee
Howard, Theophilus, Earl of Suffolk.
Civel or Civill, Francoise, 537, C35.
, letters of, 635 (2).
, Pierre, 537, 635.
, , memorandum of, 635.
Claekclose, Norfolk, hundred, 282.
Claessen, Pieter, grant to, 366.
Claiton, see Clayton.
Clanaborough, Devon, 316.
Clanger, see Clayhanger.
Clapham, Paul, 2.
Ralph, 494.
Clapton, Middlesex, 261.
Clare, Countess Dowager of, see Holies, Anne.
, first Earl of, see Holies, John.
, second Earl of, see HoUes, John.
Clare, Andrew, D.D., 163.
Clarendon Park, Wilts, 605.
Clark, see Clerk.
Clavering, Sir John, 385.
Claxton, [of co. Durham], 36.
, , of Cheapside, London, 517.
Clay, Richard, grant to, 556.
, ,24.
Clayhanger, Devon, 338, 497.
Clayhidon, Devon, 355,
GENERAL INDEX.
657
Clayton, varioiisly spelt ; —
, John, 104, 439.
, Mr., of Shawell, 70, 163.
Mr., of Preston, 156.
, Mr., vicar of Stoughton Lacy, 339.
Clee, Thomas, 328.
Cleere, Sir Henry, 415.
, , his lady and daughter, 415.
Cleghom, James, petition pf, 257.
Clement, Gregory, 3, 16.
Clement's Inn Fields, [Westminster], 551.
Clenc Street, London, 261.
Clench, John, sheriff of Suffolk, 403.
Clenchwarton, co. Norfolk, 131.
Clergy, the, 534.
, to assist in defence of the kingdom,
377.
, arms of, 5, 14, 128, 166, 417.
, ship-money paid by, 475, 586, 603,
606, 630.
Clerk, Tariously spelt ; —
, Arthur, 110.
, Dr., 587.
Edward, of London, 66, 194.
. , Elizabeth, petition of, 110.
Sir Francis, 228.
, George, one of the officers of the
Ordnance, petition of, 248.
, James, petition of, 263.
, John, of Paris, letters to, 537, 555.
, Sir John, grant to, 628.
Michael, petition of, 240.
, Mrs., half sister of Dame Elizabeth
Darrell, deceased, 312.
, Kichard, 374.
, , of Merton College, Oxford,
189.
Clerkenwell, London, 263.
Cleveland, Earl of, see Wentworth, Thomas.
Clewer Woods, Berks, 586.
Cley [next the Sea], Norfolk, admiralty court
presentments made in, 69, 162.
Clifford, Francis, Earl of Cumberland, sheriff
of Westmorland, 151, 310.
, , letters to, 95, 189, 312, 367.
, Capt. George, 398.
, Henrj-, Lord, 9, 167, 292,310,361
(2), 372, 430, 449, 482, 506, 512, 522,
578, 595.
, letters of, 151, 311, 354, 560, 564.
letters to, 189, 321, 367 (2), 372, 440,
665.
Clifton, CO. York, 804.
manor, 526.
Clink, the, Surrey, liberty of, 160.
, constables, return of, 562.
Clitheroe, co. Lancaster, 439, COO.
Clitherow, Alderman, 217.
Clobery, WilHam, 130, 369.
, letters and other papers of, 69,
281.
13.
" Clonay," Lady, see Cluny.
Cloth and Clothiers, 245, 246.
Clothing, abuses in, statement of, 251.
, , commission for enquiry into,
23.
, , commissioner, the, see Wither,
Anthony.
Clotterbook, Giles, 68.
Clowdesley, Thomas, 70.
Clowes, Sergeant, 63.
Cluny, Lady, 569.
Coal from the Altar, the, (book,) 218.
Coals and coal trade, 4, 250,260, 27S, 32.5,
401,444,483, 507.
Coals for London, price of, regulation of, 88,
89, 91, 104, 105 (2), 110, 164, 173 (3),
249, 250, 327.
Coate Farm, co. , 534.
Coats, Mr., page to Queens Elizabeth and
Henrietta Maria, 275.
Cobcroft, Walter, 227.
Cobham, William, memorandum of, 116.
Cock or Cocke, H., letter of, 473.
, John, of Newcastle, letter to, 473.
, John, attorney, 280.
, John, deceased, 212.
, John [of Publow?], letter to, 339,
, Joseph, 300, 320, 329.
Ralph, 473.
, , information of, 419.
, , letter to, 473.
Cockayne, variously spelt ; —
, Charles, foi-merly sheriff of co. North-
ampton, 109, 373.
, , letter of, 104.
, , petition of, 192.
, Joseph, 228.
, William, 131.
Cockcroft, Mr., 150.
Cockermouth, Cumberland, 468, 510.
Cockerton, Eobert, 102.
Cockshut, John, statement by, 228.
Codsheath, Kent, 300, 332.
Cogan, Henry, comptroller of the Mint, petition
of, 198.
Coge, Ann, examination of, 106.
, , recognizance of, 106.
CoggeshaU, Essex, haymakers, petition of, 241 .
CoghiU, Henry, 290, petition of, 289, 290.
Cogin, John, 433.
Coignet, Mons., 135.
Coinage, 198, 199 (3).
Coish, Obadiah, 220.
, Richard, 220.
T T
658
GENERAL INDEX.
Coke, Drew, 51.
, Sir Edward, 168,226.
, George, Bishop of Hereford, 233.
, John, 168.
, Sir John, Secretary of State, and one
of the Comptrollers General of the Posts,
allusions and references to, passim,
letters and other papers of, 2, 121, 190,
316, 427, 463, 527, 552, 577, 580, 628.
, , letters and other papers to, 20,
30,58, 311, 339, 341, 356, 463, 478,
486, 491, 498, 501, 510, 577, 589.
, , references to, of petitions, 77,
117,427.
, , his house at Garlickhithe, 121.
, Mr., 534,;637.
Sir Rohert, 226, 452.
Coker, Mr., 70, 104,211.
, William, 27.
Colhome, John, examination of, 104.
, Matthew, commission to, 422.
Colchester, 33, 137, 363, 621.
mayor, letter to, 38.
, post-master, 363.
Coldstream, co. Berwick, 384, 594.
Cole, variously spelt ; —
, Mr., 391.
,Eichard, 375 (2).
, Solomon, 185.
Colehome, , of Westminster, 555.
, , his wife, 555.
Colemackle Treyne, co. Donegal, 553.
Coleman Street, London, 150.
Coles, Philip, 29.
Colford, Ralph, grant to, 605.
Collard, Thomas, correspondent of Richard
Harvey, letter of, 138.
, Thomas, of Buckfastleigh, 355.
CoUeyn, Elinaheth, 69.
, Thomas, petition of, 69.
Collins, Arthur, pardon to, 620.
CoUyer, , 535.
Colne, Essex, 33, 38.
, CO. Huntingdon, manor, 189.
Cohieis, Suffolk, hundred, 283.
Coloma, Duke Carlos, 71.
Coltman, Mr., 493 (3).
Colmnh, Baldwin, 413.
Colyton, Devon, hundred, 282.
Combe in Hamsey, Sussex, chapel, 52.
Comer, James, letter of, 497.
Common Pleas, Court of, 205, 228, 280, 609,
614.
, Eilazers of, petition of, 136.
, Justices of, 110, 336.
, , letter to, 607.
, warrants to, 122, 148, 366, 379,
440.
, reference of petition to, 66.
Common Pleas — cont.
Lord Chief Justice of, 258, 609, 612,
623, and see Einch, Sir John.
, , the late, see Heath, Sir Rohert.
, ofSoers, fees of, 1 36.
, prothonotary (chief), see Corie,
Thomas.
, Treasury of, clerk oi, see Duncomh,
George.
Common Prayer Book, 31, 149, 215, 432, 591,
631.
Commons House, the, 248.
Communion, the, 213, 214, 226, 362, 588, 591.
Compter, the, in Wood Street or the Poultry,
212.
Compton, Sir Henry, 484, petition of, 575.
, Nicholas, 9, 26, 28.
, Spencer, Earl of Northampton, 131,
553.
, William, 264.
Compton Dando, Somerset, 56.
Confidence, the, of London, 285.
Congerston, co. Leicester, 51.
Conies, 296.
Coningsby, variously spelt ; —
EitzWilliam, 88, 166.
, Ralph, 313.
, , pass for, 314.
, Sir Thomas, late sheriff of co. Hert-
ford, account by, 274.
Conisbrough, co. York, 304.
iron forge at, 45, 5 1 7.
Conisby, see Coningsby.
Connaught, 205.
, president of, 63.
Connock, William, deceased, 175 (2), 187 (2).
Constable, Henry, Viscount Dunbar, 299.
Constant Reformation, the, or the Reformation,
which see.
Constautine the Great, 626.
Content, the, of London, 164.
Conventicles, 186, 208, 214, 279.
Convertive, the, 69.
Convoy money, 151, 465, 492.
, account of, 475.
Conway, Edward, second Viscount Conway
and Killultagh, 21, 419, 442, 630.
, , letters to, 306 (2), 322 (2), 367,
377, 452,506,589,621.
, his chaplain,see Jones, Thomas.
, , his sons, 323.
Conway papers, the, 378.
" Cony and Shofe, the," King Street, West-
minster,, 319.
Cook, variously spelt ; —
, Kenelm, 145, 146 (2).
, , indictment against, 146.
, , statements respecting, 146.
, William, of Manchester, 17, 21, 25.
, , of Tweedmouth, 260.
Cookes, , hatter, 399.
GENERAL INDEX.
659
Cookham, Berks, 16.
Cooper, Sir Anthony Ashley, 363.
, Edmund, page to the Queen, receipt
of, 192.
Coopers' Company [of London] , 330.
, reasons hy, 313.
, , reply to, 330.
Coote, William, D.D., 217.
Copdoek, Suffolk, 337.
Cope, Sir John, 493.
Lady, 493.
, Sir William, 193, 493.
Copenhagen, 271.
Copley, Anne, 41, 42.
, , her mother and sister, 42.
, Lionel, 516.
, William, petitions of, 41, 42.
Copper manufacturers, 83, 253.
, , surveyor, see Unwin, Gervase.
Copthome, Surrey, hundred, 282.
Corhet or Corbett, Edward, proctor of Oxford
University, petition of, 46.
, George, letter to, 131.
, Sir John, 60, 228.
, Richard, late Bishop of Norwich, 57.
, Roger, letter to, 131.
, Mr., of Merton College, 68.
, Vincent, letter of, 3.
Corbridge, co. Northumberland, 458.
Corby Woods and Walk, forest of Rocking-
ham, 98.
Cordall, see Cordewell.
Cordell, Edward, 68.
, Robert, bond of, 68.
Cordewell, Samuel, the King's gunpowder
maker, 85, 110, 118 (2), 134, 15.5, 365.
, letters and other papers to, 378,
432, 485.
Cordwainers, masters, wardens, and eom-
monalty, exceptions to patent granted
to, 143.
Corfe Castle, [Dorset,] 226.
Corie, Thomas, chief prothonotary of Common
Pleas, grant to, 626.
Com, 356, 368, 433.
, exportation of, prohibited, 387, 507,
531, 571, 572.
, prices of, 387 (2), 405.
, scarcity of, 10.
Comehill, , partner of Alexander Fellow,
567.
Cornehssen, Arent, grant to, 366.
, Goosen, grant to, 366.
, Joost, grant to, 366.
Cornelius, John, 17, 18.
, petition of, 17.
, examination of, 17.
Comet, James du, letters to, 537, 538.
Cornwall, 65, 257, 366, 481, 514, 550.
, justices of peace, letters to, 222, 253.
, leading persons of, petition, of, 288.
, lord lieutenant, 288.
, , letter to, 513.
, sheriff, see Godolphin, Francis.
, tinners and tin works, 174, 180.
, duchy, 486.
ComwaUis, , brother to John Ashbum-
ham, 186.
Corser, George, letter to, 373.
Corslett, Humphrey, 460.
Cort, Richard, 56.
Cosford, Suffolk, hundred, 282.
Costommas Key, see Custom House Quay.
Cottington, Francis Lord, Chancellor of the
Exchequer and Master of the Court of
Wards and Liveries, 1, 25, 27, 36, 37,
46,50,56,71 (2), 84, 110, 125, 142,
144, 157, 168, 176, 180, 186, 190, 243,
248, 256, 258, 259, 295, 308, 316, 340
(2), 373, 378, 399, 466, 519, 526, 531,
538, 561, 572, 583, 610.
, , letters and other papers of, 52
(2), 89, 91, 94, 125, 151, 159, 161,177,
178 (2), 300, 304, 308, 315, 355, 427,
605, 620.
, , the like to, 60, 162, 223, 224,
256, 259, 335, 348, 540, 607, 624.
, , references to, of petitions and
other papers, 10, 50, 71, 94, 125, 144,
159, 177, 178, 304, 308, 315, 415, 416,
427, 523, 526, 531, 532, 609.
Cotton, Charles, 621.
, Edward, 321.
, George, letter of, 60.
, Sir John, 262.
, , grant to, 627.
, Sir Thomas, 196,
, , archdeacon of Exeter, 496.
Cotton, Salop, 209.
Cottram, Edward, 160.
Council, the, notices of, and casual references
and allusions to, passim.
letters of, (1638, September,) 1, 2 (5),
7 (,2), 8, 9, 15(7), 16(7), 20(2), 26
(5), 28 (4), 31, 35 (2), 37 (2), 38 (6),
39 ; (October) 83 ; (November) 95 (8),
95 (3), 112; (Undated), 235, 252 (2),
277; (1638-9, January) 299 (3), 308
(2), 316, 317, 320 (2), 331 (6), 332,
347 (6), 348, 353, 367, 368, 369 (3),
373, 374 (3), 382 (3), 389 (5), 390 (2),
391 (6), 392 (6), 393, 394 (2), 401;
(February) 510.
, orders of, 1, 2 (4), 7, 8, 10, 19 (2), 25
(2), 26, 32, 33 (4), 34, 37, 38, 40, 60,
94, 115, 148, 170, 206, 227, 235, 265,
289 (3), 290, 298 (3), 299 (2), 309,
320 (3), 327 (3), 328, 329 (4), 330,
346, 350, 351 (5), 352 (4), 363, 364
(3), 379 (3), 380 (4), 381 (4), 382, 390,
391, 393, 394, 395, 396, 518, 538.
T T 2
660
GENERAL INDEX.
Council — colli.
, orders of, the King present, 1 (2), 2,
7, 8 (2), 10, 15 (2), 25, 34 (5), 36 (7),
98, 154 (2), 158, 180 (2), 206, 295,
296 (3), 327 (2), 344 (3), 368 (2), 372
(6), 373 (5), 376, 377 (4), 389, 475
(3), 583.
Nicholas's notes of proceedings of, 2,
153, 289.
, list of papers, 45.
, references to, of petitions, 413,
book of councillors present at meet-
ings, 289.
, letters and petitions to, see the names
of the writers.
chest, 568.
, clerks of, 380, 383, 635.
, MSS. of, destroyed by fire, 341.
register, 265, 367.
; , drafts and minutes for entries
on, 2 (2), 7 (2), 9 (2), 16 (2), 20, 25
(2), 26 (6), 35 (2), 39 (7), 290 (2),
291, 297 (3), 300 (8^), 301 (2), 309 (5),
316 (2), 320, 332 (5), 348, 374 (3),
396 (2).
Council Chamber, 108, 378, 510, 636.
, keepers of, 257; and see RaUton,
William; Raveuscroft, George.
Counter, the. Wood Street, London, 374 (2),
380.
Court, the, 3, 60, 65, 112, 160, 197, 214, 252,
293, 322, 323, 340, 342, 349, 443, 472,
476, 568, 575, 605.
, document dated from, 451.
Courteen, Mr., 46, 186, 287.
, William, 329, 363.
, , grant to, 191.
, , petition of, 423.
, , his father, 423.
, Sir William, 243.
Cove, South, Suffolk, 64.
Covenanters, the, see Scotland.
Covent Garden, London, 76 (2), 206, 320,
348, 352, 395, 567.
documents dated from, 446, 461.
, new chapel, 132, 343.
, vestry of, 133 (2), 383.
, , certificate of, 133.
, inhabitants, petition of, 132.
, , , order of referees of, 383.
, , names of, 134.
Coventry, Thomas Lord, Lord Keeper, 7, 25,
36, 50, 54, 57, 81, 120, 123, 136, 149,
154, 168 (2), 190, 194, 232, 243, 248,
255, 256, 277, 278, 290 (2), 291, 379,
415, 441, 524, 529, 605.
, , letters of, 126, 288.
, , orders and other papers of, 77,
134, 300, 363, 364, 375, 382, 383, 427.
, letters and other papers to, 49,
61, 211, 225, 229, 304, 395, 469, 520,
607.
Coventry, Thomas Lord— co«(.
, , references to, of petitions, 60,
77, 134, 190,416,427, 532, 612, 613,
614.
Cowdry, Sussex, 70.
Cowell's Interpreter, book so called, 55.
Cowlate, Philippa, 187.
Cowper, Blanche, sentence in cause of, 75.
, Thomas, collector of co. Northampton,
petition and other papers of, 43, 52, 87
(2).
, Thomas, of Limehouse, 75.
Cox, Elizabeth, 377.
, John, 56.
,Mr., 607.
, Richard, formerly Bishop of Ely, 210.
, Thomas, M.A., 525, 529.
, William, letter of, 100.
, , of Haydor, 362.
Coxhoe, CO. Durham, 487.
Coyner, M., 570.
Cradock, Matthew, 23.
, Mr., 222.
Craig, M. R., letters of, 453 (2).
, , his brother, letter to, 453.
Cranborne, Viscount, see Cecil!, Charles.
Crane, John, Victualler of the Navy or Sur-
veyor of Marine Victual, 3, 328, 350.
, , petition of, 448.
, , warrant to, 343.
, Dame Mary, grant to, 69.
.William, 141, 445.
Cranfield, Lionel, Earl of Middlesex, letter of,
510.
, his children, 510.
Cranstoun or Cranstone, Capt., 537.
, John? Lord, 594.
, Robert, 149.
Craven, William Lord, 103.
Crawle)', Sir Erancis, justice of common pleas,
letters to, 283 (2).
Crawley, co. Bedford, 112.
North, CO. Buckingham, 148.
Cray, hundred, Kent, 353, 382.
Creagh, Peirce, petition of, 243.
Crediton, [Devon,] 225.
, hundred, 284.
Cressett, Edward, 518.
, , letters of, 313, 425.
, , his brother-in-law, see Living-
ston, Thomas.
, , his sister, 313.
Creswell, John, 548.
, Thomas, 426.
, , warrant to, 426.
Crlchton, James, 129.
, James Lord, 481.
, Robert, D.D., Greek professor at
Cambridge, 549.
Crips, see Crispe.
GENERAL INDEX.
661
Cripple, cure stated to have been worked upon
a, 116.
Crispe, Adam, 634.
, Capt. Nicholas, 102.
, , letters and other papers of, 48,
69.
, , grant to, 132.
, Tohias, D.D., 65.
CroallWood, [Essex,] 614.
Croft or Crofts, variously spelt ; —
, Cecily, 258.
, John, the King's cup-bearer, petition
of, 611.
Mr., 70, 104, 607.
, Thomas, 222.
, William, 309.
Croft Manor, 226.
Croke, Sir George, justice of the King's
Bench, 517.
, letter to, 283.
, Sir Henry, Clerk of the Pipe, 72.
, , schedule of debts charged, 73.
, Sir John, sheriff of co. Dorset, 27.
, , certificate of, 421.
Croker, John, brief on behalf of, 228.
, Philip, 228 (2).
Thomas Crofton, 306, 342, 378.
,227.
Crokker, John, certificate of, 398.
Cromhall otherwise Abbots Cromwell, co.
Gloucester, 205.
Crompton, Thomas, 37.
Cromwell, James, undertaking of, 116.
, , his father, 116.
Cross, Faith, widow, 485.
Crow, Sir Sackville, Ambassador to Turkey,
192.
, observations by, 238.
Crowder, Humphrey, 412.
Crown, the, in the Strand, London, 58, 313.
Crowther, Bri[an?], late sheriff of co.
Kadnor, letter of, 102.
Croydon, Edward, 497.
Croydon, Surrey, document dated from, 5.
, writ to, 88.
Crump, James, letter to, 131,
Cuekow, Thomas, memorandum by, 356.
Cudworth, John, grant to, 191.
Cuer, Hugh, petition of, 242.
Cuirassier, definition of a, 193,
Culham, John, 58 (2).
CuU[?], Thomas, 336.
Cullen, Abraham, licence to, 620.
CuUevo [CuUa Voe], Tell Island, 327.
Cullompton, Devon, 318, 430, 497.
, document dated from, 338.
Culme, Eichard, 327.
, , his father, 327.
Culverly, coppice in New Forest, 167.
Culverthorpe, co. Lincoln, 362.
Cumberland, co., 179, 182, 311, 321, 368, 373,
385, 397, 404, 405, 450, 468, 482, 514,
622, 545, 564, 580.
, lord lieutenants, 45, 544.
, letters to, 38, 189, 307, 347,
368, 389.
, , their deputies, 368, 468.
, letter of, 355.
, letters to, 189, 307.
, justices of peace, 84.
, sheriffs, letter to, 112; and see Dacre,
Sir Thomas ; Fetherstonhaugh, Sir
Timothy.
, ship-money," 95, 112, 334, 375.
Cumberland, Earlof, see Clifford, Francis.
Cunningham, variously spelt ;
Sir David, Receiver-General of the
Prince of Wales's revenue, letter of,
537.
, warrants to, 122, 179,182,191,471,
486, 494, 550.
, George, examination of, 553.
, , his wife and family, 553.
Lady, 585.
, Ninian, 257, 537.
Robert, 149.
, Thomas, 537.
Curie, Walter, Bishop of Winchester, 432,
468.
, his chancellor, see Mason, Dr. Robert.
Currance, Allan, 264.
Currants, account of customs on, 606.
Curzon, Sir J ohn, sheriff of co. Derby, letters
of, 29, 227.
Custom House, London, 150, 241.
, document dated from, 547.
Quay, London, 117, 493.
Customs, the, 84, 199, 298, 366.
, farmers and officers of, 172, 246, 247,
255, 546.
, letters and other papers of, 188, 546,
606.
, chief-searchers, see Watkins, Edward ;
Aileway, Thomas.
, searchers, information against, 258.
, surveyor-general, 526, 551.
, biUs of store for, nature of, 172.
Customs (Petty) of London, surveyor of, office
of, 191 ; see Carmarden, Richard.
Cuthhert, WUliam, presentation to, 574.
Cutler, Richard, 8, 16.
Cutlers, the Company of, 236, 237.
Cutter, WiUiam, 418.
Cutteris, John, letters of, 13, 124.
Cutis, Sir John, certificates of, 388 (2).
662
GENERAL INDEX.
D.
D. D., letter so signed, 89.
Dabbinett, Christopher, 318.
Daore, Edward, 202.
,rraiicis, 202.
, Leonard, 202.
, Eannlph, 202.
, WiUiam, Lord Dacre [of Gillesland],
202.
Lord, see Lermard, Francis.
, Sir Thomas, late sheriff of Cumber-
land, letter of, 375.
Dacre, Cumberland, manor, 137, 334.
, tenants of, petition of, 83.
Dale, Daniel, bond of, 227.
Dalhonsie, Earl of, see Eamsay, William.
Dalkeith, the King's house at, 628.
Dalston, Sir George, 312, 354, 361.
, letter of, 321.
Damerham, Wilts, document dated from, 44.
Danby, Earl of, see Danvers, Henry.
Dand, John, 228.
Dantzic, 349.
Danvers, Henry, Earl of Danby, Governor of
Guernsey, 220.
.., commission to, 607.
, Sir John, 74.
, sister of William Galley, 68.
D'Aranion, Nicholas, 122.
Darcy, Edward, 248.
, John Lord, 499.
, Madam, 342.
, Thomas, Earl of Rivers, 506.
, William, 490, 527.
Darel or Darrell, Dame Anne, relict of Sir
Maimaduke, 380.
, Anne, 312.
, Dame Elizabeth, deceased, 312.
, her children, 312.
, Sir Marmaduke, deceased, 3S0, 624.
, Mary, 312,313.
, Mr. 171.
Darnell, Ralph, 320.
Darsey, Sergeant, 592.
Darsham, Suffolk, 309, 355.
Dartmouth, 132.
D'Auhigny, Lord, see Stewart, George.
, Lady, see Stewart, Catherine.
Davenant, John, Bishop of Salisbury, petition
of, 122.
William, grant to, 161, 604.
Davenport, Edmund, messenger, 326.
, , letters to, 8, 297.
, Sir Humphrey, Chief Baron of the
Exchequer, 144 (2), 609.
, letters of, 61, 172.
, , letter to, 348.
Daventry, co. Northampton, 43, 87, 193.
Davies, variously spelt ; —
, Lady Anne [Eleanor], 620.
, Evan, former sheriff of co. Radnor,
102.
James, one of masters of the King's
bears, bulls, and mastiSs, grant to,
319.
, Robert, 353, 445, 460.
, examination of, 369.
, Thomas, of Maidenhead, 16, 24, 26.
, William, 523.
, , postmaster of Hertford Bridge,
83.
Davison, variously spelt ; —
, Alexander, mayor of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, 473.
, , letters of, 105, 341, 358, 417,
432, 473, 486.
Dawes, Sir Abraham, 258, 573.
, answer of, 202.
, , petition of, 201.
Dawney, Augustine, 58, 74.
Dawson, Sir George, 385.
, Henry, 358 (2).
, , examination of, 359.
, John, 382.
, Paul, 267.
Day, Thomas, mayor of Dover, 156.
, , letter of, 156.
Dayntrie, see Daventry.
Deal, 44, 48.
Castle, document dated from, 49.
, , lieutenant, seeEulnetby, Thomas.
Deale, John, see Deaves, John.
Dean or Deane Eorest, co. Gloucester, 123.
, constables, warrant to, 557.
, keepers, certificate of, 488.
, reasons for disafforesting, 276.
Dean, Wilts, 70.
Dean's Yard, Westminster, 549.
Death, Mr., 573.
Deatheck, Humphrey, petition of, 257.
Deaves, John, 529 (2).
DeCritz, John, his Majesty's sergeant painter,
warrant to, 502.
Dee, Aime, petition of, 194.
Daniel, 194.
, Erancis, late Bishop of Peterborough,
194.
, John, 194.
, Mary, 194.
, Mr., 618.
Deene, co. Northampton, document dated
fi'om, 466.
Deeping Fen, [co. Huntingdon,] 611.
Deer, 294, 614.
■ , bestowed on ambassadois and others,
619 (2}.
, schedule of, 607.
, brought from France, 1 1 .
GENERAL INDEX.
663
Deerham, Henry, 66.
Deering, Peirce, grant to, 624.
Deineourt, Lord, see Leke, Francis.
Delaford [Park] in Iver, Bucks, 100.
Delamain, Richard, warrant to, 191.
, petition of, 243.
Delavale, Sir John, 385.
Delegates, Court of, 126, 207, 225, 226, 227,
228, 272, 636.
, judges, 207, 272 (3).
, registrar, 510.
Delft, 246.
Deliverance, the, of Ips-wioh, 285.
DeU, WiUiam, Secretary to Archhishop Laud,
111, 138,280,468.
, letters of, 5, 152.
, , letter to, 554.
De Luke, Catherine, 291, 332.
, report on imprisonment of, 291.
Demi-castors, hats so called, 351, 398, 399,
411.
Denbigh CO., 514.
Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 5 1 3 .
ship-money, 236.
Denbigh, Earl of, see Eielding, WiUiam.
, Countess of, see Fielding, Susan.
Dendy, Sergeant, 266.
Denford, co. Northampton, 52, 326.
Dengie, Essex, hundred, 274.
Denham, co. Buckingham, 373.
Denization, grants of, 161, 176, 366, 441, 551,
605.
Denmark, 19,271, 618.
, King of, 271.
Dennington, Suffolk, 205.
Dennis, Anthony, 438.
Denny, Sir Edward, afterwards Earl of Norwich,
deceased, 200.
Dent, CO. York, manor, 115, 538, 600.
Denton, Sir Alexander, late Sheriff of co.
Buckingham, 137, 392.
Depopulations, Commissioners for, petition to,
194.
Deptford, 294,
, document dated from, 501.
Deputy Lieutenants, the, 381, 411, 540.
Derby, document dated from, 30.
,baiHffs, 30.
, , petition of, 31.
, mayor, see Mellor, Henry.
plague, 30, 31.
, ship-money, 29, 30, 31 (2), 297, 619.
, AU Saints, 631 (2).
, Earl of , see Stanley , William.
Derby, co., 155, 176, 286, 289, 373, 514.
, able men in, list of, 195.
, Deputy Lieutenants, letter to, 307.
, Lord Lieutenant, 45, 61; and see
Cavendish, William, Earl of Devon-
shire.
Derby-^con*.
sheriffs, 126.
, , letter to, 31 ; and see ChuUcross,
John; Curzon, Sir John; Kniveton,
Sir Andrew.
ship-money, 29, 31 (2), 297, 619.
, provost marshal, see Harrison,
Richard.
Derman Coppice, Chute Forest, Hants, 140.
Desborough, co. ISforthampton, 87.
Devereux, Robert, Earl of Essex, Lord Lieu-
tenant of CO. Stafford, and Lieutenant
General of the Army, 120, 131, 315,
323, 326, 328, 340, 378, 482, 578, 582,
628,629.
, , appointed Lieutenant General,
416, 540.
, , letter of, 597.
, , letters to, 179 (4), 580.
De Vic, see Vic.
Devon, co., 200, 229, 257, 433, 480, 514, 522.
, Deputy Lieutenants, 229, 316, 365,
438, 485, 496.
, letters and order of, 128, 129
(3), 338 (2), 496.
, hundreds, constables of, letter to, 129.
, justices of peace, letters and other
papers of, 282, 283, 284 (2).
, letter to, 253.
, Lord Lieutenants, 229.
, letters to, 128, 513; and see
RusseU, Francis, Earl of Bedford ;
KusseU, WiUiam, Lord.^
, sheriffs, 306, see Wise, Sir Thomas;
Pole, Sir John.
, ship-money, 306, 394.
, Vice Admiral, the late, see Bagg, Sir
James.
, Deputy, see Biggs, Abraham.
Devonish, Thomas, keeper of the gaol at
Dorchester, 27, 28 (2), 38, 308.
Devonshire, Countess of, see Cavendish, Ehza-
beth.
, Earl of, see Cavendish, WiUiam.
DeweU, Humphrey, 51.
, , grant to, 624.
Dibbins, co. Northampton, 440.
Dick, Lewis, letters to, 506, 507.
, WiUiam, provost of Edinburgh, 479,
513, 555.
, , letters of, 506 (2).
Dickson, Richard, 149.
Diddlebury, Salop, 32.
Dieppe, 4, 153, 479, 506.
Digby, Lord George, letters of, 306 (2).
...„...., , his brother, 306.
-., John, Earl of Bristol, 621.
, SirKenehn, 121.
Digges, Sir Dudley, Master of the Rolls, 206.
, death of, 622.
, , his lady, 207.
Dighton, Christopher, 117, 161.
, , petition of, 144.
664
GENERAL INDEX.
Dike, John, 329.
Dillon, Thomas, Viscount, 63, 255.
Dinton, co. Backingham, 373.
Dirickson, Arent, 3.
Dirleton, Earl of, see Maxwell, James.
Disafforesting lands, 192, 203, 276.
Distillers of London, Corporation of, 40 (2),
153, 422, 423.
Distillers of strong waters, 423.
, statement of abuses hy, 252.
Dittisham, Devon, 316.
Ditton, Kent, 422.
Dixon, Mr., 578.
, Robert, 299, 627.
Dixwell, CO. Bedford, lordship, 261.
Doctors' Commons, London, 231.
, society of, 451.
Dod or Dodd, Abraham, 210.
, James, 548.
, John, 61.
Doddenham, co. Worcester, 391.
Doddington, Arthur, petition of, 583.
, Sir Edward, deceased, 583.
Doddridge, Pentecost, mayor of Barnstaple,
certificate of, 236.
Dolbier, Mrs., 618.
Dole Walk, Chute Eorest, 168.
Doncaster, 499.
, mayor, 474, 495.
, municipal authorities, letter to, 87.
, ship-money, 87, 474, 495.
Donington, co. Leicester, document dated
from, 318.
Donne, John, L.L.D., presentation to, 179.
Dorchester, 217.
gaol, 308.
, , keeper of, see Devonish, Thomas.
, mayor, (late,) see Gould, James.
, St. Peter's, 53.
Dormer, Robert, Earl of Carnarvon, Lord
Lieutenant of co. Buckingham, 378,
381,582.
, his son, 622.
Dorney, co. Buckingham, 77.
Dorset, CO., 303, 460, 514, 596, 624.
, judges of assize, 28.
, letters to, 28, 38, 308.
, justices of peace, letter to, 28.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, sheriff, see Croke, Sir John ; Bingham,
[Richard.]
, ship-money, 95, 616.
, Countess, see Sackville, Mary.
, Earl of, see SaokviUe, Edward.
Dorset House, Salisbury Court, Fleet Street,
London, document dated from, 619.
Dorshall, see Darsham.
Dorvan, Prancis, letter of, 68.
Douglas, Colonel, 537.
, , his father, 537.
, Sir James, 76, 77.
, letters of, 31, 59, 181, 303,
508.
, James, second Earl of, 384, 628.
, Robert, 149.
, Sir William, sheriff of Teviotdale, 354 .
, petition of, 500.
, William, Earl of Morton, grant to,
161.
, William, Marquis of Douglas, 481.
Dove, Mr., brother in-law to the Bishop of
Ely, 98.
, Thomas, 120.
, WiUiam, letter to, 235.
Dove, the, of London, 1 64.
Dover, 44, 46, 67, 71, 142, 175, 275, 318, 428,
529, 596.
, document dated from, 156.
, boom across the harbour's mouth, 27,
35, 161.
corporation, petition of, 27.
, harbour, warrant for a duty on mer-
chant strangers, for repair of, 319.
, mayor, 36, and see Day, Thomas.
, ship-money, 294.
, Earl of, see Carey, Henry.
Dover Castle, document dated from, 46.
, lieutenant, see Manwood, Sir John.
Dowdeswell, Richard, grant to, 191.
Dowdney, Arthur, 339.
Dowell, Jo[hn], letters of, 134, 460.
Dowglas, see Douglas.
Downham House, 211.
Downs, the, 48, 71, 136, 186, 623.
, documents dated from, 11, 53, 67, 90,
92.
Downs, Mr., of co. Northampton, 457.
Downton, [Wilts ?] , 276.
Dowrie, Master, 303.
Dowse, Thomas, 140 (2).
Dowthwaite, WiUiam, petition of, 223.
Doyly, Sir Coope, 29.
Dragoons, 580.
Drainage works, account of allotment of shares
for, 98.
Drake, Sir Eranois, 91.
Draperies, farmer of, 348.
, subsidies of, 278.
, abuses in, commission for reformation
of, 355.
Draughtou, George, 445.
Drawater, James, 191.
Drayton, Dr., presentation to, 132.
Drayton, co. Northampton, document dated
from, 461.
Dreadnought, the King's ship, 492, 530.
Drew, William, 433.
Drewry, William, 5, 34, 37.
, , petition of, 455.
, , certificates of, 7, 22.
GENERAL INDEX.
665
Droitwich, co. Worcester, mayor, letter to,
391.
Dromond, Sir Maurice, 22.
Drumburgli, Cumberland, castle, 384.
Drury, Diana, afterwards Viscountess Wimble-
don, 106.
, ,ber mother, 106.
, Sir Robert, 106.
Drury Lane, London, 262.
, documents dated from, 17, 67, 442,
491,570.
Dryden, Sir John, formerly sheriff of co.
Northampton, 86, 373.
, petition of, 192.
Drymmer, [Drymen, Stirling ?J' 444.
Drypool, co. York, 35.
Dublin, 506.
Castle Chamber, Court of, 366.
Dubois, Lewis, 3.
, Samuel, petition of, 240.
Duck, Dr. Arthur, Chancellor of London. 319,
589.
, , letters and other papers of, 1 14,
208.
, , letter to, 106.
, , reference to, of petition, 114.
Duckeren, William, 300.
Duckmg Pond, Eatcliff, 262.
Ducornet, James, 506.
, John, 506.
Dudley, Lady, 476.
, Lord, see Sutton, Edward.
Duffyn, John, jun., 108.
Duke, Edward, sheriff of Suffolk, certificate of,
64.
Dulwich, Kent, 294.
" Dumbeath, Lady ", 443.
Dunbar, Viscount, see Constable, Henry.
Duncan, Thomas, 557.
Duncombe, George, clerk of the Treasury of
the Court of Common Pleas, 161.
, Mr., 376.
Dunfermline, Earl of, see Seaton, Charles.
Dunker, William, grant to, 425.
Dunkirk, 253, 318.
Dunkirkers, the, 55, 79, 181, 196, 271, 327,
421, 479, 487, 506, 596, 602.
Dunn, John, 318.
Dunnington, co. Lincoln, 108.
Dunse, co. Berwick, 594.
Dunshire, Alexander, petition of, 257.
Duppa or Dupper, Brian, Bishop of Chichester,
and tutor to the Prince, minute of suit
of, 214.
, , letter to, 214.
, Capt. James, 22, 328.
, , statements of, 251, 252.
Durham, 114, 116, 180, 272, 325, 353, 370,
433, 436, 450, 490, 580, 593, 597.
, documents dated from, 4, 325, 370,
490, 564, 598.
D urham — cont.
, Bishop, see Morton, Thomas.
, , palace of, 114.
, bishopric, 311, 334, 349, 455, 512,
580.
, Court of Pleas, 4.
Castle, documents dated from, 396,
433, 457, 489, 490.
, deanery, 379.
, dean, 433. See Balcanquall, Dr.
Walter,
, , the late, see Hunt, Dr. Richard,
, and chapter, 218, 307, 433.
, sub-dean, 138.
Durham, co., 36, 179, 260, 278, 347, 368, 373,
404, 450 (2), 489, 490, 514, 522, 564,
567.
deputy lieutenants, 166, 179, 325,370,
490 (2), 512, 527.
, , letter to, 307.
, lord lieutenant, 45.
, , letters to, 38, 307.
, musters, see Musters.
, sheriff, 490. &eBellasis, Sir William.
, ship-money, 4, 80, 95.
Durham House, Strand, documents dated from,
80, 288.
Dusgate, William, 309, 355.
Dutch West India Company, the, 38, 57.
Dye, Francis, 320, 348, 352.
, , petition of, 348.
Dyer, Henry, 528.
, , his brother, 528.
, , his wife and son, 529.
James, 134.
, SirLudovic, late sheriff of cos. Cam-
bridge and Huntingdon, 343.
Dymoke, Capt. Thomas, 505, 512.
, , letters of, 30, 42.
, , statement by, 30.
Dyves, Sir Lewis, pardon to, 596.
E.
Bales, Edward, see Ellis, Edward.
Ealing alias Zealing, Middlesex, ship-money,
8,14,16.
Earith, co. Huntingdon, 189.
, causey and bridge, statement as to re-
pair of, 202.
666
GENERAL INDEX.
Earls Barton, co. Northampton, ship-money,
22, 26 (2), 39, 136.
Ears nailed by -way of punishment, 491.
Earthenware, 250.
Easthampstead, Berks, 118.
East India Company, 46, 199, 339, 443.
, licence to, 574.
East Indies, 101, 506, 574, 623.
.,, ships trading to, 6.
Eastland Merchants, 245, 249, 351.
Easton, Alexander, messenger, letter to, 16.
Eaton, Samuel, 208.
, WJUiam, factor, 69.
William, grant to, 425.
EccleshaU, co. Stafford, 119.
Ecclesiastical Commission, see High Com-
mission.
Eckington, co. Worcester, 391.
Eden, PhiKp, 389.
, Dr. Thomas, Master of Trinity Hall,
Cambridge, and Chancellor of Ely, 590.
Edgcom or Edgcumbe, Pearce, 293, 469.
Edinbras, William, 8, 17.
Edinburgh, 31 (2), 73, 149, 200, 357, 358,359,
360, 388, 407 (2), 408, 409, 444, 475,
504, 506, 509, 543, 559, 594, 595.
, documents dated from, 11, 85, 343,
388, 405, 447 (2), 453 (3), 454 (3),
455 (2), 475, 479 (2), 484,. 506, 507,
537, 538, 555 (2), 635.
, presbytery, 149.
Castle, 623, 628.
, document dated from, 623.
, High Church, 358.
, proTOst, 479 (2); and see Dick,
William.
, proTOst and bailies, letters of, 477,
478.
Edisbury, Kenrick, deceased, late Surveyor of
of the Navy, 3, 4.
Ediwoods, CO. Northampton, 440.
Edmondes, Sir Thomas, Treasurer of the
Household, letters and other papers to,
185, 197, 608.
Edrington, WiUiam, mayor of Beverley, 348.
Edward, III, 524.
, VI, 93, 127, 169,216.
Edward, Prince, afterwards Edward VI, 6.
Edwards, Alderman [of Chester], 442.
, John, 12.
, Robert, 532.
Effingham hundred, Surrey, 282.
Egerton, John, Earl of Bridgewater, Lord
President of Wales, letters of, 510, 577,
593.
, , letter and commission to, 590,
607.
, Peter, 60 (2).
Sir Rowland, 548.
,258.
Egmore, Jane, 635.
Eight Hundred, Holland, Swineshead or Swiu-
stead Pen, near Boston, 108, 201 (2).
, adventurers in drainage of, 67.
, , note of payments to be made by,
521, 573.
Elandshire, Northumberland, 489.
Eldersfield, co. Worcester, 391.
Elector Palatine, see Palatinate.
Elgin, Earl of, see Bruce, Thomas,
Elioombe, Devon, 159.
Eliot, variously spelt ; —
Dr., 149.
, John, petition of, 109.
, Martha, 187.
, Thomas, 19.
, , petition of 192.
Sir WiUiam, letters of, 127 (2).
, , of Covent Garden, 567.
Elizabeth, Princess, daughter of Charles I,
122, 184, 220.
Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia, see Bohemia.
, Queen of England, 74, 94, 128, 131,
143, 149, 150, 191, 200, 203, 209, 219,
220, 248, 275, 327, 414, 415, 596.
Elizabeth, the, of London, 266.
Elkin, John, 8, 17.
, , petition of, 233.
EUesmere, Salop, lordship, 507.
Elliott or Ellyott, see Eliot.
EUis, Edward, 2, 9.
, Elizabeth, 69.
, Henry, 69.
, John, 187.
Ellworthy, Eleanor, alias Weild, brief of,proofe
of, 225.
Elmes, Mr., 1.
Ehnham, South, Suffolk, St. Michaers,"64.
Elmore, co. Gloucester, document dated from,
542.
Elphinston or Elphinstouu, John, Lord Bal-
merino, letters and papers of, 405, 406,
519,
, Sir WiUiam, Chief Justice in Scotland,
petition of, 611.
Else, Jan Jorissen de, grant to, 366.
, WiUiam, bond of, 565.
Elstow, CO. Bedford ,252.
Elstronwick, co. York, 299.
Eltham, Kent, 148, 294, 320, 329.
park, 627.
Elton, CO. Lancaster, 282.
Ely, 203, 301, 302.
, Bishops, 203 ; and see Andrew, Lance-
lot; Buckeridge, John ; Cox, Richard;
Eelton, Nicholas ; Heton, Martin ;
White, Francis ; Wren, Matthew.
, Bishopric, houses of, 210.
, Dean, see PuUer, Dr.
Isle of, 301,343.
, Palace, 211.
, St. Mary's parish, 302.
, Trinity parish, 302.
GENERAL INDEX.
667
Ely, Mayor, see Tucker, James.
Ely House, Holborn, 211.
, document dated from, 57.
Elyott, see Eliot.
Emanuel College, Cambridge, document dated
from, 529.
, master and fellows, letter of, 529.
Emberton, co. Buckingham, 148.
Embree, John, grants to, 296, 551.
Emery, Richard, petition of, 547.
Enfield, Middlesex, inhabitants of, petition of,
233.
, park, 627.
, ship-money, 233.
England, WiUiam, 224.
England, Church of, 46, 190, 213 (2), 217 (2),
218, 219, 318, 430, 533.
, , articles of the, 279.
England and Wales, lists of counties and cor-
porate towns of, 95 (3).
English, Jonas, 162.
Epping, Essex, 274.
walk, 200.
Emeley, Capt. Michael, 179, 416, 458, 482,
512.
, letter to, 522.
Erpingham, South, Norfolk, hundred, 283.
Errington, Ralph, wan-ant for, 2.
, , survey by, 76.
Errol, Earl of, see Hay, Gilbert.
Erskine, Capt. Alexander, 150.
, Alexander, letter of, 453.
, Thomas, Earl of Kelly, letters and
other papers to, 187, 453, 607.
Escardeleigh, see Scarborough.
Esmond, Laurence, Lord, 596.
Espine, John de 1', petition of, 240.
Essex, 32, 41, 65, 412, 446, 451, 514, 574.
, deputy lieutenants, letters of, 618, 621.
, , letter to, 616.
, lord lieutenant, 618.
, , letters to, 513, 574, 582, 616.
, sheriffs, see Lucas, Sir John; Luckin,
Sir William ; Mildmay, Sir Humphrey;
Wiseman, Sir William.
ship-money, 627.
Essex, Forest of. Officers of, letter to, 553.
, , woodward of, see Holmes,
Jersom.
Essex, Earl of, see DcTcreux, Robert.
Essex House, London, document dated from,
486.
Estate un-named, account of an, 35.
Estcourt, Sir Giles, 72.
, , articles against, 215.
Estimates, Ordnance, 12 (2), 13 (*), 14,
18 (3), 184, 433 (2), 439, 530, 538 (2),
553 (2).
Ettrick, Lord, see Ruthven, Patrick.
Eure, Catherine, 466.
, William, Lord, 476.
, , letters of,461, 462.
, , second son of the above, 461,
476.
, , letter to, 462.
, his wife and children, 476.
, eldest son of the above, 461.
Evans, Mrs., letters to, 268 (2).
, Thomas, 105.
, , his wife, 105.
Eveley, Mr., 1.
Evelyn, John, late gunpowder maker, 121.
443.
, Sir John, letter to, 38.
Evershalt, John, 265.
Eversholt, co. Bedford, 261.
Evesham, co. Worcester, mayor, letter to, 391.
Evington, co. Leicester, document dated from,
100.
Ewtree Coppice, Chute Eorest, Hants, 140.
Exchange, the Old, 454 ; and see Royal Ex-
change.
Exchange, the, of London, (ship,) 247.
Exchange, bills of, reasons touching, office of
resistering, 257.
Exchequer, the, 19, 33, 43, 73, 86, 87, 110,
135, 144, 148, 154, 158, 168, 170, 175,
191, 203, 223, 235, 245, 253, 254 (2),
255, 259, 263, 267, 278, 304, 307,
314 (2), 323, 332, 373, 375, 389, 400,
440, 47], 523, 526, 532, 533, 540, 576,
583, 588, 592 (2), 596, 610, 612, 615,
618, 620, 627, 633, 635.
Court of, 599, 614.
,.., , order of, 96.
, accounts of, 32, 44.
, Barons, 107, 144 (2), 223, 278, 523,
533, 609, 613, 628.
, , letters and other papers to, 84,
162, 348, 426.
, , reference to, of petition, 613.
Chamber, 54, 165, 224, 633.
, Chancellor of, 628. See Cottington,
Prancis, Lord.
, Chief Baron, 253, 609 (2), and see
Davenport, Sir Humphrey.
, Officers of, 188, 254, 256, 540, 609.
, , letters and other papers to, 91,
426, 426 (3), 466 (2), 477 (2), 485,
489, 494, 502, 507, 526, 550, 571, 589,
605, 607, 617, 625, 627 (2), 631.
, notes concerning, 198.
, Remembrancer of, 373, see Fanshaw,
Sir Thomas.
, Treasurer, 628.
, Under Treasurer of, 6 1 0.
, , warrant to, 425.
Exeter, 132, 240, 306, 421, 459, 583.
, documents dated from, 128, 129 (2),
316, 321,496.
, Chancellor, see Parry, Dr. George.
, Chancellor's court, 288.
668
GENERAL INDEX.
Exeter — cont.
, Mayor, see Tucker, James.
, Palace, document dated from, 97.
, trained bands, 230.
, Bishop, see Hall, Joseph.
Exeter, Earl of, see Cecil, WilHam.
Exeter College, Oxford, 459.
Expedition, the, King's pinnance, 488, 566.
Eye, Suffolk, 309.
Eyhorne, Kent, hundred, 282.
Eylsworth, see AUesworth.
Eynsford, Norfolk, hundred, 283.
Eyre, Thomas, page to the Queen, receipt of,
192.
Eyres, Edmund, 349.
F.
Fabian, Thos., 608.
Eahroni, Seignior, otherwise Mons., Luc de,
Knight and Viscount of Dompmart,
chief minister of Mary de Medici, 48,
91, 94, 470.
warrants to, 87, 161.
Fairfax, Thomas, Lord, 317, 543.
Fairs, 157, 510,524.
Fakenham, [Norfolk,] manor, 168, 226.
Faldoe, William, 316, 318, 321.
, , warrants to, 291, 297, 309.
, , return of, 438.
Falkenor, Everard, petition of, 211.
, Lyon, petition of, 211.
Falkirk, document dated from, 58.
Falkland, Viscount, see Carey, Lucius.
, Viscountess, see Carey, Alicia.
Viscountess Dowager, see Carey,
Ehzaheth Maria.
Falmouth, Cornwall, fort, 504.
, , , captain of, see Slanning,
Sir Nicholas.
Fane, Mildmay, Earl of Westmorland, letter
of, 467.
Fanshawe, Sir Thomas, Eememhrancer of the
Exchequer, letters of, 43.
Fareham, Hants, writ to, 88.
Farewell, James, 232.
Farfax, Daniel, 247.
Faringdon Coppice, New Forest, 167.
Farmer, Edmund, 43, 87, 382, 396 (2).
, , petition of, 193,
Farmery, Dr. John, letter of, 208,
, letter to, 106.
Famborough, Hants, 109.
Farnham, Surrey, 2, 162.
, writ to, 88.
Farrar or Farrer, Bridget, petition of, 632.
, Capt, 296.
, Capt. Constance, 632.
Sir Robert, 458.
Farren, John, grant to, 163.
Farthing tokens, 92, 198, 470.
Farthinghoe, co. Northampton, chm-chwardens,
petition of, 548.
Fauconberg, Lord, see Bellasis, Thomas.
Faulconberge, Edward, grant to, 628.
Faunt, Sir William, 70, 104.
Faversham, Kent, 295.
Fawcond, Francis, 199.
, Thomas, 199.
Fawconer, Edward, petition of, 473.
Fawkener, Anthony, 211.
Featley, Daniel, D. D., justice of peace for
Surrey, 105.
, certificate and letter of, 318,
635.
, John, M. A., presentations to, 132,
195.
Felgarth, [Westmorland,] 360.
, document dated from, 167.
Fellow, Alexander, 567.
Felpps, John, information of, 203.
Felt-makers of London, corporation of, 278,
348, 398, 399.
Felton, Sir Henry, 195.
, John, the assasin, 90.
, Nicholas, formerly Bishop of Ely, 210.
Fen or Fenn, Edward, clerk to Sir William
Kussell, 65, 153, 568.
, , letters of, 185, 313.
, Robert, 422.
Fenner, Sir Gregory, 320, 352.
, , letter of, 348.
Fens and marshes, draining in, eo. Cambridge,
po, 301, 302.
, , CO. Lincoln, 108, 155, 177, 200,
201, 489, 495, 499, 521, 634.
, , vol. concerning, 637.
, CO. Nottingham, 499.
, , CO. York, 499.
Fens, popular tumult in, 301.
Fenton, co. Huntingdon, manor, 189.
, CO. Nottingham, documents dated
from, 29, 110.
Fenwick, Charles, list by, 191.
Jane, 358, 359, 360.
, , examination, of, 359.
, Sir John, 249, 310, 353, 437.
, letters of, 96, 396.
, John, 316, 337, 354, 358 (3), 359 (2),
360 (3), 417, 418, 419, 432.
, Mr. 425.
GENERAL INDEX.
669
Fenwick — cont.
, Sir William, 349, 353.
, William, mayor of Berwick, 560, 594.
, letters of, 559, 594.
Fermor, see Farmer.
FeiTers, Thomas, deceased, 329.
Perrett, Mary, 312.
Ferris, Sir Henry, 510.
Ferry Bank, Westminster, 262.
Fetcham, Surrey, docnment dated from, 32.
Fetherstonhaugh, Sir Timothy, sheriff of Cum-
berland, letter of, 334.
Fewler, Ralph, 486 (2), 487.
, , examination of, 487.
Fickett's Fields near Lincoln's Inn, 56.
Field, Samuel, 227.
, ,228.
Fielder, Richard, 134.
Fielding, Basil, Lord, ambassador from Eng-
land to Venice, warrant to, 132.
, Capt. Richard, 4.
, Susan, Countess of Denbigh, letter of,
42.
, , warrant to, 485.
, William, Earl of Denbigh, Master of
the Great Wardrobe, letter of, 466.
, , warrants to, 62, 65, 185, 187,
294, 426, 485, 489 (2).
Fiennes, Frances, 106.
, James, son of Viscount Say and Sele,
106.
, William, Viscount Say and Sele, 106,
46.5, 516.
Fifeshire, 357,481.
Finch, Sir John, Lord Chief Justice of Com-
mon Pleas and Chief Judge of the
Western Cttcuit, 138, 208, 235, 278,
280, 299 (2), 623.
, , letters and other papers of, 67,
172.
, , the like to, 189, 379.
, , references to, of petitions, 57,
66, 613.
Finchampstead, Berks, 16, 24.
Finchley, Middlesex, 8, 16.
Finkley Walk, Chute Forest, Hants, farmers
of coppices in, petition of, 140.
First Fruits, Court of, 254.
Fish, Mr., proctor, 319.
, Sir William, 220.
Fisher, Arthur, pardon to, 620.
, Capt. John, muster-master of the city
of London, 296.
, Samuel, 225.
.William, 374 (2).
Fisherwick, co. Stafford, 366.
Fishing, Society and Association for, with
their councUs or other governing
bodies, 6, 1.5, 25, 79, 196, 275, 423,
596, 602.
Fishmongers of London, company of, 390.
, letter to, 604.
Fitch, Machell or Michael, 319.
, , warrant to, 422.
, Richard, 604.
Fitzwilliam, John Lord, particular of lands
of, 272.
Flags, 59.
Flamsted or Flamsteed, William, messenger,
letter to, 206.
,577.
Flanders, 71, 82, 90, 156 (2), 175, 196, 250,
279, 285, 318, 467, 470, 531, 602.
, list of English officers serving in, 127.
Fleckney, co. Leicester, 105.
Fleet, the, sent out before 1638, 84.
, sent out in 1638, 84.
sentout in 1639, 320, 420, 448, 465,
488, 492, 537, 553, 563, 591, 592, 615,
623.
, Admiral of, see Pennington, Sir John.
, Vice-Admiral, 492, 493, 623.
, Rear Admiral, 623.
Fleet, the, (prison,) 96, 107, 146, 154, 229,
235, 245, 249, 256 (2), 276, 278, 290(2),
291, 332, 352, 382, 383, 396.
, document dated from, 107.
, clerk of, 278.
, diet and commons, account of, 273.
, Tower Chamber of, 539.
, warden of, 185, 352.
, , warrants to, 348, 382.
Fleet Street, London, 604, 621.
, document dated from, 436.
Fleetwood, Sir Edward, 30.
, Lady Elizabeth, grant to, 182.
, Sir Miles, Receiver of the Court of
Wards, 255, 257, 592, 605.
, , warrant to, 620.
Sir Richard, 524.
, Sir William, 182.
Fleg Fen, co. Lincoln, see Peterborough,
Little Fen.
Fleming, James, 149.
, John, Earl of Wigton, 58.
Flemmen, William, 425.
Fiendish, co. Cambridge, hundred, 283.
Fletcher, Capt., 3.
, David, 149.
.George, 130, 155.
, Thomas, M.A., petition of, 469.
Flint, CO., 253, 267, 326, 514.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
Flood, WiUiam, petition of, 77.
Florence, 13, 159.
, document dated from, 13.
, duke of, 607.
Flower, Thomas, petitions of, 112, 194
Floyd, Cicely, 126.
, Hugli, D.D., deceased, 126.
"•••••■■'• ' '''^ cliiliii-en, petition of 126.
Fludd, Capt., 594.
Flushing, 271.
Foe, Francis, petition of, 211.
670
GENERAL INDEX.
Fogg, Peter, 281.
, .petition of, 280.
, Capt. Richard, 3, 152, 493.
Foot, Thomas, 16, 35.
Forbes, Alexander, Lord, 555.
, James, 316.
Ford, Lady, 309, 355, 396.
Ford Castle, Northumberland, 384.
Foreign Plantations, commissioners for, 88,
117, 624.
, reference on petition to, 88.
Foreign Churches in England, 58, 562.
Foreland, the North, 47, 48.
Foreman, Mr., 157.
Forest, David, 185.
Forests and Woods, see their respective names.
Forrester, George, Lord, letter of, 519.
Forster, Richard, recusant, 223.
, , petitions of, 223, 401.
Richard, of Benwell, petition of, 258.
, William, petition of, 263.
Forsyth, Mr., 587.
Fortescue, Sir Faithful, 537.
, Sir Nicholas, deceased, 610.
Forth, Lady, 396.
Forts, see Castles and Forts.
Fortune, the, of London, 285, 327.
Foster, Francis, 507.
, Richard, examination of, 321.
, ,messenger, 248.
Foston, CO. Leicester, 70, 104.
Fouch, George, messenger, letter to, 235.
Fountain, John, 300, 326.
, Elizabeth, articles against, 595.
Fowey, Cornwall, 132.
Fowler, Mr., 163.
Fox, Nathaniel, 2, 9.
, , petition of, 242.
Capt. Robert, 152, 186.
William, certificate of, 488.
Foxleis, [Foxley's, Wilts,] document dated
from, 150.
Foye, Samuel, certificate of, 236.
Framland, co. Leicester, 606 .
Framlingham, Suffolk, 64, 309.
Frampton, co. Dorset, 217.
France, 11 (2), 32, 39, 65, 170, 175, 199, 245,
251, 309, 318, 323, 400, 401, 421, 441,
465, 501, 543, 544, 589.
, ambassador from, 401, 607, 619.
, English Ambassador in, see Sydney,
Robert, Earl of Leicester.
, English troops for service in, 150.
, fleet and ships of, 299, 479, 487, 563.
, King of, 245,488, 563.
merchants trading to, 373.
, Queen of, 5,
, wines of, 373, 634.
France — cont.
, Les plans et profils de toutes les prin-
cipales viUes et lieus considerables de
France, par le Sieur Tassin ; book so
entitled, 589.
Frances, the, of Dieppe, 153.
Franchi, Seignior John Nicholas de, notes in
cause of, 149, 153".
, petitions of, 272 (4).
Francis, Matthew, justice of peace for West-
minster, certificate of, 91.
, Serjeant, 136.
Francke, Lady, 116, 381.
Sir Leventhorpe, 116.
Francklin, Mr. 349.
, Richard, junior, 228.
, James, late Keeper of Newgate, 525.
Francombe, John, 115.
Frankfort, 589.
Frankland, Charles, letters of, 192, 193.
Fransham, Mr., 419.
Freebridge Lynn, Norfolk hundred, 282.
Marshland, Norfolk hundred, 282.
Freeman, Francis, 26, 136.
, Sir Ralph, one of the Masters of the
Requests, 289, 623.
" Freese rooter, a," 341.
French wines, 59, 244 (3), 306.
French, Paul, 74.
, William, 199.
Frere, Thomas, 59.
Freshingfeild, see Fressingfield.
Freshwater, Edward, 465.
Freshwater, Isle of Wight, 263.
.., gate, 263.
Fressingfield, Suffolk, 309.
Friday Street, London, 370, 521.
Friesland, 30,
Frodsham, Lieut. Edward, 17 (2), 18.
, relation by, 19.
Frood or Frowd, John, 339, 375.
Fry, Capt. William, certificates of, 433 (2).
Fryer, Edward, 348.
, , indenture of, 143.
, George, warrants to, 175, 187.
, Henry, executors of, petition of, 225.
, John, 225.
, Thomas, 225.
Fryery, Master, 210.
Fuller, Dr., dean of Ely, 298.
FuUerton, Sir James, deceased, 144.
, , his wife, 144.
, Sir James, 189.
Fulmer, co. Buckingham, 380.
, manor, 380.
Fulnetby, Thomas, lieutenant of Deal Castle,
letter of, 49.
Fulwood, Christopher, petition of, 66.
Funeral certificates, 70, 106.
Furins, , churchwarden of Aylesbury,
217.
GENERAL INDEX.
671
Furs, 351.
Fussell, John, letter of, 616.
Futter, Henry, 16.
Fynes bailiwick, Windsor Forest, 85.
G
Gadesby, , 529.
Gage, George, governor of the Soapmakers
Company of Westminster, 19 (2).
Mr., 509.
Gaines Park near Epping, Essex, particular of.
274.
Galilei merchants, 153.
GaU, Mr., letter to, 366.
GaUe, Anthony, 3.
Gallop, Thomas, 27.
Galloway, Bishop of, see Sydeserf, Thomas.
Galtres Forest and Eark, co. York, 115, 498,
538, 598.
Game, preservation of, see Charles I.
Gare, [Nicholas,] information by, 214.
Gargrave, Mary, protection to, 620.
Garlickhithe, 121.
Garrard, George, letters of, 621, 629.
Garratt, William, petition of, 147.
, , tanner, 64.
, Lord, see Gerard.
Garraway, Henry, alderman of London, 229,
355.
, letter to, 23.
Garstang, co. Lancaster, 156, 171.
Garter, order of, 518 ; chancellor of, see
Palmer, Sir James ; Eoe, Sir Thomas.
Garthorpe, co. Leicester, 114.
Gartree, co. Leicester, deanery, 606.
Grarway, see Garraway.
Gascoigne wine, 306.
Gascoyne, James, 320.
Gasper, Somerset, 236.
Gatehouse Prison, Westminster, 42, 207, 267,
280, 362, 382, 431, 517, 533.
, keeper of, see Weekes, Aquila.
Gateshead, Durham, 486, 487.
, ship-money, 95.
Gateside, see Gateshead.
Gatton, Surrey, 41, 42.
, writ to, 88.
Gay, Anthony, late mayor of Barnstaple,
certificate of, 636.
. , . .' , John, letter to, 293.
, Thomas, lieut. governor of Plymouth
fort, 298.
, , letter of, 293, 809 (2).
Gayton, co. Northampton, 218.
Gazette, the, 103.
Geare, John, 413.
Gedney Marsh, co. Lincoln, 235.
Geere, Capt. William, 69.
Geeres or Geers, John, bond of, 227.
, Thomas, 608.
Geldham, Essex, manor, 191.
Geldie, Peter, 301.
Gelle, Nicholas, 479.
Genoa, 159, 272.
George, George, 115.
.John, 617 (2).
, Sarah, 115.
, the, of London, 164.
Gerard, Button Lord, 397, 442, 568.
Gerbier, Balthazar, the King's resident with
the Cardinal Infante in Flanders, 327.
, warrants to, 82.
German, Mr., 551.
Germain or Geiinyn, see Jermyn.
Germany, 13, 130, 182, 246, 409, 453, 569,
618.
Gery, Mr., particular by, 214.
Gibbon or Gibbons, Charles, grant to, 551.
, Francis, r». D., 394, 521.
, Grissell, 100.
, Jervas, 100.
, John, commissary for army in the
North, 16, 123, 572.
, , warrant of, 498.
, , letter to, 556.
, Nicholas, petition of, 119.
, , certificate of, 493.
Gibbs or Gibbes, Edward, 86.
, Eichard, 171.
, , petition of, 132.
, sub-warden [of Merton College,
Oxford], 630.
, William, justice of peace for Middle-
sex, 369.
, , letters to, 353, 445.
Gibson, James, 538.
, Mchael, 388.
Capt. Richard, 182, 189, 292, 528,
558, 666, 593, 598.
, , letter to, 522.
, Roger, 329, 411.
, seijeant-major, 598.
, Sir John, farmer of the Alum Works
540.
, William, 484.
Giddy Hall near Romford, 65.
6/2
GENERAL INDEX.
Giffard or Gifford, John, 185.
, Peter, 223 (2).
, SirEichard, 186.
, Roger, letter to, 129.
Gifford, Austen, Devon, 363, 375.
Gifts to the poor, list of unclaimed, 273.
Giles, Anna, alias Hunt, 226.
, Frances, alias Paramore, 226.
grant to, 305.
Gill, Richard, 355.
, William, 338.
Gillingham, co. Dorset, 56.
Gillingham Eorest, 144.
Gilly Flower, the, (ship,) 116.
Girlington, John, 2.
Girlington, co. York, 2.
Giron, Capt., description of, 273.
Gives Marsh, a/i'as LittlehaUMarsh, co. Lincoln,
323.
Gladwin, Thomas, 108.
Glamorgan, CO., 464, 474, 514, 540.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
sheriff, 495.
, ship-money, 495.
Glanvaie, Serjeant, 137, 529.
Glascock, John, pardon to, 596.
Glasgow, index of the acts of assembly held at,
269, 270, 303.
Glemham, Charles, 176.'
, Sir Thomas, 375.
Glen, the river, co. Lincoln, 562.
Glenfield, co. Leicester, 578.
Glentworth, co. Lincoln, 90.
Gloucester, 132, 189, 553, 590, 624.
, mayor, 1 6.
, plague iu, 16.
, New Inn at, 553.
Gloucester, co., 303, 371, .'514, 523, 543, 624.
, justices of peace, letter to, 16.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, sheriflF, see Leigh, William.
, ship-money, 390.
Gloucester, Bishop of, see Goodman, Godfrey.
Glover, Elizabeth, petition of, 113.
, Matthew, 113.
, Richard, 259.
Glovers of London, the, petition of, 245.
Glynn, J., Steward of Westminster, 351.
, letter of, 516.
Goare, Thomas, 8.
Godalming, Surrey, writ to, 88.
Goddard, Mr., 186, 375.
;., Richard, 585.
, Thomas, 343.
Godfrey, Thomas, 64.
Godley hundred, Surrey, 127.
Godolphin, Sir Francis, Governor of Soilly,
98, 201,489, 573.
, Francis, sheriff of Cornwall, petition
of, 415.
, petition to, 288, 429.
Godseall, Joos, 584.
Godwyn, Morgan, LL.D., presentation to,
79.
Gofton, John, 318.
, , pass to, 321.
Gold, transportation of, 228, 257, 557.
, , unlawful, 596.
, , names of persons prosecuted for,
199.
thread or wire, see Thread.
Gold, William, 371.
Golden Wolf, the (ship), 51, 92, 509.
Goldicote, co. Warwick, 86.
Go.ding, Thomas, 309, 355 (2).
Go'idsborough, Nicholas, receipt of, 101.
, , warrant and letter to, 300, 374.
Goldsmiths' Company, the, 73, 199.
, warden of, letter to, 389.
Goldsmiths' Hall, London, 73.
Gondomar, Conde de, 71.
Gooding, John, 16, 24, 26.
Goodman, Godfrey, Bishop of Gloucester, 124.
William, 146.
Goodrick, Sir Henry, deputy-lieutenant co.
York, father of the next mentioned,
543, 544.
, John, 301, 544.
, letter of, 313.
, , examination of, 543.
, , his two brothers, 543, 544.
, Lady, mother of John, 313, 543.
, , letter of, 317.
, , her husband and son, 317.
Goodwin, Dr., 232.
, Richard, petition of, 94.
, Thomas, 143.
Goose, Thomas, 23.
Gordon, Sir Alexander, 515.
, , his suit touching tradesmen and
artificers, abstract of, 251.
, Colonel, 569.
, George, Marquis Huntley, 504, 506,
593, 597, 628.
, John, 569.
Gore, William, carrier, petition of, 137.
, William, merchant, petition of, 249.
Gorges, Edward, Lord, petition of, 155.
, Sir Ferdinando, 257.
, , grant to, 624.
Goring, Col. George, Governor of Portsmouth,
43, 125, 131, 335.
, , grant to, 297.
, , his regiment in the Low
Countries, 316.
George, Lord, Master of the Horse to
the Queen, 135, 335, 378, 495, 546 (2),
570.
, , letters of, 192, 193, 546.
, order on petition of, 170.
, , reference of petition to, 169,546.
) , his secretary, see Hayes, John.
GENERAL INDEX.
673
Goslyn or Goselin, Joshua, 33.
, Stephen, 56.
Gosport, 150.
Gothland, co. York, manor, 204.
Gould, James, late mayor of Dorchester, 421.
Gouneston Street, alias Mere Street [Hack-
ney], 261.
Grace, Thomas, 873, 396 (3).
, WilUara, 373, 396 (2).
, , bond of, 396.
Gracechurch Street, London, 370.
Grafton, Ralph, 96.
Grafton House, co. Northampton, 69.
Grafton Park, co. Northampton, 131.
, keepers, letters to, 296.
Graham, James, Earl of Montrose, letters of,
405, 519.
, Eichard, letter of, 259.
, Ronald, letter to, 454.
Grain prohibited to be exported, 387.
Gran, Capt., 271.
Grandisou, Viscount, see Villiers, William.
Grant, Eichard, 138.
, , brief in cause of, 224.
Grantham, Thomas, sheriff of co. Lincoln, 18^.
, letter and other papers of, 149,
iio, 603. I
Grantham, co. Lincoki, 597.
Grants of offices and monopoHes, list of, 107.
" Graves" wine, 59.
Gravesend, 3, 48, 94, 117, 162, 170, 574 (2),
616.
searchers, 161, 253.
, petition of, 144.
Gray, James, 149.
, Mr., 124.
Thomas, warrant for, 2.
, , 146. See also Grey.
Great Level, co. Lincoln, 177, 322.
, adventurers for draining, 495, 509.
, petition of, 155.
, commissioners for, 322.
, labourers in, petitions of, 495, 634.
Greaves, Samuel, B.D., 394, 521.
, certificate of, 395.
Green, variously spelt; —
, Frances, 187.
, George, bill of, 83.
, Sir Michael, 267.
, Sir WiUiam, 267.
, William, 291, 318.
Greencloth, the, 276.
, officers of, 604.
, , declaration of proceedings of,
196.
, letter and warrant to, 197, 624.
Greenford, Middlesex, 8, 17.
Greenhill, William, D.D., 194.
Greenland, 366.
1 o
Greenland Company, the, 19.
Greenlands, co. Buckingham, 29.
Greenwax, farmers of, 624.
Greenwich, 236, 243, 265, 288, 294, 295.
, document dated from, 576.
, Queen's garden at, 556.
East, Kent, manor, 609.
Greenwood, , 138.
Greeor, see Green.
Gregge, Ealph, 228.
Gregory, Benjamin, 210.
, Vincent, D.D., petition of, 207.
Greislie, George, indenture of, 118.
Grent, Dr., 379.
Greuville, Mary, Lady, see Howard, Mary,
Lady.
, Sir Richard, 226.
Gresham, Sir Edward, petition of, 123.
, James, 265.
, , his wife, 265.
, Thomas, 123.
Greville, Fulke, pass for, 316.
, Sir Fulke, 316.
, Robert, Lord Brooke, 506, 516, 518.
Grey, Col. Sir Andrew, petition of, 204.
, Henry, Earl of Stamford, letter and
other papers of, 81, 268, 452.
Henry, Earl of Kent, 429, 621.
, Mr., 607.
, of Wark, WiUiam, Lord, 372, 384,
385,419.
, , letters to, 366, 372.
, , and see also Gray.
Greyhound, the (King's pinnace), 488, 566.
Griffin, Lawrence, 590.
, Mr., 634.
, Noiey [Noah], 56, 339.
Griffith, Sir Henry, 417.
, Matthew, petition of, 206.
Grimsby, co. Lincoln, 404.
Grosse, Alexander, grant lo, 319.
, Robert, 298.
Grove, Francis, 25.
, pardon to, 620.
, Humphrey, 391.
Grove Street [Hackney?], 261.
Grubb, John, sheriff of Wilts, 232.
Grymes, Sir Thomas, justice of peace for
Surrey, letters of, 53, 563.
Grymesdyche, Jack, 548.
, John, letter of, 548.
, his wife, 549.
Guernsey, 20, 33, 247.
, governor, see Osborn, Sir Peter.
Guildford, 378, 549.
, document dated from, 498.
674
GENERAL INDEX,
Guildford — cont.
, mayor, see Budd, Eichard.
, late mayor, 498.
, , writ to, 88.
Guildhall, London, 329, 525.
Guilford, Sir Henry, 375.
Guisborough, eo. York, sMp-money writ, 88.
Gulston, John, 62.
Gnn AUey, Wapping, 121.
Gunmakers, 146, 180, 310, 324, 341, 346, 350,
.368, 373, 376, 387 (2), 398, 581.
, particular by, 147.
Company, 315.
, petition of, 236.
Gunners, impressment of, 629 (3).
, list of, 629.
Gunpowder, 18 (2), 86, 110, 116, 150, 155,
291, 324, 387, 414, 445, 487, 488, 581,
631.
, commissioners for, see Saltpetre.
, foreign, prohibited importation, 534.
, maker, the King's, 353, 443.
, , late, see Evelyn, John.
, papers relating to manufacture of, 118
(2), 134, 277, 353, 370, 383, 443 (2),
445, 460, 525.
, the like, to sale of, 38 (3), 59, 134,
153, 166, 186, 287, 288, 296, 303, 311,
316,339,347,383,414, 432 (2), 445,
460, 472, 491, 534, 577, 625, 626.
Guns (English), note of, sold abroad, 164 ;
and see Ordnance.
Gussage, Dorset, document dated from, 376.
Guyse, Sir WiUiam, letter of, 542.
Gweltslade, Forest of, 202.
Gwynne, Dr., reference to, of petition, 147.
Gyssen, Lenaert, grant to, 366.
H.
Haarlem, 17.
Haberdashers, the, of London, 829, 351, 398,
399,411.
Hackney, 261.
, document dated from, 441.
Street, see Newington Street.
Haddenham [co. Cambridge], manor, 203.
Hadsaw, Mr., 278.
Hagnaby, co. Lincoln, 173.
, plan of lands near, 263,
Hague, the, 356.
Haies, see Hayes.
Haither, see Haydor.
Halberton, Devon, hundred, 283.
Half Moon Park, Wimbledon, 323.
Halford, WiUiam, 146.
Halfshire hundred, co. Worcester, 300.
Halhed, Nathaniel, petition of, 86.
Hall, Capt, 3, 103, 134.
, Edward, letter of, 418.
, George, petition of, 212.
, John, 227.
, Joseph, Bishop of Exeter, 78, 116,
502.
, , letter of, 97.
, , 605.
HaUingbury Hall Farm [Essex], 122.
House, 344.
Halloughton, co. Leicester, 146 (2).
Halse, Sir Nicholas, 228, 251.
Halsey, Anne, 425.
Dr., 60.
, John, 196,425.
Halstead, Lawrence, 355.
Ham, West, Essex, 2.
Hambden, EKzabeth, 262.
Hamburgh, 240.
, English ambassador extraordinary to,
see Koe, Sir Thomas.
Hamhaw, Surrey, 321.
Hamilton, Hugh, 360.
, Sir James, 152.
, Jiames, Earl of Abercom, 14.
, James, Marquess of, and Earl of
Cambridge, Master of the Horse, and
Steward of Hampton CoCirt, and His
Majesty's Commissioner in Scotland,
4, 11, 31, 152, 160, 181, 269, 292, 321,
324, 340, 351, 371, 506, 515, 517, 518,
533, 538, 575, 623, 631.
discharge to, 471.
, , letter and warrant to, 316, 605.
, , ballad on his sudden return to
Court, 270.
, Lord William, his lady, 622.
Sir WiUiam, letter of, 629.
Hamilton Castle [co. Lanark], 160.
Hammer workmen, the poor, 289.
Hammersmith, Middlesex, 293.
Hamond or Hammond, Francis, 8, 17.
, Francis, of Wokingham, 267.
) John, of Wokingham, petition of, 267.
, John, ship-master, petition of, 401.
Hampden, Christopher, deceased, 313.
Hampton, Mr., Rector of Bletohingley, 152.
, Thomas, 510.
Hampton, see Southampton.
Hampton [Bishop], near Hereford, 340.
GENERAL INDEX.
675
Hampton Court, 15, 19 (2), 46, 269, 605.
documents dated from, 16 (2), 17, IS
(4), 20 (4), 25 (2), 26, 27, 28 (4), 29,
32, 34 (2), 36 (4), 37 (2), 38 (2), 39,
40 (2), 41, 47, 50.
river from Longford to, 65.
Hamsey, Sussex, 52.
Hauaper Office, the, 190, 536.
Hantury, Sir Jolm, sheriff of co. Northampton,
22, 26, 52, 274, 455.
, , letters of, 10, 341.
.letter to, 369.
Hancock, Fulke, 51, 70, 163.
Hancox, Richard, 131.
Hankin, Richard [mayor of Harwich?], letter
of, 173.
Hanmer, John, pass for, 39.
, Sir Thomas, pass for, 39.
Hanmer, co. Flint, 39.
Hanna, James, 149.
Hanshy, Sir Ralph, 499.
Hants, 235 C2), 291, 303, 353, 412, 514, 624.
, deputy lieutenants, 577.
,.., , letter of, 287.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, , justices of assize, 569.
, justices of peace, letter of, 285.
, , letters to, 83.
sheriff, letter to, 88; and see Og-
lander. Sir John.
, ship-money, 88, 393.
Haqueney, see Hackney.
Harbie or Harby, Sir Job, 198, 289.
, , letter of, 127.
Mr., 288.
Harbor, see Herbert.
Harbord, Sir Charles, the King's Surveyor-
General and Auditor of the Prince's
revenue, 192, 281, 499, 611, 627.
, , letters of, 315, 414, 537.
, reference of petition to, 159,
315, 414, 611.
Harbome, Mr., 48.
Harb[orough], co. Leicester, 70.
, , document dated from, 100.
Harbottle, Northumberland, 384, 385, 504,
566.
, , document dated from, 504.
Harby, see Harbie.
Hardingstone, co. Northampton, 34.
Hardware, Thomas, 249.
Harford, Mr., 432.
Harington of Bxton, house of, 106.
Harley, Sir Robert, 233, 264.
HarHng, , 321, 355.
Harmer, John, 553.
Haipur, Martha, 148 (2).
Harquebusier, a, definition of, 194.
Harrington, Charles, M.A., presentation to,
628.
, Sir Edward, 425.
, , letter to, 425.
, James, 510.
Harrington, co. Lincoln, 430.
Harringworth, co. Northampton, 440.
Harris, Alexander, 561.
, Capt., 266.
Capt. Charles, warrant to, 460.
,Edward, 294, 461.
, George, 101.
, Sir Paul, late sherifi' of Salop, letter to,
392.
, William, certificate respecting, 275.
Harrison, variously spelt ; —
, Elizabeth, petition of, 254.
George, petition of, 212.
, Gilbert, letter to, 23.
John, 254, petition of, 254.
, Mrs., 342,
, Richard, provost-marshal, co. Derby,
286.
, Robert, 83.
, Stephen, letter to, 39.
, Thomas, [of South Mimms,] 8, 17.
, Thomas, [of Westminster,] 42.
, Thomas, [of York,] petition of, 222.
, William, 314.
Harrow-on-the-Hill, Middlesex, 8, 17, 233.
Hart, Diana, 328.
, Edward, 28.
, John, 185, 588.
, Richard, LL.D. 328.
, Robert, 338.
Hart, the, in Cannon Street, London, 343, 455.
Hartford Bridge, Hants, 83.
Hartismere, Suffolk, hundred, 283.
Hartlepool, 325, 349, 386, 433, 437, 491.
, plan of, 434.
, fortification of, estimate for, 535.
Hartshorn Lane, London, 262.
Hartshorn Quay, London, 493 (3),
Harvey, variously spelt ; —
, Dame Christian, 182.
, Elizabeth, 182.
, Sir John, late governor of Virginia,
297.
, Martha, 76.
, Mr. see Harbie.
, Richard, servant to Endymion Porter
his uncle, 572.
, letters to, 13, 56, 63, 68 (2), 85, 124
(2), 138, 142, 157 (2), 186, 287 (2),
339, 371, 419, 474, 479, 549 (2), 572.
, , his cousin Percy, 63.
, his father, brother, &c., 287.
, Roger, letters of, 479, 572.
, , his wife, 479.
, , his uncle, 572.
676
GENERAL INDEX.
Harward, Thomas, 381.
Harwich, 65, 103, 137, 574, 582, 618, 621,
629.
, document dated from, 173.
, mayor, 138, 173; and see Hankin,
Richard.
Haseley, Great, co. Oxford, 93, 132.
Hassel's Coppice in Eockingham Forest, 98,
104, 109.
Hasteville, Mens, de, letter of, 270.
Hastings, Ferdinando Lord, Lord Lieutenant
of cos. Leicester and Rutland, commis-
sion to, 188.
, , letter to, 307.
, Henry, Earl of Huntingdon, Lord
Lieutenant of cos. Leicester and Rut-
land, 295, 461.
, , letters and other papers of, 190,
318,461.
, letters, &c. to, 179, 18fi, 307,
617.
, John, letter to, 89.
Hastings, Sussex, mayor, letter to, 7.
, ship-money, 7, 88.
, writ to, 88.
Hathand Makers of London, Company of,
petition of, 248.
Hatch, John, 8, 17.
Hatch, Wilts, 38.
Hatcher, Thomas, letter to, 425.
Hatfield, Essex, park and chase, 122.
, chase, co. York, statement how
the King has heen abused in the bargain
of, 499.
Hats, 185, 329, 348, 351, 398, 399, 411.
Hatt, WiUiam, 295.
Hatton, Sir Christopher, 98, 104, 109, 209.
, Lady Elizabeth, petitions of, 168 (2).
, , brief in sait of, 226.
, Roger, 101.
, Sir Thomas, 622.
, , warrant to, 189.
, , his lady, 623.
Hatton House, 226.
Hayant, writ to, 88.
Havergill, Thomas, late mayor of "Windsor,
320, 352.
, , letter of, 349.
, , his son, 349.
Ha-vering, [Essex,] document dated from, 63.
, park, 627.
Haviland, Mr., printer, deceased, 221.
Havre de Grace, France, 563.
Hawes, George, examination of, 106.'
, , recognizance of, 106.
Hawford, Mr., 107.
Mrs., 107.
Hawick, co. Roxburgh, 594.
Hawking, 120, 186, 519, 569.
Hawkins, Edward, petition of, 239.
, Richard, 113.
Hawson, Thomas, 108.
Hawstead, Suffolk, 106.
Hawtrey, John, letter to, 131.
Hay, Archibald, 546 (2), 570, 595.
) , petition of, 546.
J > reference to, of petition, 169.
> Gilbert, Earl of Errol, letter of, 519.
, James, first Earl of Carlisle, 88, 128
(2), 135, 158, 168, 200, 326, 570, 595.
> Ms embassage to Savoy, 135.
> ) feoffees and administrators, refe-
rence of petition to, 169.
, James, second Earl of Carlisle. 128
570. ' '
; petitions of, 88, 117, 200.
' ) reference to, of petition, 169.
) J tis grandfather, 200.
, Sir James, 570, 595.
' ) reference of petition to, 169.
' Jolin, Lord Tester, letter of, 405.
, Sir John, Lord Registrar of Scotland,
628.
Hay, Devon, 159.
Hayden, John, deceased, 294.
Haydor, co. Lincoln, 362.
Hayes or Haies, Sir George, 250.
, John, 253.
> , grant to, 626.
> John, secretary to Lord Goring, 309.
Hayes, Middlesex, 8.
Haynes, Thomas, 23, 26, 136.
Hayridge, Devon, hundred, 283.
Hayward, James, 53.
I of Eotherhithe, 187.
Hazard, "William, petition of, 271.
Head-silver, searcher's fee so called, 77.
Headon, see Hedon.
Heap, CO. Lancaster, 282.
Heath, Dr., reference of petition to, 141.
, Sir Robert, 105, 201, 251.
) answer to petition of, 202.
, , opinion of, 226.
) Thomas, one of the King's Engineers
18 (2), 20, 170. '
, , estimate by, 535.
, letter to, 20.
Heaton, Martin, formerly Bishop of Ely, 203.
Heaward, "William, letters of, 51, 70, 163, 577.
Hedon, co. York, ship-money, 88.
Heighes, Henry, 616.
Heily, Jasper, 167, 343.
1 Mr., clerk of the passage at Eye, 170.
Hele, "William, Mayor of Plymouth, 229.
> ) letters of, .309, 469, 487, 488,
5d3.
Hellevoetsluis, 48.
Hempson, David, 3.
Hemyock, Devon, 343.
, hundi-ed, 283, 343,
GENERAL INDEX.
^n
Henden, Sir Edwardj Baron of the Exchequer,
495.
Henderson, Alexander, 149.
Hendley, Sir Thomas, late sheriff of Kent,
294, 329, 334 (2).
, letter to, 394.
Hendrix, Adrian, 3.
Henley, [George,] 4, 38, 45, 57, 829, 516,
552.
, , petition of, 51.
licence to, 617.
, Sir Thomas, see Hendley.
Henley, Salop, 32.
Henn, Henry, grant to, 556.
, Hugh, grant to, 556.
Henrietta Maria, Queen, 65, 66, 81, 112, 163,
185, 189, 216, 231, 275, 340, 345, 399,
466, 485, 525, 545, 570, 575, 583, 608,
609, 621, 622, 623, 629, 635.
, grant by, 273.
petition to, 56.
, her apothecaries, 196.
, attorney, 204. See Herhert, Edward.
, barge, 314.
, chancellor, reference of petition to,
57.
, , answer of, 57.
, coaches, 48.
her equerry, see Livingston, Alex-
ander.
, garjden at Greenwich, 556.
, grooms, 63, 192.
, house at Holdenby, keeper of, see
Muse, Francis.
lying-in, 362.
, maids of honour, 62.
, musicians, 33.
, master of horse, see Goring, George
Lord.
uuise, 635.
, pages, 63, 192.
, physicians, see Cadiman, Dr. Thomas ;
Mayeme, Sir Theodore.
, portrait by Vandyke, 196.
, pictures, 196.
, players, 196.
, secretary and master of requests, see
Wintour, Sir John.
, servants, 135, 489.
, surveyor and woodward, see Long,
Robert.
, treasurer, see '^■^im, Sir Eichard.
Henrietta Maria, the, (ship,) 488, 566.
Henry HI, 524.
VHL, 6, 72, 196, 327, 637.
, Lord Herbert's history of, 442.
Henry, Count, of Nassau, 186.
Henson, Jacob, 17, 18.
Heralds, see Borough, Sir John ; Le Neve, Sir
William ; Kyley, William.
Heralds' Office, Paul's Chain, London, 67,
232.
Herberd, William, note by, 227.
Herbert, Charles, 134.
, Sir Charles, 64.
, Edward, the Queen's Attorney, 46,
115, 145.
, Edward, Lord Herbert of Chirbury,
242.
, , letters of, 441, 456.
, , letter to, 47.
, , his histories, 442.
, , his son, 442.
Henry, 8.
, Lady Mary, 64.
Sir Percy, 440, 559.
, Phihp, Earl of Pembroke and Mont-
gomery, Lord Chamberlain of the
Household, Lord Warden of the Stan-
naries, High Steward of the Duchy of
Cornwall, Vice-Admiral of South
Wales, and Lord Lieutenant of Kent,
69, 85, 103, 191, 267, 271, 272, 296,
321, 340, 378, 479, 493, 575, 622.
, .letters of, 79, 181, 419, 420,
438,487.
, , letter to, 367.
, , commissions to, 582, 596.
, , his fishing association, 79,423,
596.
, Philip, Lord Herbert, 582, 605, 622.
, Robert, 204.
, William, Earl of Pembroke, deceased,
144,421,434.
, William, Lord Powis, 622.
, , letter of, 472.
, , his son, 472.
Herd, Elhs, 388.
Hereford cathedral, close, 281.
, mayors,seeMelling,Henry ; Symonds,
Thomas.
, ship money, 281, 340.
Hereford, CO., 166, 514.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, Deputy Lieutenants, list of, 263.
, justices of peace, petition of, 233.
, plague, 233.
, sheriff, 313, see Lingen, Henry;
Scudamore, WilHam ; Vaughan, Roger ;
Wigmore, Thomas.
, ship-money, 234, 313, 340, 365, 423.
Hereford, bishop of, see Coke, George.
bishopric of, 615.
Heris, Mr., 556.
Heme, John, justice of peace for Middlesex,
36.
Heme, co. Bedford, 261. , ^
Heron, Sir Edward, 9^ 201, 489, 573.
Herriot, Alexander, his Majesty's jeweller,
warrant to, 73.
678
GENEEAL INDEX.
Hertford, 252.
, mayor, 8.
, ship-money, 84, 274.
,AU Saints, 505.
, St. John the Evangelist, 505.
Hertford, CO., 196, 412, 514.
, justices of peace, certificate of, 284.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, sheriffs, 8. See Coningsby, Sir
Thomas ; Hewett, Thomas.
, ship-money, 8, 63, 84, 96, 274, 586.
Hertford, Earl of, see Seymow, WiUiam.
Hertford Bridge, Hants, 83.
Her-vy, alias Mildmay, Care-w, letter to, 614.
Hesley-Side, Northumberland, 384.
Heton, Martin, formerly bishop of Ely, 210.
Hewes, William, clerk of the check, acknow-
ledgment of, 374, 556.
, , warrant to, 489.
Hewett or Hewitt, Sir John, sheriff of co.
Hmitingdon, letter of, 23.
,Mary, 222.
.Robert, 222.
, Thomas, sheriff of co. Hertford, letter
of, 586.
, , letter to, 144.
, Sir William, 604 (2).
Hewson, Thomas, 543.
Hexham, co. Northumberland, 458, 665.
Heydon, Sir John, Lieutenant of the Ordnance,
9, 10, 13, 14, 108, 183, 190, 192, 238,
243, 291, 331, 351, 370, 389, 449, 527,
530, 591, 592 (2).
, memorandum of, 602.
, , letters and other papers to, 19,
170 (2), 485.
Heyghley, [co. Montgomery,] document dated
from, 74.
Heylin, Dr., chaplain to the King, 134, 218.
Heynes, , 265.
Heynsworth, Thomas, 108.
Heywood, Peter, justice of peace for Middlesex,
104, 351.
, , letters and other papers of, 21,
88, 91.
Heywood Manor, Windsor Forest, 592.
Hicks's Hall, London, 150.
Hide, see Hyde.
Higden, , of Lyon's Inn, 217.
Higgins or Higgons, Ed [ward], 169, 184.
Higgs, Griffin, CD., dean of Lichfield, 65.
, pass for, 356.
High Commission Court, 55, 66, 78, 90, 93 (2),
102, 113, 123 (2), 152, 205,207,208
(2), 209, 210, 211, 212, 226, 258, 276,
298, 333, 371, 413, 424, 434, 445, 452,
459, 518, 539, 547, 548, 552, 601, 628.
, articles for regulation of practice of,
213.
, order of, 601.
, proctors practising in, certificate of,
220.
High Commission Court — cont.
register, extracts from, 53, 74, 75, 93,
105, 114, 115, 152, 220,362.
, registrars, 213.
, office, 220.
commissioners, 96, 222,452, 548, 550,
554, 611.
, , letters of, 206.
, , petition to, 212.
, , articles objected by, 213 (2),
215 (2), 218, 591,595.
, , ...,..., answers to, 218, 592.
High Commission of Scotland, see Scotland.
High Peak, co. Derby, hundred and forest,
486.
Highlanders of Scotland, 444.
Highway robbery, 412.
Hill, Dr., 606.
, Jane, 124.
, John, collector of ship-money, 8, 17.
, John, M.A., rector of Holdenby, 216,
405.
, Mr., gunpowder maker?, 369.
, Mr., of Withcombe, Devon, 97.
Mr., his Majesty's auditor of North
and South Wales, 39.
, Robert, 56, 339.
, Saint, 178.
, William, 389.
HiUersdon, Thomas, 209.
Hillingdon, Middlesex, 8.
Hilton, 00. Durham, manor, 75.
Hinohinbrook, co. Hmitingdon, documents
datedfrom, 618, 621.
Hinsey, [? ] Lord, letter of, 519.
Hinton Pipard, co. Wilts, document datedfrom,
29.
Hinxworth, co. Hertford, 163.
Hitch, Mr., of Ely, letters to, 302 (2).
Hitcham, Sir Robert, 196.
Hitchcock, Edward, 412.
Hixcom, see Hexham.
Hobart, Sir Miles, K.B., 374, 403.
, Lord, chief justice, 524.
Hockham, Gregory, 426.
HockHffe, CO. Bedford, 261.
Hockmore, Gregory, 571.
Hockworthy, Devon, 497.
Hoddesdon, co. Hertford, aqueduct from, to
London and Westminster, 314.
, , commissioners for compounding
with owners of land required for, 304.
Hodges, John, commission to, 421.
, Henry, late sheriff of Somerset, 419,
420.
Hodgson, Sir Robert, 455.
petition of, 455.
, his lady, 455 (2).
Hodnel, co. Warwick, church, 86.
Hogsden, see Hoxton.
Holbeach, co. Lincoln, 176.
GENERAL INDEX.
679
Holborn, London, 105.
, document dated from, 57.
Holbrook, Suffolk, 337.
Holdenby, co, Northampton, 215, 405.
, the Queen's house at, keeper of, see
Muse, Francis.
Holdemess, co. York, 299, 310.
Holdsworth, Dr., archdeacon of Huntingdon,
147.
Holford, Eichard, grant to, 627.
Holl, Augustine, sheriff of Norfolk, 415.
, , letter and certificate of, 403,
595.
Holland, Earl of, see Rich, Henry.
Holland, 48, 85, 94, 127, 134, 176, 181, 186,
199, 230, 240, 244, 246, 294, 334, 366,
400, 409, 481, 501, 506, 515, 518, 572.
ambassador from, 607.
, arms, artillery, &c. from, 617; see also
Low Countries.
, ships and fleet of, 44, 47, 48, 55, 92,
103, 271, 479, 506.
, Admiral of, see Van Dorp.
, West India Company of, 509.
, , articles on part of, 509 (2).
, , proctor, see Budd, David.
Holland, Anthony, letter to, 294.
, Coi'nehus, _ paymaster of Prince
Charles's Household, 470, 604.
, , -warrants to, 550 (2).
, John, letter to, 23.
Holland, co. Lancaster, see TJpholland.
Holland, co. Lincoln, 637.
HoUes, Anne, Countess Dowager of Clare,
227.
Denzell, 38, 84.
, , letter'of, 44.
, , letter to, 28.
, , brief in cause of, 227.
, , his father-in-law, 44.
, Dorothy, wife of the above, 227.
, John, first Earl of Clare, 227.
, John, second Earl of Clare, letter of,
491.
, , his nine children, 491.
Holman, Eebecca, 190.
Hohner near Hereford, 340.
Holmes, Jersom, letter to, 614.
, John, 191.
Holt or Alice Holt Forest, Hants, 162.
, officers of, letter to, 616.
Holton, Suffolk, 337.
Holyhead, co. Anglesea, 419, 442, 568.
Holy Island, Northumberland, 9, 28, 354, 357,
383, 450, 458, 482, 522, 581, 593, 594,
595.
, document dated near, 357.
, castle or fort, 14, 28, 100, 170, 176,
384, 450, 572.
, , report on, and survey of, 76 (2).
, , Captain, see Bradshaw, Captain
Eoger.
, , lieutenant, 350, 384.
Holy Table, name and thing, &c., book so
entitled, 218.
Holywell Street, 261.
Homchurch, John, 363.
Home, James, Barl of, 31, 386.
, , his brother, 597.
Homersfield, Suffolk, ship-money, 64.
Homerton [Middlesex,] 261.
Honington, Suffolk, 309.
Honywood, Sir Eobert, 160.
Hooke, Humphrey, 134.
Hooker, George, petition of, 96.
, John, justice of peace for "Westminster,
4, 262, 471.
Hooper, Anthony, petition of, 247.
Hoops, 313, 330 (2).
Hopeful, Elizabeth, the, 617.
Hopewell, the, (ship,) owner and laders of,
petition of, 136.
, , reasons of, 136.
Hopkins, Anthony, petition of, 210.
, George, 228.
Hppton, Lord Ambassador, see Aston, Walter
Lord.
Hore, Eichard, report of, 204.
Horethome, Somerset, hundred, ship-money,
236.
Horfield, manor and farm, 205.
Home, Mrs., 1.
Horse, master of the, 461 ; see Hamilton,
James, Marquess of.
Horsebridge, Hants, 106.
Horse racing, 560, 595, 597.
Horses, exportation of, 9, 347.
Horsham, Sussex, writ to, 88.
Horsleydown, Surrey, 285.
Hort, , a blacksmith, 63.
Horten, co. Stafford, 366.
Horth, Thomas, 19, 180, 249, 827.
, , letters and papers of, 230, 326.
Horton, John, 111.
Horwood, Amias, 355.
, Thomas, 355.
Hotham, Sir John, 310.
letter of, 305.
, his regiment, 310.
Hot-pressing, 364.
Hounslow Heath, 366.
680
GENERAL INDEX.
Household, the royal, 1S8, 19G, 197 (2), 198,
221, 374.
, officers of, 575.
, warrant to, 185.
, clerks of, answers and other papers of,
196, 197 (6).
, committee for revising the regulations
of, 196 (2), 276.
, petitions to, 197,275.
certificate to, 196.
Lord Chamberlain, 198,276,426. See
Herhert, Phihp, Earl of Pembroke and
Montgomery.
, cofferers of, 624.
, comptroller, 276; and see Jermyn,
Sir Thomas ; Vane, Sir Henry.
, steward, letter to, 197.
, treasurer, 276 ; and see Edmondes, Sir
Thomas.
, Vice-Chamberlain, see Jermyn, Sir
Thomas.
Houston, John, petition of, 526.
How, Richard, 16, 24, 26.
Howard, Charles, Earl of Nottingham, letter
of, 431.
, , letters to, 50, 127 (2).
, his family, 431.
Sir Charles, 263.
, Elizabeth, petition of, 264.
, lease to, 62.
, Edward, Lord [of Escrick] ,624.
, , letter of, 439.
, Sir Erancis, 385, 437.
, Henry Frederick, Lord Maltravers,
Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk, 51, 85,
196, 310, 495, 602.
, , petition of, 155.
, , letters to, 50, 127 (2), 189, 341,
367,571.
, , licence to, 470.
, James, Lord, son of Earl of Suffolk,
428.
, Lady Katharine, 276.
, Mary, Lady, alias Grenville, petition
of, 226.
, Mary, Countess of Nottingham, 267,
431.
, Theophilus, Lord Howard of Walden,
and afterwards second Earl of Suffolk,
Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and
Lord Lieutenant of Essex, 227, 259 (2),
264, 303, 613, 614, 622.
, , letter of, 428.
, , letters and other papers to, 189,
367, 607.
, , grant to, 596.
, Thomas, Earl of Surrey, ( A.D. 1513),
384.
Howard — cont.
, Thomas, Earl of Arundel and Surrey,
Earl Marshal, Lord General of the army
iu the North, and Lord Lieutenant of
Norfolk, 5, 9, 36, 49, 51, 108, 131, 168,
176, 179, 183, 190, 200, 259 (2), 262,
296, 310, 312, 326, 328, 339, 355, 368,
378, 416, 430, 449, 475, 482, 484, 505,
527, 541 (2), 542, 544, 545 (2), 549,
558, 559, 560, 575, 578, 581, 582, 625,
(2), 628, 632, 636.
, , his chamber at Whitehall, 340.
, document dated from, 345.
, ,his fishing society, 6, 15,196,
602.
, , , treasurer, see Kicaut,
Peter.
, , appointed Lord General of the
army against the Scots, 416, 440, 549,
622.
, , letters and other papers of, 84,
427, 465, 475, 522 (2), 535, 540, 545
(2), 572, 574, 629.
, , letters to, 50, 127 (2), 189, 341,
389, 440, 464, 502, 564, 566, 571.
, , references to, of petitions, 336,
427.
, , his son, 476.
, Thomas, .Earl of Berkshire, formerly
Lord Howard of Charleton and Viscount
Andover, 377, 624.
, , letter to, 145.
, Sir WiUiam, 597.
, Lord WiUiam, 325,"345, 368, 372, 379,
385, 468, 483, 499, 504, 613.
, , petition of, 202.
, , letters to, 135, 372.
, his grandchild, 522.
Howbelow, Anthony, grant to, 551.
Howcourt manor, [co. Sussex], 115, 538,
600.
Howell, Bobert, 148.
Ho-wgate Creek, Cley, Norfolk, 162.
HoTTSon, Mr., 304.
Hoxton, Jliddlesex, 2.
Huddleston, William, petition of, 93.
Hudson, Dr., deceased, 379.
, Michael, M.A., presentation to, 179.
, Bobert, 290, 318.
Huett, Christopher, 199.
Hugessen, Jane, grant to, 605.
Hulbert, George, 134, 521.
Hulett, Eichard, petition of, 225.
Hull, 19, 30, 155, 176, 289, 324 (2), 325, 370,
386, 424, 440, 441, 597.
documeuts dated from, 57, 134,292,
333 (2).
, castle and fortifications, 35,57, 145,
176, 310, 324, 833, 372, 471.
, governor for, 310.
, , letter to, 515.
, magazine, 515.
GENERAL INDEX.
681
Hull— c'on^
, mayor, 9, 289, 372, 379, 471.
, , letter to, 307; and see Popple,
William ; Watkinson, James.
, ordnance, ammuuition, and arms sent
to and from, 7, 9, 12, 18 (2), 20 (2),
29, 38, 62, 100, 103, 122, 134, 160, 166,
170, 286, 292, 310, 324 (3), 325, 330,
331 (2), 333, 347, 368, 405, 433, 434,
448, 449 (2), 458, 469, 484, 505, 515,
522, 530, 538 (2), 541.
plague, 57.
, plan of, 411.
, ship-money, 88.
, writ to, 88.
Hulse, Mr., 100.
Humber, the river, 35, 103, 310, 411.
Humbers, the fanuly, 106.
Humberstone, co. Leicester, 51.
Humberton, see Homerton.
Hume, Sir Alexander, 461.
.'., , petition of, 294.
Lord, see Home, James, Earl of.
, Colonel, 537.
Humfries, Mr., vicar of Windsor, 212.
Hungate, Sir Henry, warrant to, 323.
Hmigerford, Edmond, 232.
Hunsdon, Baron, see Carey, John.
Hunt, Anna, see Giles.
, Elizabeth, Lady, 422 (,2).
Sir John, 621.
, Jonah, 8, 17.
Joyce, 53.
, Mr., 523.
, Dr. Richard, late dean of Durham,
138, 307.
, William, 16, 24,26.
, ,104.
Hunterscombe, Bucks, 312.
Huntingdon, 611.
archdeacon, see Holdsworth, Dr.
, archdeaconry, ecclesiastical court, 56.
Forest, 414.
All Saints', inhabitants of, petition of,
620.
Huntingdon co., 203, 365, 425, 514, 624.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
sheriffs, see Balam, Robert; Dyer, Sir
Ludovic ; Hewett, Sir John.
, ship-money, 23, 96, 343, 350.
, Earl of, see Hastings, Henry.
Huntley, Marquis of, see Gordon, George.
Hurd, , S32.
Hurley, Berks, 16, 19, 24.
Hurrell, William, 309, 355, 372.
Hurst, Edward, examination of, 186.
, Roger, 265.
Hurst Castle, co. Hants, 263.
Hussey, John, 430, 496.
Hutchias, Bartholomew, 183.
Hutton, Sir Richard, justice of Common Picas'
49, 124, 623.
, Sir Robert, letter to, 182.
Hyde or Hide, Humphrey, sheriff of Berks,
178. ;
, letter to, 161.
Mr., of Salisbury, 186, 375.
, Robert, of Hatch, letter to, 38.
, Robert, recorder of Sarum, letter to,
38.
, William, 160.
Hyde Park, 342, 607.
Ibstock, CO. Leicester, 291.
Idmiston, Wilts, 376.
lies. Dr. Thomas, letter of, 90.
, , his daughters, 82, 90.
Imbercourt, [Surrey,] document dated from,
20.
Imposts, 3, 99, 132, 153, 258, 366, 556, 626.
, accounts of, 35 (2), 288.
bills of store for, 172.
, , maker of, see Mason, Thomas.
Imprests, auditors of the, see Bingley,
George ; Worfield, John.
Imyn or Iming, John, 291, 318.
India, see East Indies.
InfeUd or Infield, Thomas, petitions of, 141,
445.
Infante, the Cardinal, governor of the Low
Countries, 82.
the King's resident with, see Gerbier,
Sir Balthazar.
Ingatestone, Essex, church, 70.
Inglis, Robert, letters to, 513, 538.
, , information of, 555.
Ingmanthorpe, co. York, 52.
Ingoldsby, co. Lincoln, 225, 305.
Ingram, Sir Arthur, 378, 597.
, .letter of, 305.
Philip, petition of, 464.
, , his wife and children, 464.
, Susan, 138.
, Thomas, 138.
, his former wife, 138.
Inholmes near Valley Wood, Windsor Forest,
305.
Inner Temple, the, 62, 206, 328; see also
Temple, the.
682
GENERAL INDEX
Inns of Court, the, 232, 465. See also their
respectiye names.
Insula Vectis, see Wight, Isle of.
Invasion intended hy the French, reported,
465,487,488,563.
Inventions, 154, 250, 251, 274, 365, 566.
Ipley Coppice, New Forest, 167.
Ipswich, Suffolk, 137, 226, 285, 327, 336.
, document dated from, 173.
, bailiffs, see Barhur, John; Moysey,
William.
, ship-money, 530.
, St. Lawrence, 226. ^ >
Irby, Sir Anthony, sheriff of co. Lincoln, 6, 16,
^-
, letters of, 29, its, 31*8, ^03, 566.
.letter to, 39'lB.
Ireland, 4, 29, 63, 131, 163, 230, 238, 255,
260, 264, 274, 275, 298, 314, 330 (2),
442, 470, 492, 542, 571, 578, 588, 604,
617, 622.
, volunteers from, to oppose the Scots,
545, 546, 581, 593, 594, 598.
, marshal and water-baiUflf of, see Smith,
Kohert.
, ships employed for guard of the coast,
64, 230, 299, 623.
, Admiral of, see Mervin, Sir Henry.
, Lord Chancellor, 255.
, Lord Deputy, see Wentworth, Thomas
Viscount.
Irish, Charles, 530.
, information of, 529.'
Iron-works, 45, 276, 517.
, farmers of, 557.
IrthUngborough, co. Korthampton, 52, 301,
326, 445.
St. Peters', 141.
Irving, Robert, 569.
, WiUiam, 569.
Isaacson, Jacob, 271.
,Dr., 588.
, , document dated from his house
at Woodford, 586.
Islington, 262.
Islip, CO. [Oxford ?] rectory, 424.
Italian Church, London, the, 207.
Italy, 524, 570.
, merchants trading to, for silk, 159.
Iver, CO. Buckingham, 73.
, document dated from, 73.
Ivory, Luke, 8, 16.
, petition of, 14.
Izard, Mr., 370.
J.
Jackeman or Jakeman, John, 300.
, bond of, 363.
Jackson, Elizabeth, examination of, 110.
, Henry, 355.
John, 266.
, Sir Robert, 260, 384.
, Thomas, D.D., dean of Peterborough,
grant to, 80.
, , of St. Peter's, Suffolk, 309.
Jacob, Sir John, 253.
, letter of, 74.
Jaggard, Humphrey, 589.
, , 622.
James, I., 71 (2), 77, 94, 96, 143, 176, 200,
204, 205, 218, 250, 259, 260, 261, 264,
266, 273, 275, 276 (2), 314, 424, 467,
523, 575, 588, 620.
James, Prince, Duke of York, and Lord High
Admiral, 426, 485.
James, Capt., Deputy Vice-Admiral of Ports-
mouth, 273.
, Edmund, 23, 26, 136.
, Jonas, examination of, 106,
Roger, petition of, 207.
James, the. King's ship, 492, 530.
Jane, John, mayor of St. Mawes, Cornwall,
letter and certificate of, 429 (2).
Janson, Sir Brian, 380.
Jarvis, Thomas, 287.
Jay, Sir Thomas, 190.
Jeaderth, see Jedburgh.
Jedburgh, 357, 358, 359 (2), 386, 504, 594.
Jeddard or Jedworth, see Jedburgh.
Jeffs, Thomas, petition of, 265.
William, petition of, 265.
Jellie Flower, see GiUy Flower.
Jenison or Jennison, John, petition of, 222.
, Dr. Robert, 482, 486, 563, 593.
, articles objected against, 591.
, , answers to the same, 592.
, , his wife, 591.
Jenkins Harpes Farm [Essex ?], 122.
Jenney or Jenny, Arthur, 309.
, Sir Arthur, 616 (2).
, Francis, bond of, 362.
Jennings, variously spelt ; —
, Alexander, petition of, 41 (2).
, Sir John, 78.
, , answer of, 27.
, Thomas, of EUesmere, 507.
, Thomas, of London, 142.
Jermyn, Henry, 4, 189, 627.
, , letter and petition of, 5, 414.
, Sir Thomas, Vice-Chamberlain, and
afterwards Comptroller of the House-
hold, 189, 340, 389.
, commission to, 607.
Jersey, 20.
Jervoise, Sir Thomas, letter of, 287.
GENERAL INDEX.
683
Jessop, Thomas, indenture of, 56.
Jesuits, the, 15, 568.
Jesus College, 590.
Jewell, Edmund, bond of, 362.
, John, 224.
, Margaret, 224.
, Kohert, examination of, 110.
, , lecognizance of, 106.
Jewel House, the, master of, 197, 243.
Jewels, the Crown, suggestions for a com-
mission to tajce account of, 197, 198.
Joade, Kichard, constable of Mailing, 300.
, , bond of, 334.
Joanns, WiUiam, 193.
John King of England, 203.
John, the, of London, 285.
the, of Kirkcaldy, 343.
Johnson, variously spelt ; —
, A , clerk to the General Assembly, 595.
, Edward, 132.
, , letter of, 171.
, Edward, his Majesty's trumpeter, 426.
, warrant to, 425.
Henry, 238.
, Isaac, 229.
, John, merchant, petition of, 39.
, John, fisherman, 327.
, Mr., 245.
, Peter, 251.
, Eichard, clerk to the Eecorder of
London, 525.
, Richard, clerk in the Court of Chan-
cery, petition of, 229.
, Robert, his Majesty's late coffer-
keeper, warrant to, 75.
Thomas, of Barkby, 211.
, Thomas, of London, 229.
,- ,205.
Johnstone, James, Lord, 386, 457, 511, 512.
See Johnson.
JolifFe, Richard, petition of, 254.
Jones, Arthur, Viscount Eanelagh, 255.
, Eerdinando, letter to, 447.
, Humphrey, 289.
, Inigo, surveyor of his Majesty's works
and Justice of Peace for Middlesex, 25,
86, 395.
, letters and other papers of, 21,
75 (2).
, Robert, 175.
, Thomas, of Worcester, 305.
, Thomas, mayor of Shrewsbury, letter
of, 156.
, Thomas, chaplain to Edward, Viscount
Conway and Killultagh, petition of, 207,
502.
, Sir William, Justice of King's Bench,
127, 154, 343.
opinion of, 484.
, , letter to, 523.
, -,97.
Jordon, Jona, 318.
Joseph, John, 210.
Jowles, John, Justice of Peace for Surrey,
letters of, 105, 635.
Joyce, Francis, 196.
Juckes, William, 55.
Judd, Nicholas, affidavit of, 107.
Judges, the, and others, letter to, 223.
Jury, charge given to a, 220.
Justice, Hugh, grant to, 296.
Justices of Peace, list of, 195,
, returns made by, 282, 283, 284, 285.
, letter of, 597.
, letters and other papers to, 150, 253.
Juxon, John, lease to, 191.
, William, Bishop of London, and Lord
Treasurer, 1, 4, 12, 25 (2), 27, 36, 46,
50, 54, 62, 84, 110, 121, 143, 144, 161,
165, 168, 172, 180, 190, 238, 241,
243 (2), 248, 254, 255, 256, 258, 259,
263, 277, 293, 308, 318, 321, 340, 368,
373, 382, 387, 399, 400, 404, 460, 482,
504, 511, 519, 526, 532, 533, 538 (2),
546, 567, 572, 583, 593, 602, 611, 612,
618, 622, 633, 634.
, , letters and other papers of, 2,11,
52 (2), 91, 133 (2), 159, 161, 162 (2),
172, 177, 178 (2), 192, 222, 300, 304,
308, 315 (2), 328, 363, 427, 579, 546,
585.
, , the like to, 4, 11, 223, 225,267,
304, 315, 335, 343, 348, 461, 466, 471,
520, 540, 546, 571, 604 (2), 607, 618,
624.
, , references to, of petitions and
other papers, 10, 50, 62, 73, 96, 133,
144, 145, 159, 172, 178, 192, 304, 308,
315, 415, 427, 523, 526, 532 (2), 546,
609,611, 613.
K.
Katherine, Princess, birth and death of, 362.
Keale, William, 362.
Keate, Jolm, 116.
Kedleston, co. Derby, documents dated from
29, 297.
Keeling, John, 140, 304.
, letter of, 140.
, , letters to, 109, 112, 141, 305.
, , reference to, of petition, 140.
Keeper, the Lord, see Coventry, Thomas, Lord.
, the late Lord, see Williams, John,
Bishop of Lincoln.
Kefenheir, co. Denbigh, 105.
684
GENERAL INDEX.
Keith, William, 597.
Kelby, co. Lincoln, 362.
Kelly, Earl of, see Erskine, Thomas.
Kelly, Mr., convicted for libel, 555.
Kelmarsh, co. Northampton, documents dated
from, 10,341.
Kelsay, see Kelso.
Kelsey, Henry, grant to, 592.
Kelso, 558, 594.
Kerape, Mary, see Oakes, Mary.
Samuel, 205.
Kendal, Westmorland, 397, 469.
Kenindy, see Kennedy.
Kennedy, Edmond, 25.
, , pardon to, 620.
„ , John, Earl of Casselis, letter of, 519.
Kennylock, co. Montgomery, lordship, 1 65.
Kenrick, Mr., 391.
Kensham, George, letter to, 139.
, , daughter of the above, 139.
, , letter to, 585.
Kent, George, grant to, 656.
, William, warrant to, 185.
Kent, 32, 46, 353, 412, 494, 514, 561, 574.
, Justices of Assize, letter to, 282.
Justices of Peace, 353.
, , letters and other/ papers of,
282 (2), 284, 285 382.
, , letters to, 392.
, deputy lieutenants, list by, ?87.
, letter to, 616.
,lord lieutenant, letters to, 533, 574,
582, 616.
sheriffs, 334, 569. S'ee Hendley, Sir
Thomas.
, ship-money, 394, 669.
, Vice- Admiral, see Walsingham, Sir
Thomas.
Kent, Earl of, see Grey, Henry.
" Kent Street ", Southwark, constables of, re-
turn of, 562.
Ker, Anne, Countess of Ancram, 620.
, John, 149.
, Robert, Earl of Ancram, grant to, 620.
, , petition of, 24.
, Robert, Earl of Roxburgh, 444, 504.
, William, Earl of Lothian, letters and
other papers of, 405, 406, 619.
Kesteven, co. Lincoln, 562, 637.
Kettering, co. Northampton, 5, 16, 34, 36, 45,
162,455.
Kettleby, Capt. Thomas, 4.
Key, Ann, petition of, 183.
Keyme, Henry, messenger, letters to, 2, 8.
Kibworth, co. Leicester, school, 70.
Kidlington, Farm, [co. Oxford,] 224.
Kiffin, Richard, 267.
Killigrew, Sir William, 98, 172, 201, 299,352,
489, 573.
Kilmcott, see Kimcote.
Kilmington, Devon, 433 (2).
Kilns, newly invented, 251.
Kilvert [Richard], 81, 219.
Kimcote, co. Leicester, 70.
Kinder, Katherine, 224.
, Philip, 225.
, , petition of, 412.
King, Dr., 98.
, Dr. Henry, dean of Rochester, grant
to, 379.
) Dr. John, deceased, late prebend of
Christ's Church, Oxford, 323, 335.
, Susan, alias Lea, 126.
, Capt. Thomas, petition of, 238.
, William, of Chalgrave, 26, 35.
, William, of London, pardon to, 175.
King Street, Westminster, 262, 319, 351, 516,
555.
King's Bench, the Court of, 82, 88, 150, 280,
457, 495, 590, 59.5, 614.
, Judges, letter to, 607.
, marshaU, see Lenthal, Sir John.
, Lord Chief Justice, 88, 248, 267, 612,
and see Bramstone, Sir John.
; ) the late, see Richardson, Sir
Thomas.
,, prison, the, 243.
King's EvU, the, 63, 68.
King's Lynn, Norfolk, ship-money, 61, 403.
Kingsland, Middlesex, 261.
Kingsley, Andrew, 63.
Kingsmill, Dr., 86.
Kingston, Devon, 363.
Kingston, Earl of, see Pierrepont, Robert.
Kingston-upon-HuU, see Hull.
Kingston-upon-Thames, 358, 382, 393.
, writ to, 88.
, the Hand in Hand at, 269.
Kingswood, cos. Wilts and Gloucester, 163.
Kinloch, Eraucis, 506, 613.
, letters to, 513, 555.
Kintyre, Lord, see Campbell, James.
Kirk, Capt, 266.
, George, 248.
, , letter of, 567.
, , petitions of, 144, 567.
, , warrant to, 426.
Kirkby, Roger, late sheriff of co. Lancaster,
439.
Kirkby, co. Lincoln, 173.
, Westmorland, 167.
Lonsdale, Westmorland, 360.
Kirkcaldy, co. Eife, 343.
Kirkcudbright, Lord, see Maclellan, Robert.
Kirkham, Mr., Clerk of the Signet, death, of,
103.
Kirkharle, Northumberland, manor, 269.
Kirklington, co. York, 553.
Kitchen, the Royal, clerks of, answer of, 196.
Knatshall [KnettishaU ?] , Suffolk, 309.
Knevett, Philip, 107.
Knighton, Riohai-d, 52, 801.
, (bond of, 326.
GENERAL INDEX.
685
Knighton, co. Radnor, document dated from,
102.
Kniveton, Sir Andrew, sheriff of co. Derby,
126.
Kuivett, Philip, 115.
, , petition of, 185.
, , his wife, 115, 18.5.
, Sir Philip, 115, 185 (2).
his lady, 115, 185 (2).
Knockfergus, see Carrickfergus.
Knockin, Salop, 507.
Knollys, Eliza, Countess of Banbury, 619.
, , her son, 20.
Tobias, see linowles.
, William, Viscount "WaUingford, 73.
, William, Lord, afterwards Viscount
WaUingford, and Earl of Banbury,
276.
, order of, 276.
Knottingley, co. York, document dated from,
548.
Knowles, James, 269.
, Tobias, messenger, 3.32, 333, 497.
, inventory of books found in
house of, 499.
, a minister, 499.
linowsley, co. Lancaster, document dated from,
387.
Knowstoue, Suffolk, 309.
Knox, John, foretells the rebellion in Scotland,
454.
Knoyle, Bishop's, Wilts, 132.
Kuffeler, Abraham, grant to, 176.
Kygshley, Edward, 614.
Kyme, Henry, messenger, 7,26.
, , petition and papers of, 24, 101,
136, 497.
, , letters to, 26,297.
Kyme Bau, co. Lincoln, 30, 562, 573.
Kynaston or Kynnaston, Sir Edward, 177.
, Sir Francis, petition of, 177.
,., , his children, 177.
Mr., 46.
, Thomas, letters of, 186, 287.
L.
Lace, 99.
La Dore, Peter, grants to, 425, 623.
, petition of, 441.
Lake, Dr., 70.
, Lady, 62, 396.
, William, petition of, 264.
Lamb or Larabe, George, 260.
, Sir John, official to the Archdeacon of
Buckingham, and Dean of the Arches,
55, 66, 82, 110, 146, 147 (2), 153, 163
(2), 183,194,207,213,261,274 (2),
377, 502, 577.
, , letters and other papers of, 14,
81, 86, 146, 206, 274, 281, 446, 553,
556, 689.
, the like to, 3, 5, 51, 70 (2), 73,
74, 81, 97, 98, 99, 100 (2), 106, 107,
(2), 118, 152, 163, 194 (2), 209, 210
(3), 211 (2), 212 (2), 225, 231, 267,
268,288,312,429,452,459, 534, 577,
586, 606.
, , references to, of petitions, 53,
54, 55,' 67, 69, 72, 78, 83, 86, 91, 93,
101 (2), 103, 104, 111, 113, 114, 116,
123, 124, 126 (2), 141, 147 (2), 182,
183, 319, 333, 371, 377, 413, 424, 464,
474, 502, 539, 548, 553, 601, 615.
, , his daughters, 3, 261 (2).
, , tenants of, letter of, 107.
, Thomas, the younger, 486, 487.
, , examination of, 487.
Lambert, Adam, pardon to, 175.
, Charles, Lord, petitions of, 255 (2).
, , 636.
Lambeth, 163, 175, 210, 295, 318,434,446,
488.
, documents dated from. 111, 113, 114,
452, 459.
, constables of, return of, 562.
palace, 120.
marsh, constables, return of, 562.
Lamp, Jehan, list by, 191.
Lampreys, transportation of, 14 (4), 15, 25.
Lampton, Sir William, 528.
Lancaster, 387, 442, 568.
, castle, 387.
Lancaster, co., 65, 179, 296, 311, 373, 398,
514, 564.
, Deputy Lieutenants, letter to, 307.
, justices of assize, letters and other
papers to, 283 (2), 284 (2).
, justices of peace, letters and other
papers of, 282, 283 (3), 284 (2), 285.
, Lord Lieutenants, 45, 387.
, , letters to, 179, 307.
sheriff, 104.
, .■ , statement of, 439 ; and see
Kirkby, Roger.
, ship-money, 104, 439.
686
GENERAL INDEX.
Lancaster, duchy, 323.
, court of, chancellor of, see Barrett,
Edward Lord Newburgh.
, liberty of, in the Strand, 351.
Land Eau, co. Lincoln, the 562.
Landguard Fort, Suffolk, 629.
Lane, Edmund, letter of, 376.
, Mr., 5.
Langar, co. Nottingham, 132.
Langden, Sergeant, 529.
Langdon, John, 74, 75.
, , petition of, 58.
Langford, Emanuel, petition of, 314.
, pardon to, 366.
Langham, Mr., 288, 577, 606.
Langor, see Langar.
Langston, John, 610.
Langton, John, 16, 24, 26.
, CO. Lincoln, manor, 314, 315 (5).
Lany, Mr. 111.
LanyoD, John, letter of, 489.
Lapp or Lappe, Richard, 339.
, Gabriel, letter to, 585.
Lapthorne, Anthony, 434, 435.
, examination of, 435.
La Poutre, John, 247.
Larkham [Devon], document dated from,
326.
LasceUes, variously spelt ; —
, George, petition of, 239.
, Sir George, late sheriff of co. Notting-
ham, letter of, 377.
Laschly or Lashly, Col., see Lesley, General.
Latch, John, 155.
Latham, John, 495, 496, 634.
letter of, 509.
Lathum, Edmund, prisoner, petition of, 554.
John, prisoner, petition of, 554.
Latton, Essex, 231.
Laud, WiUiam, Archbishop of Canterbury, 5,
41, 50, 56, 62, 77, 89, 116, 134, 148,
177, 211, 217 (2),231, 233, 241, 243,
258, 265, 280, 291, 345, 377, 395, 399,
417, 424, 446, 467, 473, 488, 491, 518,
521, 547, 550, 591, 606, 611, 612, 621,
(2), 627, 628, 633.
, , his book, 371.
, letters of, 80, 98, 115, 131, 206,
459, 501.
, other papers of, 133 (2), 134,
147, 221, 300, 328, 363, 364, 375, 382,
383, 452, 521.
lettersto, 61, 68,81,97, 99, 111,
141, 174 (2), 175, 189, 208, 316, 523
(2), 529, 548, 589, 635.
, , petitions to, 12, 43,46, 52,53,
54, 55, 66,69, 72, 78, 82, 86, 90, 93, 100,
101,102,110,113 (2), 116,119, 123 (2),
124, 125, 126, 141, 147 (2), 152, 163,
181, 183, 185, 194, 207 (2), 208 (3),
209 (2), 211, 212, 221 (2), 225, 276,
319, 833, 371, 377, 413, 424, 432, 445,
464, 469, 473, 520, 539, 548, 552, 601,
615.
Laud, William — cont.
, .other papers to, 114, 131, 214,
227, 304, 395, 607.
, , references to, of petitions, 50,
54, 62, 77, 86, 113, 114 (2), 133, 134,
177, 612, 621.
, , answers and references by, on
petitions, 53, 54, 55, 67, 69, 72, 77, 78,
83, 86, 91, 93, 101 (2), 103, 111, 116,
120, 123, 124, 126 (2), 133, 141, 147
(2), 163, 182, 183, 319, 333, 371, 377,
424, 433, 464, 474, 539, 548, 553, 601,
615.
, , his attorney, see Lambe, Sir
John.
, , his chaplain, see Bray, William.
, , his secretary, see Dell, William.
, his vicar-general, see Brent, Sir
Nathaniel.
Launceston, 314.
Lavington, Wilts, 63.
Lawling, Essex, hall, particular of, 274.
Lawrence, Edward, 27, 38.
, Lady Grissell, wife of Sir John, 100.
, Sir John, letter of, 73.
, , funeral certificate of, 100.
, , sons of the above : —
1. John, "I
2. Eobert, 1 100.
3. Henry, J
, , daughters of the above: —
1. Anne, l
,2. Frances, \ 100.
3. Grissell, J
, William, 38, 308.
, , petition of, 27.
Lawrence Waltham or Walton, Berks, see
Waltham St. Lawrence.
Lawson, George, 209.
Layfield, Edmund, letter to, 167.
, Thomas, letter and other papers of,
167, 360, 361.
Lea, Susan, 126.
Lea, the river, warrant for repair of bridges
over, 148.
Leach, Simon, 319.
Lead, 47, 289.
Leadenhall Street, London, 532 (2).
Leake, Dr., 211.
Thomas, , 4, 471.
, Mr., 217.
Leans, Mr., 562.
Leather, 51, 624.
Ledman, William, warrants to, 175, 187.
Lee, variously spelt ; —
, George, 333.
, Henry, 298.
, James, 101.
, John, 380.
, Mr., 248.
Lee, CO., , 186.
Lee, near Cockshut, Salop, 507.
Leech, Sir Edward, 605, 622.
GENERAL INDEX.
687
Leeds, co. York, 333.
-writ to, 88.
Legay, Isaac, 247.
Legge, Capt. William, master of the Armoury,
18, 19, 28, 57, 100, 105, 176, 236, 292,
310, 311, 324, 325, 330, 346, 370, 387,
411, 437, 448, 458, 469, 481, 511, 560.
, letters and other papers of, 76 (2),
134, 170, 190, 292, 333.
, letters to, 18, 20 (2).
Leicester, 99, 606.
, documents dated from, 51, 70 (2),
104, 163, 577.
abbey, document dated from, 286.
, ecclesiastical courts in archdeaconry
of, 51, 104.
plague, 70 (2), 99, 107, 163.
Leicester, oo., 14, 155, 176, 290, 291, 318, 373,
514.
, Deputy Lieutenants, 190.
, , letter to, 307.
, justices of peace, certificate of, 268.
, Lord Lieutenants, 290; and see
Hastings, Ferdinaudo Lord ; Hastings,
Henry, Earl of Huntingdon.
, , letter to, 307.
, sheriffs, see Roberts, Sir Eichard ;
Whatton, John.
, ship-money, 95, 341, 605.
Leicester, Earl of, see Sydney, Robert.
Leigh, Dame Elizabeth, petition of, 123.
, SirEraneiSj 154.
, John, letter of, 75.
, Sir Richard, sheriff of Salop, letter to,
392.
, WilUam, late sheriff of co. Gloucester,
letter to, 390.
, WooUey, 154.
Leight, Sir Erancis, 294.
Leighton, Alexander, petition of, 278.
, , his -wife and children, 278.
Dr., 484.
, Edmond, 204.
Leire, co. Leicester, 606.
, document dated from 606.
Leith, 149, 560, 565.
, documents dated from, 606, 513 (2),
555.
Leke, Erancis, Lord Deincourt, letter of, 486.
Lekeux, Peter, petition of, 240.
LeUey, co. York, 299.
Lemeden Staiths, Northumberland, 397.
Lenaerdson, Arent, grant to, 366.
Le Neve, Sir William, Clarencieux king-at-
arms, letter to, 67.
Lennard, Francis, Lord Dacre, 137, 436.
Lennox, Duke, see Stuart, James.
Le Noble, Peter, petition of, 240.
Lent, observation of, 239, 374, 390.
, declaration concerning, 239.
Lenthall, Sir Edmund, 295.
, Sir John, justice of peace for Stirrey,
and marshal of King's Bench, 110.
, letter and petition of, 105,595.
, Mr., 96.
, Thomas, letter to, 23.
, petition of, 136.
, William, letters of, 268 (2).
Leopard, the (king's ship), 488, 566.
Lesley, variously spelt ; —
, Alexander, general of the army of
Scotland, 857, 861,386, 481.
, Andrew, letter of, 568.
John, Eaxl of Eothes, 357.
, , letter and other papers of, 405,
406, 519.
Le Squire, Scipio, 262.
Levant Company, the, petition of, 245.
Levingston or Leviston, see Livingstone.
Lewes, Robert, commission to, 421.
Lewes, Sussex, 180.
, writ to, 88.
Lewis, Edward, letter of, 21.
, Hugh, petition of, 532.
, Lawrence, 229.
, Dr. William, 468.
, letter of, lli.
, Wflliam, deceased, 381.
, , his widow, 381.
, Sir William, sheriff of co. Brecon,
464.
, , petition of, 235.
, , statement of, 235.
, , messenger, 25.
Lewis, Isle of, Scotland, 423.
Lewisham, Kent, 294.
Lewkuor Lane, St. Giles's in the Fields, 210.
Lewyn, Dr., 58.
Thomas, coachman, petition of, 145.
Ley, Henry, 2nd Earl of Marlborough, 466.
, James, 3rd Earl of Marlborough,
licence to, 527.
, letter of, 466.
James, 1st Earl' of Marlborough, 140.
, John, 138, 224.
PhiUp, 224.
Richard, 224.
Leyland, co. Lancaster, hundred, 284.
Leys, CO. Kincardine, 572.
Leyton, Essex, walk, 614;
Libels and profane or seditious speeches and
publications, 37, 42, 51, 167, 213, 231
360, 401, 473, 491, 507, 551, 552; 555;
Liber paois, or a list of all justices of peace
of England and Wales, 195.
Licences to go abroad, see Passes.
688
GENERAL INDEX.
Lichfield, 523.
, document dated from, 118.
cathedral, 119.
, opinion as to whether, in co.
Stafford, 137.
, dean, see Higgs, Griffin, D.D.
, , and chapter, 118.
, president and chapter, letter to, 65.
diocese, 118.
and Coventry, Bishop of, 262. See
Wright, Eobert.
, palace and houses of, 119.
Liddel, Dr., 454.
Liddesdale, Lord of, 481.
Liddiard Millicent, Wilts, 364.
Lide, Henry, justice of peace for Westminster,
104, 351.
, letters of, 88, 91, 516.
Lidsy, James, 247.
Light, Thomas, 232.
Lilbome, , 36.
LUburn West, Northumberland, 384.
Lille in Trance, 538.
Limburg in Germany, 572.
Lime, see Lyme.
Lime Street, London, 261.
Limehouse, Middlesex, 75, 262.
Limerick, 243.
Limpsham manor [Kent f], 600.
Lincoln, h, 2f9, SI'S, 3^9, 55^3.
, document dated from, 603.
ecclesiastical court of, 319.
, Bishop of, see Williams, John.
, prebend of, see Osbolston, Lambert.
Lincoln, co., 81\ is'b, 176, 2^0, 222, 270, 310,
3*9, 3^2, 3'?3, 4^4, 484, 489, 4^9, 514,
624.
, Deputy Lieutenants, 323.
, , letter to, 307.
Lord Lieutenant, 510. See Bertie,
Eobert, E^rl of Lindsey.
sheriff, 81. See Irbj, Sir Anthony;
Grantham, Sir Thomas. ^
, ghip-money, 24, 29, 95, isis, 3^18, 503,
566, 60S.
Lincoln's Inn, London, 66, 587.
, letter found in, 89.
, house of Society of, 56.
Lindsey, Countess of, see Bertie, Eliza.
, Earl of, see Bertie, Eobert.
Lindsey, co. Lincoln, 43.
Linel, Samuel, 7, 37.
, certificate of, 5.
Lingen, Henry, late sheriff of co. Hereford,
letter of, 365.
, his mother, 365.
Linnell, Eoger, 43.
Lione, John, 56.
Lion's Whelp, the Second, 488, 566.
~v». the Third, 488, 566.
the Eighth, 492, 530.
Lion's Whelp, the Ninth, 131.
, the Tenth, 186.
Lion's Whelps, the, 4, 48, 64.
Lisbon, 164.
Lisle, John, 8, 17.
Lisney, John, messenger, 433.
, , letters to, 26, 297.
Lissett, William, 460.
Lister, Francis, 227.1 ,
, Sir John, 57, 289.
Littlehall Marsh, see Gives Marsh.
Littleton, Adam, agreement of, 32.
, Annie, 32.
, Audrey, 32.
, Sir Edward, Solicitor General, 98,
257, 265, 501, 5.32.
, letters and other papers of, 32,
137, 174, 216, .576.
, , references to, of petitions, 77,
169, 172, 532, 576.
, Frances, 32.
,Mr., 64.
, Thomas, 32.
" Littleton alle House," document dated from,
4.
Liverpool, 387.
Livingstone, variously spelt ; —
, Alexander, equerry to the Queen,
petition of, 238.
, Alexander, of Falkirk, 85.
, letter of, 58.
, , his mother, 58.
, James, Lord Livingstone, of Almond
or Almont, 160.
, , letters of, 85, 181.
, James, keeper of the King's privy
purse, warrant to, 485.
, James, groom of the bed- chamber, 7 2,
73, 203.
Sir John, 543.
, Mr., .5.
, Norman, 58.
, Thomas, of the Inner Temple, 328.
, Thomas, of the Strand, 497, 518, 543,
544.
, , letters to, 58, 85, 181, 313, 317,
425.
, , his brother-in-law, 58.
, , his wife, 58.
Llandaff, diocese, deputy-chancellor of, 147.
Llanelly, co. Carmarthen, 421.
Llangan, co. Glamorgan, rectory, 79.
Llanidloes, co. Montgomery, ship-money, 74.
Llanrhaiadr-ynmochnant, co. Denbigh, 105.
Llanrwst, co. Denbigh, 208.
Llewellin, Eichard, letter of, 51.
Llismayne, see Llysfaen.
GENERAL INDEX.
689
I/loyd, Sir Edward, petition of, 165.
, Griffin, grant to, 253.
, John, 153.
, Mr., 226.
, Thomas, deceased, 425.
Thomas, Vicar of St. Alkmond,
Shrewsbury, 209, 395.
Llysfaen, co. Carnarvon, 600.
Lobh, John, letter of, 43.
Lock or Locke, Dr., 163.
, Edith, 355.
Richard, letter of, 497.
, Thomas, 53, 563.
Lockhart, Sir James, warrant to, 627.
Loddington, 268.
Loes, hundred, Suffolk, 64, 282.
Loke, Dr., see Lock.
Lole, Edward, 432, 439, 443, 444, 459, 460,
472.
Londeshorough, co. York, documents dated
from, 151, 311, 354.
London, John, 256.
London, references and illusions to, passim ; —
, documents dated from, 5, 69, 97, 121,
127, 134, 377, 397, 418, 456 (3), 506.
for streets and other places in, men-
tioned or referred to, see the names of
those streets or places.
aldermen, 345.
, , court of, 270, 525.
, , petition of, 422.
, coals for, see coals.
, common council, committee appointed
by, letter of, 51.
, companies, see their respective names.
, garbler and cleanser of spices, &c.,
office of, 67, 101.
, imposts, accounts, 35 (2).
, King's lieutenant, office of, 541.
, merchants, strangers, petition of, 244.
, ministers of God's word in, petitions
of, 279, 280.
, , certificate of, 533.
, musters, 36.
, muster-master, see Ksher, Capt. John.
, , new church-yard in, not named, me-
morandum relating to, 216.
, nobility of, letter to, 367.
, parish clerks company, requests of,
261.
, plague and sickness, 4, 59, 75, 263,
280, 418, 568.
, ship-money, 88, 96, 231.
, tithes, 51.
, , order concerning, 344.
, tradesmen, corporation of, see Trades-
men.
, trained bands, 514.
, ships contributed by, for the King's
service, 320, 477.
, strangers inhabiting, see Strangers.
13.
London — cont.
, water supply, 304, 314.
, Lord Mayor, and Lord Mayor and
others, 36, 210, 231, 238, 281, 329, 345,
364, 390,411,412,525, 607.
, letters and other papers of, 101,
422.
, the like to, 37, 39, 67, 88, 96,
153, 270, 374, 541, 596.
, Lord Mayor for previous year, see
Bromfield, Sir Edward.
, Lord Mayor for 1638-9, see Abbott,
Sir Maarice.
, Lord Mayor's court, judge of, 82.
, recorder, 82, 182, 296, 343, 525, 554,
607.
, sheriffs, 259, 554 ; and see Penning-
ton, Isaac ; WoUaston, John. ;•-'•
, , letter and warrant to, ^6, 466.
, sergeant-at-arms, the late. See
Vaughan, John.
., Bishop of, 258 ; and see Juxon, Wil-
liam.
London House, 561.
, , documents dated from, 162,222,
315, 546.
London, the Great (ship), 477.
, the Lesser (ship), 477.
London Stone, the. Cannon Street, 343, 454,
455.
Londonderry, 228.
Long, Eelix, 371.
, , letters to, 157.
, George, justice of peace for Middle-
sex, 36, 291.
, , letters and other papers of, 91,
339.
Mr., 420.
, Robert, commissary for the army in
the north, 572, 617, 637.
, , warrant of, 498.
, , letters to, 67, 419, 556.
, , grant to, 273.
Long Acre, London, 75, 76 (2), 262, 395.
Longborough, co. Gloucester, 123.
, churchwardens,. 124.
Longbridge, Kent, hundred, 300.
Longford to Hampton Court, river from, 65.
Longleat, Wilts, 74.
Lonsdale, co. Lancaster, hundred, 284.
Loom for making silk stockings, invention of,
238.
Loope, John, grant to, 628.
Lord [Capt. Thomas], death of, 3.
Lord Lieutenants, the, 324, 345, 381,411, 540.
letters and other papers to, 154, 277,
307, 513, 514, 625.
, minutes and proceedings of, 108 (3).
, lists of, 120 (2), 263, 625.
Lords to attend the King at York, see Nobility.
Loreto, Italy, 569.
X X
690
GENERAL INDEX.
Lorren, Mr., 269.
Lorreyne, Elizabeth, 269.
, Thomas, 269.
Lorrymore, John, 364.
Lothian, Earl of, see Ker, William.
Lothingland hundred, Suffolk, 64.
Lotteries, 314.
Loudoun, Earl of, see Campbell, John.
Loudwater Mill, High Wycombe, Bucks, 274.
Louth, CO. Lincoln, 323.
" Lovelace," 313.
Lovelace, John, Lord, 85.
, , letter of, 479.
, , licence to, 85.
Lovett, Robert, 509, 529 (2).
, petition of, 136.
Low or Lowe, Anthony, 454.
, Lawrence, 344.
Low Countries, the, 195, 298, 316, 321, 343,
469, 515, 529.
, arms, ammunition, and artillery from,
166 (2), 176, 183 (2), 310, 315, 324,
331,603, 617.
, books from, 221.
Lowdes Coppice, Chute Eorest, Hants, 140.
Luc, de, Mons., see Fabroni, Seignior.
Lucas, Sir John, late sheriff of Essex, 231.
Lucca, 159.
Luckin. Sir William, late sheriff of Essex,
231.
Ludham, Norfolk,' 58.
Ludlow, Edmund, 592.
, petition of, 140.
, Sir Henry, 236.
, , grant to, 592.
Ludlow, Salop, 339, 381.
, ship-money, 54.
Ludlow Castle, 297, 889.
, documents dated from, 339, 590.
Lugg, , 459.
Luke, Sir Oliver, 255.
, William, 49.
Lullingston Park, Kent, 353, 393.
Lumley, Richard, Viscount, 56, 196, 372, 375,
480, 503, 534, 602.
, letter to, 372.
Lumsdale, Archibald, 75.
Lurkyn, , 228.
Luther, Anthony, 231.
Luttrell, Edward, 188, 224.
Lydall, Mrs., letters to, 342 (2).
Lydlinch, Dorset, 217.
Lydsey, James, 71, 531.
, , statement of his objections, 72.
Lyme, co. , 287.
, document dated from, 287.
Lyme Regis, co. Derset, 413.
Lyngwood, William, receipt of, 99.
Lynn, 160.
Lynn, North, Norfolk, 181.
Lynn, West, Norfolk, 131.
Lynne, Dr., 212.
Lyon's Inn, London, 217.
M.
M. B., report of, 5.
Maccord, William, grant to, 176.
MacdonneU, Randal, Earl of Antrim, 4.
Macgregors, the, in Scotland, 177.
Machynlleth, co. Montgomery, 74.
Mackkrec, Father, 569.
Maclellan, Robert, Lord Kirkcudbright, 63,
185.
Madagascar, expedition to, 623.
Maddison, Sir Lionel, 269.
Madrid, 89, 334, 413.
Madron, Cornwall, 116.
Maiden Bradley, Wilts, 236.
Maidenhead, Berks, 16, 24, 382.
Maidstone, 294, 432 (2).
, hundred, 282.
Maine province. New England, 624.
Mainwaring, Arthur, petition of, 228.
Sir Arthur, 109.
letter of, 85.
Sir Henry, 22, 112, 151, 623.
, Philip, sheriff of co. Chester, 98.
Major, Mr., 186.
Malaga wines, 306.
Malbeth, see Morpeth.
Malby, Alice, 289, 290 (2).
, Thomas, 289, 290.
Malcot, David, 26, 39 (2).
Maid, Mr., 444.
Maiden [Smrey], 465.
Maldon, Essex, mayor of, letter to, 38.
Malet, John, late sheriff of Somerset, letter of,
419.
, , his uader- sheriff, deposition of,
420.
Mailing, East, Kent, 800.
West, Kent, 334.
Malt, inventions for maldng and drying, 251.
Maltesse, Robert, 131.
Malting and brewing, 251 (2), 252 (2).
GENERAL INDEX.
691
Malton, CO. York, documents dated from, 461,
462. .
Maltravers, Lord, see Howard, Henry !Fre-
derick.
Maltsters, 252 (3).
Manachty, co. Radnor, 264.
Manby, Robert, 65.
Mancer, , under-sheriff of Westmoreland,
312.
Manchester, 17, 611.
, Earl of, see Montagu, Henry.
Manley, Thomas, one of the masters of His
Majesty's bears, buHs, and mastiffs,
grant to, 319.
Manners, George, Earl of Rutland, 56.
Manning, Edward, 592.
, , warrant to, 65.
, , grants to, 75, 592.
, , petition of, 140.
Mannock, Sir Erancis, 222.
, , petition of, 222.
, Mary, wife of theabove, 222.
, , petition of, 222.
Manors, lands, &c., commission to inquire
what are mortified without his Ma-
jesty's or his predecessors' licence, 624.
Mansfield or Mansfeldt, Count, 30, 286, 632.
Mansor, William, under-sheriflF of Westmore-
land, 151, 167.
Manthorp, Thomas, letter of, 173.
Manwood, Sir John, lieutenant of Dover
Castle, 26, 36, 156, 161.
, , letters and other papers of, 46,
175 (2).
Maperley, John, 116, 150 (2).
, , certificate of, 117.
March, Mr., justice of peace for Isle of Ely,
301.
, Richard, keeper of the King's stores,
letter to, 577.
Marden, Kent, hundred, 300.
Mare, , 355.
Mareham, co. Lincoln, 173.
Margaret, the, of Great Yarmouth, 96, 249,
396.
Margate, 44, 47, 48.
Mariners, see Seamen.
Mark Lane, London, 537.
Marker, John, 403.
Market Bosworth, 130. Leicester, 606.
Markets, 524, 574. See also Eairs.
Marks-, William, 338.
Marlay or Marley, John, mayor of Newcastle-
upon-Tyne, 337.
, , warrant for, 2.
, , letters of, 316, 354, 358, 417,
432, 486.
Marlborough, Earl of, see Ley, Henry.
, , deceased, see Ley, James.
Marolois, Peter, petition of, 243.
Marqne, letters of, 3, 552. See also Reprisal,
letters of.
" Marrowbone " Park, see Marylebone Park.
Marseilles, 164.
Marshal, the Earl, see Howard, Thomas, Earl
of Arundel and Surrey.
, , oflce of, treatise on, 196.
MarshaU, Dr. Hamlet, 219.
, Lady, 444.
Marshalsea, the (prison), 424, 443.
, keeper of, letters to, 162, 353.
Marsham, Sir William, 231.
Marshes, see Fens.
Marston, John, petition of, 136.
Marston St. Lawrence, co. Northampton, 214.
Marten or Martin, Dr., 535.
, Sir Henry, Judge of the Court of
Admiralty, 32, 34, 51, 92, 102, 136,
142, 231, 272, 497, 509, 516, 590.
, , styled "the Delphian Oracle,
or rather the Sphinx," 32.
, , letters and other papers of, 57,
139, 369, 427.
, , letters.to, 451, 552.
, , reference to, of petitions, 71,
139 (2).
, , , his sons, 590.
, Nicholas, letters of, 56, 339.
, Thomas, 16,26.
Martin, see Marten.
Mary, Queen of England, 218.
Mary, Princess, daughter of Charles I., 122,
179.
Mary de Medici, Queen Mother of France, her
voyage to and reception in England, 44,
46, 47, 48, 50, 55, 60, 65, 87, 91, 103,
138, 161, 470.
, , speech addressed to, 83.
, her chief minister, see Eabroni,
Seignior.
, , her secretary, see Monsigot, Mens.
Maryland, 470, 476.
Marylebone Park, 295, 470.
Mason, Capt., deceased, 535.
, Dr. Robert, chancellor of Winchester,
432.
, letter of, 549.
, , reference to, of petition, 433.
, Thomas, of Southampton, 287.
, , petition of, 172.
, grant to, 172.
Massey or Massy, Ralph, grant to, 185.
, Dr., 523.
Massonett, Peter, warrant to, 182.
Master Gunner of England, 629 ; and see
Wemys, James.
Master, Sir Edward, 265.
Mathematical instruments, 191, 243.
Matthews, variously spelt ; —
,Mr.,45.
, Mr., of Woodford, 156 (2).
Richard, 156.
, Thomas, 156.
692
GENERAL INDEX.
Maunsell, Edward, 627.
, Mr., 587.
Maurice, Theobald, petition of, 274.
Maxwell, James, Earl of Dirleton, 622.
, James, 248, 256, 586.
, , petitions of, 145, 567.
...Robert, 185.
, Robert, Earl of Nithsdale, 259, 515,
628.
May, Dr., 535.
Mayeme or de Mayerne, Sir Theodore, first
physician to both their Majesties, 40
(2), 45.
, petition of, 40.
Maynard, Robert, 8, 16,
, , petition of, 14.
, William Lord, letters of, 446, 451.
, his wife, 452.
, , his four daughters, 447, 451.
Mayning, Mr., 5X0.
Mayor, Mr., 375.
Mayors and others, letters to, 112, 150, 253.
McConnell, Bryan, 191.
Meautys, Thomas, clerk of the Council and
mustei'-master general of England, 2,
21, 72, 165, 529, 568, 635.
" Meckle, John," warrant to, 335.
Medcalfe, James, 187.
, Jerome, deceased, 187.
, Robert, 530, 585.
, , examination of, 530.
Meddock, — — , 228.
Medley, William, 16, 25.
Medowe, Thomas, letter of, 173.
Meere, co. Wilts, manor, 486.
Meetekirke, Edward, 56.
Melcombe Regis, Dorset, 180.
Meldou, Northumberland, 357.
, document dated from, 353.
Meldron, John, 381.
Melksham, WUts, 86, 303, 460.
Mell, James, letters to, 479 (2).
, Michael, 513,
, , letter to, 506.
Mellersh, Thomas, his Majesty's coifer-keeper,
warrant to, 75.
Melling, Henry, mayor of Hereford, 281.
Mellor, Henry, mayor of Derby, letter of, 30.
Melrose, co. Roxburgh, provost, 569.
Melton, Sir John, 397 (2).
Melton Mowbray, co. Leicester, 70, 290, 577.
Melyn, William, bond of, 111.
Mences, Sir Mathy, see Mennes, Sir Matthew.
"Mennes, Capt. .John, of the Nonsuch, and
afterwards of the Victory, letters and
instructions to, 11, 537, C15 (2;.
, Sir Matthew, 570.
Mercer, Ralph, petition of, 210,
Merchant Adventurers Company of England
at Bristol, petition of, 127.
, , confirmation to, 191,
at London, 5, 240, 250.
, , petitions of, 246,531.
at Newcastle, 5.
Merchant strangers going out and in Dover
Harbour, warrant for duty on packs of,
319.
Merchingston, , 454.
Mere Street, see Gouneston Street,
Mere, Wilts, hundred, 236.
Meredith, John, 93.
, Lewis, bailiff of Presteign, 102.
Merioneth, co., 514.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, sheriff, the late, see Nanney, Hugh.
, ship-money, 474.
Meriton, Thomas, 63.
Merrick, Mad. Ann., letters of, 342 (2).
, Dr., 126, 183.
, reference to, of petition, 183.
Merse, the, co. Berwick, 303i
Merton College, Oxford, 43, 53, 68, 174 (2),
189, 630.
, documents dated from, 68, 99, 124,
174, 189.
, visitation of, 99, 221 (2).
, commissioners for, 43.
, chest, 189.
, registers, 68, 99.
, patron, see Laud, William, Archbishop
of Canterbury.
, warden, 53. See Brent, Sir Nathaniel ;
Rawlins, .
, and scholars, indenture of, 56,
, sub-warden, 68.
Mervin, Sir Henry, 21, 492, 623.
Mervyn, Mr., incumbent of Boyton, 74.
Messengers of the Chamber, 381, 489.
, petition of, 28.
, warrants to, 15, 16 (4).
Metcalfe, Adrian, grant to, 566.
, Anthony, 621.
, Christopher, 526, 551.
Metfield, Suffolk, 309, 375.
Meuros, see Melrose-.
Mews, the King's, St. Martin's in the Fields,
460.
Michael, Richard, 224.
Micklethwaite, Paul, D.D., master of the
Temple, 206, 535.
, referees of a petition of, order of, 206.
Middleham, co. York, manor, 575, 576.
Middlesex, 291, 412, 561.
, court of sessions, order of, 621,
, justices of peace, 58,
) , letters and certificates of, 91,
579, 597.
, letler to,' 445,
GENERAL INDEX.
693
Middlesex — cont.
, lord lieutenants, 373.
, , letter to, 513.
troop of horse, 372, 373.
, new prison, 291.
, provost-marshal, 598.
, sheriffs, 15, 29, 287. See Atkin,
Thomas ; Eudge, Edward.
, , statement of, 420.
, letter and -warrant to, 96, 466.
, ship-money, 6, 15, 23, 24, 28, 96, 287,
420.
Middlesex, Earl of, see Cranfield, Lionel.
Middle Temple, London, 206.
treasurer and benchers, letter to, 62.
Middleton, Henry, serjeant-at-arms, letter to,
16.
, John, 64.
, , his son, 64.
,Mr., 503,
, Mr., of Newcastle, 354.
, Sir Thomas, alderman of London,
deceased, 165.
, son of the above, 165, 229.
Middleton, co. Northampton, 146.
, CO. Westmorland, 167, 321, 360, 361.
Middlezoy, Somerset, ship-money, 37.
Midhurst, Sussex, writ to, 88.
Mierscoe Park, co. Lancaster, 62.
Milan, 127.
Milcote Church, co. Warwick, 86.
Mildmay, Carew, see Hervy.
, Sir Humphrey, late sheriff of Essex,
231, 295, 627.
Mile End, 261.
Milford, [co. Pembroke], 132, 421.
Millard Seijeant, lord chief justice at Chester,
619.
Miller or Millar, John, protest of, 475.
, Thomas, 506.
, letters of, 513 (2), 555.
Milltown, CO. Kirkcudbright, document dated
from, 594.
Milton, Henry, 262.
Milton Abbas, co. Dorset, 383, 469.
Milton Bryant, co. Bedford, 261.
Milward, John, 208.
, Sir Thomas, chief justice of Chester,
431.
, letter of, 339.
Mimms, North, co. Hertford, 274.
, South, CO. Middlesex, 8, 17.
Mincing Lane, London, documents dated from,
353, 365.
Mines, Eoyal, in Wales, the, 47, 289,
Minories, the, London, 243.
, ship-money, 24.
Mint, London, the, 47 (2), 198, 199.
, document dated from, 73.
, comptroller, see Cogan, Henry.
, , the late, see Eogers, Eichard.
, officers of, letter of, 73.
, warden of, 73.
Minterne, Bridget, 154.
Misselden, Edward, suggestion of, 250.
, , commission to, 421.
Missenden, co. Buckingham, manor, 380.
Mitchell, Sir John, master in Chancery, certi-
ficate of, 90.
Mitford, , servant of the Bishop of Dur-
ham, 457.
Mitre Tavern, Elect Street, London, 621.
Mobbs, Daniel, 116.
, Hannah, 116.
Mohan, John, Lord, 158.
, Lady Baroness, 616.
Mole, Henry, 391.
Molpet, see Morpeth.
Molyneux, Dame Anne, 610.
, Eoger, petition of, 610.
Monkbury farm» [Essex ?], 122.
Monmouth, co., 514, 540.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
Monmouth, Earl of, see Carey, Eobert.
Monopolies, 99, 132.
Monsigot, Mons., secretary to the Queen
Mother of France, 318.
Montagu, variously spelt ; —
, Edward Lord, letter of, 478.
, Henry, Earl of Manchester, Lord
Privy Seal, 50, 97, 134, 143, 227, 266,
278, 291, 296, 327, 340, 524, 609, 610.
, , letters and other papers of, 77,
115, 134,300, 328, 584.
, , the like to, 10, 185, 225, 520,
■ 607.
, , reference to, of petitions, 50, 77,
134, 609, 610, 613, 614.
, Eichard, Bishop of Norwich, late
Bishop of Chichester, 217.
, .letter of, 212.
, letter to, 57.
"Viscounts, see Brown, Anthony
Brown, Erancis.
, Walter, petition of, 278.
Montgomery, co. 165, 514.
, feodary, see Pay, John.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 5 1 3 .
, plague, 401.
, sheriff, see Newton, John.
, ship-money, 74, 401.
Montrose, Earl of, see Graham, James.
Moody, Mrs., 269.
694
GENEEAL INDEX.
Moor, variously spelt ; —
, Alice, 432.
, Edward, 260.
, , relation of business prosecuted
against, 260.
, Gerald Lord, 63.
...., Dr. John, 466.
, , certificate of, 455.
, John, examination of, 321.
, Lady, 342.
, Lord [Henry], 623,
, Marmaduke, 613, 614, 626.
, , letters and papers of, 372, 375,
388, 396.
, , order on petition of, 227.
,Mr., 49.
, Richard, petition of, 242.
Roger, 167, 321 (2), 360, 361.
, , paper concerning, 321.
, , his sons, 360.
, Samuel, 45.
William, 33.
Moor Ditch, London, 37.
Mordaunt, John, Earl of Peterborough, 52, 87,
464 (2).
, , letter and petition of, 461, 575.
, , statement, concerning, 464.
More, see Moor, yariously spelt ; —
Morehead, William, 16.
, orMorewood, Gilbert, 290, 318, 356.
Moreson, John, 538.
Morgan, Nathaniel, petition of, 401.
, TurberTJlle, 258, 507, 633.
....,...., , petitions of, 532, 633.
, WUHam, prisoner, 91, 184.
, William, SoKcitor-General before
Council of Wales, 577.
, grant to, 617.
Morley, Sir William, warrant to, 477.
, William, letter of, 419.
, Sir John, petition of, 169.
, pardon to, 184.
Morley and Monteagle, Ladies, see Parker,
Elizabeth; Parker, Philippa.
Lords, sec Parker, Henry; Par-
ker, William.
Momay, Madam, 342.
Morocco, 130, 276.
, ambassador from, 276.
, Eng or Emperor of, 276, 356,363,
501.
, English agent for, see Blake,
Robert.
Morpeth, Northumberland, 354, 357, 594.
Morris, Andrew, dean of St. Asaph, 208.
, Theodore, sentence against, 105.
Morse, , a Jesuit, 15.
, , cousin to William Cally, 157.
Mortimer, Eather, 569.
Morton, Earl of, see Douglas, William.
Morton, variously spelt ; —
, John, 291, 318.
Margaret, letter of, 570.
, ....... her brother, 570.
, Thomas, Bishop of Durham, 9, 38,
114, 116, 179, 249, 325, 347, 349, 370,
372, 404, 434, 436, 437, 450, 473, 483,
490, 512, 580.
, letters, &c. of, 96, 99, 125, 396,
430, 433, 434, 450, 457, 489, 490.
, , letters to, 15, 138, 166 (2), 307
(2), 347, 372, 527.
, Sir Thomas, Colonel and Gentleman
of the Privy Chamber, 30, 108, 166,
170, 171, 189, 292, 305, 310, 312, 334,
349, 353, 354, 357, 386 (2), 388, 405,
436, 450 (2), 458, 482, 490, 512, 522,
528, 535, 558, 566, 593, 636.
, instructions to, 179, 180.
, , letters of, 311, 325, 370, 433,
490, 564, 598.
, William, 358,432.
, , examination of, 360.
Morton Corbett, Salop, document dated from,
3.
Mostyn, Richard, 289.
Momlle, Mons. de, 244.
Moulton, CO. Lincoln, 176, 604.
Mountagu, see Montagu.
Mountnorris, Lord, see Annesley, Francis.
Mouth Tavern, Aldersgate Street, London,
445.
Moysey, William, letter of, 173.
Mudford, Somerset, 267.
Mulberry Garden, [Pimlico,] document dated
from, 60.
Mumford, Dr., 98.
Munday, Thomas, 415.
Munslow, Salop, 32.
Munster, president of, 63.
Murford, Mr. 45.
Murray, variously spelt ; —
Bartholomew, letter of, 537.
, Charles, petitions of, 93, 94.
, grant to, 627.
, David, grant to, 485.
, Dean, 524.
, John, Earl of Annandale, 259.
, , petition of, 611.
, Richard, D.D., deceased, late Wai-den
of Manchester, 611.
, William, petition of, 609.
Muscadel wine, 306.
Muscadine white, (wine,) 22.
Muscovy Company, the, 245 (2).
Muse, Erancis, articles against, 215.
, , , answer to, 215.
Musgrave, Sir PhiHp, 312, 354, 361.
, , letter of, 321.
GENERAL INDEX.
695
Musters, papers and references relating to those
of the following counties : —
Berks, 12, 16 (3), 19, 24, 26 (4),
35, 39.
Bucks, 381.
Cambridge, 300, 388 (2).
Chester, 179, 387, 404.
Corn-wall, 288.
Cumberland, 179, 355, 450, 468.
Derby, 155, 179, 286 (2), 308, 404.
Devon, 128, 129 (3), 297, 300 (2),
316, 326, 338 (5), 339 (5), 343,
350 (2), 355 (4), 363, 365, 371,
375, 388, 405, 433 (2), 438 (3),
485 (2), 488, 496, 497 (6), 522,
542, 563.
Durham, 9, 15, 125, 166, 179, 325,
370, 404 (2), 4.50 (2), 489, 528,
598.
Kent, 287, 300 (3).
Lancaster, 179 (2), 387, 404.
Leicester, 155, 179, 190, 290, 291,
318, 356.
Lincoln, 155, 179, 323, 444, 503,
510.
Middlesex, 36.
Northumberland, 155, 301, 450.
Nottingham, 155, 179, 404, 444.
Oxford, 405.
Rutland, 155, 179.
Stafford, 155, 179, 404, 416, 417.
Suffolk, 309 (3), 355 (2), 372, 375,
388, 396.
Surrey, 50, 127 (2), 398.
Sussex, 230.
York, 10, 15, 155, 291, 310, 311,
331 (3), 354, 386, 404, 405, 428,
445, 450, 458, 482, 554, 561 (2),
564, 565.
Westmoreland, 179, 397, 450, 468.
Myame, Henry, 228.
Myche, Thomas, 127.
Mychell, see Mitchell.
Mynne, George, 189, 355.
, Thomas, knight harbinger to the King,
petition of, 276.
N.
Nalton, Mr., parson of Rugby, 70.
Nan, Simon, 294.
Narmey, Hugh, late sheriff of co. Merioneth,
474.
Nantwich, co. Chester, 568.
Naper, Sir Nathaniel, 613.
, Robert, deceased, petition of, 613.
Naples, 159, 164,
Narrow Seas, the, 230, 271, 320, 420, 492,
566.
Nash, John, 51.
Nassau, Count Henry of, 186.
Navy, the, 204 (2), 229, 230, 253, 599 (2).
, the four principal officers of the, letters
of, 353, 365.
comptroller of, warrant to, 592.
, surveyor of, 3 (2), 22 ; and see Batten,
Capt.
, warrant to, 592.
, the late, see Edisbury, Kenrick.
, treasurers of, 125, 188, 235, 307, 343,
365, 424,485, 619, 624 ; and sceRusseU,
Sir WiUiam ; Vane, Henry.
, victualler, see Crane, John.
Naworth, Cumberland, 384, 385, 566.
Nayler or Naylor, James, messenger, 375,
485.
, , return of, 497.
, warrants to, 297, 309.
Neale or NeUe, John, 523.
, Richard, Archbishop of York, 51, 214,
221, 222, 377, 445, 591.
, , his house at Bishopthorpe, docu-
ments dated from, 439, 593.
, , letters, &c. of, 430 (2), 439,
563, 593.
Nelson, Jeremy, M.A., presentation to, 305.
Neltropp, Edward, 319.
Nerock Forest, Somerset, 192 (2).
Nested, Mr., 124.
Netherlands, the, 107, 310, 566.
Netley, Hants, 186.
Netley, Salop, 403.
Nevett, Thomas, 253.
, grant to, 626.
NeviUe, Gilbert, 381.
, , his wife, see DareU, Dame Anne.
Henry, Lord Abergavenny, letters of,
435, 442.
, , his son, 442.
..'. , his deceased son, 435,442.
, Richard, 526.
Tom, 376.
Nevison, Robert, 568.
696
GENERAL INDEX.
Newark, oo. Nottingham, 597.
, castle, 377.
.mayor, 145, 151,377.
, ship-money, 145, 151, 234, 377.
, inhabitants, petition of 234.
Newark, Viscount, see Pierrepont, Henry.
Newberry, Mr., 1.
Newhurgh, Lord, see Barrett, Edward.
Newburn, Northumberland, 483, 506.
staith, 397.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 3, 4, 6, 17 (3), 18, 19
(2), 20, 30, 80, 91, 152, 164, 173 (2),
176, 249, 269, 292, 316, 325, 337, 354,
356, 358, 359, 360, 370, 384, 386 (3),
409, 419, 430, 469, 473 (2), 486, 490,
504, 505, 528, 542, 545, 557, 559, 567,
573, 580, 593, 597, 601, 625, 628, 636.
, documents dated from, 5, 316, 341,
349, 350, 354, 358, 417, 432, 436, 457,
459, 473, 481, 486, 611, 560, 565.
, arms, ordnance, and ammunition for,
9, 10, 12 (2), 15, 18 (4), 20, 29, 38,
100, 122, 311, 334, 341, 344, 345, 349,
350, 353, 357, 368 (2), 385, 404, 424,
437,440, 441,448, 449 (2), 450, 458,
515 (2), 541, 554.
, fortification of, 105, 170, 324, 338,
341, 349, 368, 372, 386, 389, 436, 440,
481.
, , orders for, 330, 341.
, , suggestions for, 278, 404.
.governor, 349, 378, 386, 436; and
see Wilmot, Charles, Viscount.
hostmen, 249, 250.
, keehnen and labourers of coal mines
at, statement of their condition, 260.
, Lord Lieutenant, 378.
, , letter to, 341.
, merchant adTcnturers, 5.
, mayor, 4, 9, 17, 18, 80, 325, 344, 354,
358, 368 (2), 372, 379, 385, 387, 436,
482, 504, 522.
, .letters to, 307, 389, 401, 515,
565 ; and see Davison, Alexander ;
Marlay, John.
: , , plans of, 278, 350.
, recorder, see Riddell, Thomas.
, ship-money, 80, 105, 322, 325.
, ship-owners and masters trading to,
327.
, , petitions of, 250 (2).
, , propositions of, 250.
...., troops for, 10, 15, 155 ; and see North,
Army in the.
, All Hallow's Chapel, 591.
, St. John's, 591.
Newcastle, Earl of, see Cavendish, William,
Newce, William, 304.
New College, Oxford, documents dated from,
62, 82 (2), 100, 107, 425.
Newell, Gabriel, 252.
, John, information of. 252.
, Dr. Robert, letter of, 206.
New England, 64, 418, 431, 624.
New Forest, Hants. 203.
verderors and others, 585.
.letters to, 167, 585.
Newfoundland, 563.
Newgate prison. 16, 75, 138, 208, 212, 224.
296, 301, 353, 445, 525, 554. 632.
document dated from. 302.
, keepers of, 208, 525; and see Eranok-
lin, James ; WoUaston, Henry.
Newhaven, in France, see Havre de Grace.
Newington, Surrey, 562.
Barrow, Kent. 115. 538.
Street alias Hackney Street, 261.
Newland, Mr., 271.
New Lodge Walk, Waltham Forest, 200.
Newman, Richard, M.A., petition of, 53.
Newmarket. 103, 125.
Newport Pagnel, co. Buckingham, deanery,
presentment in. 213.
, Salop, church, 119.
Newport, Flanders, see Nieuport.
Newport, Earl of, see Blount, Montjoy.
New Prison, the, Clerkenwell, 210.
News, warrant concerning the printing and
publication of, 182.
Newsletters, 31, 621.
Newstead, co. Lincoln, 322.
Newton, John, sheriff of co. Montgomery,
letters of, 74, 401.
, Peter, petition of, 257.
,Mr., 15.20,45, 587.
, Samuel, 192.
, petition of, 332.
, , affidavit of, 333.
, William, petition of, 56.
Newton, co. Cambridge. 200.
Newton Abbott. Devon, 426.
Newtown, co. Montgomery, 431.
, plague in, 74.
New Town, New England, 418.
Nicholas, Edward, clerk of the Council, sec-
retary to the Admiralty, allusions and
references to, passim,
, ....... his house in King Street, West-
minster, 319.
letters of, 29, 46, 63, 100, 103,
106. 112. 125, 145, 148, 182.297,298,
341, 561.
, , his notes of Council business,
2, 15.3.289.
, the like of the Council of War,
9. 404 (2), 411, 430.
, , other minutes, drafts, and memo-
randa of, 69, 74, 86, 148, 149, 150, 165,
157, 179, 180, 230 (,2), 298, 471, 516,
625.
, reports, notes, and other papers
of. relatmg to ship-money, 84 (2), 87,
95, 178.
GEKERAL INDEX.
697
Nicholas, Edward — cont.
(letters to, (163S, September,)
4, 6, 19, 21, 22, 23 (2), 26, 29 (3) ;
(October) 46, 48, 49, 50, 55 (2), 61,
62, 64, 65, 69, 74, 75, 78, 80 ; (Novem-
ber) 90, 97, 110, 121, 130 ; (December)
150, 151, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188;
(1638-9, January) 287, 297, 306, 313,
318 (2), 321, 325, 334, 341, 343, 346,
349, 350, 365 (2), 372, 375 (2), 376
(2), 386, 396 (2); (February) 419,
428 (2), 439, 469, 474, 479, 480, 484,
487, 488, 503 (2), 505, 519 ; (March)
530, 534, 542 (2), 549, 561, 565, 568,
586, 595, 601, 602, 603, 605 (2), 616,
619, 630.
, reference of petition to, 59.
, his wife, 55, 375, 605.
, Edward, the younger son of Edward
above mentioned, 50.
, John, father of Edward first above
mentioned, 70.
, , letters of, 50, 605.
, John, son of Edward first above men-
tioned, 50, 6O5.
, Matthew, collector, 8, 17.
, Dr. Matthew, brother of first men-
tioned Edward, 50, 70.
, Richard, 8, 17.
, Robert, 186, 375.
, Susannah, mother of Edward first
above mentioned, 605.
Nicholls, John, 430.
, William, of Perivale, 8, 17.
.William, [of Maiden, Surrey], 465.
Nicholson, Anna, 226.
, Edmond, petition of, 198.
Thomas, 179.
Nithsdale, Earl of, see Maxwell, Robert.
Nieuport, Flanders, 196, 271, 603.
, , battle of, 107.
Nixe, Henry, 362.
, Sarah, 362.
Nobility and gentry to attend the King at
York, 340 (2), 374, 378 (2), 465, 516,
575, 621.
, letters to, 366, 367 (8). See also their
respective names.
Nobility and others of the Northern parts,
orders and other papers concerning,
346, 372 (9), 376, 379, 401, 427.
Noel, Baptist, Lord, 106.
, Mr., 70, 164.
, Theodotia, afterwards Viscountess
Wimbledon, 106.
Nonconformists, see Puritans.
Nonsuch, the King's ship, 11.
Nonsuch Palace, Surrey, 96.
Norfolk, Richard, petition of. 111.
Norfolk, 5, 200, 326, 402; 415, 514, 571, 574.
, Deputy Lieutenants, 374, 402.
, letter to, 616.
Norfolk — cortt.
, justices of assize, letter to, 282.
, justices of peace, letters of, 282, 283.
, Lord Lieutenants, letters to, 513, 574,
582, 616 ; and see Howard, Henry,
Lord Maltravers ; Howard, Thomas,
Earl of Arundel and Surrey.
, sheriffs, 185; and see Asteley, Sir
Francis; Buxton, John; Holl, Augus-
tine.
ship-money, 48, 78, 185, 403, 595.
Norham, Northumberland, 565.
, castle, 384.
Norhamshire, Northumberland, 489.
Norman, Henry, 430.
North, Dudley, Lord, letter of, 472.
North Street, London, 261.
North, Army of the, 99, 120, 134, 155, 323,
326, 327, 361, 377, 492, 506, 513, 521,
522, 541, 557, 561, 575, 580, 597, 600
(2), 636.
, , arms, ordnance, &c. for, 9, 10,
13 (5), 14, 39, 100, 108, 122, 146, 148,
166 (2), 183 (3), 184 (6), 237, 291,
293, 310, 315 (3), 322, 323, 345, 346,
405 (3), 421, 430, 433 (2), 440,469,
483, 504, 541, 566, 581, 602 (2), 603
(2), 625, 631 (6) ; and see also Hull,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and York.
, , carriage and waggons for, 355,
368, 387, 421, 433, 601, 602.
,..., laws for government of, 636.
, men for, 64, 337, 361, 440, 449,
499, 502 (2), 545 (3), 574, 618, 620,
629, 632.
, , , lists of, 195 (3), 404, 500,
514, 574.
, , , transportation of, 404,
574, 582, 616, 618, 621, 632, 636.
, , money for, 430, 449, 507, 558,
578, 594, 600.
, , , notes of, 465, 522.
, , officers of, lists of, 579 (7), 603,
630, 631 (4).
, , ovens for, 541, 566.
, .provisions for, 148, 292, 346,
368, 398, 404, 433, 437, 450, 499, 507,
531, 535, 533, 542, 564, 571, 581, 584,
628.
, , , officer for supplying, 572,
617.
, , , , commission to, 556.
, , , instructions to, 193.
, rendezvous, 346, 507, 542, 574;
and see York and Selby.
, , general, 131,416,421,507,540,
620, 628 ; and see Howard, Thomas,
Earl of Arundel and Surrey.
, , lieutenant general, 416, 540.
See Devereux, Robert, Earl of Essex.
, , general of horse, 131, 416, 540,
628 ; and see Rich, Henry, Earl of
Holland.
698
GENEKAL INDEX,
North, army of the — cont.
, , Master of Ordnance, see Blouut,
Montjoy, Earl of Newport.
, sergeant-major general, 131;
and see Astley, Sir John.
, , treasurer, 430, 578, 581, 597,
600 ; and see Uvedale, Sir Wm. ; Vane,
Sir Henry.
, , quartermaster general, 575.
North, the, comniittee for, see "War, Council
of.
North, the. Council of, or of York, 10, 527, 580,
597.
, , letters of, 571, 584.
, , letters and other papers to, 299,
347 (2), 471, 531, 572.
, president of, see Wentworth,
Thomas, Viscount.
, Tice-president, 182, 291, 580;
and see Osborne, Sir Edward.
Northampton, 45, 286, 342, 587.
, mayor, 280,587.
, plague, 10.
, prison, 11, 280, 464.
Northampton, co., 3, 153, 296, 514, 624.
Lord Lieutenant, 5.
, , letter to, 513.
, ship-money, 10, 43, 96, 192, 286, 341,
369, 373, 464 (2).
, sheriffs, 7, 34 (2), 286, see Banaster,
Sir Eohert ; Cockayne, Charles ;
Dryden, Sir John ; Hanbury, Sir John.
Northampton, Earl of, see Compton, Spencer.
Northampton House, 25.
Northcott, [Devon] , lands so called, 224.
Northen, Richard, 362.
Northern Circuit, the, justices of, letter to,
124.
, clerk of assize of, see Carroll, John.
Northern counties, notes concerning, 522.
Northumberland, 155, 176, 278, 310, 353,358,
360, 368, 372, 373, 385, 404, 419, 434,
437, 450, 458, 481, 511, 514, 544, 545,
558, 659, 580.
, documents dated from, 321.
, deputy-lieutenants, 9, 350, 357, 368,
404, 458, 505.
, letter to, 307.
, lord lieutenants, 45, 430, 444.
, , letters to, 38, 307, 347, 368,
389.
, sheriff, 321.
, , the late, see Bewick, Robert.
, ship-money, 95, 321,
, Earl of, see Percy, Algernon.
Norton, John, ranger of New Forest, Hants,
203.
, , stationer, petition of, 221.
Norton Farm [co. Oxford], 224.
Norton Ferris, Somerset, 236.
Norton, Little, co. Derby, 69.
Norwich, John, 389.
Norwich, 57, 138, 193, 220, 377, 572.
, document dated from, 595.
, chancellor, 57.
, diocese, articles of inquiry for, 220
(2).
, mayor, see Tooly, John.
, ship-money, 403.
bishops, see Corbet, Richard; Mon-
tagu, Richard.
, Earl of, deceased, see Denny, Edward.
Norwood, Surrey, 5, 73.
Nottingham, co., 155, 176, 349, 373, 444, 499,
614.
, deputy-lieutenants, letter to, 307.
, lord lieutenant, 45; and see Caven-
dish, William, Earl of Newcastle.
, sheriff, 127, 135. See Chaworth,
George, Viscount Chaworth; Las-
celles. Sir George; Thornaugh, Sir
Francis.
, ship-money, 29, 62, 110, 161, 234,
377.
, Earl of, see Howard, Charles.
, Countess, see Howard, Mary.
Nova Scotia, baronets of, 99.
Noy, William, Attorney-General, deceased, 71,
251, 335.
Catherine, 336.
Noyes, Robert, 140, 141 (2).
Nurse, , brief on part of, 227.
Nuthell Coppice, Chute Forest, Hants, 140.
0.
Oadby, co. Leicester, 70, 99, 100.
, documents dated from, 99, 107.
Oakes, alias Kempe, John, 221,
, Mary, petition of, 221.
, Nicholas, 221.
Oakfield, Berks, 131.
Oatlands, Surrey, 12, 42, 568.
, documents dated from, 1 (4), 2 (3),
7(4),8(2),9, 10(2), 11.
Ocoold, Suffolk, 309.
Occurrents of 1633, book of, 157.
OdeU, Thomas, 87.
Offices, statement of persons holding, 259.
Offley, Mr., 222.
Ogilby, Sir George, 544.
, Lord, 544.
GENERAL INDEX.
699
Oglander, Sir John, sheriff of Hants, letter of,
22, 393.
, , letter to, 393.
Ogle, Capt., 30, 45.
Okehampton, Devon, 430.
Old Change, London, 370.
Oldfield, John, petition of, 246.
Old Ford, Middlesex, 261, 550.
Oldford, Henry, 19.
Oldham, co. Lancaster, 283, 285.
Oldisworth, Michael, secretary to the Earl of
Pembroke and Montgomery, 64.
Old Parich [Paris] Garden, Southwark, con-
stables, return of, 562.
OUifp, , 51.
Ollivant, William, 375.
Oneby, Humphrey, 329, 501.
, , petition of, 136.
, Mr., of Leicester, his wife, 163.
Onslow, Sir Eichard, letters of, 127 (2).
Opie or Opye, Nicholas, 293, 298, 309, 469.
Opinions, legal, 137, 216, 226, 227, 484.
Orange, Ed[-ward], letter of, 488.
, , his wife and daughter, 488.
Henry Frederick, Prince of, 33.
Ord, Mr., 260.
Ordnance, 18, 121, 238, 253, 357, 441, 448,
452, 571, 581, 592 (2), 604.
, officers of, 10 (2), 20, 100, 108,
118, 166, 237, 291, 315, 326, 331, 377,
430, 443, 527, 530, 541.
, letters and other papers of, 7,
12 (3), 20, 110, 146, 183, 293, 414,
525.
, , letters to, 118,383,439,452.
Ordnance accounts and estimates, 12 (2), 13
(4), 14, 18 (3), 184, 293, 414, 433 (2),
439, 460, 525, 530, 638 (2), 553 (2),
566.
, lieutenants of, account concerning,
238.
, lieutenant, 561. See Heydon, Sir
John.
master-general, 293, 504, 561. See
Blount, Montjoy, Earl of Newport.
Ordnance Office, London, 12, 13, 150, 236,
237, 440, 443, 629.
, documents dated from, 7, 12 (3), 13,
14, 18, 110, 146, 183, 433 (2), 460,
525, 530, 538, 553.
, statements of arrears due to, 84, 522.
, accounts, suggestion for better keep-
ing, 237.
Orkney, 406.
OrUbere, see Orlingbury.
Orlingbury, co. Northampton, 52.
Ormond, Earl of, see Butler, James.
Osbolston, Lambert, prebend of Lincoln, 220,
491.
, , answers of, 218.
Osborne, alias Stillinge, Francis, 425.
, Sir Edward, Vice-President of the
Council of the North, 45, 324, 331 (2),
458, 552, 554, 557, 560.
, , letters of, 305, 516, 539, 571,
584.
, letters to, 299, 331, 347 (2),
471, 507, 527, 531, 551.
, Mrs., 1.
, Sir Peter, Governor of Guernsey, 247,
627.
Ostend, 318.
Oswald, John, 149.
Oswestry, Salop, 54.
Otford, Kent, 115, 599.
Otterbum, Northumberland, 384.
Ouchterlony, David, grant to, 551.
Oundle, co. Northampton, 286.
Ouse, the River, 203, 221, 222, 265, 333.
Ouste, James le, 289.
Ouylebeng, Secretary, see Wiudebank, Sir
Francis.
Ovens for the Army, 541.
, notes touching, 566.
Overman, Thomas, letter of, 21.
Overton, Hants, rectory, extract from the
King's book concerning, 213.
Owen, Edward, 394.
, Hugh, 186.
Eichard, 394.
, Thomas, town clerk of Shrewsbury,
394, 395, 521.
, , letter of, 156.
William, postmaster of Chester, 419.
, letter to, 397.
, letters of, 442, 568.
, , of Merton CoUege, Oxford, 189.
Owfield, Mr., 322.
Oxenbridge, Dr., 457.
, Edward, 463.
, Henry, 463.
, Sir Eobert, 463 (2).
Oxford, 90, 204, 425, 480, 503, 624.
, documents dated from, 21, 174.
, Bishop, see Bancroft, John.
, ship-money, 95.
Earl of, see Vere, Aubrey de.
Oxford, CO., 161, 412, 514, 624.
, judges of assize, letter to, 222.
, justices of peace, letter to, 222.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 5 1 3 .
ship-money, 95.
Oxford University, 46, 214.
, Eoyal Charter to, extracts from, 221.
, Chancellor of, see Laud, William,
Archbishop of Canterbury.
, Vice-Chancellor, 46. See Bailey,
Dr. Eichard.
Oxford Court, near London Stone, 454.
700
GENERAL INDEX.
Oxinden, Adam, 270.
, Sir James, 281.
Oysters, orders and other papers concerniiig,
32, 38.
P.
P. E. (printer), 220.
P., Mr., 280.
Pachnam [Packenham ?], Lady, 510.
Packsted, see Pakefield.
Paddington, Middlesex, 8, 17.
Page, Nicholas, petition of, 251.
, William, commission to, 421.
Pakefield, Suffolk, 139, 497.
Paker, Mrs., 430.
Palatinate, the, 323.
Charles Louis, the Elector Palatine,
103, 130, 274, 552.
, , his army, defeat of, 103.
Paleologus, Ferdinando, 293.
Palfreyman, Ed., tond of, 24.
Pall Mall, 605.
Palmer, Edward, 231.
, , letter of, 589.
, Sir Guy, letter to, 425.
, Henry, letter of, 334.
Sir James, Chancellor of the Order of
the Garter during Sir Thomas Eoe's
absence, 519.
, Thomas, 8C4.
Palmes, Sir Guy, 227.
Paltock, Thomas, see Puttock.
Panghourne, Berks, 131.
Panson, Thomas, under-sheriflF, co. Lancaster,
note by, 1 04.
Paper Office, the, see State Paper Office.
Paperill, John, Lieutenant-Colonel, his Ma-
jesty's chief engineer, 319.
Paramore, Prances, see Giles.
Parcel!, John, 181.
Paris, 20, 506, 513 (2), 555, 568.
, document dated from, 116.
, Eoyal Heart, the, Eue St. Honore,
555.
Parish clerks of London, Company of, requests
of, 261.
Parke, Lawrence, letter of, 268.
Parker, Charles, son of William, late Lord
Morley and Monteagle, petitions of, 65,
110.
, Elizabeth, Lady Morley and Mont-
eagle, 344.
, petitions of, 65, 110.
, Henry, Lord Morley and Monteagle,
122, 344.
, , petitions of, 65, 110.
, , letter of, 456.
, Matthew, ' Archbishop of Canterbury,
(1559-75,) 99.
, Philippa, Lady Morley, 65.
, Eobert, alias Yeo, pardon to, 73.
, Thomas, son of Henry Lord Morley
and Monteagle, 122, 344.
, William, late Lord Morley and Mont-
eagle, 65, 110.
, ,460.
Parkhurst, Sir William, 371, 420, 474.
Parks, , 593.
Parliament, 135, 219, 506.
, the late, 89.
Pamdon, Great, Essex, 589.
Parne, Eichard, report of, 204.
Parr, Eichard, Bishop of Sodor and Man, cer-
tificate of 430.
Parre, see Parry.
Parry, George, L.L.D., Chancellor of Exeter,
316, 365, 496.
, , petition of, 256.
, Dorothy, 496.
, , petition of, 256.
, Eichard, petition of, 539.
, , his wife and children, 539.
Parsons, Sir John, sheriff of co. Bucks, 77 (2).
, , letter to, 392.
Parson's Court, Temple, London, 206.
Partridge, William, 26, 35.
Passes or licences to quit the kingdom, 7 (2),
20 (2), 89, 63, 112, 132, 314, 316 (2),
321, 343, 348, 356, 378.
Patoun, W., letter of, 555.
Patt, Thomas, 178.
Patfeuson or Pattinson, John, 83, 334.
, , petition of, 137.
Paul, Anthony, 373.
Paulespury Park in Forest of Whittlewood,
627.
Paulett or Powlett, variously spelt ; —
, Lord Charles, 167.
John, Marquess of Winchester, letter
of, 478.
Lady, 54.
, Eobert, 369.
, , petition of, 515.
, , his wife and children, 515.
Pawlett, see Paulett.
Pawlson, Krint, 271.
Pay, John, feodary of cos. Salop and Mont-
gomery, pardon to, 75.
GENERAL INDEX.
701
Paybody, see Peabody.
Payler, George, 630.
, warrant to, 605.
Payne, Robert, grant to, 323.
Payton, Sir Edward, 206.
Peabody, John, 290, 318, 356.
Peachey or Peachy, Hugh, messenger, 17 (2),
269.
, , letters to, 8, 35.
, , relation by, 19.
Lambert, 150 (2).
Peaooclc, James, 445, 448, 471.
Peare, Mr., recorder of Romsey, 291, 300.
Pearne, Mr., 213.
Peasefield, Wapping Level, 259.
Peirce, Dr., 226.
Pelagian doctrine, the, 280.
Pelham, Prances, Lady, letter of, 322.
, , her children : —
1. Ann, ~1
2. Francis,
3. Dorothy,
4. Edward,
5. William,
6. Charles, V323.
7. Eleanor,
8. Elizabeth,
9. Katherine,
10. Margaret,
11. George,
, Mr., 323.
Roger, 322, 323.
Sir William, letter of, 322.
Pell, Sir Anthony, 46.
PelmeU, see Pall MaU.
Pelsant, Mr., 606.
Pemberton, SirLewis,particular of lands of, 274.
Pembroke, oo., 186, 421, 514, 530, 540.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
Pembroke, Earl of, see Herbert, William.
Pembroke and Montgomery, Earl of, see Mex-
bert, Philip.
Penance performed, 53, 70, 75, 555.
Pendock, co. Worcester, 300, 363.
Peniall or Penniell, John, messenger, 248, 567.
Penistone, Anthony, examination of, 104.
Penkevill, Elizabeth, depositions touching, 228.
Penmaen [co. Glamorgan?], 600.
Pennington, Isaac, sheriff of London, 59, 208,
380, 525.
, John, 309, 355.
, Capt. Sir John, Admiral of the Fleet,
3, 136, 537, 623, 632.
, , his lodging at St. James's Park,
document dated from, 615.
, , his ship, see St. Andrew, the.
, , letters and other papers of, 11,
55, 67, 90, 92, 187, 479, 615 (2).
, , letters to, 3 (2), 5, 21, 44, 47,
48, 59, 64, 92, 103 (2), 112, 125, 130,
151, 181, 186, 318, 361, 438, 465, 487,
491, 603, 619.
, William, 361.
Penrice, Edward, certificate of, 22.
Penrith, Cumberland, 510, 512.
Penruddock, Edward, 494.
, John, letter to, 38.
, , petition of, 276.
Penshurst, Kent, 530.
Pentfloe, Mr., 100.
Percival, variously spelt ; —
, Captain, 59, 92, 152, 188, 319, 492.
Percy, Algernon, Earl of Northumberland,
Lord High Admiral of England, 3, 5,
7, 8, 9 (2), 11, 21, 33, 48, 59, 6.5, 92,
103 (2), 112, 130, 152, 159, 168, 190,
254, 298, 306, 310, 330, 340, 350, 361,
450, 452, 492, 506, 530, 538, 542, 545,
619, 622, 630, 632.
, , his house in Queen Street, Lon-
don, documents dated from, 166 (2),
186, 537.
1 , appointed general offerees on
this side Trent, 608 (2), 622.
> , letters and other papers, of, 3,
6 (2), 44, 47, 186, 318, 377, 427, 537,
691.
, , letters and otherpapers to, 29,79,
159, 189, 196, 251, 299, 320, 341, 367,
389, 420, 427, 510, 602, 607, 608.
, reference of petition to, 449.
, Lady Dorothy, daughter of the
above, death of, 362.
) Lady Katherine, daughter of the
same, 492.
, , death of, 622.
, Lord Henry (Hotspur), 384.
Perivale, Middlesex, 8, 17.
Perkins, John, petition of, 240.
Perrott, Sir James, deputy vice-admiral of cos.
Pembroke, Carmarthen, and Cardigan,
letter of, 421.
Perry, Thomas, 553.
Persia, 574.
Persons un-named, letters and other papers of
418,523,594,632. '
, letters to, 162, 20.5, 498, 524, 569.
Persons, Thomas, petition of, 247.
Pert, Paul, 604.
, , .warrant to, 604.
Perth, the Five Articles of, 31."
Petain, Anne de, grant of denization, 176.
Peterborough, bishopric of, 79 (2), 526.
....;.... bishops, see Dee, Fi-ancis : Towers
John.
, deanery of, 80.
, dean and chapter, 214, 274.
, , letters to, 79 (2).
diocese, 66, 149.
> I-itt'e Fen, alias Fleg Fen, plan of,
) Earl of, see Mordaunt, John
Peters, John, information of, 108.
Petersham, Surrey, 609.
Peterson, Thomas, petition of, 242.
702
GENERAL INDEiS.
Peterston, Somerset, 41.
Petham, Kent, 115,599.
Petherton North, Somerset, 154, 158, 612.
Petherton forest, Somerset, 203.
Petre, Robert, 3rd Lord, deceased, funeral
certificate, 70.
Mary, lady, wife of the above, 70.
Sons of the above : —
1. William, 4th Lord Petre, 70,
456.
2. John, 70.
3. Prancis, 70.
4. Thomas, 70.
5. .Anthony, 70.
Daughters of the above : —
1. Mary, 70.
2. Dorothy, 70.
WUliam, of Stanford Rivers, 607.
Pett, Capt. Phineas, 44.
Petty, Robert, 300, 332.
Petworth, Sussex, ■writ to, 88.
Pevensey, Sussex, rape, 282.
, writ to, 88.
PevereU [cos. Nottingham and DerbyJ , courts
of, 65.
Pewterers of London, the company of, 289,
480.
Pharmacopeia Londinensis, the, 40.
Phelipps, see PhiUip.s, variously spelt.
Phm, Nicholas, 217.
Phillips, variously spelt ; —
, Augustine, petition of, 51.
, Christopher, petition of, 66.
, Pabian, grant to, 191.
, Francis, petitions of, 254, 255.
, James, his Majesty's footman, petition
of, 181.
, , grant to, 569.
, John, 255 ^2).
, Mr., 294.
, Sir Robert, information of, 267.
, , petition of, 267.
, Thomas, 403.
Phillipson, Myles, 398.
Philpott, Lady Ehzabeth, 476.
, , her children, 476.
Phoenix, the, 460.
Picardy, 244.
Piccadilly, 228, 281.
Pickayes, Agmondesham, his Majesty's gold-
smith, warrant to, 489.
Piclierin, Mr., 530.
Pickering, George, 171.
, , petition of, 132.
Ursula, articles against, 213.
, William, articles against, 213.
Pickering, co. York, 220.
Fierce, William, Bishop of Bath and Wells, 56,
114,420.
Pierrepont, Henry, Viscount Newark, 412.
, Robert, Earl of Kingston, 225.
, William, sheriff of Salop, letter of, 54.
, William, of eo. Northampton, 510.
Pigeon, Matthew, messenger, warrant to, 297.
Pilcher, Matthew, affidavit of, 313.
Pile, Richard, 199.
PUkington, , 104.
PUlory, the, 212, 314, 366, 555.
Pimmerton, Edward, 131.
Pina, Prancis, 3.
, Manuel Ramiros, 3.
Pinckney or Pinkney, Leonard, 366, 425.
, petition of, 237
, Mr., 176,311.
, Oswald, 237.
Pindar, Sir Paul, 289, 540.
, , warrant to, 540.
Samuel, clerk of the wardrobe, 617.
, .' , grant to, 617.
Pine, Mr., of Exeter, 496.
Pinkard, , 217.
Pinkie [House near Musselburgh?], docu-
ment dated from, 181.
Pinkney, see Pinckney.
Pinmakers Company of London, 71, 247.
, petitions of, 531 (2).
Pinner, Middlesex, 8, 17.
Pipe, office of, 72.
, clerk of, see Croke, Sir Henry.
Pipe-staves, 330, 617.
Pishiobury, co. Hertford, document dated from,
586.
Pitcher, Thomas, 300, 388.
, George, deceased, 556.
Pitman, William, 187.
, , warrant to, 175.
Pitt, Thomas, petition of, 232.
Pix, the, trial of, 73.
Place, Mr., usher of Kirkby, 167.
Plague, the, 4, 10, 16, 26 (2), 70 (2), 74, 75,
99, 102.
Plantations, foreign, 271.
, commissioners for, 297.
Plays and playhouses, 342, 604.
Plomesgate, Suffolk, himdred, 282.
Plott, Rowland, 519.
Plowden, Prancis, 375.
, Sir Edmund, 601 (2).
, Dame Mabel, petition of, 601.
Plowright, George, 286 (2).
Plummer, Edward, 196.
, Richard, letter of, 100.
William, letter of, 107.
Plumtree, Alban, 26.
Plymholme, Devon, manor, 159.
GENERAL INDEX.
703
Plymouth, 132, 238, 334, 509, 583, 629.
, documents dated from, 309, 338, 413,
469, 487, 488, 563.
, fort or castle, 3, 103, 171, 193,229,
257, 293, 297, 309, 317, 487, 488.
, , soldiers in, lists of, 293, 309.
, , receipt of, 469.
, , captains, see Astley, Sir Jacob ;
Astley, Bernard j Chichester, Arthur.
, , commander, see Bagg, Capt.
George.
, , governors, see Bagg, Sir James ;
Astley, Sir Jacob.
, , lieut. governor, see Gay, Tho-
mas.
island, see St. Nicholas.
mayor, 293, 298.
, letter to, 297, and seeHele, Wil-
liam.
mayor and others, letter of, 563.
Plympton, Devon, 288.
, archdeacon's court, 288.
mayor, see Blake, John.
recorder, see Strode, Sir Richard.
Earls, Devon, corporation of, petition
of, 232.
Pochin, George, 268.
Pocklington, Dr. John, letter of, 534.
Poems, 270, 530, 633.
Pointz, Sir Eobert, K.B., warrant to, 314.
Pole, Sir John, sheriff of Devon, letter to, 394.
, Mr., M.A., 70.
, , his sister, 70.
Polebrook, co. Northampton, rectory, 56.
PoMU, George, 230.
, Nicholas, 4, 38,45,57,92,230,369,
509 (2), 510, 516, 552.
, , petition of, 230.
Pollard, Lewis, letters of, 438 (2).
, Ealph, mayor of St. Albans, letters of,
26, 78.
Pollexfen, Henry, 339.
PoUthelly, see Pwllheli.
Poltney, widow, 622.
Pond Coppice, Grafton Park, 296.
Pont River, Essex, 33, 38.
Pontefract, co. York, writ to, 87.
Ponteland, Northumberland, 2.
Poole, Sir Neville, late sheriff of Wilts, 232.
, , letter to, 369.
, Richard, clergyman, 209.
, Richard, receiver of saltpetre, 118 (2),
121, 443.
, , account by, 85.
, , letter to, 561.
, CO. Dorset, 132, 180, 556, 624.
Popham, Edward, 154, 158.
, SirPrancis, 297, 300, 426, 542, 571.
, Hugh, letter of, 524.
, ,, his kinsman, letter to, 524.
, , his father, 525.
, Mr., 224.
Poplar, 261.
Popple, William, mayor elect of HuU, letter of,
57.
Porchester Castle, 297.
Portcloch, CO. Donegal, 553.
Porteous, James, 149.
Porter, Endymion, groom of the bedchamber,
13, 20, 68 (2), 124, 127, 186, 200, 262,
287, 474, 603.
, , accounts of, 83.
, , grant to, 191.
, , letters to, 294, 424.
, his servant, see Harvey, Richard,
, George, letter to, 20.
, Olive or Olivia, wife of Endymion, 68,
85, 269.
Philip, letter of, 20.
Portland, Earls of, see Weston, Jerome ; Wes-
ton, Richard.
isle of, 629.
Portsmouth, 43, 88 (3), 117, 204,273,335,
403, 525, 629.
, documents dated from, 43.
deputy vice-admiral, see James, Capt.
.governor, 107, 113, 125, 131, 297,
335 ; and see Cecil, Edward, Viscount
Wimbledon ; Goring, Colonel George.
, mayor, 577.
,. , letter to, 88.
, ship-money, 88.
, store-keeper, 677.
Portugal, 71, 164, 275.
Post-horses, 38, 83, 286, 568.
Postmasters General, 83. See Coke, Sir John ;
Windebank, Sir Francis.
Postmasters, 28, 38, 56, 83, 124, 593.
, foreign, see Witherings, Thomas.
Posts, 31, 137, 199 (2), 387, 436, 437, 593.
, account concerning, 580.
Potashes, 250.
Pott, Thomas, master of the King's harriers
and beagles, receipt of, 188.
Potter, Barnabas, Bishop of Carlisle, certifi-
cate of, 430.
, Dr., 480.
Potticary, Christopher, 251.
Potts, Thomas, grant to, 132.
Pouffie, see Povey.
Poulter, Mary petition of, 432.
Poulterers of London, the, 351, 380.
Poulton, CO. Lancaster, petty sessions, 283.
Pound Coppice, Chute Forest, Hants, 140.
Povey, Capt., 623.
Powell, Sir Charles, 124.
, David, 294, 489.
, Edward, alias Anderson.
, , letters of, 302 (2).
, , report on case of, 301.
>his mother, wife and children,
302.
704
GENERAL INDEX.
Powell— cont.
.......... Sir Edward, Master of Requests, 154,
158, 261, 281, C12 (2).
, , petition of, 225.
, James, the elder, 590.
, James, the younger, 590.
John, deceased, 294.
, John, sergeant-at-arms, petition of,
137.
, , letter to, 26.
, John, highwayman, 412.
....,...., Lady Mary, 522.
, , petition of, 225, 612 (2).
, , her mother's executors, 612.
Powis, Lord, see Herhert, William.
Powlett, see Paulett.
Pratt, Benjamin, 1 87.
Prerogative Court, the, 228.
Prescot, Sir John, 309, 355, 388.
Presteigne, co. Kadnor, ship-money, 102.
, plague, 102.
, rectory, 191, 627.
, vicar, grant to, 627.
Preston, William, 52, 87, 464.
Preston, oo. Lancaster, 156, 387.
Preston Pans, co. Haddington, 360, 543.
Pretherow, Mr., 501.
Prewe, William, 422.
Price, Capt., 152.
, Capt. Charles, petition of, 264.
, Edward, 264.
, George, 19.
, Herbert, 103.
, , his wife, 103.
, John, 248.
, John, of Manachty, deceased, 264.
, Lieut. John, 421.
, Sir John, petition of, 431.
, ,112.
Prideaux Elizabeth, 415.
Dr. [John?], 459.
, , exceptions to passages in ser-
mons of, 214.
Priest, Thomas, petition of, 134.
Prince, Sir llichard, 394.
Prince Royal, the, (ship), 121.
Prince's Liberty, Lambeth, constables return
of, 562.
Pringill, James, 475.
, Robert, 475.
Prior's Marston, co. Warwick, 265.
Prisons, see Compter, Fleet, Gatehouse, Mar-
shalsea, Newgate, and White Lion.
Privy Chamber, the, gentlemen of, 378, 575.
Privy Seal, the, 92, 264.
, keeper of, ice Montagu, Henry, Earl
of Manchester.
Privy Seals, account of fees paid on, 138.
Prize ships, 79, 421.
Proby, Edmund, D.D., petition of, 12.
Proclamations, 160, 306, 376, 480, 507.
Progers, James, instructions to, 620.
Prosperous, the, (Ship), 279.
of Lynn, 160.
, , her bill of lading, 161.
Prosser, Mary, 66, 194.
, , petition of, 82.
, Roger, 66.
, , petitions of, 82, 194.
Proudman; , late his Majesty's coachman,
568.
Prouze, Thomas, 497.
Proverbs, 93.
Providence, the, (pinnace), 492, 530.
Pruddon, , bailiff of co. Hertford, 63.
Prynne, George, 262.
, William, 142, 214, 220, 228, 499,
587.
Publow, Somerset, document dated from, 339,
Puddington, Devon, parson of, 316.
Pudsey, Ambrose, 132.
, Cuthbert, 599.
Pugh, Rowland, petition of, 165.
Pulbery, AV., 8, 17.
Pulfcrd, John, provider for his Majesty's army,
letter to, 335.
, , grant to, 617.
Purbeck, Isle of, 567.
Puritans and Nonconformists, 89, 214, 217,
303, 354, 371, 413, 437, 458, 522, 535,
587,591.
Purse, Richard, deceased, 569.
Putney, Baron, see Cecil, Edward.
Puttenham, Surrey, 8, 17.
Puttock, Thomas, 8, 17.
Pwllheli, CO. Carnarvon, 47 (2).
Pybus, James, pardon to, 175.
Pye, Nicholas, warrant, to, 297.
Sir Robert, Auditor of the Exchequer,
618.
, , letters and other papers of, 11,
91, 178.
, , , the like to, 9 (2), 11, 13,
14 (3), 39 (2), 91, 170 (2), 178 (2),
291, 331, 332, 449, 479, 527, 531, 537
592, 603.
, Sir Walter, 64.
Pye, the, of London, 164.
Pyke, John, 233.
Pyne, Valentine, 125, 130, 361.
, John, clerk, 316, 388.
GENEKAL INDEX.
705
Q.
Quarles, John, 39, 168, 292, 310, 559, 602,
603, 617.
.letter of, 160.
Queenborough, 11.
Queen Street, London, 4, 630.
documents dated from, 92, 103, 112,
130, 151, 166 (2), 318, 361, 465, 491,
537.
Quecnhithe, London, 110.
Quitevill, John de, 33.
R.
Eaban, Edward, 270.
Eaby Castle, co. Durham, 559.
Eadeliffe, co. Lancaster, 282.
Eadfield, co. Cambridge, hundred, 283.
Eadipole, co. Dorset, 56.
Eadley, Sir Henry, 124.
Eadnor, co., 514, 540.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, sheriffs, see Crowther, Brian ; Davies,
Evan ; Williams, Eobert.
ship-money, 630.
Eagg, Mr., see Wragg.
Eagg Coppice, Chute Eorest, Hants, 140.
Eailton, William, keeper of the Council Cham-
ber,'257, 452.
EainboTT, the King's ship, 488, 566.
Bainsborough, Capt. William, consent signed
by, 9.
"Ealeigh, Sir Walter, to his son," book so en-
titled, 499.
Eamage, Thomas, grant to, 628.
Eamsay or Eamsey, David, 228.
, Edward, brief in cause of, 226.
Eobert, 226.
Eobert, his Majesty's tailor, grant to,
485.
,Eoger, 226.
, Thomas, 31.
, William, Earl of DaUiousie, letter of,
519.
Eamsden, Humphry, letter of, 586.
EandaU, Sir Morgan, 470 (2),
Eande, William, 299, 301.
Eanelagh, Viscount, see Jones, Arthur.
Eatcliffe, Sir George, 499.
Eatcliffe, Middlesex, 8, 17, 261, 262.
Eatcliffe, [on Wreak, co. Leicester], 281.
Bates, book of, 366.
Eaunston, see Eavenston.
13.. '
Bavenscroft, George, 257.
, Mr., 397, 442.
Eavenston alias Eaunston, cos. Derby and
Leicester, 118.
Eawdon, Lawrence, 496.
, Marmaduke, 496.
Eawleigh, see Ealeigh.
Eawlins, Giles, petition of, 314.
, , formerly warden of Merton
College, 68.
, , articles against, 69.
Baworth, Francis, statement of, 294.
Bawson, James, 208, 383.
, , acknowledgment of, 469.
Nehemiah, 137.
, Thomas, 299.
, William, deceased, 175, 187.
, ,63.
, , brief of his case, 225.
Eaynes, William, 70.
Bead, variously spelt ; —
, Edward, letter of, 506.
, Capt. John, 222.
, Michael, D.D., presentation to, 56.
, Mr., deceased, 264.
, Eobert, secretary to, and nephew of
Sec. Windebank, 51, 198, 219, 313 (2),
317,374,473, 555.
, , account and statement by, 295,
517.
, , letters to, 127, 175 (2), 413,
419,489,497 (2), 529, 568.
, Dr. Thomas, 295.
, , letter of, 82.
Beadhead, widow, 510.
Beading, John, 156.
Beading, Berks, 131.
, burgesses, grant of incorporation to,
163.
, charter, extracts from, 259.
, mayor, 262.
, , letter to, 252.
Eeahn, measures taken for defence of the,
note of, 229.
Beceivers, his Majesty's commission for dis-
covering abuses of, 617.
Becords, 442.
Becovery, the, of London, 230, 509, 510.
Becreations on the Lord's day, 362.
Becusants, 222 (3), 223, 292, 335, 621.
) revenues, commissioners for, 223,335.
, statements concerning, 171 (2).
, note of names of, 222.
EederifFe or Bedriffe, see Botherhithe.
Eeed, see Bead.
Eeedesdale, Northumberland, 565.
Beepe, Athanasius, 293, 309.
Beeves, Sergeant, 573, 623.
Beformation, the, 220.
Eeformation, the, or the Constant Beformation,
(Kmgs ship,) officers and company
orders for, 230. ' ^'
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706
GENEEAL INDEX.
Segensbui-gh, 157.
Eeigate, Smrey, writ to, 88.
, hundred, 283.
Eellinson, Christopher, warrant to, 389.
Eemenham, Berks, 16, 24, 85.
Eemrian, see Eemenham.
Eeprisal, letters of, papers relating to, 4, 57, 92,
230 (2),- 510, 552, 596, 602. See also
Marque, letters of.
Eequests, Court of, 82, 58, 146, 536.
, order of, 56, 227.
, masters of, to the King, 206. See
Powell, Sir Edward.
, , letter to, 1 90,
Eeston, Olive, 4.
Eeuil [?], George, 31.
Eevell, Thomas, certificate of, 107.
Eevenue, accounts of, 388, 470, 495, 509, 525.
Eevenues, casual, due to the King, 596.
Eeveshy, co. Lincoln, 172, 299.
, plan of lands near, 263.
Eew, John, 327.
Eeynell, Carew, 616.
, Sir Eichard, letter of, 355.
, Sir Thomas, 476.
, , pettiion of, 614.
Eeynolds, Mr., 376,
, [Eoger], 48, 61, 67, 78.
, , petitions of, 121, 122, 233, 374.
, , answer to, 402,
Ehe, Isle of, 30, 121, 158, 266, 442, 632.
Eiall, see Eyhill.
Eialton [Cornwall], lands so called, 415,
Eibston [co. York], 317, 544.
,,,,,...., document dated from, 318.
Eicaut or Eichaut, Peter, 15.
, letters and other papers of, 6, 70.
, his sons, 71,
Eich, Cornelius, see Eicke de.
, Henry Earl of Holland, General of
Horse of the Army in the North, Chief
Justice and Justice in Eyre of the
forests on this side Trent, Chancellor
of the Tlniversity of Cambridge, Lord
Lieutenant of Berks, and constable of
Windsor Castle, 1, 24, 123, 265, 268,
878, 540
, made General of the Horse of the
Army in the North, 378, 416.
, letters and other papers of, 41, 98,
109 (4), 112, 120, 131, 141, 162 (2),
167 (2), 294, 296, 304, 805, 871, 519,
539, 558, 585, 586, 614, 616, 619 (2).
,the like to, 12,85, 104, 109 (2), 111,
140 (2), 189, 304, 371, 513, 541, 607
(2).
, reference to, of petition, 177.
Sir Eobert, letters of, 58, 171.
Eobert, Earl of Warwick, 456.
Eichard III,, 269,
Eichards, John, 365.
Eichardson, Edmund, 260.
, John, vicar, 281.
, Sir Thomas, late Lord Chief Justice
of King's Bench, 251,
William, sentence in cause of, 114.
Eichaut, see Eicaut.
Eiohmond, alias Webb, Christopher, 364.
Eichmond, Surrey, 1.
, document dated from, 61, 608,
, commissioners of sewers near, letter
to, 1.
, the Prince's house, 1, 2.
, new park near, 609.
Eichmond, co. York, honor, 575, 576.
Eichmond and Lennox, Dowager Duchess of,
see Stuart, Frances.
, the late Duke, see Stuart, Lodovick.
Eichmondshire, co, York, 99.
, writ to, 87.
Eicke, alias Eiche, Cornelius de, grant to,
425,
Eicketts, Mary, 90.
, Thomas, petition of, 548.
Eickmansworth, co. Hertford, 181.
Eiddell, Thomas, recorder of Newcastle-upon-
Tyne, letter of, 341 .
, letter to, 105.
Eideing, Eraneis, 21.
Eider, Jane, 256.
Ridge, CO. Hertford, 54,
" Eidges, the," Chute Eorest, Hants, 140.
Ridgmont, co. Bedford, 261.
Eidgway, John, 156.
Eiley, see Ryley.
Eiots, 299, 301.
Eipley, Surrey, 35,
Eipon, CO, York, municipal authorities, letter
to, 87.
Eisdon, WiUiam, 218.
Riven, , 560.
Elvers, James, 53.
, Earl of, see Darcy, Thomas.
Eives or Eyyes, Francis, 106.
, his wife, 106,
, John, 106.
, Dr. Thomas, the King's Advocate and
Judge of the Admiralty of Cinque
Ports, 516.
, letter of, 92.
Eoads, 368.
Roane, Dr., 211, 217, 620.
Eobartes, John Lord, letter of, 446.
Robert, Anthony, petition of, 228.
Eobert, Prince, see Rupert.
Roberts, Anthony, 179.
, Mr,, vicar of Ridge, 54.
, Sir Richard, late sheriff of co. Lei-
cester, letters and papers of, 146, 341.
, Sir Walter, 304, 314.
, , 636.
GENERAL INDEX.
707
Eobes, the, clerk of, 197, 198.
, gentlemen of, warrants to, 588.
, abstract of articles received into the
wardrobe of, 35.
, orders estabUshed for, 198.
Eobins, Thomas, 43.
, , petition of, 234.
, Thomas, of, Dinton, see Eobinson,
Thomas.
Eobinson, Dr., his son, 211.
, Edward, deceased, 494.
, John, searcher at Gravesend, 117,
161.
, , petition of, 144.
, John, searcher at Chichester, grant to,
163.
, John, of CO. York, 576.
, John, of London, pardon to, 592.
Thomas, alias Eobins, of Dinton, 373.
Thomas, of Brincklow, articles against,
213.
Eobson, Charles, information of, 217.
Eochdale, division of, co. Lancaster, 284.
Eoche, Joshua, 114.
, Polydore, 293.
, Eobert, sentence of cause of, 115.
, Thomas, 293.
Eoche Forest, Somerset, 1 92.
Eochelle, 241, 281.
, wines of, 306.
Eochester, 44, document dated from, 48.
, cathedral, 188.
, dean, see King, Dr. Henry.
, , the late, see Baleanquall, Dr.
Walter.
, deanery, 379.
, the Crown at, 69.
Eochford, Essex, hundred, 521.
Eochford, Viscount, see Carey, John.
Eock near Alnwick, 354.
Eockingham Forest, co. Northampton, 162,
171, 388.
, verderors and others, letter of, 104.
, , letters to, 98, 109, 120.
bailiwick of the above forest, 104.
Eodden, alias Eoyden, Somerset, inhabitants,
sentence in cause cf, 74.
, chapel, 74.
Eodger, James, letter of, 538.
Eodney, George, 4.
, , letter to, 585.
Eodolphin, see Godolphin.
Eoe, variously spelt ; —
, Sir Thomas, Chancellor of the Garter,
and ambassador extraordinary to Ham-
btu^gh, 518.
, Dr. Thomas, 521.
, Mr., preacher of Newcastle, 358.
:.., Mr., [of London?], 157.
Eoebuck, the, (King's pinjiace,) 448, 566,
Eogers, Herman, petition of, 109,
, , his wife and children, 109.
, Hester, grant to, 556.
, John, grant to, 556.
Thomas, petition of, 280.
.Matthew, 124, 182.
, Eichard, late comptroller of the Mint,
198.
, William, bond of, 111.
, -, clergyman, 431.
Eolfe, Mr., 100, 107.
Eolleston, Simon, promissory note of, 488.
EoUb, Master of the, 206, 577, 605, 622, 623 ;
and see Caesar, Sir Charles ; Digges,
Sir Dudley,
, warrant to, 494.
Eolls Chapel, the, 115, 124, 127.
, preacher's place, 207.
Eolt, Edward, 163.
Eoman CathoUcs, 4, 15, 156, 230, 441, 569,
623.
, priests and others arrested or pro-
secuted, 15,223 (2), 471.
Eome, 7, 39, 112, 524, 569.
, documents dated from, 524, 629.
, Scots' College at, 569.
, , document dated from, 568.
Eomford, Essex, 65.
Koming, Wilham, 817.
Eomsdal, Norway, 271.
Eomsey, 291.
, writ to, 88.
, recorder, see Peare, Mr.
, mayor, 291.
Eooke, Eobert, 8.
Eookes, George, 258, 532, 533.
petitions of, 508 (2), 633.
, Thomas, 532.
Eoope, Andrew, letter to, 129.
, James, 339, 375.
Eoos, Eichard, 52.
, Eobert, 52 (2).
Eoos, CO. York, 209.
Eoper, Anthony, warrant to, 148.
, Christopher, Lord Teynham, 462.
, Mary, Baroness Teynham, mother of
the above, letter of, 462.
Eose, the Mary (King's ship), 488, 566.
Eose, • ., ship master, 158.
Eosemary Lane, London, 444.
Eosewell, Sir Henry, 433.
Eosley Fell, Westward, Cumberland, 510.
Eoss, CO. Hereford, 233.
Eossingham, Edmund, letter of, 452.
Eotherhithe, 104, 115, 186.
, churchwardens and others of, certifi-
cate of, 187.
Eothersthorpe, co. Northampton, manor, par-
ticular of, 274.
Eothes, Earl of, see Leslie, John.
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708
GENEEAL INDEX,
Rotterdam, 230, 246, 292, 567.
, documents dated from, 160, 161,537.
, arms sent from, to England, 160, 161;
333.
Eouen, France, 475, 506, 555.
Eouge, see Roe.
Rous or Rouse, Sir John, late sheriff of co.
Worcester, 205, 391 (2).
Rovan, see Rouen.
Row or Eowe, see Roe.
Rowbach, Mr., 376.
Rowden, John, petitions of, 256 (2).
Rowlandson, James, D. D., prebend of Wind-
sor, 134.
, grant to, 80.
Rowlett, , 81.
Rows, John, 540.
, Thomas, 540.
Roxburgh, Earl of, see Ker, Robert.
Royal Exchange, London, 454, 455.
Royden, Somerset, see Rodden.
, Essex, 75.
Roydon, Marmaduke, 244.
Royston, co. Hertford, 63.
Rubens, Sir Peter Paul, gold chain bestowed by
the King on, 603.
Rudd, Thomas, engineer, 20.
, petition of, 515.
, his wife and children, 515.
Ruddersford, Mr., 359.
Rudge, Edward, sheriif of Middlesex and
alderman of London, certificate of, 6.
, warrant to, 3 14.
Ruffey, John, petition of, 615.
Rugby, 70.
Rugg or Rugge, Capt. Robert, 450, 572.
Rumler, John Wolfgang, the King's apothecary
in ordinary, 566.
Rupert, Prince, son of Elizabeth Queen of
Bohemtia, reported death of, 103.
Rushden, co. Northampton, 274.
Rushly, Thomas, 83.
Russell, Benjamin, 69.
, Francis, Earl of Bedford, one of the
Lord Lieutenants of Devon, 132, 133,
134, 202, 229, 300, 302, 316, 495, 509,
601, 621.
, letters of, 365, 405, 601 (2).
, , petition of, 155.
, , letters to, 128, 318, 496, 563.
, Thomas, 253.
, William Lord, one of the Lord Lieu-
tenants of Devon, 229.
, , letters of, 365, 405, 542.
letters to, 128, 496, 563.
, Sir William, Treasurer of the Navy,
1, 6, 22, 24 (2), 35, 48, 49, 54, 55, 61,
64, 74, 78, 79, 80, 84, 98, 107, 120, 121,
125, 134, 150, 158, 192, 281, 295 (2),
298, 323, 328, 840, 841, 342, 350, 363,
375,390 (2), 391, 392,393, 394 (2),
401, 420, 422. 439, 505, 595, 603, 606.
Russel), Sir WiUiam — cont.
, , his children, 356,
, , his clerk, see Fenn, Edward.
, , accounts. of ship-money, 1, 6,
14, 24, 35, 49, 54, 64, 79 (3), 86 (2),
98, 107, 120, 143, 158, 173, 295, 370,
420, 444, 474, 495 (2), 553, 569 (2),
602.
, letters and other papers of, 69,
130, 356, 474, 501, 530, 535.
, , grants and warrants to, 307, 343
(2), 485, 624.
Russia, 4, 127.
, Emperor, 4, 127.
, Patriarch, the, 4.
Rathin, co. Denbigh, 364.
Ruthven, Patrick, Lord Ettrick, letter of, 623.
Rutland, Joseph, petition of, 633.
, Earl of, see Manners, George.
Rutland co. 155, 176, 365, 425, 514.
, Deputy Lieutenants, letter to, 307.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 307. See
Hastings, Ferdinando Lord; Hastings,
Henry, Earl of Huntingdon.
, sheriff, letter to, 95.
, ship-money, 95.
Ruxley, Kent, hundred, 353.
Rycroft, James, petition of, 266.
Rye, 5, 166.
., document dated from, 170.
, writ to, 88.
, mayor, see Thomas, Mark.
Ryfield Lodge, Hants, 585.
Ryhill, CO. York, 299.
Ryley, variously spelt ; —
, William, Bluemantle, certificates of,
70, 100, 106.
, WiUiam, Surveyor of Starch, grant to,
185.
Ryman, Cicely, petition of, 267.
Eymes, William, submission of, 51.
Rynefield, see Ryfield.
Eyplingham, WiUiam, 262.
Ryves, see Rives.
s.
Sabb's Stairs, [London,] 370.
Sack wine, 306.
Sackville, Edward, Earl of Dorset, Lord Cham-
berlain to the Queen, and one of the Lord
Lieutenants of Middlesex, 36, 43, 47,
98, 145, 201, 278, 340, 428, 573.
,• , his chamber at Whitehall, 340.
GENERAL INDEX.
709
Sackville, Edward— eon «.
, , letters and other papers of, 32,
57, 102, 158, 223, 584.
, , the like to, 188, 607.
) , references to, of petitions, 57,
145, 177, 336, 612.
, Mary, Countess of Dorset, governess
to the Prince of Wales and Duke of
York, warrant to, 426.
, Sir Thomas, sentence of cause, 93.
Sacomh, co. Hertford, 607.
Saddlers of London, 315.
Saddlery from the Low Countries, 315.
Saffron, 242 (3), 250.
Saffyn, Edward, 318.
, John, 318.
Saham Toney, Norfolk, 280.
Sainthill, Mr., 240.
St. Albans, Herts, justices of peace, returns of,
284 (2).
, mayor, 7, 27 ; and see Pollard, Ealph.
, , returns of, 43, 284.
, ship-money, 7, 26, 27, 43, 78, 274.
St. Albans and Clanrickard, Earl of, see Burgh,
Ulick de.
St. Andrew, the, (King's ship,) 186.
, documents dated from, 11, 67, 92.
, the (merchant ship), 413.
St. Andrew Wardrobe, London, 588.
St. Andrew's, Holbora, 101, 227, 281.
St. Andrew's, Archbishop of, see Spottiswood,
John.
St. Asaph, dean, see Morris, Andrew.
St. Augustine division, Kent, 393.
St. Barbe, William, 72.
St. Bartholomew's the Great, London, docu-
ment dated from, 452.
St. Bees, Cumberland, 504, 598.
St. Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, London, 66.
St. Bride's, London, 227.
St. Christopher, island of, 88, 158, 494.
St. Clement Danes, London, 313.
St. Ethelburga, London, rector and others of,
certificate of, 312.
St. Etheldred, Suffolk, liberty, 282.
St. George, Hasta, 569.
St. George, the, of London, 243.
St. George's, Southwark, 1 10.
constables, return of, 562.
St. Giles-in-the-Eields, London, 21, 100, 210,
281.
St. Ives, CO. Huntingdon, 266.
St. James's, Westminster, document dated
from, 572.
St. James's field, 75.
St. James's Palace, 48, 65.
, document dated from, 172.
St. James's Park, document dated from, 615.
St. John, Sir John, 454.
, Lady Mary, 222.
, Oliver, Lord St. John of Bletsoe, 1 66,
170.
, Oliver, Earl of Bolingbroke, 166, 465.
, , letter of, 478.
, Oliver, 453.
, Sir Eowland, letter of, 464.
St. John Baptist, Walbrook, 52.
St. John the Evangelist, London, 533.
St. John's, [Clerkenwell,] document dated
from, 151.
St. John's College, Oxford, 395, 424.
, , Cambridge, 70, 587.
St. John's Street, Middlesex, 263.
St. Katherine's, Tower Hill, London, 58, 74,
75, 432, 444.
St. Katherine's near Lincoln, 149.
St. Lawrence island, see Madagascar.
St. Lucar, 164.
St. Martha [on-the-Hill] , Smrey, 469.
St. Martin Outwich, London, 554.
St. Martin's-in-the-Eields, Westminster, 104,
320, 348, 521.
, document dated from, 452.
, parishoners of, petition of, 132.
, , , order of referees of, 383.
St. Martin's Lape, Westminster, 21, 25, 348,
484.
St. Mary Bothaw, London, 52.
St. Mary Magdalen Hospital, near Bath, 12.
St. Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, 125.
, constables, return of, 562.
St. Mary Woolchurch, London, 52.
St. Matthew, the, of London, 164.
St. Mawes, Cornwall, mayor, see Jane, John.
, , ship-money, 429 (2).
St. Michael Bassishaw, London, 554.
St. Michael-le-Querne, London, 39.
, conduit or fountain, 39.
St. Michael, CornhUl, London, 96.
St. Neots, CO. Huntingdon, inhabitants of, peti-
tion of, 265.
St. Nicholas, isle of, Plymouth, otherwise Ply-
month Port, 3, 171, 193, 297, 309, 317,
487, 488.
, , list of soldiers in, 293.
, , captains, «ee Astley, Bernard;
Astley, Sir Jacob ; Chichester, Arthur.
St. Olaves, Southwark, 105.
, constables, return of, 562.
St. Pancras, Soper Lane, London, 207.
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, 214.
, repairs, contributions for, 97, 104, 118,
123, 165, 182, 243, 255, 590, 628.
, churchyard, 221, 222.
, Dean, 98.
St. Peter's, Suffolk, 309.
St. Peter's, Westminster, see Westminster
Abbey.
St. Eavy, Sir William de, 4, 5, 11, (2).
, receipt of, 12.
710
GENERAL INDEX.
St. Saviour's, Southwark, 105, 110, 562.
, Dutch congregation in, 562.
, constables of, return of, 562.
St. Stephen's, Walbrook, 52.
St. Swithin's, London, 52, 543.
, churchwardens, 76.
St. Thomas, Southwark, constables, return of,
562.
St. Thomas near Exeter, 371.
St. Thomas's Hospital, Southwark, governors
of, letters to, 344, 379.
St. Vedast, Foster Lane, London, 207.
Salcey Forest, co. Northampton, 131.
Salford, co. Lancaster, hundred, 282.
Salisbury, Wilts, 68, 186, 215, 572.
, Bishops of, 148, 262; and see Dave-
nant, John ; de la Wyle, Walter.
, cathedral, 474.
, dean, 148,474. See Bailey, Richard.
, diocese, chancellor, 123.
, government of, grant respecting, 148.
, justices of peace, 123.
, , grant respecting, 148.
, mayor, 123, 148.
, post-master, 50. See Bedbury, Eoger.
, recorder, 60, 123, 148. See Hyde,
Eohert.
, St. Edmund's, 72 (2):
, , note of presentations to, 72.
, , churchwardens, petition of, 72.
, , churchyard, 72, 215.
, , college, charter of foundation,
72.
, , , grants of, 72.
, , , presentations to, 72.
, St. Martin's, 72.
.., , presentations to, 72.
Salisbury House, London, 351, 453.
Salisbury, Earl of, see Cecil, WiUiam.
, the late Earl, see Cecil, Eohert.
Salisbury, the (buss), 181.
, note of her capture, 271.
Salkeld, Mr., 354.
Sallee, 69.
Salmon, preservation of, 274.
Salop, CO., 514.;
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, deputy lieutenants, list of, 263.
, feodary, see Pay, John.
, sheriff, see Harris, Sir Paul; Leigh,
Sir Richard ; Pierrepont, William.
, ship-money, 54, 392.
Salt, 180.
, imposts on, 556.
, reasons against the importation of,
from France, 275.
Salter, Eohert, 16.
Sir Edward, certificate of, 171.
Saltmakers of North and South Shields, petition
of, 242.
Saltonstall, John, 218.
Saltpetre, 85, 130, 134, 155, 347, 363, 383.
, receiver, see Poole, Eichard.
Saltpetre and gunpowder, commissioners for,
248, 439, 445, 448, 561.
, , letters and other papers of, 59,
83, 86, 118 (2), 153, 166, 186, 296,
303, 316, 339, 353, 365, 378, 383, 425,
432 (2), 443 (3), 445 (3), 459, 471,
472, 484, 491, 534, 625, 626.
, the like to, 110, 237,448, 459,
460.
, notes of business of, 155, 157,
471.
Saltpetremakers and saltpetremen, 121, 556,
561.
, complaints by, 459.
Saltram, Devon, 159.
Salvadore, the (ship), 3 (2).
Salvetti, Amerigo, warrant to, 153.
Samford, Charles, 494.
Saihford, Suffolk, hundred, 282.
Sammes, Dr. William, letter of, 208.
Sampford Peverell, Devon, 355.
Sampson, Anne, petition of, 371.
, ,64.
Samuel, Sir Eichard, instructions for articles
against, 218.
Sanderson, James, 538.
, , note of, 538.
, John, petition of, 145.
, Ealeigh, petition of, 536.
Sandford, Arthur, letter of, 60.
, Charles, 300, 332.
Sandforth, Edmund, 83.
Saudiford, Thomas, petition of, 229.
Sandis, see Sandys.
Sandown Castle, Isle of Wight, 67, 92, 319.
Sandsfoot Castle, co. Dorset, 351.
Sandwich, Kent, 130, 275.
, searcher's place, 258, 508, 532, 533,
551, 633.
, mayor (1635), see Selwyn, Richard.
Sandy, co. Bedford, 535.
Sandy [Hook] Island, America, discovered
by one Rose, 158.
Sandys or Sandis, Anne Lady, letter of, 150.
, William, 476, 507.
Santie, John, petition of, 137.
Saphia, 69, 130.
Sara, Thomas, 610.
Sargeant, Thomas, 70.
Saukeild, see Salkeld.
Saunders, Mr., 376, 480.
Saunderson, Anthony, 123.
, Humphrey, 426.
, Raleigh, 426.
, statement of case, 262.
, Thomas, 600.
GENERAL INDEX.
711
Savage, Ed-ward, commission to, 624.
, , grant to, 624.
, Elizabeth, Viscountess, 625.
, , letter of, 551.
, George, 462.
, petition of, 463.
, John Viscount, 419, 442.
, Sir Thomas, articles against, 595.
Saverie, see Savory.
Savile, variously spelt ; —
, John, teller of the Exchequer, 178,
192 (2), 537.
, Thomas, Viscount, 228.
, Sir William, 445, 517.
, , letters of, 305, 311.
Savory or Saverie, Carro, 338, 375.
, Christopher, 338, 375.
Savoy, 132.
Savoy, the, Middlesex, 15.
Sawyer, Sir Edmund, 127, 255, 349, 352, 389.
, , grant to, 592.
, , petition of, 613.
, Edward, 162.
, Edward, clerk of the Counter,
Wood St., 374 (2).
, Francis, 5, 7, 16, 34, 36, 455.
, , his wife, 5, 7, 37, 455.
, , bond and other papers of, 37,
45.
Saxby, co. Leicester, 114.
Say and Sele, Viscount, see Eiennes, William.
Sayer, Edward, 380.
Scardburgh [Scarborough] , writ to, 88.
Scargell, Mr., 105.
Scotland, 3, 19, 37, 73, 129, 142, 161, 176,
177,^204, 251, 259, 270, 274, 275, 317
(2), 347, 350, 354, 358, 359 (3), 360
(2), 417, 419, 420, 428, 432, 458, 481,
506, 518, 527, 530, 534, 543, 544, 545,
553, 555, 558, 565, 569, 572, 579, 591,
608, 617.
, books and letters from, 31, 454 (3),
455 (2), 473 (2), 481, 484, 511, 612,
517, 518, 551, 552, 555, 573.
, confession of faith of 1580, 81, 269.
covenant, 5, 31, 152, 270, 316, 337,
359, 419.
, covenant (the King's), 58, 60, 181.
.covenanters, 31^ 338, 345, 354, 385,
386, 417, 481, 486, 487 (2), 504 (2),
506, 508, 541, 559, 565, 573, 591, 597,
623, 629.
, commissioners chosen by, 31.
, fast in, 11.
, General Assembly, the, 11, 31 (2),
58, 103, 125, 160, 213, 270, 357, 405,
407, 589, 595.
, , acts of, 149,453.
, clerk, see Johnston, A.
, High Commission in, 31.
, islands, 230.
, liturgy, 447, 517.
Scotland — cont.
, mint, 73.
, nobility and others, remonstrance of,
595.
, parliament, 31.
, , deputies of, petition of, 500.
, preachers, 385.
, rebellion in, papers and references con-
cerning the, 4, 22, 31, 63, 103 (2), 113,
125, 131, 152, 160, 181, 186, 187, 269,
303, 322, 323 (2), 324, 330, 337 (2),
342, 353, 357, 366, 368, 371, 377, 386,
405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 437, 440, ,
447 (2), 449, 451, 453 (3), 457, 459
(2), 474, 476, 477, 478, 480, 481, 484,
486, 487 (2), 503, 512, 513, 519, 521,
544, 559, 568, 574, 580, 581, 593, 594,
605, 628, 635.
, , proclamation against, 507.
, , foretold by Knox and others,
454.
, King's Commissioner, see Hamilton,
James, Marquess of.
, General of Army of, see Lesley, Alex-
ander.
, chief justice, see Elphinston, Sir
William.
, Lord Treasurer, see Stuart, John, Earl
of Traquair.
, Lord Registrar, see Hay, Sir John.
Scott, Christopher, 576.
, George, certificate of, 493.
, James, 513.
, Dr. John, dean of York, report on
debts due by, 220.
Scray, Kent, lathe, 285, 393.
Scriveo, , of Merton College, Oxford,
189.
Scrope, Adrian, 134, 328.
, Emanuel, Lord, 202.
Sir Gervase, l24, ^8, 566.
, petition of, 2^9.
Scudamore, William, late sheriff of co. Here-
ford, petition of, 234.
Seacoal Lane, London, 530.
Seaford, Sussex, writ to, 88.
Seal, the Great, chafewax, office of, 92, 536.
, purveyer of wax, office of, 92, 536.
Scale, CO. Leicester, 290.
Nether, co. Leicester, 356.
Seals and stamps, illegal, 389.
Seaman, Capt. Edmund, 152.
Seamen, impressment of, 542, 543, 563.
, maimed, relief for, or Poor Seamen's
Fund, 6, 8, 9.
Seaton, Charles, Earl of Dunfermline, petition
of, 500.
, George, Earl of Wintoun, 360.
, James, 538.
Seaton or Seton, Father John, of the society
of Jesus, Paris, letter to, 568.
, Father John, of Loreto, 569.
, Father, of Rome, 569.
712
GENERAL INDEX.
Secret service, the King's, C17.
Secretaries of State, see Coke, Sir John;
Windebank, Sir Francis.
Seditious and libellous speeches, see Libels.
Ssdley, Sir John, deceased, 313.
, Lady, 313.
Seile, Henry, 220.
Selby, CO. York, 546, 600.
Sellars, John, 523.
, his wife and children, 523.
Sellwine, Jasper, 163.
Selwyn, Jasper, 460.
, Richard, mayor of Sandwich, (1635),
Kent, 295.
Sergeants Inn, London, documents dated from,
291,412.
Seigeants Inns, London, " the two," 231.
Serle, Thomas, 388.
Sesencote, co. AVarwick, 86.
Seton, see Seaton.
Settey near Brockenhurst, 586.
Sevenoak, William, 119.
Sevenoaks, Kent, 119, 332, 493.
, school and hospital, 119, 493.
Sewers, commission or commissioners of, 2,
352.
, , CO. Lincoln, 637.
, , orders of, 30, 562.
, , , letter to, 201.
, , Surrey, letter to, 1.
, , CO. York, letter to, 35.
Seymour, Sir Edward, 388.
, Sir Francis, 232.
, Lieut.-Col. John, certificates of, 326,
339 (2), 388 (2).
, , his house at Larkham, document
dated from, 326.
, William, Earl of Hertford, 56, 186,
480, 621.
, letter of, 486.
, , commission to, 596.
Seywell [co. Northampton], 83.
Shaftoe, Mr., 358.
Shakespeare, William, 342.
Shaklewell, Middlesex, 261.
Sharmebrooke, Ann, 226.
, John, 227.
Sharpe, Abraham, 16, 24, 26.
William, 207.
Shaston, co. Dorset, 9, 28.
Shawell, co. Leicester, 70.
Sheen, Surrey, his Majesty's mews at, 460.
, manor, 609.
Sheere, Thomas, 438.
Sheffield, Sampson, 635.
Sheild, John, 590.
, Margaret, 590.
, Sarah, 590.
, William, 590.
Sheires, William, 147.
Shelton, Thomas, pass to, 316.
Shemeld, John, 26, 35.
Sheppard, Thomas, 363.
Shepsy, see Sibsye.
Shepway, Kent, lathe, 393.
[Sherbert ?], Henry, see Herbert.
Sher[borne], document dated from, 306.
Sherburne, Edward, letter to, 46.
Sherer, Richard, 74.
Sheriffs of England and Wales, 485, 556, 569.
, letters to, 252, 552.
, accounts of ship-money in hands oi>
1, 6, 14, 24, 49, 54, 64, 79, 86, 98, 107,
120, 143, 158, 295, 370, 420, 444, 474
(2), 495, 553 (2), 569 (2),, 602 (2),
627.
, order concerning, 475.
, order of, making the bill for, 86.
, lists of, 43, 87 (2) ; and see under the
names of the several counties.
Sherrington, co. Buckingham, 148.
Sherwood, Erancis, submission of, 51.
Shields, 176, 180.
, corporation of saltmakers, petition of,
242.
Shingfield, Wilts, 131.
Ship-money, papers relating to, 33, 35 (2),
37, 95 (3), 101, 185, 228, 231, 249, 345,
475, 485, 517, 568.
, see names of the places mentioned
in the calendar in connexion with.
, judges arguments upon, 11.
, paid by the clergy, 475, 586, C03,
606, 630.
, fleet set out with the amount received,
see Fleet.
, Nicholas's reports and other papers
concerning, 84, 87, 95.
, ships furnished by the city of London,
see London.
, accounts of, 1 (2), 6 (2), 14 (2),
24 (2), 49 (2), 54 (2), 64 (2), 79 (4),
86 (3), 98 (2), 107 (2), 120 (2), 143
(2), 158 (2), 173 (2), 295 (2), 370
(3), 420 (3), 444 (2), 474, 495 (3),
550 (3), 569 (4), 602 (3), 627 (2).
writs, 87, 88 (2), 103.
Ships, (English,) note of, sold abroad, 164.
Ships, merchants, hired or impressed for the
King's service, and those furnished by
the city of London, 820, 477.
, convoyed by King's ships, 2 1 .
, the King's, 251, 328, 343, 350, 383.
, , lists of, 488, 526.
, , clerks of, warrant to, 592.-
Shoreditch, 261.
Shoreham, writ to, 88.
Short, John, 548.
Shortlease, co. Northampton, 440.
Shotley, Suffolk, rectory, 195.
Shotover Wood, co. Oxford, 203, 204.
, notes on value of a grant of, 204.
GENEEAL INDEX.
713
Shrewsbury, 156, 320, 394, 521.
, documents dated from, 51, 156.
, bailiffs and others, letters and papers
of, 51, 76, 209 (2).
, , letter to, 7.
, charter, extracts from, 262.
, free grammar school, 209.
, mayor, 262, 320. See Jones, Thomas.
, ship-money, 7, 51, 54, 65, 76, 392.
, Iloly Cross, 394, 395.
St. Alkmond's, 209, 394, 395.
St. Chad's college, 209.
, church, 394, 395.
, St. Julian, 394, 395.
, St. Mary's, 394, 395.
, , parishioners of, petition of, 209.
, Earl of, see Talbot, John.
Shrire, , of Burton Latimer, 286.
Shuter, Mr., 227.
, , his opinion, 227.
, John, petition of, 66.
, "William, petition of, 66.
Shutt, Margaret, 388.
Shuttlewood, Daniel, 291, 318.
Sibsye or Shepsy, Dr., information of, 217.
Sibthorpe, Dr. Robert, certificate of, 286.
Sicklemore, Autrobus, B.A., 212.
Sidenham, John, 574.
Sidley, Sir John, petition of, 494.
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, brief on
behalf of, 228.
Sienna, 13.
Signet, clerk of the, letters and other papers
to, 66, 92, 335, 618. See also Kirk-
ham, Mr. ; Warwick, Philip.
Silebey, co. Leicester, 291.
Silks, 132, 153, 159.
Silrer, illegal transportation of, 596.
Simpson, James, 149.
, Mr., preacher of Newcastle, 359.
John, 33.
Simpson, co. Buckingham, 213.
Sinclair, John Lord, letter of, 519.
Singleton -cum-Charleton, Sussex, rectory, 212.
Sion House, Middlesex, 48, 622.
, documents dated from, 3 (2), 21, 44,
47, 59, 64.
Sittwell, George, 517.
Six clerks of the Court of Chancery, 494, 589.
Skeckling, co. York, 299.
Skeffington, Sir John, 366.
William, 366.
SkiUing, Richard, information of, 138.
Skingle, John, 634.
Skinner, Robert, Bishop of Bristol, letter to,
205.
Skinners, 351, 380.
company of London, the, 583.
Slaney, Capt. Crispe, 32.
Slanuing, Sir Nicholas, captain of Falmouth
fort, Cornwall, 580.
, , warrant to, 502.
, , instructions to, 503.
Slater, Elizabeth, 75.
, Nicholas, sentence in cause of, 75.
Sleaford, co. Lincoln, 41, 562, 573.
, document dated from, io.
house, 143.
Sleich or Sleigh, Alexander, 388, 453.
, , alderman of Berwick, 512, 559.
Slingsby, Capt., 64.
SmaUey, , [of Oadby], 100.
Smalts, invention of, 250.
Smart, , of Fleclcney, 104.
, Mr., of Durham, 434, 457.
Smethwiok, Thomas, 67, 101.
Smith, variously spelt ; —
, Alderman, of London, 229.
, Lady Dorothy, petition of, 25C.
, Elizabeth, admonition to, 214.
, Elizabeth of Kii-kby Lonsdale, 360.
George, 256.
, James, of Bray, 16.
, John, of Batcombe, 247.
, John, petition of, 415.
, John, rector of Ditton, presentation
to, 422.
, Kelomy, 43.
, Kenelm, Serjeant, 374 (2), 380.
, MiUicent, 214.
, Sir Nicholas, deceased, 256.
, Nicholas, deceased, late of Exeter,
257.
, Nicholas, clerk, petition of, 552.
, Patrick, 406.
, Robert, messenger and marshal, and
water-bailiff of Ireland, 366.
, , letter of, 568.
, , letters to, 83, 432, 445.
, Robert, relator in the Star Chamber,
25.
, , letter and other papers of, 216,
242 (2).
, Simon, 332.
, Thomas, ballaster of ships, 262, 536.
, petition of, 426.
, Thomas, deceased, 131.
., Thomas, of Sion House and Queen
Street, London; his house in Queen
Street, document dated from, 491.
, letters of, 3, 21, 59, 64, 92, 103, 112,
130, 151, 159, 361, 465, 491, 619, 622.
, Sir Thurstane, 309, 355, 396.
, William, of Kirkby, 167, 355, 360.
,WiUiam, [of Shingfield, Wilts ?] , 131.
, William, son of the above, 131.
, William, prosecutor of Kenelm Cooke,
146.
, , apothecary, 264.
, ; parson of Swithland, 81 .
714
GENERAL ESTDEX.
Smith — cont.
, , late vicar of St. Paul's [Bed-
ford], 535.
Smonnell Coppice, Chute Forest, Hants, 140.
Smyth, see Smith.
Snape, Nathaniel, justice of peace for Middle-
sex, 34, 369.
, , letters to, 353, 445.
Soap, 1, 39, 178, 240, 332, 374.
Soapmakers of London, society of, 21,25, 374,
381.
, governor, see Bromfield, Sir Edward.
Soapmakers of Westminster, late company of,
governor, see Gage, George.
Sodar and Man, Bishop of, see Parr, Richard.
Soham, CO. Camhridge, manor, 203.
Soldiers, EngHsh, payment of, 428, 500, 502,
503, 625 (3), 631 (4).
, , for service in France, 150.
, , Flanders, 127, 470, 543.
Solicitor General, see Littleton, Sir Edward.
SoUoway, Frances, 312.
, petition of, 312.
,Eohert, 312 (2).
Somerty, co. Leicester, 291.
Somercotes, co. Lincoln, document dated from,
124.
Somerset, 200, 303, 460, 514, 624.
, judges of assize, letter to, 37.
, justices of peace, 232.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, , commission to, 596.
, sheriffs, 232, 235. See Bassett, Wil-
liam ; Hodges, Heni-y ; Malet, John.
, ship-money, 95, 419, 420.
Somerset House, London, 22 281.
, the Queen's chapel at, 623.
Somerset, Henry, Earl of Worcester, letter of,
456.
, , grant to, 605.
, , his son, 457.
, Thomas (sic). Viscount, petition of,
263.
Somersham, co. Huntingdon, manor, 189.
, soke, 414 (2), 627.
Somerton Farm [co. Oxford], 224.
South, George, 3.
Southam, Edmund, 373.
Southampton, 132, 180, 186, 287, 656, 583, 624.
, document dated from, 287.
, mayor, see Wroth, Thomas.
, ship-money, 22, 88.
, writ to, 88.
, Earl of, «ee Wriothesly, Thomas.
Southheai- Forest, Hants, 297.
, lieutenant of, see Goring, Col. George.
Southcott, variously spelt ; —
, Sir Popham, order on petition of, 1.
, , petitions of, 177, 240.
Southmorfield, co. Leicester, 291.
Southsea Castle, 629.
Southwark, 104, 262, 561, 615.
, documents dated from, 105, 562, 563.
, writ to, 88.
Southwell [co. Nottingham], 51.
Southwood, John, bond of, 111.
Sovereign of the Seas, the Royal, 243.
Sovereignty of the Seas, 271.
Sowden Farm, Devon, 327.
Soyer, James, 513.
Spain, 21, 71, 89, 112, 130, 136, 153, 196, 199,
243, 272, 273, 275, 298, 306, 314, 330,
525, 602.
, ambassador from, 20, 113.
, English ambassador, see Aston, Walter,
Lord.
.fleet, Plate, 188.
, King of, 70, 470, 543, 602.
, Prince of (1547), 6.
, Queen of, 112.
, resident for, 20,45, 607.
, company of merchants trading to, 298,
330, 364, 373, 379.
, letter of, 330.
Spanish islands, the, 298, 330.
wines, 244, 298, 364, 373, 379, 634.
Sparkes, Mr., parson of Bletchley, 213.
, , his wife, 213.
Spatchurst, John, 204.
Speght, Lawrence, grant to, 551.
Spencer, Arnold, 605.
, John, petition of, 242.
, Lady, 216.
, Thomas, 2.
SpiUer, Sir Henry, justice of peace for Middle-
sex, 36, 465, 518, 543 (2), 557.
Spittle or SpitteU, Anthony, postmaster of
Basingstoke, 83.
, petition of, 199.
Splinter, the, between Gravelines and Dunkirk,
479.
Spottiswood, John, Archbishop of St. An-
drews, 304, 597.
Sprak, Jaspar, letter of, 287.
, , his children, 287.
, Mary, 287.
Springate, Sir Thomas, 238.
Squibb, Lawrence, indenture of, 143.
, Robert, indenture of, 143.
Stacy, John, 373.
Stafford, co., 137, 155, 176, 223, 373, 514.
, deputy lieutenants, letter of, 416.
, , letter to, 307.
, Lord Lieutenant, 45 .
, , letters to, 307, 416.
, provost marshal, 432.
Stafford, 416.
) doctunent dated from, 416.
Stafford, Alexander, 620.
GENERAL INDEX.
715
Stafford — cont.
, Edward, 454.
, Sir Thomas, 98, 201, 489, 573.
, Dukes of Buckingham, family of, 106.
Staindrop, CO. Durham, document dated from,
12.
Staine, co. Cambridge, hundred, 283.
Stainmore, Westmoreland, 565.
Stamford, Earl of, see Grey, Henry.
, CO. Lincoln, aldermen of, letter to,
425.
Standard bearer, the Kuig's, 575.
Stanford, Mr., 119.
Stanford Rivers, Essex, 607.
Stanhope, Lady, 76.
, Philip, Earl of Chesterfield, letter of,
498.
Stanley, Edward, 507.
, Dr. Edward, letter of, 467.
EUzabeth, 507.
, James, Lord Strange, 388, 419,442.
letter to, 179.
Katherine, 507.
, Mr., 171.
, , statement by, 171.
, Robert, 507.
, Sarah, 507.
, Thomas, will of, 507.
Sir Thomas, 509.
, WiUiam, Earl of Derby, 33, 419, 442.
, , receipt of, 419.
, , letter to, 179.
Stanley Regis, co. Gloucester, 209.
Stanmore Magna, Middlesex, 8.
Parva, alias Whitchurch, or White-
church, Middlesex, 62, 396.
Stanton, Richard, 35.
Stanton Lacy, co. Northampton, 213.
Staple, Elizabeth, petition of, 100.
Staploe, CO. Cambridge, hundred, 283.
Star Chamber, 55 (2), 72, 73, 124, 129, 130,
137, 158, 169, 175, 199, 201, 218, 219,
221, 224, 239 (2), 242, 257, 275, 281,
286, 314, 322, 360, 366, 380, 381, 412,
452, 480, 491, 499, 548, 596 (2), 620,
, documents dated from, 59, 71, 148,
389, 455.
., clerk -examiners and registrar of, peti-
tion of, 66.
■. , the inner, 260,470.
, , documents dated from, '89, 94,
112, 115, 363 (2), 379 (2), 382, 383.
Starch, 620.
, reasons concerning manufacture of,
250.
, estimate, 43.
, surreyor of, see Ryley, William.
Starchmakers Company of London, the, 9, 24,
185, 242 (2).
, incorporation of, 165.
, indenture of, 165.
treasurer, see Meautys, Thomas.
Staresmore, Mr., 104.
Starkas, John, petition of, 231.
Starling, Hem-y, 309, 355.
State Paper Office, the, 198, 273.
States, the, of Holland, or the United Pro-
vinces, 51, 552.
, arms from, 160.
, ambassador to, see Boswell, Sir Wil-
liam.
, ambassador from, 45, 552, 607.
States General, the, 510, 515.
Statham, Abraham, petition of, 66.
Stationers Company, the, 547.
, master and wardens, 258.
, , petition of, 55.
, reference of petition to, 548.
Stationers Hall, London, 55.
Stebbin, William, 150.
Stebunheath, see Stepney.
Steele, Prances, 431.
, Richard, 431.
Stephenson, see Stevenson.
Stepney, 75, 261.
Marsh, 261.
Sterling, Henry, 519.
Sternold, see Starling.
Stevens, John, 477.
Thomas, petition of 236.
Stevenson, variously spelt ; —
, David, 237, 365.
, Henry, 262.
, Matthew, 48, 61, 67, 78, 374, 382.
, , petitions of, 121, 122, 233, 374.
, , , answer to, 401.
, Mr., of Hartshorn Quay, London,
493.
, WilUam, 116, 221.
, , petitions of, 221, 222.
, , report on petition of, 1 14.
Steward or Stewart [Elizabeth?], Countess of
Carrick, grant to, 588.
, , her daughter, 588.
, Prancis, Lord, eldest son of the next
mentioned, 388.
, , letter to, 453.-
, , Earl of BothweU, 388, 453.
, George, Lord, D'Aubigny, 276.
, Katherine, Lady D'Aubigny, 276.
, James, letter of, 484.
, Capt. Walter, 272 (4), 353.
, , notes in cause of, 149, 153.
, , 217 ; and see also Stuart.
Stickney, co. Lincoln, plan of lands near, 263.
Stiles or Styles, Mr,, of London, 370.
, Mr., of CO. Lincoln, 510.
Stillinge, Francis, see Osborne.
Stillingiieet, , the Earl of Salisbury's
man, 44.
Stirling, George, 635.
Stirling, Earl of, see Alexander, William.
716
GENERAL INDEX.
Stisted, William, 604.
, , warrant to, 604.
Stisted, Essex, 556.
Stock, Mr., 370.
Stookdale or Stockdell, Edward, 351, 516.
, , his children, 516.
, Edward, messenger, 353, 378, 442.
, , letter of, 397.
, , letters to, 9, 297, 309.
, Leonard, 25.
, , letter and other papers of, 242
(2).
Stockman, Edward, 474.
Stocks, the, 362.
Stocks Market, London, 492.
Stockwell, Surrey, 321.
constahles, return of 562.
Stoke Milborough, Salop, 32.
Stoke, Suffolk, 337.
Stokes, Dr. David, letter of, 147
Stokes Bay, 64.
Stole, groom of the, 198.
Stone, Benjamin, petition of, 236, 237 (2).
, John, demands of 61.
,■ ,276.
Stonehouse, Sir James, 60.
,his lady, 60.
Stonor, Lady Elizabeth, 222.
Storms, 41, 97, 103 (2), 361.
Stoton, see Stoughton.
Stott, David, messenger, 467, 498.
, , information of, 269.
, , return of, 375.
, letters to, 26, 297.
Stoughton, Dr., 217.
, Nicholas, under-sheriff of SuiTey,
receipt and other papers of, 23, 35.
Stoughton Lacy, co. Leicester, 107, 339.
Stourton, Edward, 9th Lord, 472.
, William, 10th Lord, letter of, 472.
, his three brothers, 472.
, , his childi-en, 472.
Stowewood, CO. Oxford, 204.
, answer to objections as to timber con-
verted for the King's use, 203.
, notes on value of a grant of, 204.
Stradbroke, Suffolk, 309.
Stradling, Sir Edward, 304, 314.
, , pardon to, 596.
, Capt. Henry, 4, 492.
Strand, the, London, 58, 85, 313, 351.
, document dated from, 419.
Strange, Lord, see Stanley, James.
Strangers inhabiting within London and the
suburbs thereof, 622.
returns of, 562, 563, 579.
Strangways, John, 229.
Stratbrooke, see Stradbroke.
Stratford-le-Bow, 261.
Strechley, William, 232.
Stredwick, Henry, 230.
Street, Humphrey, 427.
Stretchie, Mr., 370.
Stretton, co. Chester, 118.
Strode, Mr., of Dittisham, 316.
Sir Richard, recorder of Plympton,
283.
, Thomas, 91.
Stuart, Lord Bernard, pass to, 378.
, Frances, Dowager Duchess of Eich-
mond and Lennox, " my Littleton alle
HoiTSe," document dated from, 4.
, , letter of, 4.
, James, Duke of Lennox, 3, 5, 12,278,
291, 321, 348, 378.
, pretended speech of, 269, 270
(2).
, John, Earl of Traquair, Lord Trea-
surer of Scotland, 500, 515, 628.
, Lord John, pass to, 378.
., Lodovick, late Duke of Richmond and
Lennox, 278 ; and see also Steward or
Stewart.
Stubbs, William, 160.
, , pardon to, 620.
Studley, Mr., 209.
, John, 394.
Stuffs, hot-pressing, &c., 364.
Styant, , 269.
Stydolfe, Sir Francis, letter of, 50.
Styles, Mr., of London, 370.
Subsidies, 366.
, farmers of, account by, 188.
Suckling, Sir John, 126, 342, 378.
Sudbury, co. Worcester, 391.
Suffolk, 245, 326, 365, 375, 388, 514, 574, 582.
, able men in, certificate of, 411.
, deputy lieutenants, letter to, 616.
, lustices of peace, letters and other
papers of, 282 (3), 283 (3).
, sheriff, see Clench, John ; Duke, Ed
ward.
, , letter to, 283.
, ship-money, 403.
, Lord Lieutenant, letters to, 513, 574,
582, 616.
, Vice- Admiral, see Tollemache, Sir
Lionel.
, Vice-Admiralty, judge and registrar,
139, 498.
Suffolk, Earl of, see Howard, Theophilus.
Suffolk House, London, document dated
from, 428.
Sufford, see Aylesford.
Sugar, John, 426.
Sulpitius, epistle of, 119.
Sun, the (ship), 287.
(tavern), Holborn, 105.
Sunderland, 278.
, owners and masters of ships trading
to, proposition of, 250.
Sundon, co. Bedford, 261.
GENERAL INDEX.
717
Sunningliill, Berks, 118, 568.
Sunnybank, Dr., death of, 80.
Supremacy, oath of, see Allegiance.
Surplice, the, 111, 362, 418, 432, 591.
Surrey, 265, 353, 412, 514, 561.
(justices of assize, letter to, 283 (2).
, of peace, 378.
, , letters and certificates of, 53, 105,
110, 282, 283 (2), 284, 562, 635.
, , letter to, 1.
, Lord Lieutenant, 107.
, , letters to, 1, 50, 127, 513.
, sheriff, 2.
, , letter and warrant to, 88, 425.
, deputy lieutenants, letters of, 50, 127.
, ship-inoney, 2, 88.
, under-sheriff, 23.
Surrey, Earl of (A.D. 1513), see Howard,
Thomas.
Surveyor-General, the, 499, see Harhord, Su-
Charles.
Sussex, 353, 375, 484, 514, 534.
, deputy lieutenants, return by, 238.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, justices of peace, certificates of, 282,
284.
sheriff, letter to, 88.
, ship-money, 88.
Sutherland, 406.
Sutterton, co. Lincoln, 108.
Sutton, Edward, Lord Dudley, letter of, 511.
, , his grandchild, 511.
Sutton, CO. Derby, document dated from, 486.
, CO. Hereford, document dated from,
365.
, Suffolk, 337.
, Surrey, 41.
Sutton-at-Hone, lathe, 282, 393.
Sutton Courtney, Berks, 56.
Sutton-cum-Buckingham, prebend, opinion as
to right of presentation to, 216.
Sutton-in -Holland, co. Lincoln, 66.
Sutton-in-Marsh, co. Lincoln, 235, 323.
Sutton Meadow, co. Northampton, 214, 273,
274.
Sutton's Hospital, see Charter House, the.
Swain, Arthnr, 140 (2).
Swainton, co. Nottingham, 225.
Swallow, the, 64.
Swan Alley, Blackfriars, 260, 262.
Swardeston, Norfolk, 364.
Sweden, 453.
, Queen of, 607.
Swefling, Suffolk, 64.
Swettenham, Mr., 186.
Swift, James, 430.
Swineshead, co. Lincoln, 108.
Swinton, Walter, 31.
Swithland, co. Leicester, 81.
" Swords, Viscountess,'' 510.
Sword-makers, 373.
Sydenham, Devon, document dated from, 306.
, Kent, 294.
Sydeserf, Thomas, Bishop of Galloway, 213,
303.
Sydney, Robert, Earl of Leicester, English
ambassador in France, 400, 623.
, , letter to, 299.
, Lady Dorothea, daughter of the above,
verses addi'essed to, 530.
Symbarbe, see St. Barbe.
Symon, Peter, petition of, 266.
, , his brother, 266.
Symonds, Joseph, 171.
, , petition of, 132.
, Thomas, late mayor of Hereford, 281.
, William, 171.
, , petition of, 132.
Symontoun, William, 543.
, , letter of, 343.
Sympkin, John, 399.
Synock, see Sevenoaks.
T.
Tabor, Humphrey, M.A., presentation to, 505.
Tadcasfer, co. York, 597.
Talbot, George, Lord, son and heir apparent
to the Earl of Shrewsbury, 440 (2).
, John, Earl of Shrewsbury, 440.
, John, captain of Tilb ury Fort, petition
of, 535.
, Stephen, 233.
Talmage, Stephen, 294, 461.
Tamerton Eoliott, Devon, 388 (2).
, document dated from, 339.
Tanckard, Thomas, petition of, 222.
Tandridge, Surrey, hundred, 283.
Tapsall, Dr., 259.
Tar, 127.
Tarleton, Michael, receipt of, 98.
Tassell, see Texel.
Tassin, le Sieur, 589.
Tatenall [Tatenhill], co. Stafford, rectory,
188.
Tattingstone alias Tateston, Suffolk, church
and manor, 337, 379.
Taunton, Somerset, dociunent dated from, 479.
Taverner, Robert, letters to, 2, 297.
Taverns, 239, 320, 348, 352.
Tawton Church, Devon, 300, 542.
718
GENEEAL INDEX.
Taylor, variously spelt ; —
, Luke, 93.
, Margaret, grant of denization, 176.
, Mr., 92, 112.
, Thomas, 8.
, William, of Windsor, 2, 9.
,404.
Tees, the river, 249.
Tempest, Andrew, 224.
EHzabeth, 224.
, Eohert, son of William the elder, 224.
, , cousin to WiUiam the elder,
224.
, Thomas, 224.
, WlUiam, the elder, wiU of, 224.
, , his wife, 224.
, William, the yoimger, 224.
Temple, Sir Peter, 211.
Temple, the, London, 206.
church, 206.
church-yard, 206.
, master of, see Mioklethwaite, Dr. Paul.
See also Middle Temple and Inner
Temple.
Temple Bar, 299, 343, 351.
Tench, Arthur, letter of, 65.
, John, affidavit of, 76.
Teoiige, George, statement by, 631.
Terrington, Norfolk, 132.
Terry, William, petition of, 260.
, Thomas, 399.
Terwhitt, Eobert, petition of, 265.
Teviotdale, 303.
sheriff of, 149 ; and see Douglas, Sir
William.
Tewin, co. Hertford, 226.
Texel, 103, 492.
Teynham, Baroness, see Roper, Mary.
, Lord, see Roper, Christopher.
Thackham, John, 16, 26 (2).
Thames, the, 1, 6, 21, 238, 314, 366, 401, 426.
, fishermen of, 15, 25.
, , grievances of, 14.
, , petition of, 14.
Thames Street, London, 245.
Thames Ditton, Surrey, 8, 432.
, ship-money, 23, 35.
Thanet, Earl of, see Tufton, John.
ThelwaU or Thelwell, Capt. Anthony, 564,
566, 598.
, , letter of, 387.
, Capt. Edward, 364.
Theobalds, Herts, 256.
Park, 294,489.
Thetford, Norfolk, 403, 573, 595.
Thierry, John, 212.
Thimbleby, Matthew, deceased, 93, 627.
Thingoe, Suffolk, hundred, 64.
ThirlwaU, Northumberland, 384.
Thistletbwaite, Mr., 51.
Thomas, Sir Anthony, 305.
, Edmund, 300.
bond of, 334.
Elizabeth, 52.
, , her grandmother, Bridget, 52.
, John, 79.
, Mark, mayor of Rye, letter of, 170.
, , letter to, 166.
, Mary, petition of, 259.
, Nicholas, 429.
, Philip, messenger, letter to, 20.
, Rice, petitions of, 147, 194.
, WiUiam, keeper of Wardrobe, Wind-
sor Casfle, 259.
Thompson, variously spelt ; —
, A., letter of, 455.
, Alexander, 149.
, Anthony, D.D., petition of, 66.
, David, 537.
, St. John, 166.
, , licence to, 112.
, Mr., 85, 181.
, William, letter to, 454.
Thornborough, eo. Buckingham, 211.
Thornden West, Essex, 70.
Thorne, Mr. 534.
, Thomas, confession of, 131.
Thorneton or Thornton, Ann, alias Barnadis-
ton, 300.
, George, petition of, 264.
, Henry, 265.
, Mr., 70.
Thorney, co. Cambridge, 343.
Thornhaugh, Sir Francis, sheriff of co. Not-
trQgham, letters of, 29, 110.
Thornton Bridge, co. York, 349, 436.
Thornton Woods, co. York, 116.
Thorogood, Edward, 107.
Thorp Langton, co. Leicester, document
dated from, 341.
Thorpe, Surrey, document dated from, 46.
Thorpe Mandeville, co. Northampton, 113.
Thread, gold and silver, 83, 84.
Thredling, Suffolk, hundred, 282.
Threne, Mrs., 181.
Thrybergh Park, co. York, 517.
Thynne, Sir John, 74.
, Sir Thomas, 74.
Tichborne or Titchbome, Sir Richard, Deputy
Lieutenant of Hants, letter and petition
ot; 287, 610.
, , protection for, 154.
Tidcombe, Devon, 207, 502.
Tilbury Fort, Essex, 535, 536.
, captain, see Talbot, John.
, ferry-house, 536 (2).
Tilden, John, 2.
Tile, see Brick and THe.
Tilier or TilUei-, John, petition of, 244.
, Mr., Comptroller of the Ordnance,
630,
GENERAL INDEX.
719
Timber, destraotion of, 7.
, land carriage ofjforthe navy, 121,353,
382, 393.
Tin, proclamation to restrain importation of,
480.
Tin-farmers, the King's, 174, 180.
Tingrith, co. Bedford, 261.
Tinmore, co. Stafford, 366.
Tinners of Cornwall, 174, 180.
Titchborne, see Tichborne.
Tithes, 51, 66, 344, 364, 377.
Tiverton, Devon, 207, 338, 485, 488, 502.
, hmidred, 283.
T'Kint, Capt., 369.
Tobacco, 58, 74, 247, 380, 624.
, imposts on imported tobacco, collector-
ship of, 626.
, commissioners for licensing sale of,
170, 187, 332, 625.
, .letters of, 160, 192, 193, 529
(2).
, manufacture of, abuses in, 546, 547.
, manufacturers of London, petition of,
.546.
, , , report on, 546.
ofiice. Tower Street, London, docu-
ment dated from, 160.
workers of Westminster, company of,
546 (4).
Tobacco-pipe makers, petition of, 248.
Tobacco-pipes, 567.
Toddington, co. Bedford, 261.
Place, 261.
Togood, Edward, 207.
ToUemache, Sir Lionel, Viee-Admiral of
Suffolk, 471,497.
, , petitions of, 139 (2), 140.
, , , reports on, 139, 427.
Tomson, see Thompson.
Tooke, auditor, 609.
Tooker, Capt., Robert, late mayor of Win-
chester, 393.
, , letter of, 69.
, , his son-in-law, 69.
, Dr., ofEcial for Berks, 70, 382.
Tooly, John, mayor of Norwich, 403.
Toomes, Eobert, petition and other papers of,
43, 52, 87 (2).
, William, 551.
, , grant to, 526.
Topcliffe, CO. York, bridge, 349, 436.
Toppe, Mr., 157.
Tortworth, 00. Gloucester, 115.
Totness, Earl of, see Carew, George.
Tott, MJr., messenger, see Stott, David.
Tottey, Mr. 124.
Tottington, co. Lancaster, 282.
Touchet, George, Viscount Castlehaven, 517,
629.
Toumour, Timothy, master in Chancery, 394.
Tovey, Mr., of Kimcote, 70.
Tower of London, 7, 28, 59, 117, 155, 166,
176, 198, 236 (3), 244, 331, 345, 404,
448, 525, 556, 610.
, documents dated from, 183, 184 (4).
, lieutenant, 237.
, liberties, ship-money, 24, 287.
Tower Hill, Loudon, 190, 262.
, document dated from, 551.
Tower Street, London, documents dated from,
130, 529, 568.
Tower Wharf, the, 262.
Towers, John, Bishop of Peterborough, 79 (2),
80, 335.
, , presentation to, 87.
, , homage of, 137.
, , letter of, 405.
, , royal assent to his being Bishop,
149.
Town, Lawrence, letter to, 455.
Townley, Mr., deceased, 42.
Towns in England and Wales, list of, 263.
Towres, see Towers.
Tracts, 595.
Trade-marks, 414.
Tradesmen within three miles of London, cor-
poration of, 20.
Tradesmen's bills, 253 (2), 269, 430.
Tradway, Francis, 634.
Trafford, Col. or Capt. Francis, 310, 386, 437,
450, 482, 484, 505, 566.
, , receipt of, 287.
, , commissions to, 544, 545.
, instructions to, 545.
Trained-bands, 9, 171, 176, 179 (2), 229 (2),
230 (3), 277, 292, 307, 310, 311, 321,
323, 325, 328, 331, 337, 386, 482, 513,
578.
, lists of, 277, 286, 287, 306, 337, 514 ;
and see Musters.
[Trappes], John, 17, 18.
Traquair, Earl of, see Stuart, John.
Travers, Edmond, 260, 262.
, Thomas, 610.
Treasurer, the Lord, see Juxon, William,
Bishop of London.
, messengers of, particulars respecting,
273.
, late Lord, see Weston, Richard, Lord
Portland.
Treasury, the late Lords Commissioners of, 66.
Treby, William, 363.
TregonweU, John, the elder, 383, 469.
, , petition of, 208.
, John, the younger, 383, 469.
Trelawny, John, 91.
Eobert, 339.
, , agi-eement of, 338.
Trelille, John, narrative concerning, 116.
Trenchard, Sir Thomas, 27, 38.
, , letter to, 28.
Trent, the river, 333.
720
GENEEAL INDEX.
Tresham, Sir Lewis, 279.
, Theodosia, Lady, petition of, 279.
, Sir William, 279.
Treswell, Andi'ew, surveyor-general of woods,
on this side Trent, letter to, 131.
Trevor, Charles, petition of, 265.
, Sir Thomas, haron of the Exchequer,
189, 343.
, , letter and other papers to, 41,
162.
Trial by battle, 36.
Trial, the, of London, 271.
Trinity College, Oxford, president and fellows
of, petition of, 54.
Trinity House, EatcUffe, and Deptford Strond,
6, 8, 9, 262.
, document dated from, 1 64.
, officers of, 6.
, , letter of, 164.
Trinity House Certificates, 285.
Trosse, Eoger, 309.
Trotter, Eobert, letters of, 537, 538.
Trumbull, Prancis, deceased, 65.
, WilHam, indenture of, 118.
Trumpington, co. Cambridge, 388.
Truro, Cornwall, 429.
, document dated from, 288.
Tryon, Moses, grant to, 440.
Tuck, , auditor of the court of wards,
264.
Tucker, Francis, B.D., petition of, 208.
, his sister, 208.
, James, mayor of Exeter, lists by, 230
(2).
, Richard, 488.
Tuetingham Park, see Twickenham Park.
Tufland, Devon, 363.
Tufton, Sir Bennet, 339, 348.
, John, Earl of Thanet, letter of, 466.
TuUia, daughter of Cicero, 119.
TuUy, see Cicero.
Tunbridge, the lowey of, 300, 332.
Turkey, 34, 245.
Turks, the, 243, 271.
Turner, Christopher, grant to, 540.
, Edward, 196.
, Francis, letters of, 99, 107.
, Goodman, 107.
, Mr., 112.
, Dr. Peter, professor of geometry in
Oxford, and fellow of Merton College,
630.
, , letters of, 68, 99, 124, 174, 189.
, , letter to, 164.
, Thomas, D.D., lease to, 191.
, Thomas, wood-monger, examination
of, 110.
Timothy, 521.
Turner's Piddle, co. Dorset, 53.
Tarnor, see Turner.
Turvill, Francis, 484.
, receipt of, 484.
, warrant to, 422.
, Frederick, deceased, 422, 484.
Tuscany, Great Duke of, 153.
Tutbury, co. Stafford, 119.
Tutto, Thomas, 199.
Tweed, the, river, 176, 565.
Tweedmouth, Northumberland, 260.
Twickenham Park, Middlesex, particular of,
274 (2).
Tydd St. Giles, co. Lincoln, 200.
, St. Mary's, co. Lincoln, 176, 200.
Tyder, [?] Richard, petition of, 62.
, his wife and children, 62.
Tyndall, Jane, 608.
, John, 608.
Tyne, the, river, 4, 176, 384, 458, 506.
, ships trading to, suggested arming of,
483, 506.
Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 341.
Tynedale, sheriff of, 386, 481, 511.
Tynemouth, 458, 512.
fort or castle, 9, 15, 20, 28, 176, 349,
386, 404, 436.
, captain of, see Carey, Robert,
Earl of Monmouth.
Typper, Robert, letter of, 294.
Tyrconnel, Lady, 569.
Tyrer, Thomas, 300.
Tyrrell, variously spelt ; —
, Sir Edward, grant to, 470.
, , propositions of, 54.
, Sir Francis, 470.
, Francis, 54, 470.
J Robert, .W.
, Sir Timothy, 204, 265.
, , his children, 265.
, Timothy, petition of, 265.
, , his mother, 265.
, Toby, 54,470.
, , his wife and family, 54.
u.
Uffington, Berks, 83.
, CO. Lincoln, 179.
Uffbrd, CO. Northampton, rectory, 179.
GENEEAL INDEX.
721
Ulster, commissioners for settling plantations
in, 583.
, , reference of petition to, 584.
, society of new plantation in, 588.
TJnicom, the, (King's ship), 492, 530.
United Provinces, the, 246, 249.
Unity, the, of London, 299, 301.
Universities, the, 213 and 543 ; and see Cam-
bridge and Oxford.
Unwin, Gervase, survevor of copper-gilt, or
silvered thread or other manufactures
of copper, grant to, 83.
Up Exe, Devon, 338.
Upholland, co. Lancaster, 524.
Upholstery, printing or stanching with liquid
gold and silver, invention for, 154.
Uplowman, Devon, 350.
Upnor Castle, Kent, 629.
Upphill, Anthony, certificates of, 470, 543.
Uppingham, co. Rutland, inhabitants of,
petition of, 211.
Upton, CO. Northampton, 120.
Upwood, CO. Huntingdon, 116.
Urwen, Edward, 487 (2).
, .....,, information of, 486.
Utrecht, 106.
Uvedale, Sir William, Treasurer of the Cham-
ber, and treasurer of the Army in the
North, 505, 629.
, note and other papers of, 196, 539,
615.
, letters and other papers to, 15, 75,
287, 294, 489, 581, 603, 604, 617.
V.
Vale Eoyal, co. Chester, document dated from,
150.
Valence, John, 625.
Vail., Honest or Poor, see Pyne, Valentine.
Vallette, Duke de la, 65.
Valley Wood, Windsor Porest, 305.
Van Dorp, Admiral of HoUand, 44, 47, 48.
Vandyke, Sir Anthony, list of pictures painted
by, 196.
, , warrants to, 165, 502.
13.
Vane, Sir Henry, Comptroller of the House-
hold, and Treasurer of the Army, 100,
152, 168, 176, 183, 190, 276, 287, 310,
315, 324, 333, 338, 340, 449, 602, 624.
.., , his house at Charing Cross,
568.
, .;...., letters and other papers of, 2,
11,48,50.
, , the like to, 12, 99, 134, 160,
197, 267, 507.
, , his sons, 13, 124.
, Henry, one of the Treasurers of the
Navy, 125, 320, 350, 568.
, , grants to, 307, 343, 485.
, , warrant to, 343.
, , estimate by, 535.
, , accounts by, 550, 569, 602,
627.
, Capt, 505,
, Lady, letter to, 570.
Vanguard, the, 488, 566.
Van Harsdonck, John, petition of, 326.
Van Hooren, Nicholas, safe-conduct for, 343.
Vanlore, Lady, 612 (2).
■ , Sir Peter, deceased, 154, 158, 612.
Sir Peter, son of the above, 154, 158,
612.
, petition of, 225, 522.
Vanse, Ab., 555.
Vantelet, M., 570.
Vaughan, George, 224.
, John, late sergeant-at-arms for Lon-
don, 466.
, Mrs., 342.
Roger, sheriff of co. Hereford, letter
of, 340.
, Walter, 421.
Vaux, Edward, Lord Vaux of Harrowden, 6,
141.
, , letter of, 456.
, , letter to, 15.
Vavasor, Sir Charles, 490.
Venice, 164.
, ambassador to, see Pielding, Basil
Lord.
, ambassador from, 607.
Vere, Aubrey de. Earl of Oxford, 191.
, grant to, 191.
, Edward de, late Earl of Oxford, 191.
Vermuyden, Sir Cornelius, 66, 201, 499.
Vernatti, Abraham, 202.
, Antonio, 202.
, Maximilian, 202.
, Sir Phihberto, 509.
, , petitions of, 202 (2).
, , protection to, 603.
Vemey, Sir Edmund, 134, 503.
, letter of, 484.
Z Z
722
GENERAL INDEX.
Vernon, Christopher, 116, 381, 600.
, , account of, 454.
, , petition of, 72.
, , grant to, 596.
, Sir George, Justice of Common Pleas,
letter of, 116.
, letters to, 283 (2), 284 (2).
Vic, Henry de, letter of, 685.
, , note hy, 273.
, warrant and letter to, 631,635.
Victory, the, 492, 530, 537, 615.
Victualler of the Navy, or Surveyor of Marine
Victuals, see Crane, John.
Victualling ships, 4, 448, 535.
Vienna, St. Anna in, 569.
Vienna, Christian van, 477.
Villiers, Charles, Earl of Anglesea, letter of,
452.
, his son, 452.
, George, the late Duke of Buckingham,
42,97, 121, 144,421.
Katheriue, Duchess Dowager of Buck-
ingham, 4.
, Lady, 84.
, William, Viscount Grandison, 63.
Vincent, John, deceased, 484.
, Thomas, 433.
Viney, Jonas, petition of, 413.
Vintners of London, Company of, 239, 244,
364, 379, 423.
Violet or Violett, Thomas, 132, 171.
Virginia, 294, 297, 425, 550.
, governor, see Wyat, Sir Francis.
, , the late, see Harvey, Sir John.
, and Council, 297.
Visitations ecclesiastical, 99, 104, 113, 123,
124, 212, 213, 220 (2), 221 (2), 615.
Volunteers, order touching, 475.
Vow, Leonard, 146, (2).
, , petitions of, 145, 146.
Vnglar, John, petition of, 78.
w.
Waddington, co. York, 115, 538.
Wade, Mr., clergyman, 216.
, Eobert, see Ward.
Wainsford, Lady, see Wandesford.
Waite or Waites, variously spelt ; —
, Capt. Henry, 182, 189,292, 311, 321,
355, 397, 564, 566, 593, 098.
-. , letter of, 468.
Waiting Yoake Coppice, Chute forest, Hants,
140.
Wake, Sir John, lieutenant of Salcey Forest,
131.
, Lionel, receipt of, 603.
Wakeswood, Chute Forest, Hants, 140, 592.
fee farmers of, petition of, 140.
Walbrook Ward, London, alderman of, letter
to, 51.
Walbury Farm, [Essex ?], 122.
Waldron, Clement, certificate of, 343.
Wales, 39, 47, 289.
, his Majesty's auditor of, see Hill, Mr.
, Lord President of, 404 ; and see
Egerton, John, Earl of Bridgewater.
, marches of, 381.
, council of, 424 (2), 577.
, letter of, 590.
, , Solicitor-General, see Morgan,
William.
, South, receiver general of, office of,
540.
Walgrave, co. Northampton, 219, 424.
Walker, Alexander, 350.
, Andrew, examination of, 104.
, Edward, instructions to, 52 1 .
, George, B.D., 98 (2), 431, 533 (2).
, , petition of, 231.
, James, petition of, 257.
, Katherine, petitions of, 431, 533.
, Mr., curate, 97.
, Walter, letter of, 554.
, William, 16, 34 (2).
, , examination of, 37.
Wall, John, 616.
, Pauncefoot, petition of, 615.
, William, petition of, 249.
Waller, Edmund, the poet, verses by, 530.
, Capt. Henry, 281.
, Samuel, 8, 16.
, , petition of, 14.
Sir William, 373.
Walley, Christopher, 494.
, Elizabeth, petition of, 494.
Wallinger, Randolph, 2, 45.
, ,535.
Wallingford, Viscount, see KnoUys, William.
Wallis, Ezekiel, mayor of Bristol, ] 34.
, letters of, 460, 523.
, , proposition of, 238.
Walloon Congregation at Norwich, 53.
Walls, Robert, 430.
Walmersley, co. Lancaster, 282.
Walsingham, Sir Thomas, Vlce-Admiral of
Kent, letter of, 97.
Walter, Sir John, 189.
Thomas, 8, 17.
, , petition of, 233.
Waltham Abbey, Essex, document dated from,
589.
GENERAL INDEX.
723
Waltham Forest, New Lodge, Essex, 203.
, walk, 200.
Waltham, St. Lawrence, Berks, 16, 3.').
Waltham-on-the-Wolds, co. Leicester, 291.
Walton, , a tailor, 424.
Walworth, co. Durham, 222.
Wandesford, Lady, 263.
Wangford, Suffolk, hundred, 64, 283.
Wanstead, Essex, 553.
Wapping, London, 121.
Wapping Level, 259.
Wapshott, Eichard, 127.
War, Council of, 13, 28, 152, 160, 229, 323,
361, 468.
letters of, 9 (2), 13, 14 (3), 19 (2),
39 (2), 170 (4), 178 (2), 324 (4), 386,
416 (6), 421, 424, 449 (2), 471, 527
(2), 530, 531, 551, 552, 582, 592, 603,
606, 625, 629.
, orderii, resolutions, and other papers
of, 10 (3), 18, 19, 110, 120, 502, 503,
541, 542, 575, 579 (5), 625.
, petitions to, 236 (2), 237 (2).
, committee of, for providing arms
for Army of the North, 29, 100, 338,
505.
, , letters of, 291 (2), 330 (3), 331
(2), 332.
, , orders, minutes, and other
papers of, 9 (2), 10 (2), 99 (2), 122
(2), 166 (4), 315 (3), 321 (2), 323,
324, 326 (2), 328 (2), 330 (3), 331,
337 (2), 339, 340 (2), 345, 368 (2),
600, 631.
, other committees and suh-committees
of, 340, 345, 389, 561.
War, Council of, at York or Newcastle, sug-
gested, 567.
War, laws and ordinances of, 636 (2).
Ward, Alexander, petition of, 224.
, Henry, letter to, 454.
, John, prisoner, in King's Bench, peti-
tion of, 243.
, John, 75, 395.
, , plan of his proposed buildings,
76.
, Mr., 316, 511.
Nathaniel, letter of, 12.
.Richard, 117, 161,316.
, , petition of, 144.
, Richard, of Metfield, 309, 375.
, Robert, 23, 26, 136.
, WiUiam, defendant in the Court of
Exchequer, 148 (2).
, William, of Middleton, examination
of, 321.
.William, deceased, 343, 592 (2).
Wardour, Sir Edward, clerk of the Pells,
letter of, 88.
, Edward, warrant to, 494.
, "Sister," 157.
Wardour Castle, Wilts, documents dated from
374, 427, 477, 479.
Wardrobe, the Great, 510, 551.
, clerk, see Pindar, Samuel.
, master, 188.
, , warrants to, 62, 85, 185, 187,
294, 426, 485, 489 (2), 588 ; and see
Pielding, WiUiam, Earl of Denbigh.
Wards and Liveries, Court of, 42, 65, 75, 89,
93, 224, 225, 254, 256, 264, 364, 376,
436, 592, 608, 609.
, master of, see Cottington, Eraacis,
Lord.
attorney of, 416 (2).
, receiver, warrant to, 620; and see
Eleetwood, Sir Miles.
Ware, co. Hertford, 75.
, document dated from, 182.
, libel from, 633.
Warfield, Berks, 304, 371.
Warham, William, formerly Archbishop of
Canterbury, 69.
Wark castle, Northumberland, 384.
Warkworth, Northumberland, 544.
Warmanth, Mr., Alderman of Newcastle, 250.
Warner, No well, Master of the King's barges,
14, 15, 25.
, Thomas, petition of, 102.
Warnham, Sussex, 353, 382, 393.
Warr, Lady de la, see West, Cecilia.
, Lord de la, see West, Charles.
Warwick, Philip, Secretary to Lord Treasurer
Juxon, and Clerk of the Signet, 103.
, , certificate of, 556.
, letter of, 602.
Warwick Gaol, 100.
Warwick, co., 86, 514.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
Warwick, Earl of, see Rich, Robert.
Washford, Devon, 316.
Water Lane, London, 150.
Water supply, 281, 304, 314.
...,,...., experiment on, 365.
Waters, , 217.
Waterworth, Thomas, letters to, 2, 8, 297.
, , petition of, 28.
Watkins, Edward, chief searcher of Customs,
144, 253, 316.
petitions of, 66, 117, 161.
, Hugh, pardon to, 175.
, Thomas, pardon to, 175.
, William, 540.
, >316.
Watkinson, James, mayor of Hull, letter of
57.
Watling Street, London, 454,
Watlington, Ann, 13 1-
2 2 2
724
GENERAL INDEX.
Watson, Sir Lewis, 109.
, .letter of, 104.
, Mr., parson of Congerston, 51.
William, 486, 487.
Watton, CO. Hertford, 60.
Watts, William, warrant to, 187.
Waachton, lands of, 149.
Waytes, Capt. Henry, see Waite.
Weale, George, 351, 516.
,459.
Wear, the river, 349.
Weardale, co. Durham, 580.
Weaver, Eichard, 113.
Weavers of Canterhury, 298.
of London, company, 159, 241, 298,
352 (2).
Strangers, 352.
, , memorandum of, 352.
Webb, variously spelt ; —
Christopher, see Richmond, Chris-
topher.
, John, [of Windsor,] 320, 352.
, John, 16.
, Theophilus, 12.
, Thomas, messenger, warrant to, 253.
Webster, James, late under-sheriff co. Nott-
ingham, letters of, 62, 505.
Weedon Beck alias Weedon Street, co. North-
ampton, 43.
Weekes or Weeks, Aquila, keeper of the Gate-
house, 220, 280.
Weild, Elenor, see Bllworthy.
Welhy, see Wilby.
Welch or Welsh, Thomas, messenger, petition
of, 136.
, , receipt of, 45.
, , letters to, 26, 300.
, , [a Scotch minister,] 454.
Weld, John, 364.
Welden, Mr., 131.
Well Street, [Hackney,] 261.
WeUingborougb, co. Northampton, 87.
Wellow, Somerset, hundred, 235.
Wells, John, affidavit of, 146.
Wells, Somerset, 56, 113, 157 (2), 232, 596,
624.
Welsh, see Welch.
Welsted, Leonard, deceased, 308.
, Leonard, son of the above, 308.
, , petition of, 308.
Wemys, James, master-gunner of England,
10 (2).
, , petition of, 448.
Wendover, co. Buckingham, 373.
Wenlock, Salop, 54.
Wentworth, Sir John, 272.
, Thomas, Viscount, Lord Deputy of
Ireland, Vice Admiral of Munster, and
Lord Lieutenant of co. York, 63, 292,
299, 315, 452, 499, 527, 545, 622, 636.
, , his regiment, 310.
, certificate of, 405.
, (letters to, 15, 185, 189, 191,
307, 366, 537, 588, 596, 604.
, Thomas Earl of Cleveland, 261 (2).
, letters of, 429, 452.
, Thomas, Lord Wentworth, suggested
settlement on proposed marriage of,
261 (2).
West, Cecilia, Lady de la Warr, 224.
Charles, Lord de la Warr, 224.
, Thomas, 249.
, examination of, 104.
West, Devon, hundred, 284.
West Budleigh, Devon, hundred, 284.
Westcot, , 13.
Westfield, Thomas, grant to, 56.
West India Company of Holland, 509.
, articles on part of, 509 (2)'.
West Indies, the, 103, 274.
Westerham, Kent, 91, 300, 334.
Western Circuit, Judges of Assize for, 328.
Westheath, Middlesex, 261.
Westley, Suffolk, 64.
Westminster, casual allusions and references
to, passim —
, documents dated from, 26, 88 (3),
100, 103, 112, 125, 166, 307, 344,
367 (2), 419, 420, 462, 480, 502, 552,
561, 569, 571, 581, 607 (3).
Courts, 88.
, , Judges of, 49.
, , officers' fees, 49, 136.
,HaU, 42, 491.
, justices of peace and others of, 27,
104, 395.
, , letters and other papers of, 88,
91 (2), 563.
, ..,..., reference of certificate to, 89.
, plague, 26 (2).
, school, 182, 549.
, sewers, 21, 25.
ship-money, 24.
, tobacco company, 546.
, water supply, 281, 304, 314.
Westminster Abbey, 412.
, dean, 424. See Williams, John,
Bishop of Lincoln.
, sub-deans and prebends, 79, 197.
, warrant to, 175.
Westmoor, [near Galtres Forest,] 599.
GENERAL INDEX.
725
Westmorland co., 179, 182, 311, 312, 355,
373, 385, 389. 404, 405, 468, 482, 514,
545, 564, 580.
deputy lieutenants, 368, 469.
, , answers of, 397.
letter to, 307.
, lord lieutenants, 45, 544.
, , letters to, 38, 189, 307, 347,
368, 389.
, sheriffi see Clifford, Francis, Earl of,
Cumbemnd.
, ship-money, 95, 151.
Westmorland, Earl of, see Eane, Mildmay.
Weston, George, 41.
, Humphrey, 304 (2).
Jerome, Earl of Portland, Governor
of the Isle of Wight, and Vice- Admiral
of Hants, 142.
, , letter of, 466.
, John, letter of, 97.
, , his lodging, document dated
from, 97.
, Eichard, Earl of Portland, late Lord
Treasurer, 145, 254, 256, 258,400, 441,
535.
, Sir Richard, Baron of the Exchequer,
41,42, 119, 375.
, , letters to, 283 (2).
, Simon, 156, 320.
, , [of Oadhy,] 100.
Weston, Somerset, ship-money, 37.
Weston Turville, co. Buckingham, 373, 396.
, ministers and others of, certificate of,
396.
Weston Zoylaud, Somerset, ship-money,
37 (2).
Westoning, co. Bedford, 261.
Westover, Hants, documents dated from, 55,
375, 439, 480, 503, 534.
Westward, Cumberland, 137, 510.
Wetherall, Thomas, examination of, 104.
Wethrid, Erancis, surveyor of the King's
stables, warrant to, 460.
Weymouth, 180, 421, 556, 629.
Whalley, Anthony, letter of, 75.
Wharton, Philip, Lord, 372.
, , letters to, 367, 372.
Whatton, John, sheriff of co. Leicester, letter
of, 605.
Wheatly, widow, 15.
Wheeler, Ambrose, 254.
Mr., 152.
, William, foreigner, grant to, 425.
.William, 199.
Wherstead, Suffolk, 337.
Whip, Mr., 157.
Whitaker, Lawrence, Clerk Extraordinary o t
the Council and Justice of the Peace
for CO. Middlesex, 36, 132, 320 (2), 349,
352 (2), 465, 613.
.,., , .letters and other papers of, 91,
171, 313,348.
Whitby, CO. York, ship-money, writ to, 88.
Whitchurch or White Church, Middlesex, see
Stanmore Parva.
White, Eustace, 566.
, Erancis, Bishop of Ely, deceased, 210.
, Joan, relict of Bishop White of Ely,
petition of, 210.
,Mr., 92, 152.
, Mr., of Dorchester, 217.
, Robert, 433.
, William, 454, 600.
Whitechapel, 261,424, 550.
WhitehaU, 340, 341, 345, 446.
, documents dated fi-om, passim.
, palace, 2, 21.
Whitehead, Mr., 70.
White Lion, Gaol, Southwark, 615.
, keeper of, warrant to, 425.
Whitfield, Robert, order on petition of, 363.
Whiting, , 51.
Whitly, Roger, pardon to, 592.
Whitmore, Sir George, 529, 530.
Whitstone, Mr., 365.
Whittawer, Michael, 23, 26.
Whittingham, Thomas, aifidavit of, 185.
Whittington, , brief on part of, 227.
Whittlesford, co. Cambridge, hundred, 283.
Whittlewood Forest, co. Northampton, 111,
131,627.
Whitworth, Miles, 39.
Whorwood, Brome, 417.
., , petition of, 256.
, John, 417.
, Sir Thomas, 256.
Whytt, John, 538.
Wicks, Henry, paymaster of the King's works,
letter of, 21.
, , receipt of, 192.
, .warrant to. 148.
Wickstead. Richard, letter of, 403.
Widdowes, Giles, letter of, 424.
Widdrington or Withrington. Sir Edward, his
house at Cartington, document dated
from, 593.
, Roger, 354. 357, 384, 385, 386,437,
458, 481, 506, 512, 564, 566.
, , letters of, 504, 565.
, letter to, 594.
, his son, 437,458, 481.
, Thomas, recorder of York, afterwards
Sir Thomas, speech of, 626.
, Sir William, sheriff of Northumber-
land, 76.
.letters and other papers of, 76
(2), 325.
Widdrington, Northumberland, 594.
, document dated from, 325.
Wigan, CO. Lancaster, 523, 611.
, mayor, 524.
, ship-money, 104, 439.
WigfeU, Henry, 517.
Wigg, Thomas, 8, 17.
726
GENERAL INDEX.
Wight, John, late mayor of Brackley, co.
Northampton, petition of, 234.
Wight, Isle of, 262, 271, 466, 556, 629.
, , document dated from, 22.
, , inhabitants, petition on behalf of,
254.
, , writ to, 88.
, , governor and vice-admiral of,
see Weston, Jerome, Earl of Portland.
Wightwick, John, letter of, 51.
Wigmore, Thomas, late sheriff of co. Hereford,
424.
letter of, 423.
Wigtoft, CO. Lincoln, 176.
Wigton, Lord, see Fleming, John,
WUby, Margaret, 123.
Wilby, CO. Leicester, 26, 186.
CO. Northampton, 213.
, Suffolk, 309.
Wild, Robert, 381.
Wildish division of Pevensey rape, Sussex,
282.
Wilford, CO. Suffolk, hundred, 282.
Wilhelm, Christian, 250.
Wilkinson, John, 329, 351, 411.
Wilks, Robert, petition of, 304.
affidavit of, 304.
WiUand, Devon, 318.
Waiet, Mr., 97.
William the Conqueror, 202.
William and Jane, the, of London, 164.
Williams, Sir Abraham, clerk of the signet,
195, 570.
, Alice, 425.
, Aaron, 259.
, John, seqeant-at-arms, letter of, 267.
, John, his Majesty's patentee, petition
of, 223.
, John, vicar of Llanrhaiadr, 105.
, John, of London, 82, 194.
, , , petition of, 66.
John, Bishop of Lincoln, formerly
Lord Keeper, 81, 175, 219, 228, 424,
491.
, , rejonider of, 219.
, , statement of charges
against, 219.
, , suspension of, 147.
, Mr., 277.
, Robert, sheriff of, co. Radnor, letter
of, 630.
Rice, 364.
, Thomas, 464.
, tutor, 629.
Williamson, Sir Joseph, Secretary of State,
temp. Charles II., 198.
Willingham, Samuel, 214.
Williott, John, 56.
Willis, Richard, letter to, 131.
WUhner, variously spelt ; —
, George, 253.
, Six William, 87 (2).
WiUmot, see Wilmot.
Willoughby, Elizabeth Lady Willonghby, of
Parham, 106.
, Dame Elizabeth, wife of Sir Robert,
53.
, ITrancis Lord Willoughby of Parham,
106.
, , letter of, 435.
, Sir Henry, 126.
, , his daughter, 127.
, Job, 460.
, Lord, see Bertie, Montague.
Sir Robert, 53.
, William, grant to, 56.
Wills, Capt., 477.
Wilmot or Willmott, Charles Viscount, gover-
nor of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 378.
, , commission to, 607.
, Dr., vicar of All Saints, Derby, 631.
, Simon, messenger, 353, 442.
, , letter of, 397.
, , warrant to, 290, 300.
WUsford, James, petition of, 267.
Wilson, Felix, petition of, 225.
, Thomas, 43.
Wilton, CO. Wilts, documents dated from, 50,
376.
WUts, 303, 514, 624.
, judges of assize, letter to, 222.
, justices of peace, 50, 148.
, ....... letters to, 38, 222.
, lord lieutenant, letter to, 513.
sheriffs, see Baynton, Sir Edward;
Grubb, John ; Poole, Sir Neville.
, ship-money, 369.
Wimberley, Bevill, grant to, 323.
Wimbledon, Surrey, 106, 323.
Wimbledon, Viscount, see Cecil, Edward.
Wimbom, co. Dorset, inhabitants of, confir-
mation of grant to, 596.
Winch, Thomas, 16, 24, 26.
Winchcombe, Walter, petition of, 90.
Winchelsea, writ to, 88.
Winchester, Henry, 57.
Winchester, 549, 605, 624.
, documents dated from, 69, 111.
College, document dated from, 467.
, dean. 111 ; and see Young, Dr. John.
gaol, 271.
, mayors, 111, 393. See Tooker,
Robert.
, ship-money, 22, 69, 88, 393 (2).
, writ to, 88.
, Bishop of, see Curie, Walter.
" Winchester bushel," 387.
Winchester, Marquis of, see Paulet, John.
Windebank, Christopher, son of the secretary,
letter of, 13.
, , his wife, 13,
GENERAL INDEX.
727
Windebank, Sir Francis, Secretary of State,
and one of the Comptrollers General of
the Posts, allusions and references to,
passim.
, , rumoured death of, 31.
, , sickness of, 517, 548.
, his house in Drury Lane, docu-
ment dated from, 67.
.letters of, 49, 67 (2), 84, 92,
150, 166, 223, 337, 348, 484, 578, 630.
, , other papers of, 17, 151, 295,
404 (2), 405, 423, 451, 505, 557, 580,
632, 636 (2).
, , letters and other papers to, 4,
13, 18, 21, 29, 30, 31, 32 (2), 42 (2),
43, 47, 57, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 67, 82
(2), 89, 90, 92 <2), 100 (2), 102, 107,
114, 116, 126, 131, 132, 135, 137, 147,
150, 151, 156, 164, 170, 181, 182, 199,
200, 267 (3), 270, 288, 291, 292, 303,
310, 311 (2), 325, 332, 333 (2), 334,
349, 350, 353, 354 (2), 357, 358, 360,
369, 370, 374, 383, 387, 395, 417,
425, 427, 428, 431, 433, 434, 435 (2),
436 (2), 439 (2), 441, 442 (2), 444,
446 (2), 451, 452 (3), 456 (5), 457 (2),
461 (4), 462 (3), 466 (4), 467 (2) 468,
472 (3), 473, 475, 478 (3), 479, 481,
486 (2), 490 (2), 505, 508 (2), 510,
511 (3), .537, 539, 548, 554, 557, 561,
563, 564, 567 (2), 589, 593 (2), 597,
598, 601 (2), 605, 608, 623, 628, 629 (3),
635 (2).
, references to, of petitions, 17,
71, 94, 117, 145, 177, 336, 412, 531,
577, 610, 612.
, his children, 295.
, , his daughters, 164.
, , his Lady, 21, 295, 549.
, , his secretary, see Bead, Robert.
, John, son of the secretary, 61, 90.
, ,lettersof, 32,62,82,100, 107,425.
, Thomas, son of the Secretary, 32,
139, 548, 615.
, letter of, 585.
Windgate, Mr., 494.
■Windham, Edmond, 375.
, , commission to, 624.
, grant to, 624.
, Edward, letter to, 420.
Windlesham, Surrey, 305.
Windsor, 2, 9, 109, 150, 212, 274.
, documents dated from, 19, 147, 349.
Castle, 1,259, 551, 586.
, Surveyor of works at, see Ben-
nett, Sir Eobert.
, , constable, see Eich, Henry Earl
of Holland.
Eorest, 85, 304, 305, 371.
, officers of, letters to, 371, 519.
, honour, 586.
, mayor, 1, 349'. SeeHavergill, Thoma's.
, prebends, 80, 335.
, ship-money, 1, 9, 352.
Windsor House, document dated from, 511.
Windsor, Thomas Lord, letter of, 511.
Wine Coopers of London, the, 244.
Merchants of London, the, 423, 583.
Wines, proclamation fixing price of, 306.
, account of customs on, 606.
, list of persons who refuse to pay 40s.
duty on, 583.
, farmers of the 40s. per ton duty on,
petition of, 101.
, , order on, 583.
Winfield, Richard, 391.
Winford, Mr., 163.
Winne, see Wynne.
Winshop, Edward, letter to, 418.
Winter, Henry, pardon to, 569.
Wintoun, Earl of, see Seaton, George.
Wintour, Sir John, Secretary and Master of
Requests to the Queen, 135.
, , answer of, 57.
, , reference of petition to, 57.
Wiuwood, Arthur, 297, 339.
Winyard, co. Durham, 486.
Wire, Gold and Silver, comptroller of His
Majesty's office of, see Welstead,
Leonard.
Wire-sellers, wire-drawers, and wire-workers
of London, petition of 247.
Wisbeach Castle, co. Cambridge, 211.
Wischert, William, 149.
Wise, Sir Thomas, late sheriff of co. Devon,
394.
, , letter of, 306.
, William, letter of, 200.
Wiseman, Sir William, sheriff of Essex, 99.
Wistow, CO. Leicester, 107.
Witham, Essex, 137.
Wither or Withers, Anthony, 251, 355.
, petition of, 240.
Witherings, Thomas, postmaster for . foreign
services, 89, 199.
, , letter to, 593.
Witherington, see Widdrington.
Witherston, [Dorset,] 225.
Withycombe, co. Devon, church, struck by
lightning, 97.
Wittington, co. Worcester, 391.
Wittlesey manor, 226.
Wiveton, Norfolk, presentation of a general
court of, 162.
Woburn, co. Bedford, 26, 35.
Woking, Surrey, 106.
Wokingham, Berks, 16 (2), 24, 26, 267.
WoUaston, Henry, keeper of Newgate, 525.
, John, 525.
, John, sheriff of London, 208.
Wolley, Helen, 568.
, , indenture of, 118.
, John, indenture of, 118.
, , letter to, 568.
, Robert, letter cf, 568.
728
GENERAL INDEX.
118.
Wolley — cont.
, Robert, his grandmother, brother and
sisters, 568.
Wolsley, Dame Helen, -wife of John WoUey,
indentmre of, 118.
, Sir Thomas, deceased, 118.
, , his sons : —
1. Walter,
2. Robert,
3. DeTereux
his daughters:
;I. Aim,
2. Winifrid,
Wolstenholme, Sir John, 121, 328, 422.
"Wolverson, Edmraid, 576.
Women, History of, 342.
Wonford, co. Devon, hundred, 284.
Wood, variously spelt ; —
, Dr., 110.
, Grace, 225.
, Henry, 632.
, , -warrant to, 625.
, Patrick, 453.
, John, 326.
, Matthew, 364.
, Sir Robert, 16,26, 39.
, Thomas of Abbots Roothing, 2, 6.
, Thomas, 69.
, Thomas, of Tuubridge, 300, 332.
Woodall, Thomas, letter to, 39.
Woodbridge, Suffolk, 327.
Woodcock, Mr., 175.
Woodcocks, Thomas, 131.
Woodfall, Richard, petition of, 265.
Woodfine, Edward, 229.
Woodford, co. Dorset, 156.
, CO. Northampton, 5S.
, document dated from, 586.
WoodhaU, co. [Lincoln], document dated
from, 68.
Woodhouse, Capt. Francis, 30.
Woodman, Mrs., Mary, warrant to, 184.
Woodmongers of London, 327.
Woodson, J., 147.
Woodstock, CO. Oxford, 43, 214.
Park, 627.
Woodward, Thomas, 199.
Woolf, Mr., 534.
Woolfardisworthy, Devon, parson of, 316.
Woollen merchants of London, petition of, 241.
Woolmer Forest, Hants, 162.
, Officers of, letter to, 616.
Woolsborough, Kent, 363.
Woolstencrofte, Francis, 285.
Woolverstone, Suffolk, 337.
Woolward, Mr., 152.
Woolwich, 4, 294, 353, 393.
Worcester cathedral, 305.
, mayor, letter to, 391.
Worcester, co., 514.
, Lord Lieutenant, letter to, 513.
, sheriff, 363; and see Rouse, Sir John.
Worcester — cont.
ship-money, 313.
Worcester, Earl of, see Somerset, Henry,
Worfield, John, 454.
, ;, letters and other papers of, 598,
599, 600, 608.
Workington; Cumberland, 504, 542, 545, 581,
698.
Works, His Majesty's, 148 (2).
, comptroller, see Baldwin, Thomas.
, paymaster, see Wicks, Henry.
Worrel, Dr., 217.
Worsley, Edward, letter of, 22.
Worsop, John, 320, 352.
Worthington, William, pass for, 7 (2).
, ,577.
Wotton, Edward, Lord, deceased, 276.
, order of, 276.
Lady Mary, grant to, 627.
Woulsworthe, see Woolfardisworthy.
Wragg, John, messenger, 601.
, , letter to, 206.
Wray, Lady Albinia, 106.
, Sir Christopher, 106.
, John, 90.
Wrecking and Wrecks, 103, 254.
Wren, Dr. Christopher, Dean of Windsor and
Wolverhampton and Registrar of the
Order of the Garter, dispensation for,
132.
, Matthew, Bishop of Ely, Dean of the
Royal Chapel, and late Bishop of Nor-
wich, 98, 210, 379 414.
, , letters and papers of, 57, 217,
301, 336.
, , his wife and children, 336.
Wreudles, Devon, 159.
Wrest, CO. Bedford, 342.
, document dated from, 342.
Wretham, Suffolk, 64.
Wretham, East Norfolk, documents dated
from, 48, 61, 67, 78.
Wright, Abraham, 351.
, Bennett, petition of, 271.
Ezekiel, 152,205.
, Randolph, 430.
, Robert, Bishop of Lichfield and Coven-
try, 263, 394,417, 521.
, , letters of, 118.
, his chancellor, 118.
, William, petition of, 231.
, William, prisoner of the Turks, 271.
Wriothesly, Thomas, Earl of Southampton,
167.
Write, James, 101.
Writs, office for registering original, 278.
Writtle, Essex, 70.
Wroth, Sir Thomas, minute of application of,
203.
Wroth or Wrothe, Thomas, mayor of South-
ampton, letter of, 287.
, Mr., of London, 521.
GENERAL INDEX.
729
Wyan, Richard, his Majesty's late proctor of
Admiralty Court, deceased, widow and
children of, order on petition of, 142.
, Thomas, deputy registrar of the Ad-
miralty, 97.
Wyat or Wyatt, Bartholomew, 199.
Sir Francis, governor of Virginia,
commission to, 297.
Wycomhe, High, Bucks, 274.
Wye, Kent, half hundred, 2.
Wyld, Capt., 35.
Wyle, de la, Walter, Bishop of Salisbury
(1263-71), charter of foundation of
St. Edmund's College, Salisbury, by,
72.
Wjrmark, Edward, 277.
Wymersley, co. Northampton, hundred, 16,
34, 37.
Wymondham, Norfolk, 107.
Wynes, Auditor, 364.
Wynne or Winne, John, 227
, Morgan, D.D., petition of, 208.
, Sir Richard, Treasurer and Receiver
General to the Queen, 366.
, ....... answer of, 57.
, , commission to, 617.
, , warrants to, 189, 314, 466.
, reference of petition to, 57.
Wyvell, Roger, 204.
Yarcombe, Devon, 433.
Yard, Gilbert, grant to, 426.
Yarm, co. York, 349.
Yarmouth, Great, Norfolk, 19, 137, 180, 230,
249, 572, 574, 582.
, , document dated from, 173.
, bailiffs, seeManthorp, Thomas;
Medowe, Thomas.
, , ship-money, 403.
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, mayor and others,
petition of, 262.
, , objections of, 263.
, castle, 262.
haven, 262, 263.
Yamfield, Somerset, 236.
Yates, Dorothy, petition of, 125.
, Gilbert, 125.
Yeldon, co. Bedford, document dated from,
534.
Yell Island, Scotland, 327.
Yeo, Robert, see Parker.
13.
Yeoman or Yeomans, William, petition of,
124.
, , pardon to, 182.
, Nicholas, pardon to, 627.
Yereden, see Yeldon.
Yester, Lord, see Hay, John.
Yetland, see Yell Island.
York, 4, 114, 176, 220, 222, 286, 291, 310,
323,"324, 327, 331, 333, 340, 345, 349
367, 373, 3S7, 388, 405, 419, 420, 426,
428, 430 (2), 431, 436 (2), 438 (2),
442,444,445,446 (2), 451, 452, 458,
461, 462 (2), 466 (2), 468, 472 (2),
474, 477, 478, 479, 482, 486 (2), 491,
498, 506, 507, 510, 511, 513, 514, 516,
527, 530, 540, 541, 549, 551, 554, 558,
564, 566, 568, 575, 578, 580, 593, 608,
620, 621, 624, 629.
documents dated from, 170, 291, 310,
311, 325, 419, 444, 468, 557, 565, 566,
567, 597, 628, 629.
, arms, &c. for, 292, 324, 330, 331 (2),
347, 357, 368, 373, 385, 405, 441, 449.
castle, 221.
, dean, see Scott, Dr. John.
, High Commission at, 220, 221.
, , articles by, 591.
, , , answer to, 592.
, Lord Mayor, 292, 571, 584.
, certificates of, 572.
, , letter to, 87.
manor, 99.
, , documents dated from, 305, 311,
571, 584.
, recorder, see Widdrington, Thomas.
ship-money, 87.
, sheriffs, letter to, 87.
, the King's journey to and reception at
York, see Charles I.
, council of, see North.
, .president of, see Wentworth,
Thomas, Viscount.
, , vice-president, 324, 357, 428,
436, 441, 462, 567, 597. See Osborne,
Sir Edward.
, Archbishop of, see NeUe, Richard.
, James, Duke of, 426, 485. See Chil-
dren, the Royal.
York, CO., 19, 76, 153, 331, 349, 354,356, 368,
370, 373, 386, 401, 405, 427, 431, 455,
482, 490, 499, 522, 543, 565, 567, 571,
593, 598, 599, 624.
, deputy lieutenants, 1.5, 292, 310, 311,
346, 405, 428, 544, 578, 628.
, letters of, 305, 311, 561.
, letters to, 307,347.
judges of assize, letter of, 114.
justices of peace, 572.
lord lieutenant, 45. See Wentworth
Thomas, Viscount,
musters of trained bands, see Musters,
sheriff, 602.
, letter to, 87.
ship-money, 87 602,
.3 A
730
GENERAL INDEX.
York — coAt.
East Riding, 99, 179, 564.
, commissioners, of sewers for,
letter to, 35.
, , deputy lieutenants, letters to,
189.
, North Riding, 99, 179, 564, 580.
, , deputy lieutenants, letter to,
189.
, West Riding, 99, 176.
Young, Frances, petition of, 319.
, Dr. [John], dean of Winchester, 111.
, , letter to, 106.
, Robert, 280.
, Thomas, grant to, 461.
, , , warrant to, 627.
Younger, Quartermaster, 85.
Youngs, CO. Bedford, lordihip, 261.
Ypres, Flanders, 156.
Zealand, 244, 249, 572.
Zealing, see Baling.
Zouch, Sir Edward, 106.
, Sophia, afterwards Viscountess Wim-
bledon, 106.
ERRATA.
Page 26, line 2,/or Aborfield read Arborfield.
Page 32, line 30, /or 1841 read 1641.
Page 262, line A, for Ralph Saunderson read Raleigh Saunderson.
Page 306, line 1,/or Sir Thomas Wise read Thomas Wise.
Page 309, line 23, /oc John Pennington read John Penning.
Page 519, line 46,/or pleasure read displeasure.